Storybook Christmas Critters - Complete Collection - Embroidery Design Set (10 Designs, 20 Versions Included)

Step into a magical woodland Christmas with the complete Storybook Christmas Critters collection! Featuring 10 adorable woodland-inspired designs, this collection captures the nostalgic charm of a classic children's storybook with whimsical details, vintage colors, and beautiful sketch-style stitching.

Every design in this collection includes BOTH the original Storybook version and the new Essential version! Choose the original designs with all their charming decorative details or enjoy the simplified Essential designs with fewer decorative elements, lower stitch counts, and smaller hoop-friendly sizes.

That's 10 unique designs, 20 design versions, and 130 total size variations in one incredible collection!

This collection also includes 3 exclusive designs – Fox, Mouse, and Woodland Trio – that are only available when you purchase the complete set! Both versions of these exclusive designs are included.

Perfect for Christmas clothing, sweatshirts, tote bags, pillows, stockings, gifts, home décor, and so much more.

Designs Included:

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Bear

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Cardinal

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Fox (SET EXCLUSIVE)

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Hedgehog

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Mouse (SET EXCLUSIVE)

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Owl

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Rabbit

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Reindeer

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Squirrel

• Storybook Christmas Critters – Woodland Trio (SET EXCLUSIVE)

Each of the 10 designs includes both the original Storybook and Essential versions.

Why You'll Love It:

• 10 Unique Designs: A complete collection of charming Christmas woodland critters.

• 3 Set Exclusives: The Fox, Mouse, and Woodland Trio designs are only available as part of this complete collection.

• 20 Design Versions: Receive both the original Storybook and Essential versions of every design.

• 130 Size Variations: Each design includes 6 original Storybook sizes and 7 Essential sizes.

• 4x4 Hoop Friendly Options: Nine of the ten Essential designs include a size that fits within a standard 4x4 embroidery hoop.

• Lower Stitch Count Options: The Essential versions feature fewer decorative elements and significantly lower stitch counts.

• Vintage Storybook Style: Beautiful, whimsical designs inspired by classic children's book illustrations.

• No-Hassle Sizing: We have optimized every individual file so you can skip the resizing software and just start stitching.

• Clean Digitizing: Manually digitized for smooth curves and optimized stops.

• Endless Possibilities: Mix and match your favorite critters to create coordinated Christmas projects and personalized gifts.

Two Versions of Every Design

Original Storybook Version

Enjoy the complete, detailed artwork featuring all the charming decorative elements that make our Storybook collection so special.

• 6 sizes per design

• 60 total size variations across the collection

• 125 mm to 250 mm along the longest dimension

• Perfect for larger projects and statement pieces

Essential Version

Enjoy a simplified version of each design with fewer decorative elements while maintaining the adorable character and vintage charm of the original artwork.

• 7 sizes per design

• 70 total size variations across the collection

• Smaller hoop-friendly options

• Significantly lower stitch counts

• Perfect for smaller projects and quicker stitch-outs

Complete Size & Stitch Counts

1. Storybook Christmas Critters – Bear

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
118 mm (4.65 in)	125 mm (4.92 in)	19,461
142 mm (5.57 in)	150 mm (5.91 in)	22,133
165 mm (6.50 in)	175 mm (6.89 in)	24,711
189 mm (7.43 in)	200 mm (7.87 in)	27,307
212 mm (8.36 in)	225 mm (8.86 in)	29,970
236 mm (9.29 in)	250 mm (9.84 in)	32,482

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	74 mm (2.92 in)	7,895
125 mm (4.92 in)	95 mm (3.72 in)	9,344
150 mm (5.91 in)	114 mm (4.47 in)	10,684
175 mm (6.89 in)	132 mm (5.22 in)	12,074
200 mm (7.87 in)	151 mm (5.96 in)	13,413
225 mm (8.86 in)	170 mm (6.70 in)	14,788
250 mm (9.84 in)	189 mm (7.45 in)	16,165

2. Storybook Christmas Critters – Cardinal

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
125 mm (4.92 in)	102 mm (4.00 in)	15,234
150 mm (5.91 in)	122 mm (4.80 in)	17,629
175 mm (6.89 in)	142 mm (5.60 in)	20,033
200 mm (7.87 in)	162 mm (6.40 in)	22,451
225 mm (8.86 in)	183 mm (7.20 in)	24,785
250 mm (9.84 in)	203 mm (8.00 in)	27,119

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	85 mm (3.35 in)	5,845
125 mm (4.92 in)	108 mm (4.27 in)	7,204
150 mm (5.91 in)	130 mm (5.13 in)	8,426
175 mm (6.89 in)	152 mm (5.98 in)	9,670
200 mm (7.87 in)	174 mm (6.83 in)	10,888
225 mm (8.86 in)	195 mm (7.69 in)	12,122
250 mm (9.84 in)	217 mm (8.54 in)	13,359

3. Storybook Christmas Critters – Fox (SET EXCLUSIVE)

Both versions of this design are exclusively available in the complete collection.

