Wide Holly Sprig SVG

About this design

This sprig is made for wide spaces. Long, spiky holly leaves stretch out to the left and right from a cluster in the middle, so the whole design is much wider than it is tall. The leaves have red veins in the layered version, and the gentle spread makes it look like a sprig laid across a table.

The sprig is one connected piece with four cut-outs. The leaves are broad, so it passes our cut checks from about 4 inches wide.

Color layers

• Backing in red, which becomes the veins
• Design in holly green

Wide projects

• Card headers across the top of a card.
• Mug decals that wrap around.
• Tea towel borders.
• Shelf and mantel decals.
• Gift box lids.
• Napkin bands.
• Letterhead.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 4 inches wide. For a mug, 4 to 5 inches wide. For a tea towel, 8 to 10 inches. For felt, choose 6 inches or more.

Step by step: tea towel border

1. Set the sprig to 9 inches wide and download the color SVG.
2. Mirror both layers and cut the backing from red iron-on vinyl and the design from green.
3. Press the red backing about 2 inches above the hem of a flour sack towel.
4. Press the green layer on top, lining up the edges.
5. Press again from the back to finish.

Color ideas

• Green with red veins, the classic
• Green with gold veins for an elegant look
• Dark green on cream for a vintage towel
• White on red for a bold border

Design notes

Because the sprig is wide and low, it frames text from above or below. Place it across the top of a card with a greeting underneath, or along the bottom of a sign beneath a name.

Good to know

Several sprigs placed end to end make a simple border that cuts cleanly, which is a good alternative to the more delicate Holly Garland Border when you want to cut rather than print.

Materials that work well

The leaves are broad enough to cut well from felt, faux leather and cork, so the sprig works for napkin rings, table runners and placemats as well as vinyl projects. For a felt table runner, cut several sprigs and stitch them along the edges.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to flip the arrangement.
• Repeat it end to end in your software for a long border.

Pairs well with

The Holly Garland Border is a printed border, and the Diagonal Holly Sprig runs on a slant.