Guanyin

About This Design

This Buddhist Guanyin deity seated design stitches out at 128.2 × 203.8 mm (5.0 × 8.0 in) and uses 35 thread colors across 43 color changes. Total count is 38,383 stitches at a density of about 146.9 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~64 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 43, automatic trims: 23
• 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 146.9 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 128.2 × 203.8 mm plan on 6×10 in or larger, and mark your centre lines before hooping.

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:

• 899 Medium Rose
• 3607 Light Plum
• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 3705 Dark Melon
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 702 Kelly Green
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 321 Red
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado

…plus 23 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 35 colors and 43 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.