Ancient Scholar

About This Design

This traditional Chinese figure design stitches out at 107.0 × 189.9 mm (4.2 × 7.5 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 5 color changes. Total count is 8,868 stitches at a density of about 43.6 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~15 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 5, automatic trims: 14
• Follow the color sequence table above — thread numbers refer to the chart programmed in the file; match them to your brand by color.

Fabric & Hooping

At about 43.6 stitches/cm² this is an open, low-density fill, so it sits happily on quilting cotton, linen or lightweight shirting with a single layer of tear-away behind it. At 107.0 × 189.9 mm plan on 6×10 in or larger, and mark your centre lines before hooping.

Thread Colors in This Design

DST files store stitch data but no thread information, so the colors below are our suggested DMC match. Swap in whatever you have in a similar shade:

• 807 Peacock Blue
• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 444 Dark Lemon
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 3705 Dark Melon
• 317 Pewter Gray

Stitching Notes

With 6 colors and 5 changes you can pre-wind the whole set before you start and never leave the machine. DST stores stitch data only, which is why the color list is a suggestion rather than the digitizer's original choice.

What to Make With It

A picture-style design wants a flat, stable surface where it can be seen whole: a framed hoop piece, a quilt centre, a cushion front or the back of a jacket. Avoid stretchy garments, which distort the shape.