Bring storybook charm to Christmas stitching with this sweet teddy bear sitting snugly in a Santa outfit. The design centres on a brown bear dressed in a red hat and coat with soft white fur trim, mittens and a neat black belt buckle, with holly leaves and berries adding a classic festive finish. It suits children’s clothing especially well, but it also has the gentle, old-fashioned look that works for handmade seasonal gifts.
Because it is a dense, heavily stitched design with 7 thread colours, it gives a bold, filled-in result rather than a light sketch effect. It looks particularly good on sweatshirts, pyjamas, quilt blocks, Christmas stockings and festive tote bags, where the cream, red and green details can really show. The applique-style look keeps it playful and easy to read, even at smaller sizes, while the larger versions let the fur trim, buckle and holly details come through more clearly.
