Rooster with Flowers

About This Design

This rooster design stitches out at 127.6 × 177.6 mm (5.0 × 7.0 in) and uses 31 thread colors across 30 color changes. Total count is 34,516 stitches at a density of about 152.3 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~58 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 30, automatic trims: 30
• 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 152.3 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 127.6 × 177.6 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:

• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 3705 Dark Melon
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 434 Light Brown
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 820 Very Dark Royal Blue
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 702 Kelly Green
• 743 Medium Yellow
• 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 415 Pearl Gray

…plus 19 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 31 colors and 30 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.