Brother Luminaire 2 Innov-is XP2
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This set includes four separate mini machine embroidery designs: pumpkin, pepper, beetroot and apple. The download contains 13 prepared size files in each listed format; every file fits an 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) embroidery field and is suitable for napkins, kitchen towels, aprons, fabric bags and small textile gifts. These are digital embroidery-machine files, not finished embroidered items.
Sizes, stitches and formats
Pepper
Size: 47.7x64.2 mm (1.88x2.53 "), Stitches: 4196
Size: 52.5x70.6 mm (2.07x2.78 "), Stitches: 4805Pumpkin
Size: 33.9x39.0 mm (1.33x1.54 "), Stitches: 2021
Size: 37.3x42.9 mm (1.47x1.69 "), Stitches: 2230
Size: 41.0x47.2 mm (1.61x1.86 "), Stitches: 2499Apple
Size: 44.2x39.5 mm (1.74x1.56 "), Stitches: 2678
Size: 48.5x43.5 mm (1.91x1.71 "), Stitches: 3035
Size: 53.4x47.8 mm (2.10x1.88 "), Stitches: 3488
Size: 58.7x52.5 mm (2.31x2.07 "), Stitches: 3942Beetroot
Size: 32.9x49.0 mm (1.30x1.93 "), Stitches: 2220
Size: 36.2x53.9 mm (1.43x2.12 "), Stitches: 2430
Size: 39.8x59.3 mm (1.57x2.33 "), Stitches: 2656
Size: 43.7x65.2 mm (1.72x2.57 "), Stitches: 2963Formats: .dst, .jef, .pec, .vip, .hus, .pes, .exp, .sew, .dat, vp3, xxx
Hoop compatibility: all 13 files fit an 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) embroidery field. The largest file requires a usable field of at least 52.5 × 70.6 mm (2.07 × 2.78 in). A standard 100 × 100 mm (3.94 × 3.94 in), commonly called a 4 × 4 in hoop, also fits every file but is not the minimum required size. Compare both exact file dimensions with your machine’s usable field; the marketed hoop name alone does not guarantee compatibility. See the Embroidery Hoop Sizes and Stitching Fields guide.
| Included designs | 4 separate motifs: pumpkin, pepper, apple and beetroot |
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| Number of sizes | Pepper — 2, pumpkin — 3, apple — 4, beetroot — 4; 13 prepared size files in each listed format |
| Stitch range | 2,021–4,805 stitches per design, depending on the motif and size |
| Technique | Standard multicolor machine embroidery; not appliqué, a patch or an in-the-hoop finished item |
| Hoopings | Each motif stitches in one hooping; a combined four-motif file is not included |
| Recommended fabric | Smooth, stable cotton, linen, cotton-linen blend, twill or another firmly woven fabric |
| Delivery | Downloadable digital ZIP archive; fabric, thread, napkins and other physical materials are not shipped |
| Motif | Sizes | Smallest file | Largest file | Suitable hoops |
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| Pumpkin | 3 | 33.9x39.0 mm (1.33x1.54 ") | 41.0x47.2 mm (1.61x1.86 ") | 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) or larger |
| Apple | 4 | 44.2x39.5 mm (1.74x1.56 ") | 58.7x52.5 mm (2.31x2.07 ") | 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) or larger |
| Beetroot | 4 | 32.9x49.0 mm (1.30x1.93 ") | 43.7x65.2 mm (1.72x2.57 ") | 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) or larger |
| Pepper | 2 | 47.7x64.2 mm (1.88x2.53 ") | 52.5x70.6 mm (2.07x2.78 ") | 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) or larger |
An 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) hoop accommodates any one file from the set, but it does not mean that all four motifs fit together in one hooping. To stitch a combined composition, arrange copies in embroidery software first and verify the complete merged dimensions.
| Project | Recommended option | Placement |
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| 6–8 in (15–20 cm) cocktail napkins | The smallest file of each motif | The smallest motifs have different heights: pumpkin 39.0 mm (1.54 in), apple 39.5 mm (1.56 in), beetroot 49.0 mm (1.93 in) and pepper 64.2 mm (2.53 in). Center every design inside the same imaginary cell instead of aligning the top edges |
| 14–20 in (35–50 cm) dinner napkins | Small or medium file | Keep the same distance from the motif center to both finished edges; test the position with a full-size paper template first |
| Kitchen or tea towel | Medium or largest file | Place the design on a smooth woven section; use water-soluble topping on terry pile |
| Apron or pocket | Largest file of the selected motif | Embroider the flat piece before final assembly, leaving enough room for seams and topstitching |
| Produce bag, bread bag or fabric basket | Medium or largest file | Match the design center to the center of the finished front panel before sewing the pieces together |
| Children’s clothing | Small pumpkin or apple | Use cut-away stabilizer and a ballpoint embroidery needle on knit fabric; avoid dense areas over folds and seams |
The pumpkin, apple, beetroot and pepper have different proportions, so matching the distance from their top or bottom stitch will not make the set look balanced. For four coordinating napkins, use one imaginary 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) placement cell for every motif; it accommodates even the largest 52.5x70.6 mm (2.07x2.78 ") file.
If the napkin is smaller or has a wide hem, arrange the paper templates first and reduce the placement cell only after checking the tallest motif — the pepper.
