Decorative Border Strip

About This Design

This border design stitches out at 44.4 × 232.8 mm (1.7 × 9.2 in) and uses 17 thread colors across 17 color changes. Total count is 29,348 stitches at a density of about 283.9 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~49 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 17, automatic trims: 4
• 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 283.9 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 44.4 × 232.8 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:

• 310 Black
• 899 Medium Rose
• 721 Medium Orange Spice
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 561 Very Dark Jade
• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
• 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
• 321 Red
• 776 Medium Pink
• 741 Medium Tangerine

…plus 5 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 17 colors and 17 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 border repeats well along table runners, pillowcase edges, curtain hems and quilt sashing. Stitch one repeat on scrap and measure it, then work out how many repeats your piece needs before you hoop the real fabric.