This is a dense design, 877 stitches per square inch, which is high but thats why the finished result looks substantial rather than flat. The ribbon bow is stitched in directional satin columns that follow the ribbon folds, and the holly leaves behind it have fine midrib lines running through them that give the leaves a bit of depth. Red berry clusters sit where the leaves meet. Five colours all together, two greens for light and shadow on the leaves, red for the berries, and the bow ribbon uses the remaining two colours for its own light and dark areas.
Five sizes from 3.19 by 3.51 inch up to 6.83 by 7.51 inch. The largest is big and genuinely impressive when its stitched out, but the stitch count hits 44988 at that size which means youre looking at a 50 to 60 minute run on most home machines. At that density you absolutely need a cutaway stabiliser on anything that has any give to it at all. Even on sturdy woven denim Im cautious and use a medium-weight cutaway rather than tearaway. The bobbin tension matters more on dense satin work too, worth checking it before you run the big version. Check your thread tension on a scrap first, especially if youre using a thick thread weight.
Ive run the 5-in size for canvas and on velvet and both looked good. Velvet needs a topping sheet over the pile or the fill sinks straight in. Use the topping sheet and everything comes out smooth. Canvas takes it easily with just a cutaway behind. Skip any fabric that stretches on the bias for the big size, the satin columns will distort if the fabric shifts mid-run.
A customer last christmas used the largest version as the centrepiece on a handmade door hanger wreath. She stitched it on dark green wool felt backed with heavy cutaway and said it was the nicest thing she made that year. Customers have also put the smaller 3.19-inch version on napkin corners and it reads well at that scale too.
Snug hooping and a quality cutaway stabiliser are the two things that matter most for this design at any size.
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 door hangers and fabric wreath centresDoor hanger wreath centrepiece on dark green wool felt at the full 6.83 inches, a customer used this approach last christmas and said it was the nicest thing she made that year.
- Holiday table runners with centred festive bow motifVelvet throw pillow front panel with a topping sheet at 5 inches, the satin ribbon against velvet pile looks genuinely luxurious.
- Christmas sweatshirts and jumpers with large decorative bowHoliday sweatshirt chest at 4 inches for a classic seasonal bow look, the holly branches give it more character than a plain bow design would.
- Festive cushion and pillow covers for christmas home decorChristmas napkin set with the 3.19-inch version at each corner in alternating orientations, a set of four makes a thoughtful handmade dinner gift.
- Gift pouches and christmas bags with built-in bow designTree skirt hem with repeating 3.19-inch versions spaced at equal intervals in red and two greens, traditional and carefully executed.
- Christmas tree skirts with repeating or centred bow placementHoliday gift pouch front panel sewn from cut fabric pieces with the mid size stitched before assembly, the bow replaces a tied ribbon.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.19 × 3.51 in | 18,791 |
| 4.10 × 4.51 in | 25,012 |
| 5.01 × 5.51 in | 31,844 |
| 5.92 × 6.51 in | 39,065 |
| 6.83 × 7.51 in | 44,988 |
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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