Baby Goat with a Red Bow Machine Embroidery Design - 4 sizes
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Baby Goat with Red Bow Machine Embroidery Design includes four original sizes from 49.8x74.3 mm (1.96x2.93") to 66.1x98.8 mm (2.60x3.89"). All four versions fit a true 100x100 mm (4x4) embroidery field, and the smallest version also fits an 80x80 mm (3x3) field. The download contains digital machine embroidery files, not a finished embroidered item.
Sizes, Stitch Counts and Formats
Size: 49.8x74.3 mm (1.96x2.93"), Stitches: 9906
Size: 54.6x81.7 mm (2.15x3.22"), Stitches: 11064
Size: 60.1x89.8 mm (2.37x3.54"), Stitches: 12291
Size: 66.1x98.8 mm (2.60x3.89"), Stitches: 13857
Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, .vp3, .xxx
What the Design Depicts
The motif shows a small baby goat standing in a three-quarter pose and turning its face toward the viewer. Layered cream, beige and brown stitching gives dimension to the coat, while dark finishing stitches define the eyes, muzzle, narrow legs and hooves. A bright red bow provides the main color accent.
The compact proportions work for Christmas textiles, children’s projects, farmhouse-style accessories and Year of the Goat gifts. This is a conventional flat embroidery design stitched directly onto fabric; it is not an appliqué, freestanding ornament or in-the-hoop project.
Which Embroidery Hoops Fit?
| Usable embroidery field | Compatible supplied sizes |
|---|---|
| 80x80 mm (3.15x3.15") | Only 49.8x74.3 mm (1.96x2.93") |
| 100x100 mm (3.94x3.94"), commonly called 4x4 | All four sizes |
| 100x170 mm (3.94x6.69") and larger | All four sizes |
Important: the largest file is 98.8 mm (3.89") high. A true 100x100 mm embroidery field leaves only 1.2 mm of total vertical clearance. Center the design precisely and run the machine’s boundary trace before stitching.
Choosing a Size for Your Project
| Design size | Suggested placement |
|---|---|
| 49.8x74.3 mm (1.96x2.93") | Napkin corner, small pocket, baby bib or compact gift bag |
| 54.6x81.7 mm (2.15x3.22") | Guest towel, cosmetic pouch or bottle bag |
| 60.1x89.8 mm (2.37x3.54") | Children’s clothing, kitchen towel or small tote |
| 66.1x98.8 mm (2.60x3.89") | Napkin, towel, cushion panel or centered 4x4 project |
Madeira Classic Rayon No. 40 Thread Chart
The smallest baby goat uses seven Madeira Classic Rayon No. 40 colors arranged in eight programmed color blocks. Madeira 1071 appears twice because the final light details stitch after the dark outlines. Keep the programmed order shown below.
| Color | Madeira number | Official shade name | What it stitches in the design |
|---|---|---|---|
| ■ | 1138 | Doe Skin Beige | Light coat areas and the soft ground shadow |
| ■ | 1071 | White | Main light coat layer and repeated final highlights |
| ■ | 1270 | Sawdust | Warm coat areas, horns and hooves |
| ■ | 1338 | Nutmeg Brown | Coat shadows and dimensional shading |
| ■ | 1146 | Tomato Red | The complete neck bow |
| ■ | 1254 | Dark Salmon | Inner ears and small facial details |
| ■ | 1241 | Obsidian Gray | Eyes, muzzle, final outlines and fine leg details |
Programmed color sequence: 1138 → 1071 → 1270 → 1338 → 1146 → 1254 → 1241 → 1071.
Do not use automatic color sorting. The second 1071 block is not an accidental duplicate. It returns after 1241 to place light finishing stitches above details created earlier in the sequence.
The HTML squares are approximate screen representations. Monitor settings cannot reproduce rayon thread exactly, so use the Madeira number and a physical thread card when an exact match is required. Official reference: Madeira Classic Rayon color names.
