Butterfly Flower Panel

About This Design

This floral panel design stitches out at 108.3 × 200.3 mm (4.3 × 7.9 in) and uses 23 thread colors across 22 color changes. Total count is 13,432 stitches at a density of about 61.9 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~22 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 22, automatic trims: 25
• 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 61.9 stitches/cm² the fill is moderate: one layer of medium-weight cut-away handles most wovens, while knits want a second layer or a fusible backing. At 108.3 × 200.3 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:

• 931 Medium Antique Blue
• 310 Black
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 321 Red
• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 702 Kelly Green
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 3705 Dark Melon
• 909 Very Dark Emerald

…plus 11 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 23 colors and 22 changes this is a long session. Sort and label the spools in sequence order, and pick a stopping point in advance so you can step away mid-design without losing your place. 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.