Dinosaur and Palm

About This Design

This dinosaur design stitches out at 93.2 × 141.8 mm (3.7 × 5.6 in) and uses 16 thread colors across 16 color changes. Total count is 11,387 stitches at a density of about 86.2 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~19 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 16, automatic trims: 27
• 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 86.2 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 93.2 × 141.8 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:

• 317 Pewter Gray
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 743 Medium Yellow
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz
• 798 Dark Delft Blue
• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 776 Medium Pink
• 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 561 Very Dark Jade

…plus 4 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 16 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.