This ones a heartbeat EKG line running across the design with christmas icons replacing the normal spikes: a reindeer face on the left, then a snowflake, a Christmas tree in the middle, and a round Santa face on the right. Four-pointed sparkle shapes sit between the beats. It reads as a hospital monitor trace but make it festive, which is exactly why its so popular with folks in healthcare who still wanna get into the spirit this time of year.
Single red thread, zero colour stops, 5 sizes running from 3.5, largest 7.5 inch hoop. The satin-stitch outlines are clean and the overall stitch density sits around 476, which is light enough that it doesnt need a heavy stabiliser. A firm tearaway works on most woven fabrics for this one. For knit scrub tops, use a cutaway stabiliser and itll stay flat through repeated washing. The wide horizontal format means it sits naturally across a sweatshirt chest or along an upper sleeve.
I get messages every November from nurses and paramedics whos looking for a Christmas design that actually feels like their job rather than something generic. Stitch it on the chest of a scrub top, Run it on a cotton tote for a staff gift exchange, or place it along the sleeve of a sweatshirt. Skip very thin fabrics without backing, the satin stitches need something firm underneath. Check your hoop tension before you start, a loose hoop will distort the EKG line.
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 scrubs tops and medical uniform personalisation for nurses and doctorsThe horizontal format sits perfectly across a scrub top chest or along the upper sleeve, right where a standard medical emblem would go
- Holiday sweatshirts for healthcare workersOn a dark navy or forest green sweatshirt the single red really pops, its about the easiest festive personalisation there is
- Christmas gifts for nursing students and paramedicsMakes a really thoughtful Christmas gift for a nursing student when stitched on a tote or zip pouch alongside their name
- Aprons and utility vests for festive work wearFits cleanly along the front panel of a bib apron at the 5 or 6 inch size
- Kids Christmas pyjama tops as a sleeve or chest placementOn kids PJs it works as a sleeve band placement at the smaller sizes, not just a chest piece
- Tote bags for medical staff holiday gift exchangesStitch it on a plain canvas tote with a name underneath for a gift that someone in healthcare will actually use
- Baseball caps with a wide brim panel for a side placementAt the 3.5-in size for it fits on a cap panel between the adjustment strap and the crown without crowding
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.68 × 3.50 in | 6,513 |
| 2.16 × 4.50 in | 8,025 |
| 2.64 × 5.50 in | 9,658 |
| 3.11 × 6.50 in | 11,224 |
| 3.59 × 7.50 in | 12,828 |
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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