Some designs just dont go out of style and holly is one of em. This is a clean botanical-style holly branch, 3 big pointed leaves overlapping each other at slightly different angles with a tight cluster of round red berries at the centre. The berries each have a tiny dark dot at the tip which is that small detail that makes it look less flat and more like actual fruit. The leaves are stitched with the fill following the grain direction so they have a natural feel to em rather than looking like a flat colour block.
Only 3 colour stops, green for the leaves, red for the berries and a dark brown for the stem and leaf vein lines. That simplicity is what makes it so versatile. It works on red, white, cream, green, navy, nearly any base fabric. Stitch count goes from 8,953 at 3.5 inches up to 23,660 at 7.5 inches. Medium density, so it stitches out reasonably fast and lays well on lighter weight fabrics like tea towels and table napkins without pulling.
Heres what I see most: a customer buys this once and orders it again next christmas because they want a matching set. Stitch it on linen tea towels for kitchen gifts. Hoop firm and pop a tearaway under thinner fabrics. Pick cream linen if the red-and-green palette needs space. Im realy fond of this one on natural napkins, its got that traditional feel without trying too hard.
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.
- Stitch on a set of christmas napkins for a classic holiday table settingAt the small sizes the compact berry cluster reads clearly on a napkin corner
- Use on a tea towel as a timeless seasonal kitchen accentA 5 inch version centres cleanly on a standard linen tea towel
- Embroider on a christmas card fabric insert for a handmade greetingCut the finished stitchout from felt and back it for a fabric card insert
- Put on a table runner as a repeating botanical border motifthe petite 3.5 repeats evenly every 6 inches along a table runner
- Stitch onto a throw pillow cover for simple traditional christmas decorThe near-square proportions work on any standard pillow cover size
- Use on a linen apron as a holiday cooking season designMedium density means it stitches flat on an apron without puckering
- Embroider on a gift tag or small fabric pouch for christmas giftingAt small sizes this fits a gift tag blank or a 3x4 pouch front panel
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.11 in | 8,953 |
| 4.50 × 4.00 in | 12,044 |
| 5.50 × 4.88 in | 15,489 |
| 6.50 × 5.77 in | 19,293 |
| 7.50 × 6.66 in | 23,660 |
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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