Vintage Christmas

Christmas Wish Poinsettia

Poinsettias, with their bright and bold colors of red, green, and yellow, go hand-in-hand with
Christmas. These Christmas wish poinsettia designs are inspired by the art and fashion of the 1940s,
with energetic shapes and graceful, curving lines.

Use these on shirts, skirts, towels, and table linens. And, what better image to adorn creative
gift wrapping?  Use the vivid Christmas Poinsettia designs on gift bags, wine bags,
and tote bags, too.
 

The poinsettia is also known as the Mexican Flame Leaf, or the Christmas Star.
 

Available in three sizes:
5.85"X6.67" and 4.86"X5.56" and 3.35"X3.86"

One legend states a Mexican boy, on his way to visit the village Nativity scene, realized he had no
gift for the Christ child. He gathered green branches from along the road and brought them to the church. Though the other children mocked him,  when the leaves were laid at the manger, a
beautiful star-shaped flower (the poinsettia) appeared on each branch.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.40"X4.53" and 6.00"X2.89"

Lithe vines with lively florets and berries form a beautiful border. Graceful
and elegant on hemlines, table runners, placemats, and quilts, too.

The medium size of this border design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.42"X2.34" and 6.02"X1.49" and 3.10"X1.49"

Charming little blooms all in a row create a wonderful border.

The medium size of this border has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.41"X1.15" and 6.03"X0.74" and 3.01"X0.74"

 Another symbol of Christmas is holly.  Many Christians believe holly berries to represent
Christ's blood and the sharply pointed leaves to stand for the thorns in His crown. In these
designs, the graceful poinsettia is paired with holly berries.
 

Available in two sizes:
4.85"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.85"

Christmas Bells Ring

Church bells ringing on Christmas morning...angels getting their wings...Bells have long been a
symbol of Christmas. These Christmas bells ring designs bring a colorful, expressive accent to table
linens such as tablecloths, napkins, table runners and placemats. Let them ring from stockings,
tree skirts, jackets, and more!
 

Spirited bells peal with happy tidings that the holidays are on their way.
 

Available in three sizes:
7.00"X5.85" and 5.74"X4.80" and 3.85"X3.22"

Gaily they ring
while people sing
songs of good cheer,
Christmas is here ~ Carol of the Bells
 

Available in two sizes:
9.41"X4.75" and 6.00"X3.03"

Golden bells ring joyfully in celebration of the season. This border design
strikes the perfect chord from towels, table runners, and hemlines.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X2.86" and 5.90"X1.80" and 2.98"X1.80"

Little bells are linked together by a wave of ribbon.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X1.17" and 6.00"X0.75" and 2.21"X0.75"

A holly-flanked bell tolls with holiday spirit.

I heard the bells on Christmas Day.
  Their old, familiar carols play; 
And wild and sweet the words repeat;
 Of Peace on earth, good-will to men! ~ Longfellow
 

Available in two sizes:
4.85"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.85"

Vintage Christmas Poinsettias & Leaves

With stylized leaves and flowers, Vintage Christmas Poinsettia designs are quick to stitch, yet
dynamic with color and graceful lines! They make fantastic additions to table linens, kitchen decor
and linen towels. 
 

Crimson petals and curving greenery make up a traditional Christmas floral scene.
 

Available in three sizes:
6.08"X5.85" and 5.04"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.68"

Poinsettias are beautiful winter blooms, native to Mexico. They were named for the first US ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett, who brought the plant from its land of origin to
the United States.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.40"X4.76" and 6.00"X3.06"

Let a border of poinsettias and weaving vines traipse around
 the edges of placemats and napkins.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X2.12" and 6.00"X1.36" and 2.98"X1.35"

A delicate poinsettia blossom with fine
 leaves will brighten up corners and pockets.
 

Available in two sizes:
5.38"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.49"

A Taste of Christmas Tea

Cherished Christmas memories include warm conversation with family and friends over many cups
of tea. These quick-stitching vintage designs are delightful on tea towels, flour-sack kitchen towels,
and tea cozies, too. Inspired by the hand embroidery style of the 1940s, these designs have a low stitch count and few color changes. Perfect for breezy kitchen linens, placemats, and curtains!
 

Available in three sizes:
7.29"X5.86" and 6.02"X4.84" and 3.87"X3.10"

Holiday tea for two brings warm sentiments and merry conversation.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.40"X5.06" and 6.00"X3.64"

Put the kettle on, it's tea time! This border can endlessly
 trim the hem of kitchen curtains or a valance.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X1.51" and 6.00"X1.19" and 2.03"X0.96"

A symbol of hospitality, a festive tea cup
 will add a welcoming touch to items.

