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About This Design
Playing Shih Tzu Puppy In-the-Hoop Embroidery Design is an in-the-hoop dog motif sized for a 4x4 hoop in three compact options (2.5", 3", 3.5"). This playing shih tzu embroidery includes 8 colors and 15,061 stitches and is delivered in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats. Use it for shih tzu puppy embroidery on kitchen dish towels, towel corners, or kids' hand towels. Popular search terms for this file include playing shih tzu embroidery, shih tzu puppy embroidery, dog in-the-hoop embroidery, and kitchen towel dog embroidery. Clear ITH instructions guide your stitching.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Playing Shih Tzu Puppy is available in hoop sizes 2.5in, 3in, 3.5in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 8 thread colors, approximately 15,061 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 2.5in, 3in, 3.5in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4
- 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 files (PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3) and unzip using the How to unzip instructions.
- Hoop: 4x4 compatible hoop. Choose one of the included design sizes: 2.5in, 3in, or 3.5in.
- Thread: 8 colors total; Stitch count: 15,061 stitches — prepare color changes and threads before stitching.
- Stitching: This is an in-the-hoop towel-corner assembly—follow the Dog with Towel Corner – In-the-Hoop Embroidery Instructions for placement and sequence.
- Finishing: Trim stabilizer, press gently, and attach the finished towel corner to your towel or applique the patch to your chosen item.
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?
Files are provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and will work with most home and commercial machines. These formats are compatible with Brother/Babylock, Janome, Bernina (via appropriate format or software), Pfaff/Viking (with conversions where needed), Singer and other multi-format-capable machines.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
This is an in-the-hoop towel-corner design sized for a 4x4 hoop in three sizes (2.5", 3", 3.5"). Follow the Dog with Towel Corner – In-the-Hoop Embroidery Instructions for step-by-step assembly and placement.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
This design fits a 4x4 hoop. Included design sizes are 2.5in, 3in, and 3.5in to suit different towel corners and small patches.
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
This in-the-hoop design is suitable for stitchers familiar with basic hooping and ITH processes. With 15,061 stitches and 8 colors, follow the included instructions for a smooth result; beginners who follow ITH guides should manage well.




























