Happy Valentine’s Day from Sulky!
Celebrate with a FREE Vintage-Inspired Machine Embroidery Design
This Valentine’s Day, we’re embracing the charm of yesteryear with a special gift just for you—a FREE machine embroidery design inspired by the sweet, nostalgic motifs that once adorned homes with heartfelt, handmade care. If you’re a fan of old-school Redwork, timeless line art, or those beloved “days of the week” tea towel illustrations, this one is going to spark all the vintage joy.
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This design is part of our Home Sweet Home machine embroidery collection. This Redwork embroidery collection includes 10 vintage-style designs perfect for embellishing linens, home décor and creating hoop art. Reminiscent of early 19th century motifs, these designs evoke feelings of times gone by. Use them with solid red threads or Sulky Cotton Blendables® in red shades. Included are designs for each day of the week, Valentine’s Day, Flag Day and “Home Sweet Home.”
The collection is also available for hand embroidery. Don’t forget to grab some Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch to easily print and transfer the handwork designs onto whatever fabric you choose.
Vintage Vibes, Modern Stitching Magic
There’s something undeniably comforting about classic embroidery styles—the kind your grandmother may have taught you, or the kind you remember seeing stitched onto soft, well-loved kitchen linens. This Valentine’s Day design captures exactly that feeling.
Featuring a lady sitting beneath a tree, clutching a special Valentine, the artwork is simple yet expressive, delicate yet full of story. It whispers of handwritten love notes, lace-trimmed cards and the quiet delight of handmade gifts exchanged on February 14th.
Though the design nods to the past, it’s digitized for flawless results with today’s embroidery machines, giving you the best of both worlds: effortless stitching and vintage-inspired charm.
Perfect for Tea Towels—and So Much More
Of course, this design is a natural choice for tea towels—the classic home for Redwork motifs. Whether you’re creating décor for your own kitchen or gifting a sweet stitched towel to a friend, the vintage style brings a warm, sentimental touch that feels perfect for the holiday.
But don’t stop there. This versatile design shines on:
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Greeting cards – Create a keepsake card your Valentine will treasure forever. If you’ve never embroidered a greeting card before, check out our Embroidered Greeting Cards Session (which includes several more greeting card designs!).
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Pillow covers – Add a romantic accent to your living room or bedroom.
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Gift bags and wraps – Handmade embellishments make every present feel more thoughtful.
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Framed hoop art – A beautiful and simple seasonal decoration.
Wherever you stitch it, the design adds a whisper of nostalgia that elevates even the simplest project.
Choose Your Thread, Choose Your Vibe
Just like the original redwork pieces of the early 20th century, this design looks stunning stitched in a single color. But the choice of thread weight can dramatically shift the mood:
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Sulky Rayon Thread
Achieve a classic, smooth, slightly glossy finish that nods to traditional machine embroidery. The result is clean, elegant, and perfect for heirloom-style home décor. -
Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread
Go for a more rustic, hand-stitched appearance with a thicker, softer line. This weight makes the design stand out with bold, cozy definition—ideal for tea towels or fabric with a more natural texture.
A Gift from Us to You
We love celebrating creativity, tradition, and moments of joy—and Valentine’s Day feels like the perfect moment to share something special. This design honors the simple sweetness of handmade gifts and the timeless value of taking a moment to create something beautiful.
So brew a warm drink, fire up your embroidery machine, and enjoy the calming rhythm of stitching a design that feels like a little love letter from the past.
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with help from Sulky! May your day be filled with creativity, comfort and vintage-style charm.
