Pulled together this lights border design because I kept getting asked for a frame that works as a standalone piece, not just something stamped on a shirt pocket. The cord is stitched with a gentle twist running through it so it reads as an actual strand and not a flat line, and each bulb has its own little satin cap at the top in a slightly darker shade. Seven thread colours total: red, yellow, orange, two greens, blue, purple. Alot of pop for a design thats sitting in the 6,600 to 13,000 stitch range across 5 sizes.
I run this on fleece stockings and cotton tea towels most often but a customer this month ordered it specifically to go around a childs name on a pillowcase and it came out realy nice. Hoop a firm cutaway for the towel work, standard no-show cutaway on cotton jersey is fine. The density is 334 so its on the lighter side, which keeps the centre area clean and open for whatever goes inside.
Sizes go from 3.5 by 2.43 inches up to 7.5 by 5.2 inches, so ya get good coverage across both 4x4 and 5x7 hoops. Directional stitching on the cord gives it that twisted cable look. Skip the topping on most cotton fabrics, just hoop tight and youll be fine. Use a tearaway under any woven if you want a cleaner finish on the back.
Best results on white or cream backgrounds where those 7 colours can really do their thing. Holler if the file gives you any trouble and Ill update it fast.
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 stockings with a name or monogram stitched inside the frameStitch the frame on a pre-cut stocking blank, then add a name inside with a simple script font for a personalised look
- Holiday tea towels and kitchen linen setsPairs well with a plain waffle-weave towel, hoop tight and use a light tearaway for a clean back finish
- Children's Christmas pillowcases and cushion coversWorks beautifully on natural cotton pillowcase fabric, the open centre leaves room for a full name or date
- Gift tags on fabric bags and cloth wrappingIron the fabric bag flat, hoop snug with cutaway, and the small 3.5 inch size fits gift tag proportions perfectly
- Seasonal tote bags and canvas market bagsThe 7.5 inch wide version fills a standard tote front nicely without overcrowding the space
- Christmas quilt blocks and patchwork bordersCut the block to size after stitching, the frame edge lands cleanly when seam allowances are added
- Festive table runners and placematsRepeat the frame at each end of a long runner for a coordinated set, the 5x7 size fits most runner widths
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.43 in | 6,614 |
| 4.50 × 3.12 in | 8,024 |
| 5.50 × 3.81 in | 9,787 |
| 6.50 × 4.51 in | 11,357 |
| 7.50 × 5.20 in | 13,043 |
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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