Colorful Parrot with Flowers

About This Design

This parrot design stitches out at 119.9 × 148.9 mm (4.7 × 5.9 in) and uses 19 thread colors across 18 color changes. Total count is 22,328 stitches at a density of about 125.1 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~37 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 18, automatic trims: 11
• 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 125.1 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 119.9 × 148.9 mm reach for a 5×7 in hoop.

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:

• 807 Peacock Blue
• 743 Medium Yellow
• 321 Red
• 3607 Light Plum
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 741 Medium Tangerine
• 310 Black
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 3013 Light Khaki Green
• 721 Medium Orange Spice
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 208 Very Dark Lavender

…plus 7 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 19 colors and 18 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.