Clean flowing script, the words "Happy Holidays" written out in connected cursive with nice long descender loops on the letters and a gentle bounce to the baseline. Its the kind of lettering that reads formal enough for gift items but casual enough that it doesnt feel stiff. Single colour design so the thread choice is yours completely. Gold on burgundy velvet is probably the most popular combination I see customers use. And white on forest green linen is right there behind it.
Five sizes from 3.5 x 2.58 inches up to 7.5 x 5.53 inches, top stitch count around 19,365 stitches on the largest. Satin columns handle the letterforms and the letter spacing is balanced so theres no crowding in the middle or gaps at the ends. The underlay beneath the satin is minimal so the finished piece stays soft and flexible, alot of wearable garments end up with this one and stiffness is always the complaint I try to avoid. Use a light cutaway on knits and tear-away on woven holiday fabric.
A customer last christmas ordered this for alot of gift wrapping pouches, she made them herself out of linen and stitched this on the front of each one. She said it was the nicest thing she gave that year and people kept asking where they came from. Its a simple design but it works hard because the script quality is what people actually notice.
Stitch it on fabric gift bags and drawstring pouches for reusable holiday wrapping. Run it across a christmas stocking cuff in gold thread on white cotton. Add it to holiday aprons, kitchen towels, and linen napkins for a seasonal table set. Use it on sweatshirts for a minimalist holiday gift that avoids the usual printed look. Best on solid fabric so the script reads clean without background noise.
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.
- Linen gift bag or drawstring pouch front for reusable holiday wrappingStitch onto the front of handmade linen pouches before assembly for a thoughtful reusable gift wrap; the script reads as intentional and handmade.
- Christmas stocking cuff in gold or silver thread on white cottonPosition on the cuff fold of a christmas stocking in gold thread before the seam is sewn; stitching flat is much easier than hooping after construction.
- Holiday kitchen towels and linen napkins for a seasonal table setThe 7.5-inch version across a kitchen towel centred in the lower third makes a clean seasonal gift; tearaway backing keeps the cotton lying flat.
- Festive apron front panel for a hostess christmas giftCentre on an apron bib panel with contrasting thread for a christmas hostess gift set; a customer last year ordered six matching aprons this way.
- Sweatshirt chest script for a minimal holiday gift without seasonal printOn a sweatshirt chest in a single accent colour the 5-inch is an understated holiday piece that doesnt shout or draw too much attention.
- Pillowcase or cushion cover for a holiday home decor accentPlace the 3.5-inch run on a cushion cover corner for a subtle seasonal home accent; it pairs well with plain cushion backs in cream or sage.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.58 in | 9,554 |
| 4.50 × 3.32 in | 12,000 |
| 5.50 × 4.05 in | 14,436 |
| 6.50 × 4.79 in | 16,916 |
| 7.50 × 5.53 in | 19,365 |
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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