Butterfly and Flower Arc

About This Design

This butterfly design stitches out at 157.4 × 127.5 mm (6.2 × 5.0 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 5 color changes. Total count is 8,546 stitches at a density of about 42.6 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~14 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 5, automatic trims: 6
• 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 42.6 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 157.4 × 127.5 mm reach for a 5×7 in hoop.

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:

• 434 Light Brown
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 820 Very Dark Royal Blue
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 702 Kelly Green
• 743 Medium Yellow

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.