Intro
Capture the energy of the ocean with this striking dolphin embroidery design featuring a graceful leap through splashing waves. Its bold silhouette and flowing water accents create a clean, modern look that stitches beautifully on a wide range of projects.
Designer’s Note
This artwork showcases a sleek dolphin arching through dynamic ocean splashes, using bold shapes and flowing curves to convey movement and freedom. The design is digitized with dense fill stitches, clean satin borders, smooth sequencing, and crisp outlines that produce an even, professional stitch-out. A timeless black-and-white color palette gives the embroidery a bold nautical style that stands out on light or colorful fabrics.
Sizes
• 3.42" × 3.51" (86.9 × 89.2 mm) — 9,696 stitches
• 4.39" × 4.51" (111.5 × 114.6 mm) — 13,336 stitches
• 5.37" × 5.51" (136.4 × 140.0 mm) — 17,718 stitches
• 6.34" × 6.51" (161.0 × 165.4 mm) — 22,887 stitches
• 7.32" × 7.51" (185.9 × 190.8 mm) — 28,598 stitches
Any size under 3.94″ on both dimensions is compatible with a standard 4×4 embroidery hoop.
Included File Formats
CND, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VP3, XXX
Features
- Elegant leaping dolphin with stylized splash elements for a bold marine-inspired appearance.
- Optimized two-color sequencing with efficient stops and minimal trims for smooth production.
- Dense fill stitching and crisp outline work deliver clean edges and excellent stitch definition.
- Stitches beautifully on towels, jackets, tote bags, beach accessories, and home décor fabrics.
Use Cases
- Personalize beachwear, hoodies, jackets, and coastal-themed apparel.
- Decorate towels, tote bags, cushions, and nautical home décor.
- Create thoughtful handmade gifts for dolphin lovers, ocean enthusiasts, and marine wildlife fans.
Stitching Tips
- Use a medium-weight cut-away stabilizer for garments and a quality tear-away stabilizer for woven fabrics.
- Stitch with 40 wt embroidery thread and a 75/11 embroidery needle for sharp detail and smooth coverage.
FAQs
Q: Does the splash detail remain clear in the smallest size?
A: Yes. The splash accents and dolphin silhouette have been digitized to maintain clean definition across every included size.
Q: Which fabrics work best for this marine design?
A: Cotton, canvas, twill, towels, fleece, and other stable fabrics provide the best embroidery results.
Q: Which embroidery machines support this design?
A: The included file formats are compatible with most major embroidery machine brands that support DST, PES, JEF, VP3, EXP, HUS, XXX, and CND formats.