Available in two sizes:
6.10"X4.83" and 3.85"X3.03"

Vintage Christmas Holly

Simple, yet charming, Vintage Christmas Holly designs are marvelous for quilts!  Use the graceful leaves and berries in various forms for quilt blocks.  Open areas in the designs make them equally splendid for quilting top, batting, and back fabrics together.  Dazzling when stitched for an overall quilted effect.
 

"Berry" lovely holly made up of dainty lines and outlines.
 

Available in three sizes:
5.87"X6.85" and 4.88"X5.70" and 3.30"X3.88"

Try this simple, yet pretty holly design on fleece.  Perfect for a reversible
 fleece blanket -- just stitch with the same color thread for top and bobbin
 and use water-soluble stabilizer on front and back. Voila - reversible!
 

Available in two sizes:
9.41"X4.72" and 6.00"X3.30"

Mistletoe symbolizes love, having been closely associated with Frigga,
 the Scandinavian's goddess of love.  Add some Christmas romance to edges
 with this rolling mistletoe border.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.41"X2.12" and 6.00"X1.50"
Smallest size contains two design files,
both smaller than:
3.07"X1.34"

"Then heigh ho, the holly! This life is
 most jolly.� ~ William Shakespeare
 

Available in two sizes:
5.34"X4.85" and 3.88"X3.49"

Vintage Christmas Snowflakes

Fine lines of icy blue are stunning when stitched onto white fleece. Add Vintage Christmas
Snowflakes to fleece blankets, scarves, and sweatshirts. Use a bobbin with the same color
thread as the top to make items reversible.
 

      
The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. ~ J.B. Priestly
 

Available in three sizes:
7.51"X5.85" and 6.16"X4.78" and 3.85"X3.01"

Fragile elements, paired with icy and frosty hues of blue, compose an intricate snow pattern.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.40"X4.71" and 6.00"X3.03

A crystalline and swirling border for towels and curtains.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X2.04" and 6.00"X1.30" and 3.07"X1.25"

Let fancy snowflakes settle into the corners of items.
 

Available in two sizes:
5.60"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.35"

Vintage Christmas Poinsettia & Holly

Traditional poinsettia and holly designs stitch up fast as they have low stitch counts and color changes.  Brighten up flour sack towels, kitchen decor, curtains, and cozies to get everyone
into the Christmas spirit!
 

Encircled with bits of holly, a vibrant poinsettia bloom opens for the holidays.
 

Available in three sizes:
5.85"X6.53" and 4.83"X5.40" and 3.43"X3.85"

A wonderfully Christmas-y pair - a fine-lined poinsettia and delightful holly!
 

Available in two sizes:
9.40"X4.82" and 6.00"X3.07"

Have a holly jolly Christmas with this winding mistletoe border.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X1.79" and 6.00"X1.15"

Smallest size contains two design files, both smaller than 3.47"X1.15"

Sing hey!  Sing hey! For Christmas Day;
Twine mistletoe and holly. ~ Author unknown
 

Available in two sizes:
4.86"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.85"

Vintage Christmas Toys

Perfect for the child in all of us, Vintage Christmas Toys designs will add a classic feel to a wide variety of items.  A delightful adornment to tree skirts, stockings, t-shirts and sweatshirts, they will also work well on quilts, either used in quilt blocks, or used to quilt top, batting and back fabrics together. Low in stitch count and color change, these designs sew up in a lickety-stitch.
 

With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty-toot-toots and rummy-tum-tums
Santa Claus is comin� to town ~ Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
 

Available in three sizes:
6.52"X5.86" and 5.39"X4.83" and 3.86"X3.49"

Enough toys to fill a toy chest, these adorable gifts will enrapture any child.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.41"X5.09" and 6.00"X3.45"

Embellish edges with a gleeful jumble of favorite toys.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X2.20" and 6.00"X1.48"
Smallest size contains two design files, both smaller than 3.35"X1.31"

A solider stands tall, a teddy bear waits
 for hugs, and a ornament gleams brightly.
 

Available in two sizes:
4.84"X5.29" and 3.53"X3.89"

Vintage Christmas Snowmen

It is hard to resist a jolly snowman!  These quick to stitch Vintage Christmas Snowmen are
a happy, playful motif on table linens used for informal holiday dining and linen tea towels.
 

Topped with a hat and sporting a wide grin, a snowman welcomes with open arms.
 

