Fringe Santa
A Santa alphabet using the fringe technique to create a raised beard on every letter.
Fringe Santa alphabet embroidery designs
Santa's beard is stitched as loops that you cut and fluff, so it is soft and raised just like the real thing. A real show stopper on a Christmas stocking.
How fringe embroidery works
- The machine stitches loops of thread in the fringe areas, with a holding line along one edge
- After stitching, carefully cut the bobbin threads on the back of the fringe areas
- Pull the loops through to the front and fluff them up with your fingers or a soft brush
- Trim to the length you like for a mane, beard, skirt or petals that stand up off the fabric
Tips for stitching alphabet letters
- Line up your letters in your machine software or with a printed template before you hoop
- Stitch a test letter on scrap fabric with the same stabiliser first
- On towels and textured fabrics, add a water soluble topper so the stitches sit on top
Full set or single letters
You can buy the complete alphabet set to use again and again, or just the letters you need for one name or monogram. Check the free designs page too, as a different alphabet letter is free each day.
Project ideas
- Christmas stockings and Santa sacks
- Tree ornaments and hanging decorations
- Table runners, napkins and placemats
- Gift bags, tags and cards
- Christmas cushions and quilts
See the full Alphabets collection.
Formats and downloading
Every design comes in the main home embroidery machine formats, including PES, JEF, DST, HUS, VP3, EXP and more. After checkout the files are ready straight away in your account, so you can be stitching within minutes. Not sure which format your machine uses? Check your machine manual or contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
Want to try before you buy? Browse the free machine embroidery designs page, or pick up the daily free design on the Specials page.