Italian Carnival Gnome Free Machine Embroidery Design – 4 Sizes

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Italian Carnival Gnome Free Machine Embroidery Design depicts a female gnome dressed for a Venetian masquerade in a purple gown, ornate mask and two long braids. The digital download includes one design in four prepared sizes. The smallest size fits a true 4x4" (100x100 mm) embroidery field, while the larger versions are suitable for larger hoops. No finished embroidery, fabric, thread or physical product is shipped.

Sizes, stitch counts and formats

Size: 72.1x98.0 mm (2.84x3.86 "), Stitches: 17784
Size: 79.3x107.8 mm (3.12x4.24 "), Stitches: 20401
Size: 87.2x118.4 mm (3.43x4.66 "), Stitches: 23709
Size: 96.0x130.2 mm (3.78x5.13 "), Stitches: 27579

Formats: .dat, .dst, .exp, .hus, .jef, .jef+, .jpx, .pec, .pes, .sew, .vip, .vp3, .vp4, .xxx

What is included

Hoop compatibility

Best uses for this design

The vertical character shape works especially well where a narrow decorative motif is easier to place than a wide composition.

• linen dinner napkins for an Italian-themed table setting;
• guest towels and kitchen towels;
• wine-bottle sleeves embroidered before assembly;
• apron bibs or the area above an apron pocket;
• decorative cushion fronts;
• tote bags, travel pouches and textile gifts for someone who loves Venice.

For a wine-bottle sleeve, embroider the design while the fabric is still flat. Leave sufficient space for the bottom seam, side seams and drawstring casing. On a napkin, check the placement with a printed template so the gnome remains visible beside a plate instead of being covered by it.

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German Gnome with Accordion

German Gnome with Pretzel

You can also browse the Gnome Machine Embroidery Designs collection.

Color chart

The numbers below follow the saved Madeira Classic color chart. Color names are descriptive visual names rather than official commercial shade names. Follow the worksheet supplied with the selected file because a color may return later to embroider an upper detail.

Programmed sequence shown for the smallest file:
1033 → 1232 → 1309 → 1120 → 1053 → 1358 → 1151 → 1071 → 1125 → 1309 → 1000

Do not automatically sort the colors. The repeated deep pink block is intentional and is used after other sections have been completed.

Fabric and stabilizer recommendations

Stitching recommendations

Use 40-weight rayon or polyester embroidery thread with a 75/11 embroidery needle for medium linen and cotton. An 80/12 needle may be more suitable for a heavier towel, depending on the fabric and thread.

This design combines broad filled areas in the gown with small mask, face and outline details. Make a complete test stitch on the same fabric and stabilizer planned for the finished project. If the outline shifts away from the filled sections, first check hooping, stabilizer strength, thread tension and fabric movement rather than resizing the file.

Slow the machine around the face, mask and final black outline if your machine allows speed adjustment. Keep visible contrast between the violet, lavender and pink shades; replacing all of them with one color can flatten the folds and reduce the definition of the costume.

Digital download and license

This is a digital product for an embroidery machine. Download the ZIP archive, extract it and transfer only the format supported by your machine. If you need help opening the archive, use the Royal Present ZIP extraction tool.

Finished physical items embroidered with the design may be sold according to the Royal Present license. The digital files may not be copied, shared, exchanged, uploaded or resold. The same restrictions apply when the design is downloaded free of charge. Review the current license and terms of use before commercial use.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download this design without registering?

Yes. Wait until the 59-second countdown on this page reaches zero. The free download button will then become available without registration.

Can I receive the free design with an order?

Yes. Add the free design and the designs you want to purchase to the cart. After checkout, the files included in the order will be available for download.

Does the design fit a 4x4" hoop?

The 72.1x98.0 mm (2.84x3.86 ") file fits a true 100x100 mm (4x4") embroidery field. The other three supplied sizes require larger hoops.

Can I embroider the gnome on a terry towel?

Yes. Use suitable backing underneath and lightweight water-soluble topping over the pile so the small mask, face and outline details remain visible.

Can I resize the embroidery file?

Use one of the four prepared sizes whenever possible. Significant resizing can change stitch density, satin-column width and the registration of small facial and costume details.