Blue Ribbon Bow Embellishment

About This Design

This ribbon bow design stitches out at 121.3 × 55.3 mm (4.8 × 2.2 in) and uses 5 thread colors across 4 color changes. Total count is 13,515 stitches at a density of about 201.5 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~23 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 4, automatic trims: 12
• 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 201.5 stitches/cm² this is a dense fill that pulls hard on the fabric. Back it with firm cut-away, add a water-soluble topping on towelling or fleece, and pick a stable woven over anything stretchy. At 121.3 × 55.3 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:

• 3013 Light Khaki Green
• 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz
• 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 434 Light Brown

Stitching Notes

With 5 colors and 4 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 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.