Ostrich
Ostrich is a free machine embroidery design digitized at 30.4 × 57.5 mm with 1,474 stitches in 2 thread colors. Expect roughly 2 minutes of stitch-out time on a home machine. Download it below in PES format, ready to transfer to your machine.
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Stitching Color Sequence
Thread order as programmed in the file — follow along at your machine.
| # | Thread | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 · Clay Brown | 593 |
| 2 | 24 · Dark Brown | 877 |
About This Design
This ostrich design stitches out at 30.4 × 57.5 mm (1.2 × 2.3 in) and uses 2 thread colors across 1 color change. Total count is 1,474 stitches at a density of about 84.3 stitches/cm².
At The Machine
- Estimated stitch-out time: ~2 minutes at 600 spm
- Color changes: 1
- 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 84.3 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 30.4 × 57.5 mm a 4×4 in hoop is plenty.
Thread Colors in This Design
The file carries 2 thread colors — these are the DMC references programmed into it:
- 36 Clay Brown
- 24 Dark Brown
Stitching Notes
With 2 colors and 1 changes you can pre-wind the whole set before you start and never leave the machine. Being a PES file, the thread assignments come embedded, so most machines will display the color list for you.
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.