Quetzals are a tropical bird known for their long tails and bold colors. Now you can make your own freestanding quetzal that stitches together entirely in-the-hoop. All you need is 40 wt. thread, water-soluble stabilizer, and an embroidery machine to make your own. Learn more with help from ourstep-by-step project instructions. You can also find project instructions linked below by clicking on the scissor icon. Once finished, this machine embroidery design can be used as a bookmark, a patch, or even a hair pin.

This product is a downloadable digital file, intended for use in embroidery machines. After you place your order, the design files will be available for instant download in all file formats listed above. We do not mail any physical product. Learn more about downloading designs.

This design is compatible with any embroidery machine or application that can read available file formats (which may include ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCS, PES, SEW, VIP, VP3, and XXX). This includes embroidery machines such as Brother, Baby Lock, Janome, Bernina, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Singer, and more. Please check compatibility of Urban Threads' files with your machine and software before placing your order (you can download a free design for this purpose).

By placing your order, you are purchasing a license to use this design in an embroidery machine for personal use, including creating items to sell at craft fairs or peer-to-peer e-commerce websites, but not for factory production or mass retail sale. You may not sell or share the design file itself; copyright in the design remains with Urban Threads. Please see our licensing policy for full details.