The heart is drawn in lights. Not filled in, not solid, just the outline traced by a string of Christmas bulbs going around the whole shape. Round bulbs at even intervals, colours alternating, wire running between them in a clean curve. Its the kind of design where you look at it and immediately know what it is but theres something a bit unexpected about it because you dont usually see a heart shape done this way.
Eight colours total and the file came out of professional tools so each bulb is a proper satin column with underlay keeping it round. Stitch count is on the lighter side, 3968 at the smallest size and 9901 at the biggest, which is nice because it means fast stitching and less stress on delicate fabrics like linen or jersey knit. Reach me if the digitising looks off on your machine.
I made this one thinking about valentines day but it realy works all december too. Theres something about christmas lights and a heart together that just reads as warm and cosy rather than romantic-romantic. One customer used it on matching pyjama sets for a mum and daughter christmas gift and sent me photos, they turned out really nice on white cotton.
Place it centered on a chest or pocket. The proportions are nearly square (2.17 to 5.64 wide, 2.5 to 6.5 tall) so it sits well on a tote, a pillow or a onesie front. Use a medium cutaway under jersey or fleece. Tear-away is fine on firm cotton or canvas. Skip topping unless your fabric is very textured, the outline style needs the bulbs to read clearly.
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 and valentines crossover gifts on linenStitch on a white or cream linen tote and it gives a warm holiday feel that works from december right through valentines day
- Matching mum and daughter pyjama setsMatch the same 4-inch size on mum and daughter white cotton pyjama tops for a really sweet christmas morning pair
- Holiday tote bags with a warm festive feelWorks on a natural canvas holiday bag and gives it a cosy handmade look without looking too craft-fair generic
- Baby and toddler onesies for Christmas morningPop the 2.17-inch smallest size on a onesie chest and it sits neatly without crowding the collar or snaps
- Decorative cushion covers for the Christmas bedroomCenter on a white linen cushion cover and it gives a festive but understated look that works beyond just christmas week
- Seasonal wall hoop embroidery in a 7-inch frameHoop in a 7-inch embroidery frame with raw edges and hang it as a seasonal wall piece that you can reuse every year
- Custom Christmas cards stitched on fabric insertsStitch the small size on a fabric panel tucked inside a christmas card for a textile gift that people actually keep
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.17 × 2.50 in | 3,968 Stitches |
| 3.04 × 3.50 in | 5,346 Stitches |
| 3.90 × 4.50 in | 6,777 Stitches |
| 4.77 × 5.50 in | 8,261 Stitches |
| 5.64 × 6.50 in | 9,901 Stitches |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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