Christmas Towel Borders Machine Embroidery Design Set - 3 Designs, 2 Sizes

Set Details

Sizes, Stitches and Minimum Hoops

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

The labels 5x7 and 5.5x8 are commercial hoop names. Compare both exact file dimensions with the actual embroidery field supported by your machine. The border may be rotated 90 degrees on the machine screen without changing its dimensions or the required stitching field.

Three Designs Included in the Set

Winter Border with Berries and Bow - 2 Sizes

Border with Pine Cones and Bow - 2 Sizes

Winter Border with Oranges and Cinnamon - 2 Sizes

Browse more coordinated seasonal designs in the winter machine embroidery designs category.

Madeira Classic 40 Color Charts

The thread numbers below are taken from the original color chart for each included design. The swatches make the positions easier to distinguish on screen; use the Madeira number and a physical thread chart for final color selection. For another brand, use the Royal Present thread converter. A conversion is the nearest available match, not a guaranteed identical shade.

Berries, Candy Canes and Bow Border - 9 Colors

Color sequence: 1189 → 1170 → 1168 → 1379 → 1071 → 1281 → 1149 → 1142 → 1071 → 1054.

Pine Cones and Bow Border - 10 Colors

Color sequence: 1048 → 1170 → 1338 → 1259 → 1072 → 1170 → 1338 → 1126 → 1048 → 1281 → 1149 → 1142 → 1072 → 1054.

Oranges, Cinnamon and Star Anise Border - 11 Colors

Color sequence: 1170 → 1057 → 1144 → 1305 → 1065 → 1171 → 1071 → 1058 → 1225 → 1057 → 1270 → 1071 → 1058 → 1272 → 1144.

Fabric, Stabilizer and Towel Preparation

Check the width of the smooth decorative band. The finished borders are 47.2–53.2 mm (1.86–2.09") high. To keep the embroidery clear of terry loops and seams, allow a smooth band at least 70–75 mm (2.75–2.95") wide. Print a template at 100% scale and check both ends of the design before hooping.

Choose total stabilizer weight in relation to the fabric. A practical starting point is the fabric weight in g/m² divided by 3. For smooth cotton or linen weighing 180–240 g/m², begin with 60–80 g/m² tear-away or soft cut-away stabilizer. For a waffle towel weighing 180–250 g/m², a soft 60–85 g/m² cut-away is usually the safer starting point because a long border makes lengthwise shifting easy to see.

For terry towels weighing 350–500 g/m², the calculated total support is about 115–165 g/m². Build it from two layers, such as 70–90 g/m² cut-away plus a 40–70 g/m² supporting layer, instead of one excessively rigid layer. Add water-soluble topping such as Madeira Avalon Film or Sulky Solvy so the small needles, branches and outlines remain above the pile.

If the finished towel is difficult to hoop, float it on Madeira Cotton Fix 9439 or Gunold Filmoplast and add a basting box around the design. With a border up to 198.4 mm (7.81") long, secure attachment is more important than stretching the fabric tightly. Fabric stretched in the hoop may contract after release and bend the straight composition.

For additional size checks, see the embroidery hoop size and stitching field guide.

Questions and Practical Tips