Quetzal (Freestanding)
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.
Quetzal (Freestanding) - 3.04" x 1.19" / 77.3mm x 30.32mm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Size / Stitch Count
Size / Stitch Count
Size (inches) | Size (mm) | Stitch Count |
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3.04" x 1.19" | 77.3mm x 30.32mm | 6169 |
Color Change Info
Color Change Info
Project Tips & Tools
Color Change Sheet
Color Change Sheet

- Name:Quetzal (Freestanding)
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Product SKU:
ESP82813-1
- Size:3.04" x 1.19" / 77.3mm x 30.32mm
- Color Changes:12
- Stitches:6169
- Colors Used:9
- Description:
Color/Thread Changes (12)

CC1: Super White #1001
tail underside

CC2: Battleship #1361
feathers, detail

CC3: Bell Pepper #1051
head, upper body, tail feathers

CC4: Tomato Red #1146
chest

CC5: Cherry Pie #1481
chest shading

CC6: Bell Pepper #1051
head and wing detail

CC7: Battleship #1361
feet

CC8: Kiwi #1377
head shading, wing feathers

CC9: Copper #1065
beak

CC10: Green Turquoise #1299
feather shading

CC11: Super White #1001
eye

CC12: Emerald Black #1000
eye detail
Unique Colors (9)

Super White #1001

Battleship #1361

Bell Pepper #1051

Tomato Red #1146

Cherry Pie #1481

Kiwi #1377

Copper #1065

Green Turquoise #1299

Emerald Black #1000
Thread Exchange
Madeira Rayon | Sulky Rayon | Robison-Anton Rayon | Isafil Rayon | Isacord / Mettler | Fufu Rayon | Arc Rayon | Exquisite Poly | Hemingworth Polyester | Metro Polyester | Arc Poly | Madeira Poly | Fufu / Floriani | Coats and Clark Rayon | Marathon Rayon | Robison-Anton Poly | Marathon Poly | Thread Art Rayon/Polyester | ThreaDelight Polyester | BFC Polyester | Brother / Simplicity Pro / Pacesetter Polyester | |
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1001 | 1001 | 10 | 17 | ES010 | 1001 | 1618 | 1801 | 1181 or 1348 | 5597 | 101 | P946 | 2168 | ETP001 | |||||||
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1361 | 1220 | 111 | 1245 | 118 | 1619 or 1640 | 940 | 447 | P915 | 3345 | |||||||||||
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1051 | 2580/6580 or 2208/6708 | 5515 | 5411 or 5515 | 222 | ES377 | 1248 | 5557 | 1988 or 1651 | 0598 or 0519 or 0557 | 1285 or 1342 or 1115 | 217 | 3204 | ETP509 | |||||||
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1146 | 1246 or 1317 | 2420/6920 or 2467/6967 or 2529/6829 | 1701 or 1705 | 1701 | 700 | 590 | ES526/ES528 | 1029 | 1654 | 3016 | 700 | 1194 or 1048 or 1047 | P824 | 2465 | ETP030 | |||||
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1481 | 1039 | 2281 | 1902 | 2101 / 2011 | 190 | 571 / 187 | ES187 | 1032 / 1270 | 1656 / 1658 | 1240 / 571 / 213 | 1781 | 190 | 1335 | 5718 | 2045 | 149 | P533 | 2297 | ETP800 | |
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1377 | 1049 | 2211/6711 | 312 | 3160 | ETP502 | |||||||||||||||
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1065 | 1065 or 1168 | 900 | 904 | 520 | ES520 | 1024 | 1712 | 649 | 1955 | 122 | 1190 | 5513 | P815 | 2414 | ETP0112 | |||||
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1299 | 2204/6704 | 693 | ES138/ES907 | 1260 | 1840 | 524 | 1105 | 2214 | 3060 | |||||||||||
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1000 | 1005 | 2296/6796 | 20 | 20 | 900 | 20 | ES020 | 1000 | 1621 | 20 | 1641 or 1800 | 900 | 900 | 1180 | 5596 | 2150 | 102 | P924 | ETP900 |
Project Instructions
Project Instructions

