Tribal Mask

About This Design

This decorative tribal mask design stitches out at 77.2 × 103.0 mm (3.0 × 4.1 in) and uses 18 thread colors across 17 color changes. Total count is 29,656 stitches at a density of about 373.0 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~49 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 17, automatic trims: 1
• 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 373.0 stitches/cm² this is a very heavy fill, near the limit of what a domestic machine handles comfortably. Use two layers of firm cut-away, drop to roughly 400 spm, and expect a stiff finished patch — keep it off garments that need to drape. At 77.2 × 103.0 mm reach for a 5×7 in hoop.

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:

• 704 Bright Chartreuse
• 798 Dark Delft Blue
• 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz
• 815 Medium Garnet
• 743 Medium Yellow
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 550 Very Dark Violet
• 317 Pewter Gray
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 931 Medium Antique Blue
• 738 Very Light Tan

…plus 6 more in the full color sequence above.

Stitching Notes

At 18 colors and 17 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.