Came up with this one after seeing how many people search for a proper baby first christmas keepsake design. Two red baby footprints sit at the upper left, they look like actual tiny footprints with the five toe bumps. Then MY in black block lettering, FIRST in dark green bold script, and Christmas sweeps below in a big red script with a heart tucked into the letterform. A small green holly sprig with red berries accent the upper right corner. Three colours, dark green, red and black, 2 colour changes, 5 sizes from 2.56 inches wide up to 5.48 inches.
Stitch count goes from 7,535 at the smallest up to 19,001 on the largest. The satin fill on the footprints needs an underlay laid in first otherwise the toe sections can pull on cotton knit, ive made that mistake before on onesie fabric. Cutaway stabiliser on any stretch fabric, tearaway on woven cotton. Run the machine at medium speed through the red script Christmas section because the swirling letterform has directional changes that can gap if youre going fast.
People order this one for a babys first christmas almost every year now, its been selling consistently since I put it up last october. A customer last december suprised me by ordering eight of them for her whole playgroup, each one for a different newborns december onesie. Thats kinda the season for it. Heres what to know.
Use the medium on a white cotton onesie. Stitch the small size on a baby bib. Fits well on a felt christmas stocking too. Simple layout. Works every time.
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.
- Baby first christmas onesiesA medium size centred on a white cotton onesie makes a classic baby first christmas outfit that photographs beautifully.
- Newborn christmas stocking giftsStitch the small size on a felt or cotton stocking for a babys personalised christmas stocking decoration.
- Baby bib personalisationUse the small size on a white cotton baby bib for a sweet christmas day outfit accessory for a newborn.
- Nursery keepsake hoopsStretched on natural cotton in a 5 inch hoop this makes a keepsake wall piece for a nursery christmas display.
- Baby shower christmas giftsNew parents love receiving this stitched onto a gift for their babys first december as a thoughtful shower gift.
- First christmas muslin swaddleRun the medium on a muslin swaddle wrap for a practical and personalised first christmas baby gift.
- Grandparent keepsake pillowsGrandparents often request a cushion with this design so they can display it year after year every christmas.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.56 × 3.51 in | 7,535 |
| 3.29 × 4.51 in | 10,093 |
| 4.02 × 5.51 in | 12,749 |
| 4.75 × 6.51 in | 15,684 |
| 5.48 × 7.51 in | 19,001 |
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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