Teddy Bears with Toys

About This Design

This two teddy bears with teapot design stitches out at 160.1 × 69.5 mm (6.3 × 2.7 in) and uses 20 thread colors across 20 color changes. Total count is 10,983 stitches at a density of about 98.7 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~18 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 20, automatic trims: 64
• 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 98.7 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 160.1 × 69.5 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:

• 321 Red
• 3013 Light Khaki Green
• 415 Pearl Gray
• 702 Kelly Green
• 434 Light Brown
• 444 Dark Lemon
• 3607 Light Plum
• 721 Medium Orange Spice
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 776 Medium Pink
• 798 Dark Delft Blue
• 815 Medium Garnet

…plus 8 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 20 colors and 20 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.