Dark Desert Highway Cactus Embroidery
💡 Where it can be embroidered
- Back of a denim jacket
- Canvas tote bags
- Kitchen dish towels
- Throw pillows for a sunroom
At a Glance
Size & stitch count
| # | Size (in) | Size (mm) | Stitches | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 × 3.8 | 91 × 97 | 19,387 | 82 |
| 2 | 6.5 × 6.8 | 165 × 173 | 40,469 | 90 |
| 3 | 9.4 × 9.8 | 239 × 249 | 67,648 | 95 |
Unique Colors
Own a different thread? Pick up to 3 brands and the chart will show their codes alongside Madeira Rayon.
Codes marked ≈ have no published equivalent and use the closest colour. Always test a sample before stitching.
Color Change chart
| # | Madeira Rayon | Color | Color Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1003 | Creme White | |
| 2 | 1069 | Sunshine Yellow | |
| 3 | 1278 | Orange Icing | |
| 4 | 1008 | Ruby Black | |
| 5 | 1003 | Creme White |
Tested this design on a towel and it turned out great. Love the design quality.
Goofy Dogs Squad
I love, love, love this design, its such a pleasure to sew it out. I changed the colour of the writing and matched the bow.
Attitude Highland Cow Funny Saying
The Cozy Bookshelf Panel is amazing. Love the quality. Made few changes and it turned out great.
Cozy Bookshelf Panel Embroidery Design
Love this beautiful design. Really enjoyed embroidering it.
Gold Teal Blending Butterfly
This is great for the guest bathroom. Easy, low stitch.
I Put Up With All Your Mess Quote
Love this design......not too many stitches which is what I look for.She is just fun and turned out great.
Cozy Grandma With CoffeeReally cute and comes out so nice. Making shirts for friends for Christmas.
Christmas Cats TreeDesign is really cute and embroiderys nice. Too many jump stitches but makes a nice Christmas shirt for friends.
Christmas Cats With Lights
I absolutely loved the cowboy hat. I had a craft show coming up at a horse rescue farm. This looked like the perfect time to put it on…
Floral Cowboy Hat
My eagle turned out great, next time I need to use a better background color. I thought it would pop out more on a denim jacket. Great quality…
Majestic Eagle With Open Wings
Finally got around to try this one. Stitched out perfectly. Love the design.
Nosey Dog And Friends Crossing Road
Had fun stitching this out. Love the quality of design. Stitched out perfectly.
Sunflower Retro TruckAwesome! Used this on a gift bag - the gift was a drone so the design was perfect. Stitched out perfectly. A winner.
Sassy Sparkles Donkey Quote
Love this design. We’re renovating at the moment, we wanted something different, I did these for opposite the front door.
Peeking Farm Chicken
We’re renovating at the moment, we wanted something different, I did these for opposite the front door. Great design.
Funny Cow With Sunglasses
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Q1: Should I pre-wash my fabric before stitching?
Yes, dear! Natural fibers like cotton and linen will shrink when washed, so it is best to pre-wash your fabric to ensure the stitches remain smooth and do not pull the fabric once your project is finished.
Q2: Can I change the thread colors?
Absolutely. The provided color chart is simply a guide forDark Desert Highway. Your machine will pause automatically at each color stop, giving you the freedom to swap threads to match your personal color palette.
Q3: Which embroidery file formats are provided?
Your purchase includes a ZIP file containing DST, PES, JEF, HUS, VP3, EXP, XXX, and ART. These are compatible with almost all home embroidery machine brands.
Q4: How do I download the full collection?
Pro Tip: Visit the product page for this design and click the blue DOWNLOAD HERE button. This will download a consolidated ZIP folder containing every size and format we offer.
Q5: What is the difference between trims and stops?
Quick note: Trims refer to the number of times your machine automatically snips the thread, while stops represent the number of times the machine pauses for you to change your thread color to complete the design.
