Two pillar candles, one taller than the other, sit side by side on a shared wax-pooled base. Candle bodies are rendered in concentric ring layers of dark brown through amber, so the surface looks carved or marbled rather than flat. Its one of those designs where you look at it finished and cant quite believe its thread. Both flames burn upward in pointed shapes, each one gradient from red at the base through orange to pale yellow at the tip.
The wax drips are the main event. Thick rounded drips flow down the outside of each candle, the kind that have been building up over hours. Some are short and fat, some reach almost halfway down the candle body. At the bottom they pool out into a flat irregular puddle with small satellite drops beside it, spreading out like the wax hit a cold surface. Drip shapes use a smooth satin fill so they have a glossy wax look, different in texture from the ribbed candle bodies above.
Eight colours covering the full tonal range from deep chocolate brown to bright flame yellow. Density is 566 stitches per square inch and the biggest size hits 18,182 stitches. Biggest hoop is 4.29 by 7.49 inches, smallest is 2 by 3.5 inches with just 8,052 stitches, so it stitches out at a reasonable pace even for the large versions. Thats a compact width ratio, meaning it fits on a pocket, mug rug or tote gusset without dominating the whole piece. One customer ordered the 5-inch every October for three years running to make halloween totes for her kids class, and it always reads well. Use a medium cutaway on woven or knit fabric. Avoid stretchy bases where the drip outlines distort. Stitch the small version on a pocket or mug rug, scale up to the large for a cushion or tote front. Works well on black, deep navy, charcoal, burnt orange or cream. Text me if the flame gradient looks off at your hoop size and Ill patch the colour transitions.
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 for a Halloween gift or trick-or-treat bagStitch the 5-inch on the front of a black canvas tote and fill it with Halloween candy for a handmade trick-or-treat bag that actually looks good
- Embroidered patch for a gothic jacket or bagEmbroider the 3.5-inch on a black felt or denim patch blank, trim the edges and attach it to a jacket lapel or bag strap for a gothic Halloween accessory
- Halloween table runner panel alongside a pumpkin designUse the large version as one panel in a Halloween table runner alongside a pumpkin and bat, the warm amber palette ties the whole runner together
- Witch hat brim or crown embroidery for a costumeStitch the small size on the brim of a black felt witch hat for a Halloween costume detail that goes above the usual iron-on transfers
- Spooky season zip pouch for Halloween accessoriesEmbroider the medium size on the front of a black zip pouch and fill it with Halloween trinkets for a spooky season gift
- Mug rug for a Halloween coffee station setupPlace the small size on a black or orange mug rug for a Halloween coffee or tea station where the candle theme fits perfectly
- Black throw pillow for gothic or witchy home decorCenter the 4-inch on a black velvet or cotton throw pillow for gothic home decor that works through October and into autumn generally
- Trick-or-treat cotton bag for a child's Halloween outfitStitch the smallest size on a plain cotton trick-or-treat bag alongside a name for a personalised Halloween gift for a young child
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.00 in | 8,052 |
| 4.00 × 2.29 in | 9,207 |
| 4.50 × 2.58 in | 10,427 |
| 5.00 × 2.86 in | 11,654 |
| 5.50 × 3.15 in | 12,883 |
| 5.99 × 3.43 in | 14,275 |
| 6.50 × 3.72 in | 15,545 |
| 6.99 × 4.01 in | 16,764 |
| 7.49 × 4.29 in | 18,182 |
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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