Large Peacock with Long Tail for Mega Hoops Machine Embroidery Design – 4 Sizes

Technical sizes and hoops

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Madeira Classic thread chart

Thread numbers and visible shades are taken from the supplied colour charts. Match thread by Madeira number rather than by a screen colour.

Colour	Madeira number	Stitched element
	Madeira Classic 1380	Turquoise leaves and plumage details.
	Madeira Classic 1067	Light feathers, flower and tail details.
	Madeira Classic 1254	Pink flower petals.
	Madeira Classic 1350	Olive shades in branches and decorative details.
	Madeira Classic 1223	Gold outlines, crown and flower centres.
	Madeira Classic 1246	Dark turquoise leaves and plumage.
	Madeira Classic 1288	Grey shading in branches and flowers.
	Madeira Classic 1338	Brown-beige branches.
	Madeira Classic 1270	Warm light details in branches and flowers.
	Madeira Classic 1266	Blue areas of the body and tail.
	Madeira Classic 1167	Dark blue peacock outlines and plumage.
	Madeira Classic 1274	Blue accents in feathers and crest.
	Madeira Classic 1135	Light-gold feathers and accents.
	Madeira Classic 1292	Light-turquoise feather and leaf accents.
	Madeira Classic 1007	Dark outlines and fine composition details.

FAQ

What stabilizer is suitable for this dense peacock on a large cushion or wall panel?

Choose a stable non-stretch ground such as cotton twill, firm linen, furnishing cotton or canvas. Use sufficient tear-away or cut-away backing; on soft or open-weave fabric, add a second layer. Stitch a test on the same fabric, thread and backing first: the large filled areas must lie flat without drawing the ground inward or creating ripples around the tail.

How should I hoop a long vertical file?

Compare the file measurements with your machine’s true embroidery field, not only with the hoop name. Mark the vertical centre line, secure backing and fabric without diagonal tension, then run the trace. It is especially important for the long tail: the needle must not reach the frame, a cushion seam, a zip or the back layer of a finished cover.

Can I embroider the peacock on a ready-made cushion cover?

Yes, if only the front panel enters the hoop freely and all bulky seams stay outside the stitch field. For a cover that cannot be conventionally hooped, hoop self-adhesive tear-away backing, score only its release paper and fix the front panel onto the adhesive. Use a basting stitch around the design if your machine provides one, then run the trace.

How can I reduce thread breaks in a file with a high stitch count?

Install a new 75/11 or 80/12 embroidery needle, wind an even bobbin and clean the hook area before starting. Use quality 40-weight thread, test tension on a sample and do not raise the speed through dense tail sections. Stop at the first sign of loops or thread abrasion: continuing with damaged thread can spoil a large section that is difficult to repair.