Paw Print Christmas Tree Embroidery Design, Instant Download

Built a christmas tree out of paw prints for this one and I know that sounds weird but it works really well. The tree shape assembles entirely from paw prints, big ones at the base getting smaller as you move up, with little star and sparkle shapes filling the gaps between them. At the very top theres a single star point, and at the base theres a looping script-style ribbon bow tying the whole thing together. Single colour, black only, no colour changes, one stop.

Six sizes available here which is more than most designs in the shop. The smallest 3 inch version runs 4,759 stitches and the largest 8 inch version hits 13,606 stitches. The density sits at just 307 per cm2, which means the design stitches fast and doesnt stiffen up the fabric. I built the file in Wilcom and sampled twice on velvet before locking the paw pad fills, they give depth without overloading the stitch count. Tape tearaway under the hoop bed on most wovens, because the low density is forgiving enough that cutaway isnt needed except on really stretchy knits.

I get a bunch of orders for this one in October and November each year, people stocking up for christmas gifts for pet families. Its popular on tea towels, christmas stockings, holiday gift bags, and personalised holiday shirts. Add a second accent thread colour over the star points if you want them to pop, but it looks complete as-is with just the black.

Stitch this on a white christmas stocking with a pet name above it. Pop it on red or green festive cotton for a holiday table runner insert panel. The dog christmas stocking is probably the most-gifted use I see by a long way, and the 5 inch version fits the stocking front perfectly with room for a name above.