Curly Christmas String Lights Border Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery Pattern, Instant Download

This border has two full loop-de-loop curls built into the cord path, which is what makes it stand out from every other lights border out there. The black cord winds into a proper circular loop at two points across the strand, and 8 bulbs hang from it, some pointing up, some pointing down, in red, purple, orange, blue, green, and yellow. Its got a kinda tangly look, like you pulled the lights out of storage and they still had a twist from last year. Not messy, just lively.

Four sizes, 3.5 inches wide at the small size, growing to 6.5 inches wide at the largest. Stitch count goes from 2,812 on the small end up to 5,517 on the biggest, with density at 386. Seven colour changes, 7 thread swaps. Im actually suprised this one doesnt get more attention because the looping cord adds alot of visual interest compared to straight arc designs, and it still sits narrow at under 2.2 inches tall so it works as a trim border on garments and linens.

A customer bought the 6.5 inch version this christmas for a white cotton child's holiday apron and said the loop curls came out really crisp. Tape on a heavy cutaway and run your directional stitching test first because the cord loops have tight curves that need proper underlay or they puff up at the bend. Use tearaway if youre stitching on a stiff woven that you dont want the cutaway to bulk up.

Stitch on white, cream, or light grey. Skip dark backgrounds unless youre testing first, the blue and green bulbs vanish on black fabric. Pop a topping on fleece or velvet fabrics so the satin fills sit up properly.