- Name:Quetzal (Freestanding)
-
Product SKU:
ESP82813-1
- Size:3.04" x 1.19" / 77.3mm x 30.32mm
- Color Changes:12
- Stitches:6169
- Colors Used:9
- Description:
Color/Thread Changes (12)

CC1: Super White #1001
tail underside

CC2: Battleship #1361
feathers, detail

CC3: Bell Pepper #1051
head, upper body, tail feathers

CC4: Tomato Red #1146
chest

CC5: Cherry Pie #1481
chest shading

CC6: Bell Pepper #1051
head and wing detail

CC7: Battleship #1361
feet

CC8: Kiwi #1377
head shading, wing feathers

CC9: Copper #1065
beak

CC10: Green Turquoise #1299
feather shading

CC11: Super White #1001
eye

CC12: Emerald Black #1000
eye detail
Unique Colors (9)

Super White #1001

Battleship #1361

Bell Pepper #1051

Tomato Red #1146

Cherry Pie #1481

Kiwi #1377

Copper #1065

Green Turquoise #1299

Emerald Black #1000
Thread Exchange
Madeira Rayon | Sulky Rayon | Robison-Anton Rayon | Isafil Rayon | Isacord / Mettler | Fufu Rayon | Arc Rayon | Exquisite Poly | Hemingworth Polyester | Metro Polyester | Arc Poly | Madeira Poly | Fufu / Floriani | Coats and Clark Rayon | Marathon Rayon | Robison-Anton Poly | Marathon Poly | Thread Art Rayon/Polyester | ThreaDelight Polyester | BFC Polyester | Brother / Simplicity Pro / Pacesetter Polyester | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1001 | 1001 | 10 | 17 | ES010 | 1001 | 1618 | 1801 | 1181 or 1348 | 5597 | 101 | P946 | 2168 | ETP001 | |||||||
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1361 | 1220 | 111 | 1245 | 118 | 1619 or 1640 | 940 | 447 | P915 | 3345 | |||||||||||
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1051 | 2580/6580 or 2208/6708 | 5515 | 5411 or 5515 | 222 | ES377 | 1248 | 5557 | 1988 or 1651 | 0598 or 0519 or 0557 | 1285 or 1342 or 1115 | 217 | 3204 | ETP509 | |||||||
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1146 | 1246 or 1317 | 2420/6920 or 2467/6967 or 2529/6829 | 1701 or 1705 | 1701 | 700 | 590 | ES526/ES528 | 1029 | 1654 | 3016 | 700 | 1194 or 1048 or 1047 | P824 | 2465 | ETP030 | |||||
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1481 | 1039 | 2281 | 1902 | 2101 / 2011 | 190 | 571 / 187 | ES187 | 1032 / 1270 | 1656 / 1658 | 1240 / 571 / 213 | 1781 | 190 | 1335 | 5718 | 2045 | 149 | P533 | 2297 | ETP800 | |
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1377 | 1049 | 2211/6711 | 312 | 3160 | ETP502 | |||||||||||||||
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1065 | 1065 or 1168 | 900 | 904 | 520 | ES520 | 1024 | 1712 | 649 | 1955 | 122 | 1190 | 5513 | P815 | 2414 | ETP0112 | |||||
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1299 | 2204/6704 | 693 | ES138/ES907 | 1260 | 1840 | 524 | 1105 | 2214 | 3060 | |||||||||||
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1000 | 1005 | 2296/6796 | 20 | 20 | 900 | 20 | ES020 | 1000 | 1621 | 20 | 1641 or 1800 | 900 | 900 | 1180 | 5596 | 2150 | 102 | P924 | ETP900 |
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.