Circus Bears on Elephant

About This Design

This circus animals design stitches out at 73.0 × 149.1 mm (2.9 × 5.9 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 6 color changes. Total count is 8,419 stitches at a density of about 77.3 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~14 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 6, automatic trims: 8
• 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 77.3 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 73.0 × 149.1 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:

• 899 Medium Rose
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 743 Medium Yellow
• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 561 Very Dark Jade
• 807 Peacock Blue

Stitching Notes

With 6 colors and 6 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.