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About This Design
Christmas Santa Puzzle Applique ITH is a festive in-the-hoop appliqué designed for playful holiday projects. This Santa applique works as a feltie puzzle and game piece, perfect for kids Christmas activities. The In-the-Hoop Santa files include sizes 4.5", 5", 5.5", 6" and 7" and are compatible with 5x7 and 6x10 hoops. Delivered in common machine formats (PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3), the set stitches at 8,423 and uses 14 colors. Use the Santa feltie for quiet-book pages, ornaments, stocking accents, or a soft puzzle game.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Christmas Santa Puzzle Applique ITH is available in hoop sizes 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 14 thread colors, approximately 8,423 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 7in
- Compatible hoops: 5x7, 6x10
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the ZIP and unzip following Artapli's How to unzip guide; save included PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files.
- Select a design size (4.5", 5", 5.5", 6", 7") and hoop your stabilizer and felt for the compatible hoop (5x7 or 6x10).
- Prepare threads: this design uses 14 colors and runs 8,423 stitches — pick matching felt and embroidery threads for layers.
- Run the ITH appliqué sequence: tack-down stitch, place felt for each piece, trim close to the tack, then finish with final satin or cover stitch.
- Finish and assemble: remove from hoop, trim puzzle edges if needed, join pieces or add magnets/velcro for game use.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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FAQ
What embroidery machines work with this design?
This design is provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats, compatible with most home and commercial machines including Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Pfaff, Babylock and Husqvarna Viking. Check your machine's supported formats before stitching.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
This is an In-the-Hoop appliqué (ITH) felt design: the file includes tack-down stops for felt placement and a final cover stitch. Use felt for applique pieces and trim felt after the initial tack before the final satin or cover stitch.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops listed are 5x7 and 6x10. Design sizes available are 4.5", 5", 5.5", 6" and 7" — choose the size that best fits your hoop and project.
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
This ITH appliqué is beginner-friendly for stitchers comfortable with basic hooping and applique trimming. Felt is forgiving and the included stops simplify placement; follow the step sequence and Artapli instructions for best results.
