My mum stitched this one up on a fleece blanket last December and honestly it came out better than I expected. Round light blue body, big red santa hat sitting lopsided, those round red earmuffs on either side, orange carrot nose, striped scarf in red and white. He's peeking around the edge of the frame with this slightly goofy grin, like he's been waiting just off camera.
Ten colors, 9 color changes, but the sequence is logical. Start with the white body highlights, work through the light blue fill, then the hat and earmuffs last, black outlines closing everything off. Back it with a medium-weight cutaway stabiliser for cotton and fleece, tear-away works fine on sturdier linen. Use a slower machine speed on the red hat sections, thats where the density is heaviest and you dont want the needle pulling at satin fills. The pale blue body coverage is the longest single run and it lays flat on most fabrics without trouble.
Five sizes from 3.5 to 7.5 inches. Stitch the small one on a stocking toe or pocket flap, pop the big version on a fleece blanket panel or pillowcase front. Its one of those designs kids always point at, doesnt matter which size you use.
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.
- Kids Christmas fleece blankets and throwsThe peeking pose looks great in the corner of a fleece blanket, like the snowman is hiding behind the edge.
- Holiday stocking panels and cuffsStitch the smallest size near the toe of a stocking for a cute character detail that doesnt crowd the cuff.
- Childrens Christmas sweatshirts and pajama topsCentered on the chest of a kids Christmas sweatshirt, the bold outlines hold up well on fleece and French terry.
- Festive throw pillow coversWorks on a 16-inch pillow cover, especially fun on a holiday-themed cushion for the sofa.
- Santa sack gift bags and fabric pouchesStitch on the front panel of a fabric gift sack as a reusable alternative to single-use wrapping.
- Christmas tote bags and canvas shoppersLarge 7.5-inch version on a tote bag makes a seasonal shopper kids actually want to carry to school.
- Baby bibs and holiday burp clothsSmall size on a cotton bib is a quick handmade baby gift that looks far more effortful than it is.
- Seasonal aprons and oven mittsThe character reads clearly even on textured fabrics like waffle-weave kitchen towels and aprons.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 2.46 in | 16,097 |
| 4.51 × 3.16 in | 21,258 |
| 5.51 × 3.85 in | 26,899 |
| 6.51 × 4.55 in | 32,428 |
| 7.51 × 5.25 in | 39,086 |
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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