Played with the idea of a tree made entirely of curls instead of solid branches. The whole outline forms a standard triangular evergreen shape but the inside is built from big looping spirals, tight curls and rolling swirl lines rather than any filled satin mass. It reads as a tree immediately, you just have to look twice to see theres no solid fill anywhere.
A five-pointed yellow star sits right at the top tip. Scattered through the swirl work are small round red bauble dots and tiny yellow star shapes, they give the tree its decoration without overcrowding the openwork. Short brown trunk anchors the base. Four colour stops total: green, yellow, red and brown. Density at 544 stitches per square inch means this stitches out clean on most mid-weight fabrics without pulling or distorting.
Four sizes running from 2.75 by 4.5 inches up to 4.58 by 7.5. A customer stitching table linens for markets emailed me just last week, she does the largest size on cream linen placemats and sells them as a set of four, the open swirl style apparently doesnt look too heavy on a table. Makes sense, its lighter than a filled tree would be.
Stitch it on cream linen, white cotton quilting fabric or natural calico for a soft result. Ivory or pale sage backgrounds suit it well too. Use a medium tearaway on woven fabrics, light cutaway if the base is a cotton blend that softens after washing. Avoid dark fabric, the green curls need a pale ground to show the openwork gaps properly.
Float a layer of water-soluble topping on any linen with a loose weave so the curved satin runs don pull off-path. Email the shop with your order number if the density is puckering on your chosen base fabric and Ill suggest tension settings.
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.
- Cream linen placemats sold as a set of four for december table settingsStitch the large size on cream linen placemats and sell or gift them as a set, the open swirl style keeps the table from feeling too busy
- White cotton quilting fabric panels framed as simple wall artFrame the mid-size on a piece of white quilting cotton in a simple wooden hoop for minimalist wall decor
- Natural canvas tote bags for a minimal holiday market lookPlace the large version on a flax linen tote so the curling lines show through the weave for a seasonal market bag
- Cotton tea towels gifted alongside christmas bakingUse the small size on white cotton tea towels and wrap them around a jar of cookies for a practical gift
- Linen table runner centrepiece for a dining tableCentre the largest size on a long linen table runner and pair it with simple white candle holders for a december dinner
- Hand towels in a bathroom decorated for the winter seasonStitch the mid-size on a white guest hand towel and fold it antler-side up on a towel rail for a decorated bathroom
- Zip pouches in cream cotton twill for a simple gift wrap alternativeEmbroider the small size on cream cotton twill pouches and use them as advent calendar gift holders
- Cotton pillowcase with the tree stitched in the lower cornerPlace the smallest version in the lower corner of a white cotton pillowcase for a subtle seasonal bedroom detail
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.75 × 4.50 in | 11,604 |
| 3.36 × 5.50 in | 13,919 |
| 3.97 × 6.50 in | 16,261 |
| 4.58 × 7.50 in | 18,690 |
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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