Festive Bullfinch Machine Embroidery Design - 2 sizes

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Festive Bullfinch is a digital machine embroidery design with a bright winter bird, branches and rich seasonal colors. It is made for Christmas pillows, towels, table linens, bedspreads, fabric gift bags, wall panels and cozy winter home décor.

This design works best as a medium or large decorative accent. Use it on a pillow front, guest towel, tablecloth corner, bedspread panel, tote bag, Christmas gift bag or framed textile art. The red bullfinch creates a strong color focus, so it looks especially good on light linen, cotton, canvas and neutral winter fabrics.

Important: this is a digital embroidery file for embroidery machines. No physical pillow, towel, tablecloth, gift bag, patch, bird picture or finished product will be shipped.

Product Details

• SKU: RPE-1593
• Size 1: 113.5x178.0 mm (4.47x7.01 "), Stitches: 20374
• Size 2: Size: 126.4x198.2 mm (4.98x7.80 "), Stitches: 22922
• File formats: DST, JEF, PEC, VIP, HUS, PES, EXP, SEW, DAT, XXX, VP3
• Theme: bullfinch, winter bird, Christmas bird, berries, branches, festive home textiles

Hoop Size

This is not a 4x4 hoop design. The smaller size is 113.5x178.0 mm / 4.47x7.01 inches and may fit a 130x180 mm / 5x7 inch embroidery field if your machine allows stitching close enough to the hoop limit. The larger size is 126.4x198.2 mm / 4.98x7.80 inches and usually needs a larger hoop, such as 140x200 mm / 5.5x8 inches or bigger.

Before purchase, check the real embroidery field of your machine, not only the hoop name. Some machines do not use the full stated hoop size near the edges.

Best Projects

• Christmas pillows and cushion covers;
• guest towels and kitchen towels;
• tablecloths, runners and winter table linens;
• bedspreads and quilted textile panels;
• fabric gift bags under the Christmas tree;
• winter wall art and framed fabric pictures;
• handmade gifts for bird lovers and Christmas décor.

Fabric and Stabilizer

For linen, cotton, canvas, gabardine, twill and stable woven fabrics, use medium tear-away or lightweight cutaway stabilizer. For pillows, bedspreads and wall panels, cutaway stabilizer gives better support if the fabric is soft or if the item will be used often.

For towels, waffle fabric, fleece or other textured materials, place a water-soluble topper on the front. This helps the bird details, small branches and color areas stay visible instead of sinking into the fabric surface.

Thread and Color Tips

Use clear contrast for the bullfinch chest, wing details and branch elements. Red, black, gray, brown and muted berry shades work well for a realistic winter look. On dark fabric, brighten the red and light gray areas so the bird does not disappear into the background.

Do not reduce the stabilizer for this design. The bird has filled areas and detail transitions, so weak support can cause puckering, especially on soft cotton, towels or thin linen.

Useful Related Links

• More winter bird designs: Cardinals and Bullfinches Machine Embroidery Designs.
• Similar bullfinch motif: Bullfinch Machine Embroidery Design.
• Another red bullfinch option: Red Bullfinch Machine Embroidery Design.
• For holly and winter greenery: Winter Bullfinch with Holly.
• For wreath projects: Winter Wreath with Bullfinches.
• For Christmas tree décor: Christmas Tree with Bullfinches.
• For the full Christmas collection: Christmas Machine Embroidery Designs.

Designed by Royal Present Embroidery

This bullfinch embroidery file is part of the Royal Present Embroidery collection for winter décor, Christmas textiles and handmade gifts. Learn more about Ludmila Konovalova, machine embroidery designer.

FAQ

Is this a physical product?

No. This is a digital embroidery file for embroidery machines. No finished pillow, towel, tablecloth, gift bag or wall art will be shipped.

What sizes are included?

The design includes 113.5x178.0 mm / 4.47x7.01 inches and 126.4x198.2 mm / 4.98x7.80 inches.

Will this design fit a 4x4 hoop?

No. Both sizes are larger than a 4x4 hoop field.

What hoop do I need?

The smaller size may fit a 130x180 mm / 5x7 inch embroidery field. The larger size usually needs a 140x200 mm / 5.5x8 inch hoop or larger. Always check your real machine field.

What can I make with this bullfinch design?

Use it for Christmas pillows, towels, table linens, bedspreads, fabric gift bags, wall panels, framed textile art and winter home décor.

What fabric works best?

Stable woven fabrics work best: linen, cotton, canvas, twill, gabardine and cotton-linen blends.

Can I stitch it on towels?

Yes. Use stabilizer underneath and a water-soluble topper on top so the bird details do not sink into the towel loops.

How do I avoid puckering?

Use enough stabilizer, do not stretch the fabric in the hoop, keep the fabric grain straight and test stitch before embroidering the final item.

Is this design good for pillows?

Yes. It works well as a central pillow motif because the bullfinch has enough size, color and detail to become the main decorative accent.

Can I resize the design?

Avoid strong resizing because feather details, filled areas and stitch density may change. Use the included sizes whenever possible.

Should I test stitch first?

Yes. Test stitching is recommended, especially for towels, thin linen, soft cotton, dark fabric or any final gift project.