Horse Head with Cactus

About This Design

This horse head with cactus design stitches out at 42.7 × 34.2 mm (1.7 × 1.3 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 5 color changes. Total count is 5,182 stitches at a density of about 354.8 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~9 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 5, automatic trims: 2
• 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 354.8 stitches/cm² this is a very heavy fill, near the limit of what a domestic machine handles comfortably. Use two layers of firm cut-away, drop to roughly 400 spm, and expect a stiff finished patch — keep it off garments that need to drape. At 42.7 × 34.2 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:

• 776 Medium Pink
• 3013 Light Khaki Green
• 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz
• 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 434 Light Brown

Stitching Notes

With 6 colors and 5 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.