Yellow Star Bow Garland

About This Design

This stars with ribbon bow design stitches out at 248.9 × 120.4 mm (9.8 × 4.7 in) and uses 20 thread colors across 19 color changes. Total count is 27,173 stitches at a density of about 90.7 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~45 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 19, automatic trims: 55
• 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 90.7 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 248.9 × 120.4 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:

• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 931 Medium Antique Blue
• 899 Medium Rose
• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 321 Red
• 3013 Light Khaki Green
• 415 Pearl Gray
• 702 Kelly Green
• 434 Light Brown
• 444 Dark Lemon
• 3607 Light Plum

…plus 8 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 20 colors and 19 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.