Candy Cane Bird Embroidery Design, Christmas Bird Machine Embroidery Pattern, Instant Download

A big round bird with feathers going every which way, gripping a candy cane thats almost as tall as it is. The ribbon bow tied around the middle is the most red youll see on the design, sort of where your eye lands first. The birds crosshatched texture runs across all 4 colors, like someone drew it quickly with ink and didnt try to make it too perfect. Thats what makes it work on fabric.

Customers asked me to do more of these little character-plus-prop designs, and honestly I can see why. The fluffy round body combined with the tall curved cane makes a really distinct silhouette, so its readable even at the smaller sizes. Stitch it on a kids stocking cuff and it fills the space without needing anything else around it. Use a cutaway stabiliser under fleece or terrycloth, the dense fill at the 7-in jumbo size doesnt sit right on a flimsy base. I've had it come out beautifully on a white cotton canvas tote this past christmas, the thick outline just pops against the natural weave. this is the type of design theres surprisingly versatile for a holiday character.

Five sizes from 3.5 inches 7.5 top end wide. Four thread colors: white, red, grey, and black. Stitch count goes from around 25,000 at the smallest to close to 60,000 at the largest, so factor that into your thread planning. Pop it on a baby hoodie chest panel at the 3.5 small and its just the right scale. Message me if youve got questions after downloading.