Drew up these crossed candy canes after one customer said all the candy cane designs out there were too soft and traditional. So I figured a stained glass look would feel different. Two canes cross in the middle and form a heart shape, both striped in bright red, white and aqua blue. Where they meet at the bottom theres a cluster of green holly leaves.
Every stripe segment and leaf has a bold black outline round it, almost like the leaded lines on a stained glass window. The aqua blue stripe between the red and the white is the touch that makes it pop, very different from the usual two stripe candy cane look. Im honestly pleased with how graphic it ended up, its been a hit so far.
I get messages alot from customers running shops who want something modern for their holiday merch line. Last november a customer ordered the largest size for a black canvas tote bag run, sold 40 of them at her december craft market. Realy this works because the black outlines hold up at every size and the colours stay punchy.
5 sizes ship in the file, smallest 3.15 inches wide, biggest 6.73. Smaller fits nicely on a stocking front or tea towel, larger works for a tote, pillow or quilt block.
Stitches solid on cotton, canvas, twill, denim and felt. Skip very busy patterned fabrics because the heavy black outlines need a plain background. Use a tearaway on woven, cutaway for stretch. Holler if the file gives you trouble, Ill help 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.
- Black canvas tote bag frontsBlack canvas tote for the holiday market craft fair, the aqua and red stained glass pops against the dark background.
- Quilt block panelsModern christmas quilt block panel at the medium size, the graphic stripes suit a contemporary patchwork layout.
- Stained glass style pillowsCream cotton throw pillow at the larger size, stained glass christmas energy on the sofa without the usual soft palette.
- Felt stocking front fillsFelt stocking front at the smallest size above an embroidered name, the heart shape formed by the crossing canes is the detail.
- Linen holiday tea towelsCream linen tea towel at medium size to make it feel modern rather than country traditional.
- Denim jacket back panelsDenim jacket back panel at the largest size for the craft fair vendor who wants a holiday piece with graphic edge.
- Modern christmas wall artHallway wall art mounted in a plain wood frame at the largest size, modern christmas decor that earns compliments.
- Cotton apron bib frontsKitchen apron bib front at the smaller size for cookie baking days, the bold outlines hold against flour and steam.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.15 × 3.51 in | 19,738 |
| 4.04 × 4.51 in | 26,489 |
| 4.94 × 5.51 in | 33,758 |
| 5.84 × 6.51 in | 41,741 |
| 6.73 × 7.51 in | 50,339 |
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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