Three big paw prints, all lined up shoulder to shoulder, each one with a little face drawn right into the centre pad. Left paw is solid red satin with a matching hat perched on top, and the face looks up with two small eyes and a slight smile. Centre paw is brown and gets a full set of dark reindeer antlers branching up, a string of round fairy lights draped between them in yellow, red, and green. Right paw is solid green, same small happy expression, another hat, same general energy as the others.
Below all three runs the Merry Christmas script in bouncy green lettering, the kind with looping descenders and a slightly uneven baseline that feels hand-done rather than typed. Small four-point star sparkles sit between the words and around the outer paws. Six colours total, all separated by satin outline stitching so nothin bleeds into anything else.
Four sizes from 3.9 by 4.5 inches up to 6.5 by 7.5 inches, stitch counts from around 17,800 to just under 32,000 on the biggest. A customer put the 5-inch version on a cream polar fleece hoodie last December and the antler detail came out clean, she said she was genuinely surprised it held that well on fleece.
White or cream backgrounds suit it best, though light grey works too. Use mid-weight cutaway on any stretchy fabric, tearaway is fine on woven quilting cotton. Float water-soluble topping on terry cloth so the script text sits clean and doesnt sink into the pile. Skip the topping on smooth cotton and youre good to go straight. Drop me a line if the antler join on the centre paw gaps or the script tail stitches too thin and Ill sort the colour run order.
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.
- Dog-themed Christmas stockings for petsStitch the large on a cream fleece stocking labelled with the dog or cat name and hang it next to the family ones on the mantle
- Pet bandanas for holiday photosUse the 4-inch on a wide cotton bandana and tie it round a dog's neck for a December photo shoot with the owner
- Personalised dog-owner gift tea towelsPlace the mid size on a linen tea towel and gift it to someone who talks about their dog more than anything else
- Holiday pet pillow coversCenter the large on a white cushion cover and prop it on the pet's dedicated sofa spot through the month
- Seasonal tote bags for dog-walking gearEmbroider the small size on a canvas tote used for carrying treats, poop bags, and a spare lead on winter walks
- Christmas sweatshirts for dog mumsRun the large on the chest of a plain crewneck sweatshirt for a pet owner who wears their dog obsession openly
- Pet memory ornament backing clothStitch on a square of natural linen, frame in a hoop, and gift as a keepsake ornament to someone who lost a pet this year
- Vet clinic seasonal desk mat panelsPanel a seasonal desk mat for a vet reception area so the waiting room feels a little less anxious in December
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.92 × 4.51 in | 17,841 |
| 4.79 × 5.51 in | 22,196 |
| 5.66 × 6.51 in | 26,778 |
| 6.54 × 7.51 in | 31,755 |
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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