Marie and the Nutcracker Christmas Portrait - 4 sizes

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Size: 127.9x128.5 mm (5.04x5.06 "), Stitches: 42039
Size: 137.9x138.3 mm (5.43x5.44 "), Stitches: 45724
Size: 147.8x148.3 mm (5.82x5.84 "), Stitches: 50094
Size: 157.8x158.4 mm (6.21x6.24 "), Stitches: 54398

Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, xxx, vp3

The Marie and the Nutcracker Christmas Portrait machine embroidery design captures the timeless magic of the beloved holiday tale in an elegant embroidered composition. This design features Marie gently holding the Nutcracker, framed by classic Christmas greenery and decorative elements. Executed in a traditional festive style with vintage charm, it evokes warmth, nostalgia, and fairy-tale beauty. The portrait format makes it especially expressive and suitable for refined holiday projects. For coordinated sets, you may also like the smaller design: Christmas Marie and the Nutcracker machine embroidery design, which complements this portrait perfectly.

Where this design can be used

Thanks to its balanced composition and compact size, this machine embroidery design is highly versatile and can be used on:

• Decorative pillows and cushion covers
• Napkins, tablecloths, and table runners
• Clothing, including children’s outfits and holiday apparel
• Towels, guest towels, and seasonal linens
• Bags, fabric pouches, and gift sacks
• Home decor, such as framed embroidery or wall accents

This design works beautifully for both everyday fabric embroidery and special Christmas keepsakes.

Design Benefits

• Precise detail and clean stitch layout for a professional result
• Includes popular PES, DST, EXP formats
• Suitable for various fabric types, from cotton to linen and terry
• Easy to use, even for home embroidery machines
• Designed for small 100×100 mm (4×4 inch) hoops, ideal for compact projects

How to download and use

You can download embroidery design files immediately after purchase.
The design is delivered as a ZIP archive containing all required formats and basic instructions. If needed, you may use an online unzip tool to extract the files correctly before transferring them to your embroidery machine.

Stabilizer calculation formula:
Fabric weight ÷ 3 = recommended stabilizer weight.
Example: If your fabric weighs 180 g/m² → 180 ÷ 3 = 60 g/m² stabilizer.

How to embroider on terry towels

When embroidering on terry towels, place a water-soluble topper on top to prevent stitches from sinking into the pile. Use a medium cutaway stabilizer underneath, hoop without stretching, and stitch at a moderate speed. After embroidery, gently rinse away the topper with warm water.

This charming Christmas portrait will elevate your holiday projects, add a storybook touch to your décor, and inspire new creative ideas in the world of machine embroidery.