Garden Scene

About This Design

This figures in a garden design stitches out at 127.5 × 236.3 mm (5.0 × 9.3 in) and uses 29 thread colors across 28 color changes. Total count is 30,704 stitches at a density of about 101.9 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~51 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 28, automatic trims: 29
• 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 101.9 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 127.5 × 236.3 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:

• 561 Very Dark Jade
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 721 Medium Orange Spice
• 3013 Light Khaki Green
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 310 Black
• 741 Medium Tangerine
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 3607 Light Plum
• 321 Red
• 743 Medium Yellow

…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.