The tree shape is made of lights, nothing else. No branches, no needles drawn in, no trunk at the base. Just rows of string lights looped tighter at the top and spreading wider down to the bottom, so the bulbs themselves create the triangular silhouette. Its a really clever construction and Im honestly still pleased with how clean it reads at small sizes.
Eight colours in the file and Wilcom EmbroideryStudio handled each bulb as its own satin column with underlay underneath so they stay round after washing. The star at the top gets a slightly larger treatment so it reads clearly even on the 3.5-inch version. Stitch count goes from 5k on the smallest all the way to 10k at the 7.5-inch size, which makes this one of the lighter files in the Christmas range, great for layering or adding text below later.
Someone pinged me asking if this could work on a dark navy sweater and honestly thats where it shines brightest. Those coloured satin bulbs on a deep navy ground look like actual lights glowing. I tried it on black fleece aswell and the effect was really really good. I get messages from people doing christmas family matching sets with this one, they put it on navy shirts for the adults and white onesies for the babies and it just works on both. Light fabrics work too but dark is where this specific design comes alive.
Five sizes from 3.51 to 7.51 inches wide and 1.95 to 4.17 inches tall, so its wider than tall, which means it sits nicely on a chest pocket or a onesie front without running into collars. Use cutaway stabiliser on stretch fabrics, tear-away on stable wovens. Skip topping on smooth cotton but add it on fleece or terry so the light bulbs dont disappear into the pile. Ping me if anything looks off and Ill fix it same day.
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.
- Navy or dark sweaters and pullovers for adultsStitch the 6-inch version centred on a navy wool-blend sweater and those satin bulbs genuinely look like tiny glowing lights
- Christmas pyjama sets for kids and babiesPop the small 3.5-inch on a baby onesie chest or toddler pyjama top for a really cute Christmas morning set
- Holiday tote bags and canvas market bagsWorks on a natural canvas tote with clean white background and makes for a great reusable holiday gift bag
- Matching family Christmas t-shirtsEmbroider the same 5-inch size on every family members shirt or sweater for a quick coordinated Christmas look
- Seasonal cushion covers in dark or neutral linenThe wide-and-short proportions fit perfectly on a linen cushion without distorting and give a graphic modern holiday vibe
- Christmas tree skirts stitched in a cornerStitch a small version in one corner of a tree skirt to add a subtle custom touch that most people wont even realise is there
- Pocket patch designs on denim or flannel shirtsFits a denim or flannel chest pocket cleanly at the 3.51-inch size and adds a low-key festive detail to everyday wear
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 1.95 in | 5,065 |
| 4.51 × 2.50 in | 6,278 |
| 5.51 × 3.06 in | 7,486 |
| 6.51 × 3.61 in | 8,700 |
| 7.51 × 4.17 in | 10,093 |
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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