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The Crown in Laurel Wreath Machine Embroidery Design combines two unmistakable symbols of rank: an ornate jeweled crown and a closed laurel wreath. The crown is built with layered gold-beige shading, blue and violet sections, pale pearl-like highlights and small red jewels. The laurel forms a clean oval around it, so the composition already reads as a finished emblem and does not need an additional frame.
Four professionally prepared sizes let the same royal motif move from a towel or tote panel to a large cushion, robe back or decorative banner. This is a filled, multicolor design rather than an outline or appliqué. It is especially effective on white, ivory, navy, burgundy and black textiles, where the warm laurel and bright crown details remain clearly visible.
The purchase includes the digital embroidery files only. A finished cushion, towel, fabric, thread, stabilizer, lettering and physical crown are not included.
By knowing the speed of your embroidery machine, you can estimate the embroidery time.
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Size: 128.2x149.8 mm / 5.05x5.90 in, Stitches: 32605
Size: 138.1x161.6 mm / 5.44x6.36 in, Stitches: 35410
Size: 158.1x185.0 mm / 6.22x7.28 in, Stitches: 41686
Size: 169.5x198.3 mm / 6.67x7.81 in, Stitches: 45433
Formats: .pes, .pec, .hus, .vip, .dst, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, .xxx
SKU: RPE-2003. The four files contain the same crown-and-laurel composition at four prepared scales; they are not four different crown motifs.
Which Hoop Fits Each Size?
| Design size |
Suitable embroidery field |
Check before loading |
| 128.2x149.8 mm / 5.05x5.90 in |
130x180 mm / 5.12x7.09 in or larger |
Only 1.8 mm / 0.07 in total clearance across the 130 mm / 5.12 in side |
| 138.1x161.6 mm / 5.44x6.36 in |
140x200 mm / 5.51x7.87 in, 140x220 mm / 5.51x8.66 in or larger |
Only 1.9 mm / 0.07 in total clearance across the 140 mm / 5.51 in side |
| 158.1x185.0 mm / 6.22x7.28 in |
160x240 mm / 6.30x9.45 in, 160x260 mm / 6.30x10.24 in or larger |
Only 1.9 mm / 0.07 in total clearance across the 160 mm / 6.30 in side |
| 169.5x198.3 mm / 6.67x7.81 in |
180x300 mm / 7.09x11.81 in, 200x200 mm / 7.87x7.87 in, 200x260 mm / 7.87x10.24 in or larger |
A 200x200 mm / 7.87x7.87 in field leaves only 1.7 mm / 0.07 in total height clearance |
The smallest file fits a true 130x180 mm / 5.12x7.09 in embroidery field, commonly called a 5x7 hoop, but the width is close to the machine limit. Run the boundary trace before stitching. The design does not fit a 100x100 mm / 3.94x3.94 in field, commonly called a 4x4 hoop.
Hoop names are not enough: compare both file dimensions with the machine’s actual usable embroidery field. A machine that keeps an internal safety margin may reject a file that appears to fit on paper.
Original Crown Color Sequence
The original chart uses Madeira Classic Rayon No. 40. It contains 8 unique shades arranged in 9 programmed color blocks. Madeira 1071 appears twice because separate pale details are completed at different stages of the crown; keep both blocks in their original positions.
Madeira Palette at a Glance
Madeira Palette at a Glance
| Block |
Color |
Madeira Classic Rayon 40 |
Role in the composition |
| 1 |
|
1029 Blue Jay Blue |
bright blue crown sections |
| 2 |
|
1329 Toasted Marshmallow Brown |
deep structural shading and lower crown details |
| 3 |
|
1070 Tawny Tan |
muted gold-beige metal and shadows |
| 4 |
|
1032 Velvet Violet |
violet jewel and shadow accents |
| 5 |
|
1071 Baby’s Breath |
first group of ivory highlights and pearl-like details |
| 6 |
|
1066 Cornmeal Yellow |
warm yellow-gold crown accents |
| 7 |
|
1071 Baby’s Breath |
second group of ivory outlines and highlights |
| 8 |
|
1037 Tango Red |
small red jewels |
| 9 |
|
1083 Daisy Yellow |
laurel wreath and final bright-gold areas |
The squares are an on-screen guide to the palette, not a substitute for a physical Madeira thread card. Monitor calibration and the sheen of rayon change how a shade appears. Use the Madeira numbers as the primary reference and compare physical thread cards when substituting another brand.
