Small Flower Border Strip

About This Design

This floral border design stitches out at 247.4 × 21.2 mm (9.7 × 0.8 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 6 color changes. Total count is 3,286 stitches at a density of about 62.7 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~5 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 6, automatic trims: 15
• 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 62.7 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 247.4 × 21.2 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:

• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 741 Medium Tangerine
• 3705 Dark Melon
• 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 996 Medium Electric 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 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.