Available in three sizes:
5.85"X5.94" and 4.85"X4.91" and 3.81"X3.85"

A marvelous trio of happy snowmen gather together.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.40"X4.73" and 6.00"X3.01"

Enchanted snowmen frolic along the edges of stockings, flour sack towels and curtain hems.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X2.29" and 6.00"X1.46"
Smallest size contains two design files, both smaller than 3.85"X1.98"

Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal ~ Frosty the Snowman
 

Available in two sizes:
5.56"X4.84" and 3.85"X3.31"

Vintage Christmas Characters

Beloved Vintage Christmas Characters from Santa Land are fun, fun, fun!  Bring a smile to
everyone's face by using these quick and easy designs on all kinds of Christmas items such as
tree skirts, stockings, and wall hangings.  Use more than one design to create festive holiday scenes!
 

All decked out in his regal Christmas
 attire, Santa is ready for take off.
 

Available in two sizes:
4.86"X4.98" and 3.75"X3.86"

Toys, toys, and more toys!  Busy elves
 wrestle with Santa's overflowing gift bag.

Available in two sizes:
4.87"X5.78" and 3.27"X3.88"

These experienced elves know exactly how to
decorate a tree without worries of it toppling over.
 

Available in two sizes:
4.87"X6.18" and 3.08"X3.88"

A cheerful elf puts a harness of
magical bells onto one of Santa's reindeer.
 

Available in two sizes:
5.03"X4.88" and 3.87"X3.77"

Captivating reindeer prance in anticipation of Christmas Eve.
 

Available in two sizes:
6.37"X4.85" and 3.88"X2.97"

'Tis the Season

The anticipation of holiday gifts is heightened when they are wrapped in bright colors and bold patterns.  These 'Tis the Season designs, both colorful and bold, will bring excitement to
a bevy of items such as stockings, sweatshirts, towels, tree skirts and more!
 

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy
 family all wrapped up in each other. ~ Burton Hillis
 

Available in three sizes:
5.84"X6.86" and 4.81"X5.67" and 3.28"X3.85"

Strong lines and deep colors create a rich collection of gifts.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.40"X4.77" and 6.01"X3.06"

Add a touch of whimsy with these topsy-turvy Christmas motifs.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X2.31" and 6.00"X1.48"
Smallest size contains two design files, both smaller than 3.21"X1.48"

Alternating gifts and ornaments gaily dance around the edges of placemats and table runners.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X1.30" and 6.00"X0.83" and 2.99"X0.83"

Good things come in small packages....
 

Available in two sizes:
4.86"X5.19" and 3.60"X3.85"

The extreme fragility of ornaments can often make handing down antique ornaments from generation  to generation difficult.  Luckily, embroidery ornaments don't break!  The Decking the Halls designs are a lovely reminder of previous eras of Christmas.  To achieve that nostalgic feeling, add the designs to curtains, towels, stockings, wall hangings, and cozies.
 

Available in three sizes:
5.86"X6.23" and 4.86"X5.15" and 3.65"X3.85"

Originally from Germany, ornaments were first sold in the United States
 by the legendary F.W. Woolworth.
 

Available in two sizes:
9.41"X4.66" and 6.00"X3.27"

Deck the halls with an elegant border of swirled ornaments.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X2.73" and 6.00"X1.86" and 3.13"X1.76"

Fanciful ornaments of splendid designs make up a rollicking border.

The medium size of this design has been formatted for the Endless Hoop;
may also be used in standard hoops.
 

Available in three sizes:
9.40"X1.21" and 6.00"X1.05" and 2.72"X0.73"

A grand ornament embellished with curling wisps.
 

Available in two sizes:
4.85"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.85"

Request of the Week:  In-the-Hoop Christmas Pot Holders

Patti, Lois, Ladonna, and Shirley all wrote in and requested more In-the-Hoop potholders for different seasons. What better time than Christmas for new designs?  With lots of baking and gift-giving going on, pot holders can be incredibly helpful and a fantastic gift!  Keep hands safe and cool with these all-inclusive designs. Thank you for the practical AND adorable suggestion, ladies!

As a special way to coordinate these pot holders to other Christmas gifts and decor items, you'll
find that the design motifs match the above vintage designs. You have everything you need to cook
up something fantastic for the holidays!

Project instructions (including a free video tutorial) show you the recipe for cooking up these spectacular creations. Click here for the project instructions, and see the designs below! 
 

Graceful mistletoe is perfect
 for the 'holly'days.
 

December 12th is National Poinsettia Day - perfect
 timing for celebrating the ruby-colored flower.
 

Chatting snowmen exchange a smile as
 pretty snowflakes flutter about them.
 

Ring in the holidays with a bow-bedecked bell.

What every child hopes to see on Christmas morning - many, many gifts under the tree!
 

Want to see more? Click here to see designs released in previous weeks!