Mountain + Sun in DMC - PAT0057 - Downloadable PDF

Mountain + Sun Embroidery Pattern by Jenn Rigs – DMC PAT0057

The Mountain + Sun pattern by designer Jenn Rigs, released under the DMC brand as pattern PAT0057, is a charming and accessible downloadable PDF embroidery design featuring two iconic motifs: a mountain and a sun with rays. Available as a free download, this pattern is perfectly suited for beginner embroiderers looking to build foundational hand-stitching skills while creating a beautiful, nature-inspired piece.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pocket-sized embroidered design available in two format options:

• 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches – a compact, miniature version ideal for embellishing small pouches, patches, or accessories
• 4 inches x 4 inches – a slightly larger version offering a bit more room to work with detail

The full design, when worked at its reference size, measures 9.6 cm x 21.8 cm, making it versatile enough to be scaled or repositioned on a variety of fabric bases. The two design elements — the mountain (code letter A1) and the sun and rays (code letter B1) — are clearly labeled in the technical chart, making it easy to follow along even for those new to reading embroidery diagrams.

Design Elements and Motifs

The mountain motif and sun with rays motif are rendered in a clean, graphic style that is both modern and timeless. The simplicity of the shapes makes this pattern an excellent introduction to hand embroidery, while the bold linework gives the finished piece a striking visual impact. The dual-motif layout allows stitchers to work each element independently or combine them into a cohesive composition.

Stitches Used

The Mountain + Sun pattern uses two classic hand embroidery stitches, each assigned to a specific design element:

• Backstitch (Point arrière) – Code Letter A: Used for the mountain motif. Backstitch is one of the most fundamental embroidery stitches, creating a solid, continuous line by working backward along the design outline. It is ideal for clean, precise edges and is a go-to stitch for outlining shapes in hand embroidery.
• Chain Stitch (Point de chaînette) – Code Letter B: Used for the sun and rays motif. Chain stitch creates a series of looped stitches that form a textured, rope-like line. It adds a slightly raised, decorative quality to the stitching and is wonderfully expressive for curved and radiating lines like sun rays.

Both stitches are beginner-friendly and are among the most widely taught techniques in hand embroidery. Mastering these two stitches opens the door to a wide range of future embroidery projects.

Materials and Thread

The pattern calls for the following materials:

• DMC Mouliné Spécial ART 117 – the thread used throughout the design. This is DMC's iconic six-strand cotton embroidery floss, renowned worldwide for its colorfastness, sheen, and consistent quality.
• Color 310 (Black) – 2 skeins: The entire design is worked in a single color, DMC 310, which is a classic, deep black. Using just one color keeps the project streamlined and approachable for beginners while delivering bold, graphic results.
• 3 strands of the six-strand floss are used throughout, which gives the stitching good coverage and definition without being overly bulky.
• Needle No. 12: A fine embroidery needle suitable for working with multiple strands of DMC Mouliné on fabric.
• Fabric (Toile): Any suitable base fabric of the stitcher's choosing. The pattern is designed to be transferred onto the fabric using a magic sheet, transfer pen, or transfer paper.

Transfer and Setup Process

One of the most beginner-friendly aspects of this pattern is its straightforward design transfer method. The PDF instructions walk stitchers through