Clown Figure with Snowflakes

About This Design

This clown design stitches out at 142.5 × 130.5 mm (5.6 × 5.1 in) and uses 18 thread colors across 18 color changes. Total count is 6,630 stitches at a density of about 35.7 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~11 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 18, automatic trims: 11
• 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 35.7 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 142.5 × 130.5 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:

• 743 Medium Yellow
• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 561 Very Dark Jade
• 807 Peacock Blue
• 820 Very Dark Royal Blue
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
• 738 Very Light Tan
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 776 Medium Pink
• 721 Medium Orange Spice

…plus 6 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 18 colors and 18 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.