Nautical Teddy Bear

About This Design

This teddy bear with anchor and starfish design stitches out at 110.9 × 76.1 mm (4.4 × 3.0 in) and uses 16 thread colors across 15 color changes. Total count is 3,765 stitches at a density of about 44.6 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~6 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 15, automatic trims: 24
• 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 44.6 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 110.9 × 76.1 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:

• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 931 Medium Antique Blue
• 738 Very Light Tan
• 899 Medium Rose
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
• 321 Red
• 741 Medium Tangerine

…plus 4 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 16 colors and 15 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.