For a palette close to the stitched samples shown in the product photographs, prepare 13 spools of Madeira Classic Rayon No. 40. The screen swatches below are approximate; use the Madeira number as the primary reference when purchasing thread. Follow the color chart supplied with each embroidery file for the exact stitching order, which may vary by machine format.
| Color | Madeira Classic Rayon 40 | What it stitches | Used for | |
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No. 1047 Celadon Green |
Pale main fruit fill and the lightest sections | Apple | |
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No. 1050 Green Thumb |
Light leaves, tendrils and green highlights | Pumpkin, pepper, apple | |
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No. 1101 Wintergreen |
Medium muted leaf layers | Apple, beetroot, pepper | |
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No. 1170 Fern Green |
Olive midtones and leaf shadows | All four motifs | |
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No. 1369 Fresh Pine Green |
Dark leaf fills, veins and green outlines | All four motifs | |
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No. 1078 Pumpkin Orange |
Main orange fruit fill | Pumpkin | |
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No. 1257 Bronze |
Warm shadows between the fruit segments | Pumpkin | |
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No. 1425 Pumpkin Spice Orange |
Darkest ribs and depth in the orange shadows | Pumpkin | |
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No. 1146 Tomato Red |
Main bright red fruit fill | Pepper | |
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No. 1181 Candy Apple Red |
Red shadows, transitions and accent areas | Pepper, beetroot | |
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No. 1182 Mulberry |
Main raspberry-beet fill of the root | Beetroot | |
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No. 1035 Burgundy |
Deep wine shadows, veins and root outline | Beetroot | |
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No. 1130 Chocolate Chip Brown |
Stems and the deepest brown outlines | Apple, pumpkin, beetroot |
Total to buy: 13 spools — No. 1047, 1050, 1101, 1170, 1369, 1078, 1257, 1425, 1146, 1181, 1182, 1035 and 1130. If you already own some of these shades, compare the numbers with your thread collection first, then stitch a complete test on the same fabric and stabilizer planned for the final item.
| Fabric or item | Stabilization | Practical recommendation |
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| Linen or cotton, 150–200 g/m² (4.4–5.9 oz/yd²) | One layer of medium-weight tear-away stabilizer; self-adhesive Madeira Cotton Fix is convenient for small finished pieces | Hoop without stretching and keep the fabric grain straight; use a new 75/11 embroidery needle and No. 40 thread |
| Lightweight cotton | Medium-weight tear-away; add a second light layer if the fabric tends to pucker | Stitch the complete design on a scrap of the same fabric, not only the first few colors |
| Twill, canvas or firm apron fabric | One layer of strong medium-weight tear-away stabilizer | Support the loose part of the item at machine-bed height so its weight does not pull on the hoop |
| Terry towel | Tear-away backing underneath and a thin water-soluble topping above | For the clearest small details, choose a smooth woven towel band instead of high, loose pile |
| Children’s knitwear | Medium-weight cut-away stabilizer; add thin water-soluble topping if needed | Use a 75/11 ballpoint embroidery needle and do not stretch the garment while hooping |
Start at approximately 500–650 stitches per minute. Because the small motifs contain fine outlines and short fill sections, a complete test on the final fabric matters more than maximum speed. More examples are available in the Stitch Density, Fabric and Stabilizer Balance guide.
Eggplant, grapes, beetroot and plums – 5 sizes |
Broccoli, avocado, artichoke and cabbage – 5 sizes |
Banana, lemon, pepper and pear – 4 sizes |
Zucchini, asparagus, celery and sorrel – 5 sizes |
Find more small produce motifs in the Fruit, Vegetable and Berry Machine Embroidery Designs collection.
Yes. The largest file in the set measures 52.5x70.6 mm (2.07x2.78 "), so all 13 prepared files fit a true 80 × 80 mm (3.15 × 3.15 in) embroidery field. A 100 × 100 mm (3.94 × 3.94 in), commonly called a 4 × 4 in hoop, also fits every file. Check the usable field of your exact machine-hoop combination and run the trace function after loading the design.
For 6–8 in (15–20 cm) napkins, start with the smallest files: pumpkin 33.9x39.0 mm (1.33x1.54 "), apple 44.2x39.5 mm (1.74x1.56 "), beetroot 32.9x49.0 mm (1.30x1.93 ") and pepper 47.7x64.2 mm (1.88x2.53 "). The pepper is visibly taller, so arrange full-size paper templates first and center every motif inside an equal placement cell rather than aligning their top or bottom points.
The archive contains separate files, not a ready-made four-motif composition. You may combine designs in embroidery software if the complete merged file fits your machine’s actual field and the software preserves a suitable color sequence. For a set of separate napkins, stitch one motif on each item in its own hooping.
For stable linen or cotton weighing 150–200 g/m² (4.4–5.9 oz/yd²), begin with one layer of medium-weight tear-away stabilizer. Self-adhesive Madeira Cotton Fix is convenient for a small finished napkin. Hoop without stretching the fabric and stitch a complete test on the same fabric and stabilizer before embroidering the final set.
This is a digital set for computerized embroidery machines. The purchase includes four designs in the listed sizes and formats. Finished napkins, towels, fabric, thread and other physical items are not included.