Sketched this layout around the contrast between two type styles: five block red letters stacked like a bold poster, and then Christmas in long looping black cursive running diagonally down the right side of the column. The script cuts across the edge of the block letters slightly, which gives it that layered, graphic quality. Small open outline stars in dark red break the left side so it doesnt feel too heavy on one edge.
3 colours, 5 sizes. Smallest hoop run starts at 3.51 inches with 3,325 stitches, largest goes to 7.51 inches at 7,467 stitches. Density is 398 which is in the mid range: the satin block letters come out solid without being too stiff, and the cursive script has a nice open run length that keeps it smooth on cotton poplin or quilting weight fabric. A customer messaged in november about diagonal-script bleed on dark fabric, and honestly its a real thing with this design, youll want cutaway under the block letter section at minimum. Tearaway works fine on stable wovens, just dont over-pull. Use medium cutaway when in doubt.
Best fabrics for this one? Theres a few: flat-weave materials like linen, cotton canvas, tight poplin. Its got crispness issues on terry or fleece on terry or fleece unless you float a topping sheet. Stitch it on a natural hessian wreath blank, a cotton tea towel, or as a centrepiece on a christmas table runner run lengthways. Dont over-hoop on loose burlap or the long swashes on the cursive C will drag.
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.
- Cotton or linen christmas table runners, stitched length-ways down the centreThe 7.51-inch column runs beautifully along a 72-inch table runner positioned off-centre
- Hessian or burlap wreath blanks, the tall column fits inside most standard wreath framesA 6-inch hoop clears the design at the 5.5 inch version for wreath blanks with room to spare
- Tea towels and kitchen linens for december gifting setsThe mid-density satin holds wash after wash on cotton tea towel fabric without cracking
- Christmas pillowcases, stitch off-centre for a modern layoutStitch at a slight angle on a pillowcase to echo the diagonal script energy of the design
- Canvas tote bags for gift wrapping stations or market daysFits a standard canvas tote front panel at the 5 inch mid-size with margin on all sides
- Holiday sweatshirts with a left-chest or centre-chest placementLeft-chest placement on a sweatshirt uses the 3.51-inch run with medium tearaway behind
- Fabric gift tags, the 3.51-inch run on thick cotton twill looks greatCut 3x5-inch twill rectangles, stitch the small size, punch a hole, done
- Quilted christmas wall hanging, stitched on a muslin centre panelMuslin centre panel for a quilt block, hoop with batting behind for a lightly stuffed look
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 1.17 in | 3,325 |
| 4.51 × 1.50 in | 4,253 |
| 5.51 × 1.83 in | 5,273 |
| 6.51 × 2.17 in | 6,314 |
| 7.51 × 2.50 in | 7,467 |
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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