Standing Horse

About This Design

This yellow standing horse design stitches out at 116.9 × 200.7 mm (4.6 × 7.9 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 5 color changes. Total count is 19,421 stitches at a density of about 82.8 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~32 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 5, automatic trims: 15
• 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 82.8 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 116.9 × 200.7 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:

• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 798 Dark Delft Blue
• 721 Medium Orange Spice
• 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.