Merry 7

Merry 7 is a machine embroidery design of the number 7, filled with soft white stitching and decorated with fine blue snowflakes. Each snowflake is stitched in a light outline, and a blue border runs around the whole numeral for a cosy winter look. The shape is a slim, gently curved 7 with a brush-lettered feel. Blue and white are only a suggestion. Any shades of the same family will work, such as navy with cream or sky blue with light grey.

This number is a nice choice for a seventh birthday shirt, a winter party tote bag, or a cushion for a child's room. It also suits tea towels, baby and kids' clothes, and quilt blocks for a snowy theme. It sits best on smooth fabrics like cotton, linen or sweatshirt fleece, where the white fill shows up well.

The design measures 41 mm wide by 75 mm high (1.6 x 3.0 inches), so it fits a small hoop. With 3,476 stitches and only 1 colour change, it stitches up quickly. Use tearaway stabiliser on stable woven fabrics and cutaway on knits. Available in PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, HUS, XXX, PCS, SEW, SHV, CSD, PEC and EMB.

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