Free Emerald Ornamental Flower Machine Embroidery Design is a light decorative floral motif with graceful curves, open fabric areas and jewel-inspired color possibilities. Use it as a single flower, a mirrored pair, a border element or a repeated motif for garments and home textiles.
The emerald palette gives the embroidery its recognizable character, but the thread colors may be changed to coordinate with a dress, skirt, table setting or decorative textile collection. This is a digital machine embroidery file, not a finished embroidered item, patch, SVG or printable image.
HOW TO ADD THIS FREE DESIGN TO YOUR ORDER
- Add the Emerald Ornamental Flower design to your cart.
- Add any other free designs you would like — you may include all 200+ free designs available in the store.
- Add one or more paid designs with a combined value of at least $3.
- Complete the checkout process.
- After checkout, all paid and free files included in the order will be available for download.
The price of every free design remains $0. Only the paid portion of the order must total at least $3.
Browse the complete collection of 200+ free machine embroidery designs before completing your order.
Design size and included formats
Size: 98.2x86.2 mm (3.87x3.39 "), Stitches: 5917
Formats: pes, .pec, .hus, .vip, .dst, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, .jef, art
Required embroidery hoop
Size: 98.2x86.2 mm (3.87x3.39") — Hoop: 100x100 mm (4x4").
A light ornamental design for clothing and linens
The design contains 5917 stitches and leaves much of the fabric visible. This relatively light coverage helps the finished textile remain more flexible than it would with a heavily filled floral design.
Use the ornamental flower on:
- dress and tunic fronts;
- blouse sleeves and wide cuffs;
- children’s dresses and skirt panels;
- fabric clutches and cosmetic bags;
- linen or cotton napkins;
- tablecloths and table runners;
- pillowcases and decorative textiles;
- fabric prepared for an all-over embroidered pattern.
The design has already received 12 customer reviews. Buyers particularly noted its clean outlines, fine detail, successful stitching and attractive appearance in soft colors.
Use rayon thread for emerald shine
For a softer and more luxurious finish, embroider the flower with 40-weight rayon thread, also called viscose embroidery thread. Its glossy surface reflects light and emphasizes the curved ornamental details.
Try emerald green with antique gold, sapphire with silver, ruby with burgundy or ivory with champagne. A monochrome version in one glossy rayon shade will look more restrained while preserving the ornamental character.
For frequently washed kitchen linens, polyester embroidery thread may be more practical. For dresses, festive napkins and decorative textiles, rayon produces a softer hand and a richer lustre.
Three ways to arrange the flower
Single placement: embroider one flower on a blouse front, skirt pocket, clutch or napkin corner.
Mirrored composition: place two copies symmetrically on either side of a neckline, garment opening or decorative pillow.
Repeated arrangement: mark evenly spaced centers and repeat the flower across a skirt panel, tablecloth or fabric prepared for sewing.
This is an individual motif rather than a digitized seamless tile. Each repeat must be positioned separately. Use a printed template or your machine’s positioning function to maintain equal spacing and alignment.
How to embroider it on lightweight fabric
For stable woven cotton, poplin or lightweight linen, use a lightweight tear-away stabilizer. Hoop the stabilizer and fabric together without stretching the material.
If the reverse side will remain visible, as on a napkin or tablecloth, test the design with a lightweight wash-away backing. Always make a test stitch on a scrap of the final fabric before embroidering the finished item.
For cuffs, collars, small garment pieces and other areas that are difficult to hoop, a self-adhesive tear-away stabilizer can simplify placement. Read the Madeira Cotton Fix guide before using adhesive backing on delicate fabric.
Coordinate it with the Emerald Collection
This free flower belongs naturally with the ornamental designs in The Emerald Collection. Combine several elements to create matching napkins, table runners, garment panels or decorative cushions.
The Floral Emerald Monogram Frame Machine Embroidery Design is a particularly useful companion for personalized linens. It costs $3, so it can also complete the paid portion required to download the free designs added to the same order. Please note that the example font is not included with the frame.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Emerald Ornamental Flower design free?
Yes. Its price is $0 when it is included in an order containing paid designs with a combined value of at least $3.
How many free designs can I add to one order?
You may add this flower or all 200+ free designs available in the store. Complete checkout with at least $3 in paid designs to activate the downloads.
Does the design fit a 4x4 embroidery hoop?
Yes. The original size is 98.2x86.2 mm (3.87x3.39") and fits a 100x100 mm (4x4") embroidery field.
What thread gives the flower the strongest shine?
Use 40-weight rayon or viscose embroidery thread. Its glossy lustre suits emerald, gold and other jewel-inspired color combinations.
Can the flower be repeated across fabric?
Yes. It can be arranged in rows, a half-drop repeat or a scattered layout. Because it is not a seamless tile, every placement must be marked and aligned separately.
Can I change the emerald thread colors?
Yes. Thread colors can be changed without altering the original size or stitch construction. Preview the new palette in embroidery software before stitching.
When are the files available?
After checkout, download links for all paid and free designs included in the order will appear on the order page and in your Royal Present account.