Mocked this up after seeing how popular the toilet joke designs had become around the holidays. Its a stacked text layout, all four rows fill a square block. The first Ho comes in red chunky satin fill letters, the second Ho in green, the third Ho in black, and at the bottom 'I gotta go' is stitched in this warm golden tan script font with a more casual handwritten feel. Scattered between the rows are little red stars and line-drawn snowflake details. The colour rotation on the Ho rows keeps it from being flat, it actually reads well from a distance on a shirt.
Four colours total with 3 thread changes between the main text rows, then the snowflakes and stars at the end. Density is 441 which is lighter than my heavier designs so it sews pretty quickly. At 7.5 inches the stitch count reaches 24,858 and thats the one I'd put on a adult Christmas jumper or a large tote bag. The 3.5 inch version at 9,849 stitches fits nicely on a stocking or a small gift pouch. Back it with a cutaway for the larger sizes especially on stretch jersey or any knit fabric, the satin columns need stability or theyll shift.
My shop gets a rush on this one every December, people love having it on matching Christmas outfits. Ive seen it stitched on adult tees, kids jumpers, aprons and bags all at once for a matching family Christmas set. Use it on white, cream, light grey or red fabric and the colour stack really shows up. Avoid dark green because the second Ho literally disappears into the background. Slow your machine through the script section at the bottom to keep the 'I gotta go' lettering smooth.
Pop a tearaway under cotton for smaller sizes. Use a firm cutaway on jersey fabrics or anything with stretch.
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.
- Funny Christmas jumper embroideryThe 7.5 inch version fills an adult Christmas jumper chest for a bold funny holiday statement.
- Matching family Christmas tee setsOrder multiple sizes and stitch matching outfits for the whole family for Christmas card photos.
- Novelty Christmas stocking embroideryThe 3.5 inch version sits perfectly on a felt Christmas stocking panel stitched before assembly.
- Christmas party aprons and gearRun the 5 inch version on a Christmas apron for a funny kitchen gift that actually gets worn.
- Seasonal gift pouch decorationEmbroider the 4 inch size on a small canvas pouch for a funny Christmas gift bag.
- Funny Christmas tote bagsA red canvas tote with the 6 inch version makes a hilarious Christmas shopping bag.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.51 in | 9,849 |
| 4.51 × 4.51 in | 12,907 |
| 5.51 × 5.51 in | 16,230 |
| 6.51 × 6.51 in | 20,164 |
| 7.51 × 7.51 in | 24,858 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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