The bell sits in the middle and the holly wraps around both sides of it, leaves fanning out with those classic pointed tips. Four colours total: deep green for the leaves, red berries clustered at the base, a warm gold bell, and a small cream highlight that keeps the metal from looking flat. Its the kind of christmas design that reads clearly even at smaller sizes, which is why I keep coming back to it for holiday projects.
I built this file in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio with it running across 4 sizes from 2.5 inches up to 5.5 inches wide. Stitch count goes from around 2,953 up to 9,378 so even the bigger size isnt gonna bog down your machine. Back it with a medium cutaway stabiliser on most fabrics, cotton and linen especially. The satin fill on the bell needs a bit of density support or the sheen wont come out right.
One customer wrote in last christmas after stitching this on a cream linen table runner and it looked exactly like something from a holiday decor shop. I told her to hoop the linen with a layer of topping over it and the stitches sat right up. Thats the trick with natural weave fabrics. Four colour changes total so its a quick run even for a beginner.
Stitch it on a cream or white cotton shirt for the cleanest look. Avoid dark navy or forest green fabric unless you want the bell to do all the work. Works great centered on stockings, tea towels, gift bags, aprons. Pair it with a simple font monogram if you want to personalise the gift. Holler if anything isnt right with the file and I'll get a replacement out to you 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 name monogramStitch this centered on a stocking cuff with a name below it for a personalised family Christmas gift that actually gets used every year.
- Holiday kitchen towels and apronsChristmas kitchen sets sell really well on Etsy, and this design works on both a flour-sack towel and a canvas apron without looking mismatched.
- Festive tote bags and gift bagsPop it across a canvas tote panel or a kraft paper gift bag topper for an eco-friendly christmas wrapping alternative.
- Christmas table runner or placematA table runner in cream linen with this design repeated every 12 inches makes a gorgeous holiday centrepiece for almost no cost.
- Holiday children's clothing and bibsSmall size works perfectly on baby bibs and kids holiday outfits, the 2.5 inch size is ideal for tiny chest placement.
- Seasonal throw pillow coversThrow pillows with seasonal inserts are a big seller, and this design looks great on cream or oatmeal velvet covers.
- Christmas gift wrapping accent patchesIron-on transfer patches stitched on felt make quick last-minute ornament or gift tag accents.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.51 × 1.89 in | 2,953 |
| 3.50 × 2.63 in | 4,710 |
| 4.51 × 3.40 in | 6,824 |
| 5.50 × 4.14 in | 9,378 |
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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