Chinese Fortune Deity

About This Design

This traditional folk deity figure design stitches out at 88.2 × 88.2 mm (3.5 × 3.5 in) and uses 29 thread colors across 28 color changes. Total count is 19,399 stitches at a density of about 249.4 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~32 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 28, automatic trims: 49
• 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 249.4 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 88.2 × 88.2 mm a 4×4 in hoop is plenty.

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:

• 776 Medium Pink
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 738 Very Light Tan
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 820 Very Dark Royal Blue
• 807 Peacock Blue
• 561 Very Dark Jade
• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 743 Medium Yellow
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange

…plus 17 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 29 colors and 28 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.