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Playing Rooster is an in-the-hoop embroidery design featuring a cheeky farm bird perfect for kitchen dish towels and farmhouse decor. This rooster ITH embroidery includes 11 colors and 11,567 stitches, sized for 3in, 3.5in and 3.7in finishes to fit a 4x4 hoop. Use it for rooster embroidery on towels, farm bird embroidery accents, or rooster kitchen towel ITH projects. Files are provided in popular formats for home machines so you can stitch a quick, detailed applique-ready motif that adds rustic personality to everyday linens.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Playing Rooster Animal Thief is available in hoop sizes 3in, 3.5in, 3.7in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 11 thread colors, approximately 11,567 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 3in, 3.5in, 3.7in
- 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 included PES/DST/EXP/VIP/HUS/XXX/JEF/VP3 files and unzip following the How to unzip instructions if needed.
- Hoop a 4x4 hoop and align your towel/linen; choose one of the design sizes: 3in, 3.5in or 3.7in.
- Load the design: the rooster uses 11 thread colors and has a stitch count of 11,567—prepare matching threads.
- Run the in-the-hoop sequence, placing applique fabric and trimming where indicated to complete the ITH applique bird.
- Finish by removing stabilizer per instructions and press gently; trim threads and secure edges for a tidy kitchen towel.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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What embroidery machines work with this design?
This design is supplied in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats and is compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff and most multi-format home machines.
How do I stitch this design in-the-hoop?
The in-the-hoop process stitches the applique placement, tack down, and finishing steps automatically; this rooster design runs 11,567 stitches and 11 colors—hoop a 4x4 hoop and follow the sequence to place and trim applique fabric as prompted.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
This design is made for a 4x4 hoop and is available in finished design sizes of 3in, 3.5in and 3.7in to fit that hoop.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
The design is approachable but slightly advanced due to its 11,567 stitch count and 11 colors; confident beginners who follow ITH instructions can complete it, while intermediate stitchers will find it quick and rewarding.











































