Six colours, 10,366 stitches, Wilcom, density 137. Its merry christmas text with a string of lights looping around and below the lettering, red, yellow, green and blue bulbs on a dark cord, each bulb colour getting its own separate fill stop. Near-square at 3.5 inches wide by 3.36 inches tall, so it sits well as a chest graphic or a centred placement on most items.
I get messages every november asking whether the christmas lights design stitches cleanly on dark fabric because a lot of people plan their christmas orders early. Yes, it does, each bulb has proper underlay so the colour pops against dark navy, black or forest green. Stick to medium cutaway behind here because the bulb section density runs higher than the text and you dont want any shifting mid-run. Add topping on fleece or velvet if youre stitching on christmas sweatshirts or festive fabric with texture.
The six colour sequence is organised to minimise back-tracking, text first, then the cord, then cycle through the bulb colours. Each colour change is worth it. The satin on the text is directional and every bulb stop has its own underlay layer keeping the colour rich without bleeds between them. Check your bobbin tension before you start because six-colour runs are where tension problems show up first and most obviously.
People are using this on christmas sweatshirts, holiday aprons, gift tote bags, matching family christmas shirts, and pillow covers. It also works well on stocking panels cut from woven cotton or canvas. Stitch on navy, forest green, red or black for best contrast with all six thread colours. The string lights dont work on light fabrics, you'll lose half the colour depth.
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.
- Christmas sweatshirt chest placementNavy or forest green sweatshirt chest for a family christmas day, the six bulb colours pop cleanly on dark fabric with the right underlay.
- Holiday kitchen apron front panelHoliday kitchen apron, the near-square proportions and festive bulb colours suit an apron bib without looking like a costume piece.
- Family matching christmas shirt designFamily matching christmas shirts where everyone runs the same colour order, pre-load the six thread spools before the first shirt.
- Christmas gift tote bag centre motifChristmas gift tote bag for a neighbour or colleague, the string lights composition makes the bag itself look like a christmas gift.
- Christmas stocking cotton panelChristmas stocking panel stitched before assembly, the bulb section density needs good cutaway so the satin sits flat inside the assembled stocking.
- Holiday pillow cover centre designThrow pillow cover in deep red or navy fabric for the christmas sofa arrangement, bulb colours stay vivid wash after wash with proper backing.
- Festive table runner embellishmentLinen table runner with repeated placements every 8 inches, looks like a decorated table even before the actual table settings go on.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.36 in | 10,366 |
| 4.50 × 4.32 in | 13,677 |
| 5.50 × 5.28 in | 17,030 |
| 6.50 × 6.24 in | 20,430 |
| 7.50 × 7.20 in | 24,071 |
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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