Stitched out this believe santa sleigh script and its kinda just the right amount of christmas for a lot of people. The word Believe is written in a flowing elegant script with a small santa sleigh silhouette tucked into the design, sitting above the lettering or integrated near the top loop of the B depending on the size. Single colour only, so you pick your thread and go. The letterforms are done in satin column stitching so theres that smooth ropey quality to each stroke, and its really satisfying when its done.
One colour thread is genuinely good for this script, the simplicity is the whole point. really clean look on almost any solid background. Five sizes from just over 2 inches wide up to just under 5 inches. Heights run 3.5 to top 7.5. Stitch count goes from about 7,900 on the smallest up to 18,364 on the largest, which is still manageable, its a fast file for the detail level youre getting. Use tearaway on woven cotton, cutaway on knits, the satin column work needs a firm base to stitch without tunnelling.
I get messages about this one from people digitising holiday projects who want something that reads upscale without alot of thread swaps. A customer this christmas made a set of linen Christmas towels with this stitched in gold thread and it honestly looked like something from a boutique. The gold metallic thread on natural linen is a combination I keep recommending for this design.
Stitch in white on navy, gold on cream, or silver on burgundy for the best results. Skip busy patterned fabric. Avoid tension issues by using a good bobbin thread and running the machine at medium speed on the larger sizes. Use a topping on fleece or terry so the fine script lines dont sink into the surface texture.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Christmas holiday linen towelsStitch in gold thread on natural linen for a holiday hand towel that looks like a boutique gift item.
- Festive cotton tea towel giftUse the medium size in white thread on a navy cotton tea towel for a classic festive kitchen piece.
- Holiday shirt chest scriptCentred on the chest of a plain adult tee in metallic silver thread it makes a quiet christmas statement.
- Christmas stocking script letteringStitch a small size near the cuff of a felt or knit stocking as a word accent without covering the whole surface.
- Seasonal tote bag word artUse on a canvas tote bag in a single colour that matches the handle or strap stitching for a cohesive look.
- Festive throw pillow coverCentred on a plain cream or grey cotton pillow cover it adds a subtle christmas word art detail to living room decor.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.24 × 3.51 in | 7,869 |
| 2.88 × 4.51 in | 10,179 |
| 3.51 × 5.51 in | 12,745 |
| 4.15 × 6.51 in | 15,473 |
| 4.79 × 7.51 in | 18,364 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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