Drew this up after a wave of requests for a simple christmas script that doesnt try to do too much. Its cherry red cursive lettering, the kind with long looping ascenders on the T and S, and a little sprig of sage holly sitting right at the bottom right where the tail of the N curls down. Ivory berries on the holly, just 3 of them, simple cluster. Two colours total. The density sits at 624 stitches per square centimetre which keeps it flat and clean on cream cotton or linen without puckering up on you.
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio mapped the script cleanly and I built 5 sizes from 2.33 inches wide all the way up to 5 inches, so you get real flexibility depending on what youre hooping. Stitch range goes from 9,956 at the smallest to 23,356 at the largest. I used a satin underlay on the script strokes to stop the thread from sinking into terry or fleece backing. And that underlay matters alot more than people realise when youre stitching on a textured surface like a cream pillow or a thick linen stocking panel. Cutaway stabiliser is what I'd go with underneath, medium weight, at least 2oz.
A customer ordered the 3-inch version last christmas for a set of 8 throw pillow covers she was making as gifts for family. She sent me a photo of the whole pile stacked up and the red script reads really clearly even from across the room. Thats the kind of project this size works for. Skip anything below 2.5 inches if youre stitching on terry cloth because the holly detail gets crowded.
Use a topping on velvet or fleece so the needle path stays clean through the lettering. Stitch the holly sprig first, then run the cursive over it aswell if you want that layered look where the lettering appears to sit on top. Pop it on a stocking, a pillowcase, a flour sack kitchen towel, or hoop it on a linen table runner. Add it to a gift bag for a quick finishing touch. Pick the 5-inch size for anything that gets viewed from more than 2 feet away.
Hit me up if the file gives you any trouble and Ill sort it out.
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 throw pillow coversStitch the mid 5-in on cream linen pillow covers for a classic Christmas living room look.
- Holiday stockings and stocking panelsThe 3-inch version fits neatly on a standard stocking panel without crowding the cuff edge.
- Linen table runners for DecemberRun the script along the short end of a linen table runner for a simple seasonal centrepiece.
- Gift bags and fabric wrappingUse the 2.33-inch size on a fabric gift bag as an alternative to a printed gift tag.
- Kitchen towels and flour sack towelsThe 2-colour design stitches quickly on flour sack towels and washes well after multiple cycles.
- Christmas tree skirt border detailStitch a row of repeated motifs along the hem of a Christmas tree skirt for a handmade detail.
- Tote bags for holiday market shoppingThe bold red script reads clearly on a sturdy carry tote for Christmas market trips.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.33 × 3.50 in | 9,956 |
| 3.01 × 4.50 in | 13,048 |
| 3.67 × 5.50 in | 16,220 |
| 4.33 × 6.49 in | 19,756 |
| 5.00 × 7.49 in | 23,356 |
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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