Two bunnies arrive for Halloween: one hides beneath a white ghost sheet with startled eyes, while the other wears a dark skeleton costume. Their long ears, tiny tails, and shared ground shadow turn them into one tall paired scene for a sweatshirt front, cushion cover, tote panel, or decorative textile.
This is a digital machine embroidery design, not a finished item. Each size is digitized separately for a compatible embroidery machine.
Sizes and compatible hoops
| Size and stitches | Compatible hoop |
|---|---|
| Size: 127.9x146.2 mm (5.04x5.76 "), Stitches: 36800 | 130x180 mm (5x7") |
| Size: 138.4x158.2 mm (5.45x6.23 "), Stitches: 41300 | 140x200 mm (5.5x8") |
| Size: 148.4x169.6 mm (5.84x6.68 "), Stitches: 45900 | 150x240 mm (6x10") |
| Size: 158.3x181.0 mm (6.23x7.13 "), Stitches: 50700 | 160x260 mm (6.3x10.2") |
| Size: 168.3x192.4 mm (6.63x7.57 "), Stitches: 55800 | 180x300 mm (7x12") |
Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, .xxx
More Bunny Stories
 Halloween Bunny in a Pumpkin Costume |
 Mother Bunny Feeding Little Rabbit |
 Rabbit with a Wildflower Bouquet |
 Autumn Bunny with Jack-o'-Lantern |
Madeira Classic 40 thread chart
The codes and swatches correspond to the supplied color map.
| Madeira Classic 40, 1142 | Madeira Classic 40, 1071 | ||
| Madeira Classic 40, 1286 | Madeira Classic 40, 1130 | ||
| Madeira Classic 40, 1113 | Madeira Classic 40, 1019 | ||
| Madeira Classic 40, 1338 | Madeira Classic 40, 1149 | ||
| Madeira Classic 40, 1006 | Madeira Classic 40, 1288 | ||
| Madeira Classic 40, 1239 | Madeira Classic 40, 1067 |
Placement and stabilization
This is a tall paired motif. Print the selected size at 100% scale, mark the vertical center of the entire pair, and run the machine trace before stitching. Position from the complete outline, not from one bunny; the two costumes create a wider, uneven silhouette.
For a stable cotton or linen panel, use backing that suits the fabric rather than a fixed number of layers. Fabric weight divided by 3 is a practical starting point for total backing weight: 180 g/m², about 5.3 oz/yd², of fabric needs roughly 60 g/m², about 1.8 oz/yd², of support. Madeira Cotton Soft suits many firm woven fabrics. For loose linen, knitwear, or a panel that shifts in the hoop, use a medium cut-away backing such as Gunold Stiffy 2040 Cut Away.
Frequently asked questions
How can I keep the black outlines of both bunnies from shifting apart?
Use the smallest compatible hoop for the chosen size and hoop the fabric and backing together without stretching either layer. If the item must be floated, hold it to the backing with a light coat of Gunold KK 100 temporary adhesive and stitch a basting outline before the design. Keep the unhooped part of the item supported so its weight cannot pull on the hoop.
What backing works for a sweatshirt or other knit item?
Use a medium cut-away backing such as Gunold Stiffy 2040 Cut Away. Place the knit in the hoop in its natural relaxed state instead of pulling it taut. The cut-away remains behind the stitched area and helps the faces, ears, and narrow skeleton bones keep their shape when the garment stretches.
Will the eyes and skeleton bones disappear into fleece, velour, or terry?
They can sink into a raised surface. Lay a water-soluble topping such as Sulky Solvy over the fabric before stitching, then remove the visible remainder after embroidery. The topping keeps the short black outlines and light bone details on the surface; it is not needed for a smooth woven fabric.
How should I prepare linen before stitching this dense pair?
Prewash or steam-shrink linen that will later be washed, then dry and press it flat before hooping. Test the selected size on the same linen and backing first, especially with loosely woven linen. The test shows whether the fabric needs the added stability of cut-away backing before the final item is stitched.
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