This is the kind of design that doesnt need anything else around it. Three stacked rows, bold chunky lettering, just 2 colours. The top and bottom rows say merry in this oversized retro block font, stitched as a thick green outline so the fabric colour shows through the middle. Sandwiched between them is and bright in solid red slab serif. The whole thing has a 1970s christmas card vibe, which is kinda why people keep coming back to it year after year.
Only 2 colour stops, no fussing around with thread changes mid-hoop. Stitch count goes from 8,322 on the 1.82 inch compact size up to 17,428 at the full 7.5 inch tall version. Check that your stabiliser is at least 2 inches larger than the hoop area on the wide sizes, the dense green fill can pull linen fabric if you undersize it. I had a customer order this one 3 years running for her Christmas kitchen set and she stitches it in white on red linen, looks completely different and honestly better than the preview.
Send me a message if the sizing doesnt match your hoop and Ill sort out an alternative size for ya. Use cutaway on knit fabrics and tear-away on wovens. Pop it on a tote bag for a quick festive gift.
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.
- Stitch on a christmas tea towel as a seasonal kitchen updateThe tall stacked proportions fill a standard tea towel centre panel cleanly
- Use on a throw pillow cover for quick festive home decorAt 3.89 inches wide it sits well centred on a 16 inch pillow cover
- Embroider on a holiday apron bib for christmas cookingFits an apron bib panel at the 3 inch wide size without crowding
- Put on a table runner as a simple repeating holiday motifRepeat 2-3 times along a table runner length with consistent spacing
- Stitch onto a sweatshirt front for a bold holiday statementThe full 7.5 inch size fills a sweatshirt chest nicely
- Use on an oven mitt or pot holder as a christmas giftThe 2 inch version fits an oven mitt or potholder front easily
- Embroider on a tote bag for holiday shopping tripsWorks on canvas totes, medium cutaway stabiliser recommended
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 1.82 × 3.51 in | 8,322 |
| 2.34 × 4.51 in | 10,487 |
| 2.85 × 5.51 in | 12,752 |
| 3.37 × 6.51 in | 15,061 |
| 3.89 × 7.51 in | 17,428 |
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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