Delft Blue Hen - 4 sizes

By knowing the speed of your embroidery machine, you can find out how long it will take to embroider a design.
To use the embroidery calculator, click on the number of stitches in the product description.

Size: 123.3x128.0 mm (4.85x5.04"), Stitches: 20961
Size: 135.5x140.8 mm (5.33x5.54"), Stitches: 23328
Size: 148.4x154.0 mm (5.84x6.06"), Stitches: 26012
Size: 158.4x164.4 mm (6.24x6.47"), Stitches: 28172

Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .sew, .exp, .dat, vp3, xxx

DESIGN FOR WHITE FABRIC

For 130x180 mm (5x7") hoops | Commercial license included

What is Delft Blue Hen Machine Embroidery Design perfect for?

Q: Where can you stitch this design?
A: The Delft Blue Hen Machine Embroidery Design adds charm to kitchen towels, linen napkins, aprons, and rustic table settings. Inspired by traditional Dutch floral motifs, it’s ideal for cozy, country-style decor using standard 5x7 hoops.

Why do needles break during embroidery and how to avoid it?

Q: What causes needle breakage?
A: Needle breaks often result from high-density stitching, wrong needle type, or poor stabilization. Use a size 75/11 or 80/12 embroidery needle and secure hooping.

Recommended Stabilizer and Weight Formula

Use a medium tear-away stabilizer around 60–70 g/m² for linen napkins (fabric weight ~90 g/m²).
Formula:
Stabilizer = (Design density × 1.2) – Fabric weight
Example: (130 × 1.2) – 90 = 66 g/m²

A smaller version is also available: Delft Blue Hen Small Machine Embroidery Design — ideal for compact projects.