Wide American Flag Bunting with Rosette Machine Embroidery Design - 5 Sizes

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Wide American Flag Bunting with Rosette Machine Embroidery Design is a large horizontal patriotic embroidery file for 4th of July pouches, towels, aprons, table runners, pillows, fabric bags and handmade USA gifts. The design features red, white and blue flag bunting, a central star rosette, ribbon folds, gold accents and leafy details. Includes 4 sizes.

Size: 96.2x178.0 mm (3.79x7.01"), Stitches: 41290
Size: 198.0x106.9 mm (7.80x4.21"), Stitches: 44678
Size: 117.7x218.0 mm (4.63x8.58"), Stitches: 50567
Size: 128.5x238.0 mm (5.06x9.37"), Stitches: 57407
Size: 139.1x258.0 mm (5.48x10.16"), Stitches: 64648
Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, xxx

Wide American flag bunting embroidery for large patriotic projects

Wide American Flag Bunting with Rosette Machine Embroidery Design is a horizontal red, white and blue motif for patriotic textile projects. The design combines classic American flag bunting, a central rosette with a gold star, ribbon folds, small leaves and decorative gold accents.

This version is made for wider placements where a small motif would look lost. Use it on zipper pouches, kitchen towels, tea towels, aprons, table runners, pillow covers, fabric bags and 4th of July handmade gifts.

Why this wide version works

The main strength of this design is its horizontal shape. It fills space beautifully across a pouch front, towel edge, apron panel or table runner end. The bunting curve gives movement, while the central rosette creates a strong focal point.

This is a good choice when you need one bold patriotic element instead of several small scattered motifs. It looks finished, balanced and ready for holiday decor.

Where to use this patriotic bunting design

• Zipper pouches: stitch the wide bunting on the front panel before sewing the pouch.
• Kitchen towels: place it near the lower edge for a bold 4th of July accent.
• Tea towels: make handmade hostess gifts for Independence Day, BBQ parties and summer weekends.
• Aprons: use the design on the chest or lower front panel for patriotic cooking and grilling projects.
• Table runners: stitch it at one end or repeat it on both ends for a coordinated holiday table.
• Pillow covers: create porch pillows and seasonal home decor for summer holidays.
• Fabric bags: decorate gift bags, picnic bags, market bags and party favor bags.

Best fabric choices

• cotton canvas
• linen
• cotton-linen blends
• smooth kitchen towels
• tea towels
• apron fabric
• pillow cover fabric
• zipper pouch fabric

Placement tips

For pouches and bags, embroider the design on the fabric panel before sewing the item. This makes hooping easier and helps you place the bunting exactly in the center.

For towels and table runners, mark the horizontal center line first. Since this design is wide, even a small tilt will be visible after stitching.

For aprons and pillows, use a printed template to check the final position before hooping. The rosette should sit visually in the center of the project.

Fabric and stabilizer tips

For cotton, linen, canvas and smooth towel fabric, use tear-away or cut-away stabilizer depending on the fabric weight and density. Do not stretch the fabric in the hoop, especially when working with wide horizontal designs.

A simple stabilizer rule: divide the fabric weight by 3. For example, if your fabric weighs 180 g/m², a stabilizer around 60 g/m² is a good starting point. This is not a strict rule for every fabric, but it helps you choose stabilizer more confidently.

For terry towels, waffle towels or textured fabric, use water-soluble topping on top. It helps the stars, stripes, rosette, gold details and small leaves stay clean instead of sinking into the fabric texture.

Color ideas

• Classic patriotic: navy blue, bright red, white, gold and green leaves.
• Vintage Americana: denim blue, deep red, ivory and antique gold.
• Rustic 4th of July: faded red, muted blue and natural linen fabric.
• Bold holiday decor: bright red, royal blue, crisp white and metallic gold accents.

If you stitch on white fabric, use slightly off-white or light gray thread for white stars and stripes when you want those details to remain visible.

Project idea

Create a 4th of July gift set: stitch the wide bunting on a zipper pouch, add a smaller patriotic motif to a towel, and use matching red-white-blue fabric for the lining or ribbon. The result looks like a coordinated handmade collection, not just one decorated item.

Related patriotic embroidery categories

For more red, white and blue projects, browse our 4th of July machine embroidery designs, American machine embroidery designs and patriotic machine embroidery designs.

Digital machine embroidery file

• This is a digital machine embroidery design, not a physical item.
• No finished pouch, towel, apron, pillow, bag, patch or fabric item is shipped.
• You need an embroidery machine to use this file.
• The design is supplied in a ZIP archive.
• Please unzip the archive before transferring the embroidery file to your machine.
• Includes 4 sizes.

FAQ

Is this wide bunting design good for zipper pouches?

Yes. This Wide American Flag Bunting with Rosette design is especially good for zipper pouches and fabric bags because the horizontal shape fills the front panel beautifully. Embroider the fabric before sewing the pouch.

Can I use it on kitchen towels?

Yes. This patriotic bunting embroidery design works well on smooth kitchen towels and tea towels. For terry or waffle towels, use water-soluble topping on top to keep the stars, stripes and rosette details sharp.

Is this design suitable for table runners?

Yes. The wide horizontal shape makes it a strong choice for table runners, especially at the ends of the runner or as a central 4th of July table accent.

Can I stitch it on aprons or pillows?

Yes. It works well on BBQ aprons, baking aprons, porch pillows and patriotic home decor. Use a printed template to check placement before hooping.

What stabilizer should I use?

For cotton, linen, canvas and smooth towels, use tear-away or cut-away stabilizer depending on fabric density. As a starting point, divide the fabric weight by 3. For textured fabric, add water-soluble topping on top.

Can I sell finished items made with this design?

Yes. You may sell finished physical items embroidered with this Wide American Flag Bunting with Rosette design, such as pouches, towels, aprons, pillows, bags and patriotic gifts. The digital embroidery file itself may not be shared, copied, resold or redistributed.