Bold Holly Jolly Christmas Embroidery Design, Instant Download

Bold Holly Jolly Christmas Embroidery Design, Instant Download

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Theres alot of holly jolly text designs out there but I wanted one that was actually bold rather than the usual thin script version. This one uses a chunky satin-filled font so the letters have real weight and read clearly even at the smaller sizes. Holly and berries tuck in near the lettering as a simple decoration rather than taking over the whole design. Its a text design that means it, not a whisper.

Three colours, the main lettering body in a light or cream thread, a red layer for fill detail or outlines and the holly berries, green for the leaf accent. Stitch count goes from 14,597 on the 3.23 inch size up to 33,685 on the 6.9 inch, density sits at 650 which reflects the thick satin letter fills throughout. Five sizes total, 3.23 inches up to 6.9 wide, heights 3.51 to 7.51 so its taller than wide at most sizes.

Honestly this one sells best in the two weeks before christmas to people rushing to get holiday sweatshirts done for family. One customer ordered it in december along with 3 other christmas text designs and said this was the jolly one that her kids fought over who got to wear it. Ive sold a bunch of these each year around the same time and its been consistent, doesnt seem to go out of style.

Pop a cutaway stabiliser behind the chunky letter sections, the 650 density satin fill on thick lettering needs solid backing to stay raised and crisp. Tearaway works fine on rigid woven canvas or denim. Use cutaway on any jersey or fleece since the letter fills can warp on stretch without proper backing. Skip very thin cotton voile for the large sizes.

Five sizes, 3 colours, bold chunky holly jolly lettering with a holly accent. Sweatshirts, cushion covers, tote bags, and christmas aprons all look good with this one. Just another festive text piece but done with some actual weight to it.

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 sweatshirts and hoodiesThe 6 inch chest size on a plain navy or charcoal sweatshirt front makes a bold holiday statement that reads well in photos.
  • Holiday tote bagsWorks on a canvas tote in any neutral colour, the 3 colour lettering stands out clearly without needing a coloured background.
  • Festive cushion coversUse the mid 5.5 on a cream or white cushion cover for a christmas home decor piece that doesnt feel cluttered.
  • Christmas aprons for bakersStitch the 4-in size for a canvas apron bib for a festive kitchen gift that someone can actually wear while baking.
  • Holiday cotton tea towelsA medium version on a plain white cotton tea towel makes a simple and useful christmas gift that takes an afternoon to make.
  • Matching family christmas shirtsUse the same size on matching shirts or sweatshirts for a family christmas photo outfit that isnt embarrassing.

Dimensions

5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.

Size (in) Stitches
3.23 × 3.51 in 14,597
4.15 × 4.51 in 18,948
5.06 × 5.51 in 23,559
5.98 × 6.51 in 28,486
6.90 × 7.51 in 33,685

Files & Formats

Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.

CND
DST
EXP
HUS
JEF
PES
VP3
XXX

Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.

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