Perched Parrot Motif

About This Design

This parrot design stitches out at 177.0 × 171.9 mm (7.0 × 6.8 in) and uses 16 thread colors across 18 color changes. Total count is 21,539 stitches at a density of about 70.8 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~36 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 18, automatic trims: 13
• 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 70.8 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 177.0 × 171.9 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:

• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 738 Very Light Tan
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz
• 776 Medium Pink
• 561 Very Dark Jade
• 3607 Light Plum
• 3705 Dark Melon
• 702 Kelly Green
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 321 Red

…plus 4 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 16 colors and 18 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.