How many stitches and colours is this design?

33,923 stitches at the 6" size and 9 thread colours. There are 10 colour changes in the stitch order, so that is how many times you will swap thread.

How much thread will I need?

At the largest stitched size this design uses roughly 591 ft top thread · 216 ft bobbin. Smaller sizes use proportionally less. Treat it as a guide for topping up a colour before you start, not an exact figure.

What stabiliser and fabric should I use?

This is a dense design at roughly 1,333 stitches per square inch. Cut-away stabiliser is the safe choice. Best on stable, heavier fabrics — cotton twill, denim, fleece, sweatshirting.

Is this a patch or a finished item?

No. This is a digital embroidery design — a set of machine files you download. It is not a patch, a transfer, or any physical item, and nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

How do I receive my files?

Instantly. Your download appears on the confirmation screen the moment payment clears, is emailed to you, and is saved in your account library so you can re-download it at any time.

Can I use this commercially?

Yes — choose the Small business or Extended commercial licence to sell finished items you stitch. The Personal licence covers gifts and items you keep.

Dalmatian Embroidery Design - Cartoon Puppy & Butterfly

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What's included

Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 6" size): 33,923
Colour changes: 10
Thread needed: 591 ft top thread · 216 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,333 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 9 thread colours: White, Thread 17, Thread 18, Thread 19, Thread 20, Thread 21, Thread 22, Thread 23, Thread 24

This is a digital design, not a patch. You are buying machine-embroidery files to download — nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

The detail

Description

Bring storybook charm to baby and toddler stitching with this cartoon dalmatian puppy, shown with black spots, a bright blue collar and two fluttering butterflies. The mix of white, black, blue, pink, orange, yellow and red gives it the sunny, animated look that suits children’s clothes and playful gifts. It is an easy choice for anyone sewing for little ones who love puppies, colour and familiar cartoon-style characters.

This design would sit beautifully on a sweatshirt, romper, bib, pyjama top or a small nursery cushion where the puppy can be the clear focal point. It is a dense, heavily stitched nine-colour design, so it will show best on stable fabrics that can support solid areas of stitching and keep the outline crisp. The finished look is bright and bold rather than delicate, which makes the puppy’s spots, collar and butterflies read clearly at a glance.

Good to know

FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SEW, VP3 and XXX. Between them those formats cover Baby Lock, Barudan, Bernina, Brother, Compucon, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Melco, Pfaff, Ricoma, Singer, Tajima and Toyota machines. Choose the format your machine reads and load it as you would any other design.