Digital machine embroidery files
Cute Christmas embroidery designs
A 12-design Christmas character set, festive group scenes and a range of Christmas appliques for sweatshirts, stockings and gifts. Download the files, load your hoop and have handmade presents ready before the holidays.
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Designs in this collection
12-design set
Christmas Character Bundle
Single design · 4 hoops
Christmas Tree Group Scene
Single design · 3 widths
Santa Hat Starters Row
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Snowman Trio Applique
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Christmas Cat Applique
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Santa Face Applique
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Reindeer with Holly Wreath Applique
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Gingerbread House Applique
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Holly Wreath Monogram Frame
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Christmas Baking Applique
Applique · 5 hoop sizes
Nativity Applique
Machine embroidery files, not hand patterns
These Christmas embroidery designs are digitized files for an embroidery machine. They are not printable hand-embroidery patterns or kits, so you load them onto your machine and it stitches the design for you.
Plan holiday projects ahead
Because these are digital files, you can start as soon as you buy. That helps when you are batching gifts or stocking a craft-fair table.
Confirm the sizes on the Etsy listing so the designs fit the hoop you plan to use.
Character scenes and classic appliques
The Christmas tree group scene fits 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8 hoops; it starts at 5x5 because eight characters need room to keep every face sharp. The Santa hat row comes in three widths: 5, 7 and 9 inches (127, 178 and 229 mm).
For a traditional look, the applique designs (snowmen, a Christmas cat, Santa, a reindeer, a gingerbread house, a holly wreath monogram frame, Christmas baking and a nativity) come in five hoop sizes from 4x4 to 8x8. More on the applique embroidery designs page.
Prepare festive fabrics properly
Felt, fleece and knit fabrics each need different support. Our stabilizer guide explains when to use cut-away, tear-away or topping.
Project ideas
- Christmas sweatshirts
- Stockings
- Ornaments
- Gift bags
- Handmade gifts
Questions about these designs
How many designs are in the Christmas set?
The Christmas character bundle is a 12-design set. The group scene, the Santa hat row and each applique are sold as single designs. Check each Etsy listing for sizes and formats.
Will it work on my embroidery machine?
Many bundles include popular formats such as PES, DST, JEF, EXP and VP3. Our format guide explains how to match one to your machine.