About This Design
Fringed Christmas Gingham Plaid Bow applique brings a fluffy, split-seam plaid bow to your holiday stitching. This Christmas bow embroidery file is an In-the-Hoop appliqué sized from 4in to 7in, ideal as a Christmas ITH bow for sweaters, tees and ornaments. Use the gingham bow applique to add rustic plaid charm to stockings, headbands and gift wrap. The design highlights a fringed detail and split-side finish for a trendy look; stitchers searching for gingham bow appliqué, fringe bow applique or split seam bow will find clean applique stops and a polished result.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Fringed Christmas Gingham Plaid Bow is available in hoop sizes 4in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 6.5in, 7in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 9 thread colors, approximately 33,781 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 6.5in, 7in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download and unzip the design files (formats include PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3) and review Artapli instructions.
- Select a design size (available: 4in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 6.5in, 7in) and hoop accordingly: 4x4, 5x5 or 5x7.
- Load threads and fabrics; the design uses 9 colors and 33,781 stitches—prepare matching thread and a lightweight gingham for the applique.
- Follow appliqué sequence: hoop stabilizer, tack down gingham, trim inside seam allowance, then stitch the split-seam fringe and topstitch per sequence.
- Finish by trimming loose fringe threads, pressing lightly, and securing the bow to your garment or ornament as desired.
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 and is compatible with machines from Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Babylock, Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking (check your machine's supported formats).
How do I stitch the fringed appliqué detail?
The appliqué uses placement and tack-down stops then a split-seam sequence to create the fringe; use lightweight gingham, secure with stabilizer, trim the seam allowance when prompted, and run the fringe stitch as the final applique step.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes are 4in, 5in, 5.5in, 6in, 6.5in and 7in and fit standard compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7.
Is this design beginner friendly or difficult?
This appliqué is best for confident beginners to intermediate stitchers—the split-seam fringe adds steps, and the design uses 9 thread colors and 33,781 stitches, but clear applique stops make it achievable with patience.



































