Baroque Pumpkin with Acorns Machine Embroidery Design – 3 Sizes

Baroque Pumpkin with Acorns Machine Embroidery Design is a downloadable digital embroidery file for an embroidery machine. The composition features an autumn pumpkin surrounded by acorns, leaves and ornate baroque scrollwork. Three original sizes are included for Thanksgiving table linens, decorative pillows, runners and elegant fall home décor. This is not a finished patch, fabric item or physical product.

Design Sizes and Machine Formats

Size: 128.2x119.7 mm (5.05x4.71 "), Stitches: 34538
Size: 129.1x138.2 mm (5.08x5.44 "), Stitches: 37808
Size: 148.3x138.4 mm (5.84x5.45 "), Stitches: 41385

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

Hoop Required for Each Size

Size 128.2x119.7 mm (5.05x4.71") — Hoop: 130x180 mm (5x7")

Size 129.1x138.2 mm (5.08x5.44") — Hoop: 130x180 mm (5x7")

Size 148.3x138.4 mm (5.84x5.45") — Hoop: 160x240 mm (6.3x9.45")

The hoop measurements above indicate the embroidery field supported by the machine, not the outside dimensions of the physical frame.

What Makes This Baroque Pumpkin Design Different?

This is an ornamental interpretation of a traditional harvest pumpkin. The acorns and decorative scrollwork give the motif a formal, classic appearance, making it suitable for an elegant Thanksgiving table rather than only casual kitchen décor.

The design can become the main decorative element on a table runner or placemat. Smaller companion acorn motifs may then be used on napkins, guest towels or fabric gift bags to create a coordinated collection.

Projects for the Baroque Pumpkin and Acorns

• Thanksgiving table runners and tablecloth ends;
• large linen dinner napkins;
• placemats and buffet linens;
• decorative pillow covers;
• smooth kitchen and guest towels;
• velvet cushions and seasonal panels;
• hostess gifts and handmade fall décor.

For a table runner, place one pumpkin near each short end and turn the motifs toward the centre. On a decorative pillow, position the design in the centre and leave enough open fabric around the scrollwork so the composition does not look crowded.

Stabilizer Recommendations

• Firm cotton or tightly woven linen: use two lightweight tear-away layers placed in different directions, or one medium-weight tear-away stabilizer.
• Table linens with a visible reverse side: use tear-away or wash-away backing instead of leaving cut-away stabilizer on the finished item.
• Canvas or decorative pillow fabric: use medium-weight tear-away backing; cut-away may be used when the reverse will remain hidden and additional permanent support is required.
• Velvet: float the fabric over adhesive tear-away backing and place water-soluble film on top. Do not crush velvet with excessive hoop pressure.
• Terry or textured towels: use tear-away stabilizer underneath and water-soluble topping above the fabric.
• Stretch fabric: use cut-away stabilizer to prevent the dense ornamental areas from distorting.

The design contains a substantial number of stitches, so the fabric must remain stable throughout the embroidery. Do not stretch linen or cotton while hooping. Make a test stitch on the same fabric and stabilizer combination before embroidering the final item.

For a detailed explanation of clean stabilisation on napkins, tablecloths and towels, read Choosing Stabilizers for Machine Embroidery – Part 2.

Needle and Thread Selection

Use a sharp 75/11 embroidery needle for medium-weight linen and cotton. An 80/12 needle may be more suitable for heavy canvas or dense furnishing fabric. Replace a dull needle before beginning the final project because ornamental curves require clean needle penetration and consistent thread tension.

The guide How to Choose the Right Machine Embroidery Needle explains how needle size, point and eye should be matched to fabric and thread.

Choose polyester embroidery thread for placemats, runners, towels and other items that will be washed regularly. Polyester retains its colour and withstands frequent laundering. Rayon or viscose thread has a softer, more luxurious sheen and works beautifully on decorative pillows and special-occasion table linens.

Metallic gold thread can be used selectively for small scrollwork accents. Use a suitable metallic needle, reduce the embroidery speed and test the thread path before stitching the finished item.

Autumn and Thanksgiving Color Ideas

A traditional palette may combine pumpkin orange, burnt sienna, dark brown, olive green and antique gold. For a more formal table setting, use muted copper, burgundy and bronze shades on ivory or natural linen.

The baroque scrollwork can also be embroidered tone-on-tone. Antique gold on deep green, copper on navy blue or warm beige on chocolate-brown fabric will emphasise the ornamental character without making the pumpkin look overly bright.

Companion Baroque Acorn Designs

• Baroque Acorn Machine Embroidery Design — use the smaller motif on coordinating napkins or fabric gift bags.
• Baroque Oak Leaf and Acorn Machine Embroidery Design — suitable for the corners of towels, placemats and pillow covers.
• Baroque Ornament with Acorn Machine Embroidery Design — repeat it along the ends of a runner to support the central pumpkin composition.

Explore additional scrollwork, borders, corners and ornamental motifs in the Baroque Machine Embroidery Designs collection.