Stitched out this vintage Santa face after a customer last year asked for a santa that didnt look too cartoony or too modern. So I drew up this nostalgic gentleman with his long curly white beard, kind soft eyes and faded red cap flopping to one side. Theres a holly leaf with red berries pinned to the brim of his cap and a few gold sparkle stars floating to the right of his head. Realy old fashioned christmas card energy.
Stitch work has alot of texture in the beard. The white beard fills use multiple directional passes that mimic actual curls, with subtle taupe shadow layers underneath for depth instead of looking like a flat white blob. Cheeks have soft pink blush done in low density so they fade nicely into the face cream rather than sit on top.
I get orders for this face every november from customers building handmade stockings, heirloom christmas pillows and that one keepsake sweatshirt that family wears for decades. One customer made a set of matching stockings for her grandkids using the small size and sent me a christmas morning photo I still keep on my pinboard.
5 sizes from 3.51 inches across up to 7.51 inches. Stitch counts run 22k to 54k, the larger ones get dense in the beard so slow your machine speed when youre running those. 16 colours total but the beard taupes and pinks blend together if youre simplifying the palette.
Stitches cleanly on cream cotton sweatshirt fleece, cream linen, brushed flannel and canvas stocking shells. Pop a medium cutaway behind any stretchy fabric and tearaway is fine for woven cotton. Skip thin tee jersey at the bigger sizes, the dense beard area will pucker. Send me a quick note if your file dosent open and ill resend the link.
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.
- Heirloom christmas stocking frontHeirloom stocking front at the medium size, the customer who stitched three for grandkids still sends me christmas morning photos.
- Cream sweatshirt chest pieceOatmeal sweatshirt chest piece, the family go to for movie nights from november through january.
- Vintage holiday pillow coverCream canvas throw pillow for the living room mantle table, traditional enough to stay out till new year.
- Wall hoop nostalgic artEntryway wall hoop in the 8 inch wooden frame, carries the christmas welcome vibe every time a guest walks in.
- Cosy throw blanket cornerWool throw blanket corner at the small size, the nostalgic santa face reads quietly from the sofa arm.
- Family room mantel bannerFabric mantel banner centrepiece from linen scraps at the largest size, the beard detail fills the panel beautifully.
- Christmas tote bag frontsCanvas tote for the neighbour cookie delivery round, the vintage santa face keeps it gift ready.
- Decorative quilt block centreHeirloom christmas quilt focal block at 5 inches, the layered beard fills give the centre panel real depth.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.51 × 3.00 in | 22,117 |
| 4.51 × 3.85 in | 29,342 |
| 5.51 × 4.70 in | 37,020 |
| 6.51 × 5.56 in | 45,421 |
| 7.51 × 6.41 in | 54,421 |
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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