Its a kinda round old-school car with a christmas tree strapped to the roof and I honestly love how cheerful this one is. The vehicle is that classic 1950s postcard shape. Bulbous fenders, a simple roofline, nothing sharp or modern about it. Tree is roped up on top, a few branches poking out sideways like it was definitely an adventure to get it up there.
Five colours give it proper depth. Deep red bodywork, forest green tree, cream highlights on the windows and headlamps, gold detail on the rope and trunk rack, dark outline holding everything together. For a 5-colour design the stitch counts are actually pretty manageable. Smallest size runs 4,831 stitches, the 5-inch wide version tops out at 8,451. That density of 223 means its not a heavy stitch-out so most stabilisers will handle it fine.
Im glad I kept the rounded retro shape rather than going angular because it makes the design feel genuinely nostalgic instead of generic. One customer used the 5-inch placement on cream linen pillow cover and it looked like something youde find in a really well-decorated christmas homeware shop. I didnt realise how well the deep red would pop against natural linen until she sent the photo.
Use midweight cutaway behind on canvas or denim, tear-away is fine on woven cotton twill. Hoop tight because the fender sections have satin column areas that need clean directional stitching. Skip stretchy jersey here. Pop it on cream, navy or charcoal for the most christmas-card feel. Really vivid backgrounds compete with the five-colour palette so keep the base fabric fairly neutral.
Stitch the 2.3-inch chest on a gift tag, the 5-inch on a canvas market bag. Anything weird with the download just message me.
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.
- Vintage Christmas home decor cushion coversStitch on a cream or natural linen cushion cover and it looks like genuine vintage christmas homeware
- Holiday tote bags and canvas market bagsUse on a canvas market tote for a holiday gift bag that customers keep long after the season ends
- Christmas sweatshirts and holiday apparelEmbroider on a charcoal or navy sweatshirt for a retro holiday look that works on adults and kids both
- Festive gift tags and small accessory pouchesThe 2.3-inch size sits perfectly on a felt gift tag and gives it that genuine handmade feel without taking forever
- Car enthusiast christmas gift itemsCar and vintage enthusiasts love this on a canvas apron or zip pouch as a christmas gift from someone who knows them
- Framed hoop art for seasonal home stylingHoop in a 6-inch frame with cream fabric and hang on a december mantelpiece as simple seasonal wall art
- Holiday market vendor signage and merchHoliday market sellers use it on totes and pouches and customers consistently stop and pick it up first
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.36 × 3.50 in | 4,831 |
| 3.03 × 4.50 in | 5,795 |
| 3.70 × 5.50 in | 6,662 |
| 4.38 × 6.50 in | 7,573 |
| 5.05 × 7.50 in | 8,451 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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