Fish with Plants

About This Design

This fish design stitches out at 99.9 × 75.3 mm (3.9 × 3.0 in) and uses 17 thread colors across 16 color changes. Total count is 14,534 stitches at a density of about 193.2 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~24 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 16, automatic trims: 5
• 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 193.2 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 99.9 × 75.3 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:

• 310 Black
• 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 434 Light Brown
• 321 Red
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 807 Peacock Blue
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 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.