A cream and red stripe kitchen hand towel by Mud Pie featuring a felt appliqué dog wearing an embroidered wreath with a pink ribbon bow and the embroidered script phrase "Dear Santa, don't forget the dog," finished with a green crochet trim along the hem.
Product Details• Brand: Mud Pie
• SKU: 42170352D
• Base color: Cream with red vertical stripes
• Design: Felt appliqué brown dog with embroidered wreath, pink ribbon bow accent
• Text: Embroidered script — "Dear Santa, don't forget the dog"
• Hem detail: Green crochet scallop trim along bottom edge
• Construction: Appliqué and embroidery on woven striped fabric
• Product type: Decorative hand towel / kitchen towel
Perfect ForThis towel is a cheerful addition to any kitchen, bathroom, or holiday table display. It works beautifully as a hostess gift for dog lovers, a decorative accent draped over an oven handle, or tucked into a gift basket alongside other dog-themed home goods. Its playful embroidered sentiment makes it a natural fit for anyone who considers their pup part of the family during the gift-giving season.
Styling TipsHang this towel from an oven handle or a decorative towel ring to show off the full appliqué design and crochet hem detail. Pair it with a coordinating red-and-cream color palette in your kitchen for a cohesive holiday look. The structured woven base keeps the towel lying flat when folded, making it easy to display on a countertop or stack neatly in a gift presentation.
Materials & CareThe towel is constructed from a woven fabric base with a red-and-cream stripe pattern, a dimensional felt appliqué dog, embroidered detailing on both the wreath motif and script text, a velvet-feel ribbon bow accent, and a green crochet scallop trim at the hem. For best results, follow the care instructions on the attached label. To preserve the appliqué, embroidery, and ribbon details, gentle machine washing or hand washing in cold water is generally recommended for decorative towels of this construction; lay flat or hang to dry.
Why You'll Love ItThe combination of dimensional felt appliqué, hand-embroidered detailing, and a crochet-trimmed hem gives this towel a handcrafted, boutique-quality look that stands out from printed alternatives. The whimsical "Dear Santa, don't forget the dog" sentiment is specific enough to delight dog owners while remaining widely relatable. Mud Pie's attention to layered construction — felt, embroidery, ribbon, and crochet all on one piece — makes this a decorative item you'll actually want on display rather than tucked in a drawer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this towel intended for decorative use or everyday drying?
This towel is designed primarily as a decorative piece. The dimensional felt appliqué, embroidered details, ribbon bow, and crochet hem trim are best preserved when the towel is used for display rather than heavy daily use.
How should I care for the appliqué and embroidery details?
To protect the felt appliqué, embroidered script, ribbon accent, and crochet trim, follow the care label attached to the towel. As a general guideline for decorative towels with dimensional embellishments, gentle cold-water washing and laying flat to dry helps maintain the details.
Does the ribbon bow on the wreath appliqué lie flat?
The pink ribbon bow is a dimensional accent attached to the felt wreath appliqué, so it sits slightly raised from the towel surface. It is not flat-printed, which gives the design its handcrafted, layered look.
What does the embroidered text on this towel say?
The towel features embroidered script text that reads: "Dear Santa, don't forget the dog."