Cherubs

About This Design

This three cherubs design stitches out at 120.0 × 60.0 mm (4.7 × 2.4 in) and uses 20 thread colors across 19 color changes. Total count is 13,098 stitches at a density of about 181.9 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~22 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 19, automatic trims: 19
• 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 181.9 stitches/cm² this is a dense fill that pulls hard on the fabric. Back it with firm cut-away, add a water-soluble topping on towelling or fleece, and pick a stable woven over anything stretchy. At 120.0 × 60.0 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:

• 743 Medium Yellow
• 899 Medium Rose
• 415 Pearl Gray
• 3607 Light Plum
• 798 Dark Delft Blue
• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 741 Medium Tangerine
• 3705 Dark Melon
• 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 702 Kelly Green

…plus 8 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 20 colors and 19 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.