Floral Scallop Border

About This Design

This floral border design stitches out at 217.4 × 133.5 mm (8.6 × 5.3 in) and uses 35 thread colors across 48 color changes. Total count is 18,891 stitches at a density of about 65.1 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~31 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 48, automatic trims: 53
• 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 65.1 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 217.4 × 133.5 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:

• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 776 Medium Pink
• 798 Dark Delft Blue
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 738 Very Light Tan
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
• 741 Medium Tangerine
• 208 Very Dark Lavender

…plus 23 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 35 colors and 48 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.