Worked up this holly wreath design across 5 sizes after alot of back-and-forth on how dense to make the leaf coverage. The whole thing runs in a single crimson red thread, so theres no colour changes to manage mid-hoop, which makes it alot easier to run on a home machine without stopping. The leaves pack in tight, pointing outward in every direction, and the berries cluster in groups of 3 and 5 between them. At the bottom of the circle theres a poinsettia bloom that anchors the whole composition. Its a solid, chunky fill design rather than a satin-outline style.
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio handled the digitising. Density sits at 493 stitches per square inch across 5 sizes from 3.48 inches up to 7.5 inches wide, so youve got alot of flexibility depending on the hoop you own. The directional fill on the leaves runs at alternating angles so the satin catches light differently across the wreath, which gives it some visual depth even with a single thread colour. I used cutaway stabiliser on the backing whenever I tested this one, especially on the larger sizes where the stitch count hits 26,534. And underlay was set light on the berries so they dont pucker the base fabric.
One customer asked me last christmas if itd work on a cream linen pillow cover and sent me a photo about two weeks later. It came out really clean. The red against natural linen is a classic combination and the circular shape sits perfectly centred. Best to use a medium-weight woven or a felt backing for this design. Avoid stretchy knits because with that stitch density the fabric will pull. Run the smallest size first if youre not sure about your stabiliser choice, then scale up once youre happy with the result.
Stitch it onto a cream pillow cover, a linen tea towel, a wrapping bag, a wall hoop or a seasonal table runner. The single-colour build also makes it a good candidate for monochrome holiday decor themes where you dont want alot of competing colours. Hit me up if you run into any sizing issues 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.
- Cream linen pillow cover centrepieceStitch the 5-inch size onto a 16x16 cream linen pillow; the crimson red pops against natural fabric without needing any extra contrast thread
- Christmas wrapping bag or gift sack frontThe circular shape fits neatly on the front panel of a gift sack; use medium-weight canvas and cutaway stabiliser for a clean result
- Seasonal wall hoop in a 7-inch frameHoop the 7.5-inch version in a large embroidery hoop and hang it as a wall decoration; the dense fill holds its shape without a frame backing
- Holiday table runner end panelPlace the design at each short end of a linen table runner; the single-colour build keeps it elegant without clashing with other table elements
- Felt Christmas ornament circleCut felt into a circle slightly larger than the design, stitch the wreath, then add a hanging ribbon for a solid ornament that wont fray
- Kitchen tea towel corner motifUse the 3.48-inch size in the corner of a flour-sack kitchen towel; the density is high enough to stay crisp after repeated washing
- Winter wreath on a tote bagCentre the design on a natural canvas tote; the bold circular shape reads well even at a distance
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.48 × 3.35 in | 10,252 |
| 4.49 × 4.29 in | 13,753 |
| 5.46 × 5.26 in | 17,593 |
| 6.48 × 6.22 in | 21,945 |
| 7.50 × 7.17 in | 26,534 |
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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