I’ve been getting more than a little anxious about this year’s Christmas cards. It’s not as if we have a huge list of people to send cards to, but I do like to send nice embroidered cards to as many people as I can. So the past week or so has been spent frantically painting fabric and stitching things out, and I thought perhaps other people might also like some new Christmas ideas. These are designed to be used on cards though of course you can do whatever you like with them
When I make cards, I buy blank cards of what are called “Tri-fold aperture cards” – if you Google the term you should find lots of suppliers. These are blank cards in which you glue your stitchouts behind a cut-out window and then fold the card together. These designs are designed to be used in cards with an oval opening of 3 x 4 1/2 inches (76 x 114 mm) The digitised designs are surrounded by a vermilion “frame” in basting stitch, which shows where the opening of the card should fit. If this is of no use to you, just leave the frame out
HERE are the ornaments, and HERE is the poinsettia. Both designs are in .pes v.6, and will need to be stitched in a 5×7 inch (130 x 180 mm) hoop. I very strongly suggest that you use metallic threads for the ornaments – this really adds to the festive look of the design. The poinsettia should really be stitched mostly in ordinary thread, but you can use metallic gold for the ribbon (which is colour 2, Deep Gold)
Well, good luck if you try these! And I wish you a very happy holiday season. I’ll be back in January, with a freebie for the New Year.
Oh, and as always, if you have problems downloading these designs, just let me know through the “Comments” section of the blog
Wow, three Christmas gifts! How sweet of you. I really like the ornaments design and the star design AND the poinsettia design… wait, that’s all three of them. They are all very nice. Thank you again and Merry CHRISTmas to you as well.
The Christmas designs are very nice and two are simple designs that will sew quickly for those who send cards. The poinsettia is very pretty, You could do that on a shirt like a corsage. I have quite a few of various shirts like that. I am still woking out my things to make and getting the correct items for them.
It does not feel so close to Christmas, this year our election and all the bickering still going on is replacing all the joy and peace. I don’t listen to to any more. I am ready to deck the halls.
Mia, these are beautiful. Thank you so much for these and I will get them converted and use them when I have a chance. Busy with quilting at this time.
Thank you so much.
Thank you Mia, for your generous gifted designs. They are all super and I am sure they will stitch out wonderfully. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, may it be a peaceful, happy and safe time for you all. I shall be off line over the holiday season this year for a much needed break and a rest, we have had quite a few hectic weeks lately. Stay safe, and I’ll be in touch in the New Year.
Hello again after many hours of looking through your blog I started making a wish list first I plead for you to sell me the “tree frog” I am so drawn to this guy-Karen
Merry Christmas and good tidings. talent and such generosity what a combo-Karen