Colorful Parrot with Flower Spray

About This Design

This parrot design stitches out at 63.0 × 56.3 mm (2.5 × 2.2 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 6 color changes. Total count is 3,640 stitches at a density of about 102.6 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~6 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 6, automatic trims: 1
• 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 102.6 stitches/cm² the fill is moderate: one layer of medium-weight cut-away handles most wovens, while knits want a second layer or a fusible backing. At 63.0 × 56.3 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:

• 743 Medium Yellow
• 820 Very Dark Royal Blue
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 444 Dark Lemon
• 931 Medium Antique Blue
• 310 Black

Stitching Notes

With 6 colors and 6 changes you can pre-wind the whole set before you start and never leave the machine. 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.