Mother Duck Humor Embroidery With Ducklings
💡 Where it can be embroidered
- A humorous farmhouse-style kitchen towel
- A personalized tote bag for carrying craft supplies
- A decorative wall hanging for your sewing room
- The back of a lightweight cotton apron
At a Glance
Size & stitch count
| # | Size (in) | Size (mm) | Stitches | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 × 5.8 | 122 × 147 | 23,899 | 152 |
| 2 | 5.7 × 6.8 | 145 × 173 | 28,623 | 158 |
| 3 | 6.5 × 7.8 | 165 × 198 | 34,162 | 165 |
| 4 | 7.3 × 8.8 | 185 × 224 | 39,621 | 170 |
| 5 | 8.2 × 9.8 | 208 × 249 | 45,347 | 171 |
| 6 | 9.0 × 10.8 | 229 × 274 | 51,578 | 179 |
| 7 | 9.8 × 11.8 | 249 × 300 | 58,430 | 183 |
Unique Colors
Own a different thread? Pick up to 3 brands and the chart will show their codes alongside Madeira Rayon.
Codes marked ≈ have no published equivalent and use the closest colour. Always test a sample before stitching.
Color Change chart
| # | Madeira Rayon | Color | Color Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1421 | Basket Ball Orange | |
| 2 | 1070 | Tawny Tan | |
| 3 | 1255 | Khaki Brown | |
| 4 | 1253 | Penny Brown Orange | |
| 5 | 1026 | Orange Sorbet | |
| 6 | 1181 | Candy Apple Red | |
| 7 | 1136 | Dark Taupe Brown Grey | |
| 8 | 1239 | Charcoal Gray | |
| 9 | 1001 | Super White | |
| 10 | 1000 | Emerald Black |
Q1: Should I wash my material before I start?
Yes, dear! Embroidery thread itself holds up well, but natural fabrics like quilting cotton or linen can shrink. Pre-washing ensures that your fabric does not pull at the Mother Duck Humor Quote stitches later on.
Q2: How do I change the thread colors?
Pro Tip: The provided color chart is just a suggestion. Your sewing machine will automatically pause at each stop, giving you the chance to swap in any color you like to match this design to your specific project.
Q3: Which file types are provided in the download?
Your purchase includes a ZIP file containing every common format, including PES, DST, JEF, HUS, VP3, EXP, XXX, and ART. These are compatible with almost all home machines on the market today.
Q4: How do I get all the sizes at once?
Quick Note: Head over to your purchased item page and click the blue "DOWNLOAD HERE" button. This will save the full value pack containing all available sizes of the pattern directly to your computer.
Q5: What is the difference between a trim and a stop?
Trims refer to how many times your machine will snip the thread between sections, whereas stops represent the points where the machine pauses so you can change the thread color during the embroidery process.



























