Grumpy Green Thief in Lights Embroidery
💡 Where it can be embroidered
- The center of a fleece Christmas throw blanket.
- The front of a plush winter hoodie.
- A sturdy canvas tote bag for holiday shopping.
- Custom felt stockings hanging by the fireplace.
At a Glance
Size & stitch count
| # | Size (in) | Size (mm) | Stitches | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 × 3.8 | 81 × 97 | 10,914 | 65 |
| 2 | 4.1 × 4.8 | 104 × 122 | 14,019 | 67 |
| 3 | 4.9 × 5.8 | 124 × 147 | 17,515 | 70 |
| 4 | 5.7 × 6.8 | 145 × 173 | 21,274 | 73 |
| 5 | 6.6 × 7.8 | 168 × 198 | 33,133 | 67 |
| 6 | 7.4 × 8.8 | 188 × 224 | 38,308 | 70 |
| 7 | 8.3 × 9.8 | 211 × 249 | 44,026 | 70 |
| 8 | 9.1 × 10.8 | 231 × 274 | 50,224 | 75 |
| 9 | 10.0 × 11.8 | 254 × 300 | 56,555 | 75 |
Unique Colors
Own a different thread? Pick up to 3 brands and the chart will show their codes alongside Madeira Rayon.
Codes marked ≈ have no published equivalent and use the closest colour. Always test a sample before stitching.
Color Change chart
| # | Madeira Rayon | Color | Color Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1485 | Electric Red | |
| 2 | 1049 | Lime Green | |
| 3 | 1001 | Super White | |
| 4 | 1223 | Lemon Tart Yellow | |
| 5 | 1038 | Barn Red | |
| 6 | 1375 | Work Shirt Blue | |
| 7 | 1479 | Emerald Isle Green | |
| 8 | 1000 | Emerald Black | |
| 9 | 1425 | Pumpkin Spice Yellow Brown | |
| 10 | 1485 | Electric Red |
Tested this design on a towel and it turned out great. Love the design quality.
Goofy Dogs Squad
I love, love, love this design, its such a pleasure to sew it out. I changed the colour of the writing and matched the bow.
Attitude Highland Cow Funny Saying
The Cozy Bookshelf Panel is amazing. Love the quality. Made few changes and it turned out great.
Cozy Bookshelf Panel Embroidery Design
Love this beautiful design. Really enjoyed embroidering it.
Gold Teal Blending Butterfly
This is great for the guest bathroom. Easy, low stitch.
I Put Up With All Your Mess Quote
Love this design......not too many stitches which is what I look for.She is just fun and turned out great.
Cozy Grandma With CoffeeReally cute and comes out so nice. Making shirts for friends for Christmas.
Christmas Cats TreeDesign is really cute and embroiderys nice. Too many jump stitches but makes a nice Christmas shirt for friends.
Christmas Cats With Lights
I absolutely loved the cowboy hat. I had a craft show coming up at a horse rescue farm. This looked like the perfect time to put it on…
Floral Cowboy Hat
My eagle turned out great, next time I need to use a better background color. I thought it would pop out more on a denim jacket. Great quality…
Majestic Eagle With Open Wings
Finally got around to try this one. Stitched out perfectly. Love the design.
Nosey Dog And Friends Crossing Road
Had fun stitching this out. Love the quality of design. Stitched out perfectly.
Sunflower Retro TruckAwesome! Used this on a gift bag - the gift was a drone so the design was perfect. Stitched out perfectly. A winner.
Sassy Sparkles Donkey Quote
Love this design. We’re renovating at the moment, we wanted something different, I did these for opposite the front door.
Peeking Farm Chicken
We’re renovating at the moment, we wanted something different, I did these for opposite the front door. Great design.
Funny Cow With Sunglasses
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Q1: Should I pre-wash my fabric before stitching this design?
Yes, dear! Natural fabrics like cotton and linen tend to shrink in the wash while your embroidery threads will not. Pre-washing keeps the fabric from pulling tightly around the stitches later on.
Q2: How do I load Christmas Thief Tangled In Christmas Lights onto my embroidery machine?
Quick Note: Simply download the ZIP folder to your computer and unzip it. Then, copy the specific file format your machine reads directly onto your USB stick.
Q3: What is the best way to wash items featuring this pattern?
Pro Tip: Launder your finished items gently in cool or cold water alongside a mild detergent. Air dry or use a very low heat setting in the dryer to keep the threads looking crisp.
Q4: How can I tell if I have already purchased Christmas Thief Tangled In Christmas Lights?
It is easy to check. Make sure you are logged into your account. If you already own it, a red message will appear saying "You have already bought this product!" and give you a direct download link instead of the cart button.
Q5: What file formats come with Christmas Thief Tangled In Christmas Lights?
All downloads arrive as a ZIP folder packed with multiple formats including DST, PES, JEF, HUS, VP3, EXP, and XXX. This means the files are ready to run on Brother, Janome, Bernina, and other major machine brands.
