The leopard print outer arch is what makes this one different from every other Christmas rainbow out there. Its not a smooth satin band, its hundreds of little oval spots packed together in black thread, and that texture contrast against the flat christmas-coloured inner arches is exactly what gives it that boho market feel. My niece stitched this onto a natural canvas tote for her friends last christmas and they genuinely thought it was bought from a boutique shop, not made at home. Shes not even a experienced embroiderer, this one just stitches out clean.
Only 3 thread colors total which sounds simple but dont let that fool you, the density runs high at 623 stitches per square inch. 2 color changes, 65 trims on the smallest size. Back it with a medium-weight cutaway before hooping, especially on anything stretchy. The 'Merry Christmas' lettering underneath uses a bold filled script, not just a running stitch outline, so it reads clearly even at the 3.5 inch width. Use your topping on fleece or terry so the lettering doesnt sink.
Stitch the 7.5 inch size onto a cream crewneck sweatshirt and you'll see why it sells every november. Skip medium-weight fabrics for the smaller sizes, go straight to a firm cotton canvas or denim for the best spot clarity on those leopard details. Drop me a message if the files arent opening right and I'll sort it.
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.
- Natural linen or canvas tote bags for a boho Christmas giftCenter it on the front of a natural canvas tote for a market-ready holiday look.
- Holiday sweatshirts or crewnecks on the chest panelPlace at chest height on a crewneck sweatshirt, the large size works best here.
- Christmas cushion covers in cream or dark linen fabricStitch the mid-range size onto a cream linen cushion cover for a modern Christmas feel.
- Kids Christmas backpack patch or iron-on hoop projectThe smaller 3.5 inch size fits a standard backpack front pocket panel without crowding.
- Tea towels with a modern festive edge for kitchen giftingRun across the lower third of a flour sack tea towel for a clean decorative band.
- Framed hoop art for a boho-styled holiday mantle displayMount in a 7 or 8 inch embroidery hoop with a burgundy felt backing for wall decor.
- Festive bandanas or kerchiefs for holiday pet accessoriesUse the small size centered on a bandana folded into a pet collar scarf shape.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 4.02 in | 15,413 |
| 4.51 × 5.17 in | 20,301 |
| 5.51 × 6.31 in | 26,420 |
| 6.51 × 7.46 in | 32,468 |
| 7.51 × 8.60 in | 40,258 |
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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