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About This Design
Merry Christmas Dinosaur Applique is a playful appliqué embroidery design sized for hoops from 4in to 8in. This Christmas dinosaur embroidery comes in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats, with 20 colors and 12,366 stitches. Use the dinosaur applique on boys' shirts, baby onesies, stockings or in-the-hoop (ITH) ornaments. Add gingham or plaid fabrics for the Santa hat or belly appliqué to match holiday themes. Keywords shoppers use include dinosaur applique, dino applique for kids, Christmas dinosaur embroidery and in-the-hoop dinosaur projects.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Merry Christmas Dinosaur Applique is available in hoop sizes 4in, 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 20 thread colors, approximately 12,366 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8
- 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 provided instructions.
- Choose the correct hoop: design sizes 4in, 5in, 6in, 7in, 8in — compatible hoops 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8.
- Prepare threads and fabrics: this design uses 20 colors and 12,366 total stitches; select contrast fabric for applique pieces.
- Appliqué step: hoop stabilizer, stitch placement tack, lay applique fabric, tack in place, trim close to the tack stitch, then complete satin/finish stitch.
- Finishing: remove hoop, trim backing stabilizer as needed, press from the back and secure edges for washing durability.
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 major brands including Brother, Janome, Singer and Bernina (and other machines that accept these formats).
How do I stitch the appliqué layers for this design?
The machine will first sew a placement/tack stitch — place your applique fabric over that area, let the design tack it down, trim the excess fabric close to the tack stitch, then run the final satin/edge stitch to finish the applique.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes are 4in, 5in, 6in, 7in and 8in; compatible hoops listed are 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10 and 8x8.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
With 12,366 stitches and 20 color stops this applique is moderately detailed but the in-the-hoop appliqué workflow simplifies the process, making it accessible to confident beginners who follow step-by-step instructions.




