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
123 mm (4.84 in)	125 mm (4.92 in)	19,241
147 mm (5.80 in)	150 mm (5.91 in)	22,426
172 mm (6.77 in)	175 mm (6.89 in)	25,439
197 mm (7.74 in)	200 mm (7.87 in)	28,516
221 mm (8.71 in)	225 mm (8.86 in)	31,564
246 mm (9.67 in)	250 mm (9.84 in)	34,507

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	61 mm (2.39 in)	7,696
125 mm (4.92 in)	77 mm (3.04 in)	9,395
150 mm (5.91 in)	93 mm (3.65 in)	10,905
175 mm (6.89 in)	108 mm (4.26 in)	12,487
200 mm (7.87 in)	124 mm (4.87 in)	14,100
225 mm (8.86 in)	139 mm (5.48 in)	15,673
250 mm (9.84 in)	155 mm (6.09 in)	17,276

4. Storybook Christmas Critters – Hedgehog

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
123 mm (4.85 in)	125 mm (4.92 in)	19,554
148 mm (5.82 in)	150 mm (5.91 in)	22,314
172 mm (6.79 in)	175 mm (6.89 in)	25,000
197 mm (7.76 in)	200 mm (7.87 in)	27,740
222 mm (8.72 in)	225 mm (8.85 in)	30,403
246 mm (9.70 in)	250 mm (9.84 in)	33,076

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	101 mm (3.99 in)	6,694
125 mm (4.92 in)	129 mm (5.09 in)	8,062
150 mm (5.91 in)	155 mm (6.11 in)	9,370
175 mm (6.89 in)	181 mm (7.12 in)	10,578
200 mm (7.87 in)	207 mm (8.14 in)	11,896
225 mm (8.86 in)	233 mm (9.16 in)	13,178
250 mm (9.84 in)	258 mm (10.17 in)	14,447

Hoop Note: The smallest Essential Hedgehog measures 98 mm x 101 mm and exceeds the width of a standard 100 mm x 100 mm embroidery area.

5. Storybook Christmas Critters – Mouse (SET EXCLUSIVE)

Both versions of this design are exclusively available in the complete collection.

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
125 mm (4.92 in)	102 mm (4.02 in)	17,005
150 mm (5.91 in)	122 mm (4.82 in)	19,574
175 mm (6.89 in)	143 mm (5.63 in)	22,085
200 mm (7.87 in)	163 mm (6.43 in)	24,491
225 mm (8.86 in)	184 mm (7.24 in)	26,913
250 mm (9.84 in)	204 mm (8.04 in)	29,277

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	93 mm (3.66 in)	6,334
125 mm (4.92 in)	119 mm (4.67 in)	7,697
150 mm (5.91 in)	142 mm (5.60 in)	8,922
175 mm (6.89 in)	166 mm (6.54 in)	10,121
200 mm (7.87 in)	190 mm (7.47 in)	11,310
225 mm (8.86 in)	213 mm (8.40 in)	12,517
250 mm (9.84 in)	237 mm (9.33 in)	13,710

6. Storybook Christmas Critters – Owl

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
112 mm (4.39 in)	125 mm (4.92 in)	17,798
134 mm (5.27 in)	150 mm (5.91 in)	20,624
156 mm (6.15 in)	175 mm (6.89 in)	23,328
178 mm (7.02 in)	200 mm (7.87 in)	26,073
201 mm (7.90 in)	225 mm (8.86 in)	28,789
223 mm (8.78 in)	250 mm (9.84 in)	31,435

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	84 mm (3.29 in)	7,597
125 mm (4.92 in)	107 mm (4.20 in)	9,206
150 mm (5.91 in)	128 mm (5.04 in)	10,747
175 mm (6.89 in)	149 mm (5.88 in)	12,293
200 mm (7.87 in)	171 mm (6.72 in)	13,822
225 mm (8.86 in)	192 mm (7.56 in)	15,323
250 mm (9.84 in)	213 mm (8.39 in)	16,824

7. Storybook Christmas Critters – Rabbit

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
125 mm (4.92 in)	99 mm (3.91 in)	29,029
150 mm (5.91 in)	119 mm (4.69 in)	33,084
175 mm (6.89 in)	139 mm (5.46 in)	37,236
200 mm (7.87 in)	159 mm (6.25 in)	41,213
225 mm (8.86 in)	178 mm (7.03 in)	45,275
250 mm (9.84 in)	198 mm (7.81 in)	49,231

