Ten colors on a hat design sounds like too much but when you see it stitched up it all makes sense. The white fur brim alone uses 2 white layers with different densities to get that fluffy texture, and the holly leaves need both the bright green and dark green together to show the leaf shaping properly. The black outlines tie everything together, thats what gives it the illustration quality rather than just a flat filled shape. My friend stitched this on a christmas apron last boxing day and texted me it looked like it came from a proper embroidery shop, not a home machine. Shes right honestly, the berry clusters are tiny and they still come out clean.
High density at 957 stitches per square inch, which is expected for 10 colors and satin-heavy fills across the hat body and leaves. The red hat body uses a long directional satin that catches the light nicely, especially on the large 5.37 x 7.5 inch size. Run a layer of cutaway stabiliser under your base fabric before hooping, you want a firm stable hoop for this much satin coverage. Dont use a tearaway on stretch fabrics, the density across the brim sections will shift it mid-stitch.
Stitch the large size on a cream fleece stocking for a full-scale christmas statement piece. Use the mid-range 3.mid 5 inch on a zipper pouch or apron pocket, it fits without taking over the space. Ive used this on canvas totes and cream fleece, both came out flat. Text me if the download isnt working and Ill repair it fast 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.
- Christmas aprons centered on the chest for a festive kitchen lookCenter the large size on a bib apron, it sits just above the waist tie for a clean placement.
- Holiday tote bags for gift carrying or christmas market shoppingUse the 4.5 inch mid-size on a canvas tote front, fits without crowding the handle drop.
- Stockings centered on the body of a plain red or cream stockingPlace centered on the stocking body between cuff and toe for a full-scale holiday statement.
- Christmas sweatshirts with the hat on the left chest or shoulder areaThe left chest placement on a crewneck sweatshirt looks sharp at the 3 inch size.
- Kids school bag patches or iron-on hoop projects for decemberThe smallest 2.5 inch version fits a standard school bag front pocket panel neatly.
- Festive cushion covers as an accent design on one side of the cushionStitch on one half of a cushion cover, leave the other half plain for a simple asymmetric look.
- Framed hoop art in a 6 or 8 inch hoop for a mantle or shelf displayMount the largest size in a wooden hoop with dark green velvet fabric backing for a rich wall piece.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.51 × 3.50 in | 16,004 |
| 3.23 × 4.50 in | 21,086 |
| 3.94 × 5.50 in | 26,550 |
| 4.66 × 6.50 in | 32,529 |
| 5.37 × 7.50 in | 38,559 |
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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