This digital machine embroidery design set brings together eight winter miniatures in one cool blue palette: a snow-covered church, a cottage with chimney smoke, a lantern, Santa Claus, a deer, skates, a wreath with a bow and a decorated Christmas tree. Spruce branches, holly and berries link the motifs into a coordinated collection for napkins, towels with a smooth woven band, gift bags, pillow covers, kitchen textiles and Christmas wall panels.
Each motif is supplied in three ready-to-stitch sizes. The ZIP archive contains 24 file variants in every included format; finished items, fabric, thread and stabilizer are not included with this digital download.
Set details
| Product type | Digital machine embroidery design file set |
|---|---|
| Number of designs | 8 |
| Sizes for each design | 3 |
| Total file variants | 24 variants in every included format |
| Minimum hoops | 100x100 mm / 4x4" and 130x180 mm / 5x7" |
| Thread | Madeira Classic 40: 1132, 1029, 1162; 1006 is additionally used for the skates |
| Delivery | Instant ZIP digital download |
Sizes, stitch counts and compatible hoops
| Design | Exact design size and stitch count | Minimum compatible hoop |
|---|---|---|
| Snow-Covered Church | Size: 93.8x98.1 mm (3.69x3.86"). Stitches: 15900 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 103.1x107.9 mm (4.06x4.25"). Stitches: 17400 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 113.3x118.6 mm (4.46x4.67"). Stitches: 19400 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Winter Lantern | Size: 93.5x98.1 mm (3.68x3.86"). Stitches: 17100 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 102.9x107.8 mm (4.05x4.24"). Stitches: 18900 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 113.1x118.5 mm (4.45x4.67"). Stitches: 21300 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Santa Claus | Size: 94.0x98.0 mm (3.70x3.86"). Stitches: 13400 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 103.3x107.8 mm (4.07x4.24"). Stitches: 14700 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 113.6x118.5 mm (4.47x4.67"). Stitches: 16200 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Deer | Size: 88.4x98.0 mm (3.48x3.86"). Stitches: 10300 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 97.3x107.8 mm (3.83x4.24"). Stitches: 11200 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 107.0x118.6 mm (4.21x4.67"). Stitches: 12300 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Wreath with Bow | Size: 98.0x98.0 mm (3.86x3.86"). Stitches: 13700 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 107.6x107.7 mm (4.24x4.24"). Stitches: 15000 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 118.4x118.4 mm (4.66x4.66"). Stitches: 16400 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Skates with Bow | Size: 98.0x97.3 mm (3.86x3.83"). Stitches: 17800 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 107.8x106.9 mm (4.24x4.21"). Stitches: 20000 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 118.5x117.5 mm (4.67x4.63"). Stitches: 22200 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Snow-Covered Cottage | Size: 98.0x97.3 mm (3.86x3.83"). Stitches: 12400 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 107.7x107.0 mm (4.24x4.21"). Stitches: 13600 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 118.4x117.7 mm (4.66x4.63"). Stitches: 15100 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Decorated Christmas Tree | Size: 94.4x98.0 mm (3.72x3.86"). Stitches: 12500 | 100x100 mm / 4x4" |
| Size: 103.9x107.7 mm (4.09x4.24"). Stitches: 13500 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" | |
| Size: 114.2x118.5 mm (4.50x4.67"). Stitches: 14900 | 130x180 mm / 5x7" |
Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, .xxx
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Madeira Classic 40 thread chart
Thread numbers and shades are taken directly from the original charts supplied with this set. Use the Madeira number and a physical thread chart when an exact physical match is required.
| Color | Madeira Classic 40 | What this color stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1132 | Light snow areas, fill stitches and highlights throughout the winter motifs. | |
| 1029 | Blue snow shadows and midtone details in branches, ornaments and figures. | |
| 1162 | Dark contours, spruce branches and the outlines of figures and objects. | |
| 1006 | Laces and the darkest details of the skates. |
How to use the winter miniatures
Use the eight motifs to build a coordinated collection: embroider one scene on each linen or cotton napkin, on guest towels with a smooth woven band, on gift bags or on small pillow covers. The wreath and tree read well at the center of an item; the church, cottage, lantern, Santa, deer and skates work especially well near a corner or lower edge. On white, ivory, pale blue-grey and natural linen, the cool palette keeps the look of a snow-covered winter illustration.
Frequently asked questions and practical advice
Which stabilizer works best for linen or cotton napkins?
For dense, stable linen or cotton, start with one layer of quality tear-away stabilizer. A useful guide for total support is fabric weight in g/m² divided by 3. If the fabric is open-weave, stretches on the bias or the motif sits close to an edge, use a soft cut-away stabilizer or add a second layer of tear-away.
How do I preserve the small spruce branches and outlines on a terry towel?
Choose a smooth decorative band on the towel. If the stitching must sit on pile, place water-soluble topping on top and use soft cut-away stabilizer underneath. Do not overstretch the towel in the hoop; when released, stretched fabric pulls back and can cause puckering around the outlines.
How can I place eight different motifs evenly across a napkin set?
Choose one file size for the full set, print each template at 100% and mark its center and axes. Measure from the same finished edge on every napkin, then run the machine’s boundary trace before stitching. The motifs will sit at the same height even though their outlines differ.
Can I embroider a finished gift bag or pillow cover that is difficult to hoop?
Use self-adhesive stabilizer, place the item on top without stretching it and add a basting box. Before starting, make sure the inner and back layers cannot reach the needle and that seams, zippers and drawcords stay outside the stitching field.
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