Turkey Motif

About This Design

This turkey design stitches out at 176.6 × 204.8 mm (7.0 × 8.1 in) and uses 10 thread colors across 9 color changes. Total count is 57,991 stitches at a density of about 160.3 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~97 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 9, automatic trims: 3
• 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 160.3 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 176.6 × 204.8 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:

• 741 Medium Tangerine
• 321 Red
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 472 Ultra Light Avocado
• 899 Medium Rose
• 738 Very Light Tan
• 931 Medium Antique Blue
• 909 Very Dark Emerald
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange

Stitching Notes

10 colors across 9 changes makes this a real thread-management job: lay the spools out in sequence order first and keep the color chart to hand. 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.