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	46 mm (1.82 in)	9,810
125 mm (4.92 in)	59 mm (2.32 in)	11,743
150 mm (5.91 in)	71 mm (2.79 in)	13,531
175 mm (6.89 in)	83 mm (3.26 in)	15,369
200 mm (7.87 in)	94 mm (3.72 in)	17,152
225 mm (8.86 in)	106 mm (4.19 in)	18,954
250 mm (9.84 in)	118 mm (4.65 in)	20,768

8. Storybook Christmas Critters – Reindeer

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
125 mm (4.92 in)	120 mm (4.73 in)	19,843
150 mm (5.90 in)	144 mm (5.67 in)	22,800
175 mm (6.89 in)	168 mm (6.62 in)	25,671
200 mm (7.87 in)	192 mm (7.56 in)	28,491
225 mm (8.86 in)	216 mm (8.51 in)	31,362
250 mm (9.84 in)	240 mm (9.45 in)	34,082

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	52 mm (2.07 in)	6,816
125 mm (4.92 in)	67 mm (2.64 in)	8,151
150 mm (5.90 in)	80 mm (3.17 in)	9,366
175 mm (6.89 in)	94 mm (3.69 in)	10,574
200 mm (7.87 in)	107 mm (4.22 in)	11,754
225 mm (8.85 in)	121 mm (4.75 in)	12,950
250 mm (9.83 in)	134 mm (5.28 in)	14,140

9. Storybook Christmas Critters – Squirrel

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
125 mm (4.92 in)	101 mm (3.98 in)	17,545
150 mm (5.91 in)	121 mm (4.77 in)	20,082
175 mm (6.89 in)	141 mm (5.57 in)	22,541
200 mm (7.87 in)	162 mm (6.36 in)	24,938
225 mm (8.86 in)	182 mm (7.16 in)	27,333
250 mm (9.84 in)	202 mm (7.96 in)	29,647

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
98 mm (3.86 in)	66 mm (2.59 in)	6,938
125 mm (4.92 in)	84 mm (3.31 in)	8,388
150 mm (5.91 in)	101 mm (3.97 in)	9,725
175 mm (6.89 in)	118 mm (4.63 in)	11,074
200 mm (7.87 in)	134 mm (5.29 in)	12,425
225 mm (8.86 in)	151 mm (5.95 in)	13,770
250 mm (9.84 in)	168 mm (6.61 in)	15,090

10. Storybook Christmas Critters – Woodland Trio (SET EXCLUSIVE)

Both versions of this design are exclusively available in the complete collection.

Original Storybook Version – 6 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
124 mm (4.90 in)	125 mm (4.92 in)	34,975
149 mm (5.88 in)	150 mm (5.91 in)	39,882
174 mm (6.86 in)	175 mm (6.89 in)	44,759
199 mm (7.84 in)	200 mm (7.87 in)	49,699
224 mm (8.81 in)	225 mm (8.86 in)	54,442
249 mm (9.80 in)	250 mm (9.84 in)	59,206

Essential Version – 7 Sizes

Height	Width	Stitches
90 mm (3.56 in)	98 mm (3.86 in)	21,191
116 mm (4.55 in)	125 mm (4.92 in)	25,130
139 mm (5.46 in)	150 mm (5.91 in)	28,680
162 mm (6.37 in)	175 mm (6.89 in)	32,356
185 mm (7.28 in)	200 mm (7.87 in)	35,998
208 mm (8.19 in)	225 mm (8.86 in)	39,633
231 mm (9.10 in)	250 mm (9.84 in)	43,210

Collection & File Information

• Unique Designs: 10

• Set Exclusive Designs: 3 – Fox, Mouse, and Woodland Trio

• Original Storybook Versions: 10

• Essential Versions: 10

• Total Design Versions: 20

• Original Storybook Size Variations: 60

• Essential Size Variations: 70

• Total Size Variations: 130

• 4x4 Hoop Compatible Designs: 9

• Formats Included: JEF, EXP, PES, VP3, VIP, XXX, DST

• Download Type: Instant ZIP Download

Hoop Compatibility Note: Please review the dimensions listed for each design and verify that the selected size fits within your machine's embroidery area before stitching.

Digital Download: This is a digital machine embroidery design collection. No physical products will be shipped. You will need an embroidery machine and the ability to transfer the appropriate files to your machine.

Alteration Note: We do not recommend resizing these designs more than 10%. We have already done the work to provide two versions of every design and 130 total size variations so you don't have to risk stitch quality by scaling them yourself!

Terms of Use:

You may stitch these designs on physical items for personal use or for sale. You may not resell, trade, or distribute the digital files, either individually or as a collection.