Merry 9

Merry 9 is a machine embroidery design of the number 9 in a festive winter style. The digit is filled with textured stitching and scattered with white snowflakes of different sizes. Thin white lines run across it and a white edge outlines the shape. It is shown in red and white, but that is only a suggestion. Any shades of the same colour family work well, so pick threads to match your project.

This number is a good choice for Christmas and winter makes. Try it as an age or date marker on a tea towel, a tote bag, a cushion cover or a quilt block. It also suits baby clothes, such as a bodysuit, or a name panel for a Christmas stocking. It sits well on cotton, linen and canvas, and on soft fleece or sweatshirt fabric for cosy items.

The design measures 43 mm wide by 66 mm high (1.7 x 2.6 inches), so it fits a small hoop. It has 5,160 stitches and only 1 colour change, so it stitches out quickly. Use tearaway stabiliser on stable woven fabric and cutaway stabiliser on knits.

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