Celtic Knot Quilt Embroidery Designs – 4 Patterns, 3 Sizes

This downloadable set includes four separate square Celtic knot machine embroidery designs, each in three sizes, plus one ready-to-stitch 2×2 layout. The archive contains 13 design files supplied in 10 machine formats. Each individual pattern is a one-color design, and the original production sheets specify Madeira Classic 40 No. 1076.

Sizes, stitches and formats

Full size design
Size: 198.3x198.3 mm (7.81x7.81 "), Stitches: 42632

Pattern 1
Size: 98.4x98.4 mm (3.87x3.87 "), Stitches: 9045
Size: 118.5x118.4 mm (4.67x4.66 "), Stitches: 11587
Size: 128.4x128.4 mm (5.06x5.06 "), Stitches: 12542

Pattern 2
Size: 98.1x98.2 mm (3.86x3.87 "), Stitches: 12361
Size: 118.2x118.2 mm (4.65x4.65 "), Stitches: 14664
Size: 128.2x128.2 mm (5.05x5.05 "), Stitches: 15837

Pattern 3
Size: 96.3x96.3 mm (3.79x3.79 "), Stitches: 9196
Size: 115.4x115.4 mm (4.54x4.54 "), Stitches: 10922
Size: 125.4x125.4 mm (4.94x4.94 "), Stitches: 11832

Pattern 4
Size: 98.1x98.2 mm (3.86x3.87 "), Stitches: 11558
Size: 117.4x117.4 mm (4.62x4.62 "), Stitches: 13871
Size: 127.4x127.4 mm (5.02x5.02 "), Stitches: 15055

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

What is included

Thread use comes from the original production sheets at 100% scale for the smallest versions. Actual consumption can vary by machine format, trims, jump stitches and machine settings.

Madeira Classic 40 thread chart

The four individual production sheets list the same thread number and show 0 color changes. The screen color is only a visual guide; use the Madeira number when selecting a spool.

The blue, turquoise and purple samples shown in the product images demonstrate recoloring options. Because each individual file is monochrome, you can replace No. 1076 with one spool of your choice without changing the stitching sequence.

Compatible embroidery hoops

• Small versions — 100×100 mm (4×4 inch) hoop.
• Medium versions — 120×120 mm (4.7×4.7 inch), 130×130 mm (5×5 inch) or larger hoop.
• Large versions — 130×180 mm (5×7 inch), 140×140 mm (5.5×5.5 inch), 150×150 mm (6×6 inch) or larger hoop.
• Ready 2×2 block — 200×200 mm (8×8 inch) or larger hoop.

Always compare the design dimensions with your machine’s actual embroidery field, not only the rounded hoop name. See the guide to embroidery hoop sizes and stitching fields.

How to use the patterns in a quilt

Use the separate squares as a repeating grid on a quilt, cushion cover, wall hanging or table runner. Alternating all four motifs creates rhythm without making one block look mechanically repeated. Choose the ready 2×2 file when you want the complete four-pattern arrangement in one hooping instead of aligning four separate stitch-outs. More compatible motifs are available in the machine embroidery quilt blocks collection.

For a layout made from separate files, print each template at 100%, mark the center and horizontal and vertical axes, and keep the spacing between blocks consistent. Stitch a sample before assembling the final project: even slight fabric pull can disturb the alignment of repeated geometric lines.

Stabilizer and test-stitch recommendations

For stable quilting cotton or linen, use a firm tear-away backing such as fusible Madeira Cotton Stable. Madeira Cotton Fix is useful when the fabric or a prepared block should be held without traditional hooping. If you embroider an already layered quilt sandwich, test the same combination of top fabric, batting and backing first because the total thickness affects tension, corners and the registration of geometric lines. Compare backing types in the guide to choosing stabilizers for machine embroidery.

Hoop the fabric flat and secure without stretching it. If the square develops waves or straight lines curve after stitching, check the stabilizer, hooping tension and upper-thread tension before changing the design. Use the troubleshooting steps in how to prevent puckering in machine embroidery.

Digital download and license

This is a digital machine embroidery product. No finished embroidery, fabric, thread or physical item will be shipped. After purchase, download and unzip the archive, choose the correct format for your machine, and check the exact design dimensions before transferring the file.

You may use these files to create a limited number of finished physical products for sale. Bulk manufacturing is not permitted. The digital embroidery files may not be sold, shared, exchanged or redistributed.