Phoenix Ring Motif
Phoenix Ring Motif is a free machine embroidery design digitized at 180.4 × 159.4 mm with 16,269 stitches in 27 thread colors. Expect roughly 27 minutes of stitch-out time on a home machine. Download it below in DST 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. This file format doesn't store thread colors — the colors shown are a suggested palette. Swap in any threads you like.
| # | Thread | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310 · Black | 767 |
| 2 | 561 · Very Dark Jade | 154 |
| 3 | 645 · Very Dark Beaver Gray | 72 |
| 4 | 704 · Bright Chartreuse | 950 |
| 5 | 780 · Ultra Very Dark Topaz | 1,017 |
| 6 | 743 · Medium Yellow | 158 |
| 7 | 550 · Very Dark Violet | 1,462 |
| 8 | 900 · Dark Burnt Orange | 177 |
| 9 | 931 · Medium Antique Blue | 811 |
| 10 | 899 · Medium Rose | 775 |
About This Design
This phoenix design stitches out at 180.4 × 159.4 mm (7.1 × 6.3 in) and uses 27 thread colors across 26 color changes. Total count is 16,269 stitches at a density of about 56.6 stitches/cm².
At The Machine
- Estimated stitch-out time: ~27 minutes at 600 spm
- Color changes: 26, automatic trims: 18
- 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 56.6 stitches/cm² this is an open, low-density fill, so it sits happily on quilting cotton, linen or lightweight shirting with a single layer of tear-away behind it. At 180.4 × 159.4 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:
- 310 Black
- 561 Very Dark Jade
- 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
- 704 Bright Chartreuse
- 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz
- 743 Medium Yellow
- 550 Very Dark Violet
- 900 Dark Burnt Orange
- 931 Medium Antique Blue
- 899 Medium Rose
- 996 Medium Electric Blue
- 321 Red
…plus 15 more in the full color sequence above.
Stitching Notes
At 27 colors and 26 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.
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Thread Palette
27 colors — DMC floss
This file format doesn't store thread colors — the colors shown are a suggested palette. Swap in any threads you like.
- 310Black
- 561Very Dark Jade
- 645Very Dark Beaver Gray
- 704Bright Chartreuse
- 780Ultra Very Dark Topaz
- 743Medium Yellow
- 550Very Dark Violet
- 900Dark Burnt Orange