Well, I have to say that I’m relieved that the recent North East Open studios event is over. The exhibition is always enjoyable, but it’s also exhausting to spend all day every day demonstrating the machine and explaining the art of machine embroidery to people. I do enjoy it but all the same it’s good to get back to normal life (such as it is). But it’s so late in the month that it’s really too late for a September freebie, so I’m making this a combined freebie for September and October. And because it’s for two months it’s quite a complicated design – the Zentangle Fox that I posted a few months ago.
An edited fox
The original version was for the 8×8 inch hoop (200 x 200 mm) but I don’t know how many people have this, so I’ve adapted it for the 6 ¼ x 10 ¼ inch (160 x 260 mm) hoop. This is of course still a big hoop, but many readers seem to have it. The dimensions of the fox itself is about 6 x 5 x1/2 inches. I can’t really make it any smaller, because the design is so intricate that it can’t be “shrunk” much.
Adapting the design for the 6 x 10 hoop has meant cutting out the zentangle background and just leaving the figure of the fox, but in some ways I like this better than the original – it’s cleaner and clearer, and lets you choose your own background. However if you do have the 8×8 inch hoop and would like the original version complete with background, let me know and I’ll send it along to you
Here's the file ( in .pes v6) and here's the worksheet. However, you should remember (as always with my designs!) that you should ignore the colours mentioned in the worksheet – I always do! Just use the colours you think will work best, and those that will work best with the applique fabric you choose.
Talking of freebies, you may remember that August’s design was a Jacobean motif which I offered in small (4×4) and larger (5×7) sizes, but because I hadn’t stitched it out at the larger size warned you to be careful about stitching it on anything important. But blog reader Rambou did try it at the larger size and I’m pleased to say that she got beautiful results, so you can go ahead with the 5×7 version with no hesitation. Thanks, Rambou!
It works at the large size too!
Hi Mia, I am so glad you enjoyed your exhibition. I Love your Zentangle fox. You can almost touch the fur of his tale it looks so real the way you digitized it, and the various stitches that you used for the body make a really interesting and artistic combination. He exudes an almost Egyptian quality. I do have a 200×200 hoop and would love to have the original version with the background. Thanks for this awesome design!! Gail
He’s so cute! Thank you! I can do the 8 by 8 too! I think a lot of us can nowadays. When I click on the worksheet piece it brings up a large photo of the fox and not the color chart. Glad you’re done with the latest exhibit and that all went well. In a few days the exhaustion will be gone and you’ll just have the happy memories. Thank you for your generosity.
Mia, so glad you had a good exhibition. Now relax for a few days. Thank you for the zentangle fox, I love his tail. It looks so real. I have a 7.9×7.9 hoop, if the 8×8 will fit in there, I would love it also. Thank you for your generosity.
LOVE! this! thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Thank you for the fox. I love his bushy tail.
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I’m glad your exhibition was a success, but I can relate to how exhausted even fun activities can leave you. Rest, create, and recuperate!
Most spectacular! I love every bit of him from the tip of his fluffy tail to the tip of his zentangle nose. Your zentangle designs have always been favorites of mine and this one for larger hoops just takes the cake.
Ooh, in my utter excitement I forgot to request the 8×8 version…
Love him! I can do the larger size too.
Your zentangle are so nice.
Glad to hear your exhibition was a success.
Thank you very much
Thank you! My granddaughter loves foxes so please email the 8×8 too!
Thank Mia,
C’est toujours un plaisir de recevoir votre cadeau du mois
Bonne récupération
Thank you so much for sharing him with us! I’ve stitched him out and just love the zentangle style. I would love to have the larger 8 x 8 version as well, I can see him on a handbag for myself, oh so many possibilities!
Mia, finally getting around to reading emails. Love this little fox. How creative with the different stitches done on applique. Thanks for sharing this fellow with us.