Customers asked me about this one a lot after I posted the preview last december, so I figured its time to finally put it up. Its a chunky sitting gnome, round and low, with a teal and orange striped hat taking up most the top. He's got a yellow bow at the collar and hes nestled in front of a big red mug of cocoa with marshmallows and a candy cane poking out the side.
The mug sits dead centre, which is what makes this work so well on square hooped pieces. Holly branches come in from both sides, theres a little acorn tucked near the bottom left, a gingerbread cookie leans against the gnome's body. Fifteen colours with 14 colour changes, so lay your threads out in order before you start. Stitch count runs from 25,946 at the smallest size to just over 60,000 at the biggest, thats a dense one to plan for.
Pair firm cutaway anything with a knit or weave, the satin sections on the hat stripes need a firm base. Tape [X] behind your fabric before hooping or the fill'll distort on lighter cotton. Pop it on a 5 or 6 inch hoop to preview the thread colours before committing to a big run. The beard uses a short directional stitch, aim for 70 to 75 percent bobbin tension on that section or itll bunch at the change points.
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 kitchen towels and apronsThe mug-and-gnome combo reads instantly on tea towels, makes a cute apron bib panel too.
- Holiday gift bags and canvas pouchesSized well for gift bags, the smallest version fits a standard cotton pouch front nicely.
- Kids christmas pyjama tops and onesiesSoft fill stitches sit comfortably on knit pyjama fabric without distorting the stretch.
- Festive throw pillow coversLooks great centred on a 14-inch pillow cover, the design fills the space without crowding.
- Hoop art and framed display piecesAt the larger sizes this one frames beautifully, the colours stay vivid in a plain white hoop.
- Christmas stocking cuffsThe stocking cuff is where I see this used most, the horizontal composition wraps the top edge perfectly.
- Teacher gift tote bags for the holiday seasonFits a standard tote front at 5 to 6 inches, colour-pops even on dark canvas.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.16 × 3.51 in | 25,946 |
| 4.06 × 4.51 in | 34,048 |
| 4.96 × 5.51 in | 42,296 |
| 5.86 × 6.51 in | 50,996 |
| 6.76 × 7.51 in | 60,723 |
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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