Sketched this one out after customers kept asking for something that could go on white pique without looking like every other machine christmas design. The whole tree is gold metallic thread -- one colour, dense satin, the branches built up in stacked horizontal columns with cream bauble accents dotted between the layers. Kinda like something youd see on a high-end table runner at a hotel.
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio gave me precise control over the metallic thread density and underlay -- 638 here, which is the sweet spot where the gold lays flat without crushing the fabric weave. 5 sizes from 4.51 x 3.19 inches to 8.5 x 6.03 inches. Stitch count goes from 18,406 to 32,705, so the biggest size is gonna take 20-30 minutes depending on your machine speed.
White pique is the target base -- the texture of the pique weave gives the gold metallic a slightly different sheen angle than flat broadcloth, which looks really good in person. Ive had a customer this past november ask if the table runner was store-bought. Use a light cutaway stabiliser on pique, not tearaway -- the fill density of 32,705 stitches at the big size needs the stability.
For metallic thread: slow your machine to 600-650 rpm, use a metallic needle (size 80/12), and loosen bobbin tension abit from your normal setting. Add a water-soluble topping if youre working on textured pique or waffle fabric. Pick the 6-inch size for a standard table runner motif. Reach me on here if the gold thread skips and Ill help you troubleshoot.
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.
- White pique table runner for a formal Christmas dinnerHoop the 6-inch size on white pique with light cutaway stabiliser, gold metallic reads best on a flat-weave base.
- Cream cotton napkin corner for a place settingStitch the 4.51-inch size on a pre-cut napkin blank in cream cotton, metallic needle at 600 rpm.
- Velvet stocking cuff in ivory or champagneRun the mid size on ivory velvet with a topping layer and cutaway back, velvet pile needs the topping to keep stitches from sinking.
- Clutch purse or evening bag panelStitch the 4.51-inch hoop run on a clutch front panel in ivory satin or canvas.
- wooden hoop wall art for Christmas mantleRun the largest size on natural linen in a 9-inch hoop, mount in a gold frame to match the thread colour.
- Gift wrap fabric sash on a wrapped boxCut a strip of cream or gold ribbon, hoop it flat with tear-no-more stabiliser, run the smallest size as a repeating motif.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.51 × 3.19 in | 18,406 |
| 5.51 × 3.90 in | 22,059 |
| 6.51 × 4.61 in | 25,661 |
| 7.51 × 5.32 in | 29,175 |
| 8.50 × 6.03 in | 32,705 |
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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