Peacock in Blossoming Tree

About This Design

This peacock design stitches out at 288.0 × 374.6 mm (11.3 × 14.7 in) and uses 16 thread colors across 15 color changes. Total count is 78,779 stitches at a density of about 73.0 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~131 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 15, automatic trims: 12
• 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 73.0 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 288.0 × 374.6 mm this needs a large-format hoop, or splitting across several hoopings with alignment marks — check it against your machine's maximum field first.

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:

• 3607 Light Plum
• 741 Medium Tangerine
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 721 Medium Orange Spice
• 208 Very Dark Lavender
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose
• 931 Medium Antique Blue
• 776 Medium Pink
• 820 Very Dark Royal Blue
• 899 Medium Rose

…plus 4 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 16 colors and 15 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.