Madeira Stabilizers by Fabric Type
| Fabric or project | Madeira stabilizer underneath | Material on top |
|---|---|---|
| Stable linen, cotton napkin or table runner | Madeira E-Zee Tear Plus-Soft 1.8 oz or E-Zee Tear 1.5 oz | Not required on a smooth surface |
| Loose linen or fabric that shifts during stitching | Madeira E-Zee Cut Washaway 1.2 oz | Not required on a smooth surface |
| Terry towel | Madeira E-Zee Tear Washaway 2.0 oz | Madeira E-Zee Aqua Supreme Topping 3 mil |
| Medium-weight T-shirt or children’s knitwear | Madeira E-Zee Weblon No Show 1.5 oz or E-Zee Cut Hefty 2.0 oz | Aqua Supreme Topping 3 mil only if the surface is textured |
| Fleece or medium-weight sweatshirt | Madeira E-Zee Cut Hefty 2.0 oz | Madeira E-Zee Aqua Supreme Topping 3 mil |
| Canvas tote or gift bag | Madeira E-Zee Tear Plus-Crisp 1.8 oz or E-Zee Tear Plus-Soft 1.8 oz | Not required on a smooth surface |
On terry cloth and fleece, the water-soluble topping keeps loops and fibers below the stitches so the goat’s eyes, narrow legs and final outlines remain visible. Hoop the fabric without stretching it. For items that cannot be hooped securely, hoop the stabilizer and use temporary embroidery adhesive to hold the fabric flat inside the stitching field.
These product names follow the manufacturer’s selection guide: Madeira E-Zee Backing Guide.
Needle, Speed and Registration
- use Madeira Classic Rayon No. 40 or another standard No. 40 machine embroidery thread;
- Madeira lists 65/9 or 75/11 needles for Classic Rayon No. 40; start with a new 75/11 embroidery needle on linen, cotton or towel fabric;
- begin at approximately 600–700 stitches per minute and reduce the speed if the final dark outlines do not register cleanly over the filled areas;
- do not stretch knitwear or towel fabric while hooping;
- support the free portion of a towel, runner or garment so its weight cannot pull against the embroidery carriage;
- run a complete test using the same fabric, backing, topping, needle and thread planned for the finished item.
The smallest version uses approximately 30.48 m of upper thread. Actual consumption varies with machine tension, trims and the amount of thread retained between color blocks.
Where to Embroider the Baby Goat
- Christmas napkins and guest towels;
- children’s sweatshirts, T-shirts and bibs;
- apron or tote-bag pockets;
- gift bags and Christmas stocking panels;
- farmhouse-style kitchen textiles;
- small cushion panels and nursery accessories;
- Year of the Goat textile gifts.
Matching Designs and Companions
Carrot Ornament Christmas Tree – 4 Sizes 
Pocket Baby Goat with Bow – 3 Sizes 
Baby Goat with Bow Medium – 4 Sizes 
Baby Goat with Bow Large – 4 Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many thread colors and color stops does the baby goat use?
The smallest version uses seven Madeira colors in eight programmed blocks. Madeira 1071 is used twice at different stages of the embroidery sequence.
Can I merge the two Madeira 1071 blocks?
No. The second 1071 block stitches after the dark 1241 details and adds later light finishing stitches. Automatic color sorting can change the intended layering.
Do all four sizes fit a 4x4 embroidery hoop?
Yes, if the machine provides a true 100x100 mm embroidery field. The largest file is 66.1x98.8 mm, leaving only 1.2 mm of total vertical clearance, so precise centering is required.
Which stabilizers should I use on a terry towel?
Use Madeira E-Zee Tear Washaway 2.0 oz underneath and Madeira E-Zee Aqua Supreme Topping 3 mil on top. The topping prevents the fine facial and leg details from sinking into the towel loops.
Can I change the red bow to another color?
Yes. Replace Madeira 1146 with another No. 40 embroidery thread without editing the file. Choose a bow color that contrasts with both the goat’s light coat and the project fabric.
Design author: Ludmila Konovalova, Royal Present Embroidery.
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