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About This Design
Chain Stitch Chicken is a bold chicken machine embroidery design created in an extra bold chain stitch style. This chain stitch chicken embroidery and bird chain embroidery design brings farmhouse flair to kitchen and baby projects. Included in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats, the set offers four sizes (4", 4.5", 5", 5.5") with 5 colors and 11,920 stitches. Use this chicken machine embroidery design on dish towels, baby bibs, aprons or nursery textiles for a sweet, sturdy motif that shows the graphic charm of extra bold chain stitch.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Chain Stitch Chicken is available in hoop sizes 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 5 thread colors, approximately 11,920 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the design package in your machine format (PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3) and unzip following Artapli instructions: https://artapli.shop/pages/how-to-unzip
- Select the correct design size (available 4", 4.5", 5", 5.5") and choose a compatible hoop: 4x4, 5x5 or 5x7 to fit your chosen size.
- Load thread and color plan: this design uses 5 colors and totals 11,920 stitches; wind bobbins and thread each color before stitching.
- Chain stitch technique tip: reduce machine speed for clean extra-bold chain runs and test on scrap stabilizer to confirm tension and chain formation.
- Finish by trimming stabilizer, pressing gently from the back, and hoop-framing or applying the embroidered piece to your towel, bib or garment.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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FAQ
What embroidery machines work with this design?
This design is provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with most home and commercial machines from Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and Babylock (among others) that accept these file types.
How does the chain stitch technique perform on towels and terry fabrics?
The extra bold chain stitch produces graphic, raised lines that read well on towels and textured fabrics; use a stabilizer and test stitch (11,920 total stitches) to ensure clean chain formation and good tension.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes are 4", 4.5", 5" and 5.5" and the compatible hoops listed are 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7—choose the hoop that accommodates your selected design size with clearance.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
Yes — the design is straightforward to stitch, but beginners should run a test stitch on scrap with recommended stabilizer and note the 11,920-stitch count to allow adequate thread and time.