Choose the Size by Finished Project
| Prepared size |
Strongest placement ideas |
| 128.2x149.8 mm / 5.05x5.90 in |
wide hand-towel band, tote front, compact cushion center or decorative basket liner |
| 138.1x161.6 mm / 5.44x6.36 in |
bath towel, robe back, chair-back panel or 35–40 cm / 14–16 in cushion |
| 158.1x185.0 mm / 6.22x7.28 in |
45 cm / 18 in cushion, bedding accent, large bag panel or formal textile gift |
| 169.5x198.3 mm / 6.67x7.81 in |
statement pillow, heraldic wall panel, event banner or large garment back |
The crown already occupies the center of the wreath, so this is not an empty monogram frame. If personalization is needed, place a name, date or short title below the finished emblem and test the complete composition in embroidery software before hooping.
How to Keep the Goldwork Crisp
- Stable linen or cotton: hoop the fabric with two crossed layers of medium tear-away, or use fusible cut-away when the weave is loose.
- Terry towel: use firm backing underneath and water-soluble film on top so the small jewels and crown outlines remain above the loops.
- Velvet or stretch fabric: float the item on hooped adhesive or fusible cut-away and add water-soluble topping; do not stretch the fabric in the hoop.
- Needle and speed: begin with a new 75/11 embroidery needle and Rayon No. 40 at approximately 550–700 stitches per minute.
- Placement: print the template at 100%, mark both centerlines and leave enough space around the oval wreath for seams, piping, hems or zippers.
For the most reliable gold appearance, keep the original gold-beige rayon sequence: 1070, 1066 and 1083 create depth without the handling problems of metallic thread. If a true metallic laurel is required, test the final 1083 block with a smooth No. 40 metallic thread, a 90/14 metallic needle and a reduced speed around 400–500 stitches per minute. Do not convert every gold-toned block to metallic without a complete test; the dense crown contains many short details and direction changes.
Support large towels, cushion panels and banners beside the machine so their weight cannot pull on the moving hoop. After embroidery, remove topping from the small spaces with damp tweezers or a cotton swab and press from the wrong side through a soft towel.
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Download, Formats and License
After purchase, download the ZIP archive, extract it and transfer the required size and supported format to the embroidery machine. If the device cannot open ZIP files, use the Royal Present Online ZIP Unzip Tool.
The design may be used for personal projects and limited finished items for sale. Bulk manufacturing is not permitted. The digital embroidery files may not be copied, shared, exchanged, uploaded, repackaged or resold. See the Royal Present Embroidery Terms and Conditions of Use for the complete license.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the smallest size fit a 5x7 hoop?
Yes, when the machine has a true 130x180 mm / 5.12x7.09 in usable field. The file measures 128.2x149.8 mm / 5.05x5.90 in and leaves only 1.8 mm / 0.07 in of total width clearance, so run the boundary trace first.
Does any size fit a 4x4 hoop?
No. The smallest file is 128.2x149.8 mm / 5.05x5.90 in, so both dimensions exceed a standard 100x100 mm / 3.94x3.94 in embroidery field.
Are four different crown designs included?
No. The purchase contains one crown-in-laurel-wreath motif prepared in four sizes.
Is the center open for a letter?
No. The jeweled crown fills the center of the wreath. Add a name or date below the emblem, or choose one of the linked open monogram frames.
How many colors and color changes are programmed?
The original chart contains 8 unique Madeira Classic Rayon shades in 9 programmed blocks, producing 8 color changes. Madeira 1071 is intentionally stitched in two separate blocks.
Can the laurel wreath be stitched with metallic thread?
Yes, after a test. Substitute the final Madeira 1083 block with a smooth No. 40 metallic, use a 90/14 metallic needle and reduce speed to approximately 400–500 stitches per minute. Keep the remaining crown colors in rayon unless the full combination has been tested.
Is JEF included?
JEF is not listed for this product. The supplied formats are PES, PEC, HUS, VIP, DST, EXP, SEW, DAT, VP3 and XXX.
Can I resize the embroidery file?
Use one of the four prepared sizes whenever possible. Strong scaling can change density, pull compensation, satin-column width and the alignment of small jewels. A substantially different size requires professional stitch recalculation.
What exactly will I receive?
You will receive a ZIP archive containing digital machine-embroidery files in the listed sizes and formats. No finished item, sewing pattern, font, fabric, thread or stabilizer is shipped.