How many stitches and colours is this design?

57,454 stitches at the 7" size and 8 thread colours. There are 8 colour changes in the stitch order, so that is how many times you will swap thread.

How much thread will I need?

At the largest stitched size this design uses roughly 1190 ft top thread · 480 ft bobbin. Smaller sizes use proportionally less. Treat it as a guide for topping up a colour before you start, not an exact figure.

What stabiliser and fabric should I use?

This is a dense design at roughly 1,410 stitches per square inch. Cut-away stabiliser is the safe choice. Best on stable, heavier fabrics — cotton twill, denim, fleece, sweatshirting.

Is this a patch or a finished item?

No. This is a digital embroidery design — a set of machine files you download. It is not a patch, a transfer, or any physical item, and nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

How do I receive my files?

Instantly. Your download appears on the confirmation screen the moment payment clears, is emailed to you, and is saved in your account library so you can re-download it at any time.

Can I use this commercially?

Yes — choose the Small business or Extended commercial licence to sell finished items you stitch. The Personal licence covers gifts and items you keep.

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VW Beetle Bug car embroidery design - Hippie Love Bug embroidery design machine pattern - Car embroidery file - instant download in a frame

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VW Beetle Bug car embroidery design - Hippie Love Bug embroidery design machine pattern - Car embroidery file - instant download in a frame

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A flower-power Beetle front view with “PEACE LOVE FAR OUT”, bringing bold retro character to jackets, bags and camper-inspired makes.

Formats

DSTEXPHUSJEFPECPESSEWVP3XXX

Works with Baby Lock, Barudan, Bernina, Brother, Compucon, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Melco, Pfaff, Ricoma, Singer, Tajima, Toyota. Which format do I need?

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What's included

Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · PEC · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 57,454
Colour changes: 8
Thread needed: 1190 ft top thread · 480 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,410 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 8 thread colours: Sunshine Yellow, White, Thread 4, Aqua, Red, Thread 13, Dark Blue, Black

This is a digital design, not a patch. You are buying machine-embroidery files to download — nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

The detail

Description

Bring flower-power charm to your stitching with this front-facing hippie-style Beetle, packed with personality from the rounded bonnet to the bright headlights and tyres. The peace symbol, twin flowers and the stitched words “PEACE LOVE FAR OUT” give it that unmistakable retro, love-bug feel without losing the car’s classic shape. It suits anyone who loves vintage motoring, 60s-inspired colour, or playful transportation designs with a strong graphic finish.

Because it is a dense, heavily stitched design worked in 8 thread colours, it has a solid, filled look that shows up especially well on sturdy fabrics. Try it on a denim jacket back, a canvas tote, a sweatshirt chest, or the pocket of a weekend holdall where the yellow bodywork and multicolour details can stand out. The black outlines and decorative lettering help the design read clearly from a distance, while the white, grey, purple, red, blue and turquoise accents keep the front view lively up close.

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FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PEC, PES, SEW, VP3 and XXX. Between them those formats cover Baby Lock, Barudan, Bernina, Brother, Compucon, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Melco, Pfaff, Ricoma, Singer, Tajima and Toyota machines. Choose the format your machine reads and load it as you would any other design.