From the DigitEMB design archive
Elegant Hourglass Machine Embroidery Design
Download this elegant hourglass embroidery design featuring a skull, stars, and flowing sand. Perfect for gothic apparel, steampunk projects, patches.
Part of our Embroidery Designs collection, this entry preserves the artwork and its design notes for browsing and inspiration.
Archive reference: E-22751
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Original design notes
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Product Overview
Add a touch of symbolism, elegance, and vintage charm to your next embroidery project with this Beautiful Sand Hourglass Embroidery Design — featuring a classic hourglass frame, flowing sand, two stars, and a detailed skull base accent. Perfect for gothic apparel, steampunk projects, tattoo-style designs, historical themes, philosophy-inspired stitching, costume detailing, patches, bags, jackets, wall hangings, and more.
This design is digitized with clean satin edges, detailed fill textures, and ornamental line work to capture the mystical and ancient look of a traditional sand timer.
Ideal for embroidery shops, costume creators, spiritual designers, philosophy students, gothic fashion brands, and crafters who love symbolic or vintage art.
Specifications
- SKU: E-22751
- Design Type: Symbolic | Gothic | Vintage | Ornamental
- Category: Hourglass | Time Symbol | Steampunk | Skull Designs | Vintage Embroidery
Available Sizes & Stitch Counts
| Hoop Size | Width | Height | Stitch Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×4 | 2.20 in | 3.70 in | 6,980 stitches |
| 5×7 | 3.90 in | 6.60 in | 12,540 stitches |
| 6×10 | 5.60 in | 9.50 in | 18,870 stitches |
Digitized for sharp frame edges, crisp ornamentation, and clean sand detailing.
Included File Formats
ZIP download includes all major formats:
DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, HUS, VIP, XXX, TAP
Compatible with Brother, Baby Lock, Janome, Bernina, Ricoma, Tajima, Singer, and nearly all computerized embroidery machines.
Key Features
- Detailed hourglass symbol with flowing sand
- Gothic and vintage styling with skull & star elements
- Smooth satin outlines and clean ornamental details
- Great for patches, coats, hoodies, bags, vests, quilts & accessories
- Ideal for gothic fashion, steampunk wear, tattoo art & symbolic projects
- Professionally digitized for smooth, crisp stitching
- Digital download with multiple sizes included
Creative Applications
- ✔ Gothic clothing & hoodies
- ✔ Steampunk jackets and costumes
- ✔ Tattoo-inspired patches
- ✔ Philosophy and time-themed art pieces
- ✔ Vintage décor embroidery
- ✔ Tote bags, backpacks & denim customization
- ✔ Quilt blocks & textile artwork
- ✔ Spiritual, astrological & symbolic designs
What’s Included
- ZIP file with all major embroidery formats
- Thread color chart
- Stitch order / sequence guide
- High-resolution preview image
- Multiple hoop sizes included
Important Note
- This listing is for a digital embroidery file only.
- No physical patch or finished product will be shipped.
- Ensure your machine supports at least one included file format.
Recorded design options
- 4x4 inches
- 5x5 inches
- 6x6 inches
- All Sizes
