Merry 2

Merry 2 is a machine embroidery design of the number 2 in a curved, festive shape. The numeral is filled with red textured stitching and scattered with white snowflakes of different sizes, with a thin white outline around the edge. It is shown here in red and white, but that is only a suggestion. Any shades of the same colour family work well, such as a deeper crimson or a soft cream or silver for the snowflakes.

This design suits Christmas projects. Try it on tea towels, tote bags, cushion covers or a fabric advent calendar pocket. It also works for a baby's second Christmas outfit, a second birthday winter gift or a quilt block. It sits nicely on cotton, linen and canvas. White, cream, navy or dark green fabric all make the red stand out.

The design measures 46 mm wide by 65 mm high (1.8 x 2.6 inches), so it fits comfortably in a small hoop. It has 5,503 stitches and only 1 colour change, so it stitches up quickly. Use tearaway stabiliser on stable woven fabrics and cutaway stabiliser on knits.

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