Colorful Horse Head

About This Design

This colorful horse head design stitches out at 62.0 × 73.4 mm (2.4 × 2.9 in) and uses 17 thread colors across 16 color changes. Total count is 9,933 stitches at a density of about 218.3 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~17 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 16, automatic trims: 14
• Follow the color sequence table above — thread numbers refer to the chart programmed in the file; match them to your brand by color.

Fabric & Hooping

At about 218.3 stitches/cm² this is a dense fill that pulls hard on the fabric. Back it with firm cut-away, add a water-soluble topping on towelling or fleece, and pick a stable woven over anything stretchy. At 62.0 × 73.4 mm a 4×4 in hoop is plenty.

Thread Colors in This Design

DST files store stitch data but no thread information, so the colors below are our suggested DMC match. Swap in whatever you have in a similar shade:

• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 561 Very Dark Jade
• 702 Kelly Green
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 743 Medium Yellow
• 721 Medium Orange Spice
• 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose
• 899 Medium Rose
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 310 Black
• 415 Pearl Gray
• 738 Very Light Tan

…plus 5 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 17 colors and 16 changes this is a long session. Sort and label the spools in sequence order, and pick a stopping point in advance so you can step away mid-design without losing your place. DST stores stitch data only, which is why the color list is a suggestion rather than the digitizer's original choice.

What to Make With It

A picture-style design wants a flat, stable surface where it can be seen whole: a framed hoop piece, a quilt centre, a cushion front or the back of a jacket. Avoid stretchy garments, which distort the shape.