The quail stays close to the soil under a hanging millet canopy. Download the hand embroidery pattern for the two grain heads, short tail, walking toe contacts and loose seeds around the cut stubble.
Scale and fabric planning
Artwork canvas: 300 x 232 mm, landscape, including the open background areas. Print the separate A3 transfer at Actual Size / 100% and check the 50 mm control bar. Guide previews are reduced. These are canvas dimensions, not a finished hoop, cushion or bag size. The Stitch Guide itself uses US Letter pages.
Included with this design
- 16-page design-specific Stitch Guide PDF with region key, DMC palette and recommended sequence
- Full-size A3 transfer PDF and matching SVG
- White and transparent 600 dpi linework PNGs
- Colour reference JPG and thread-and-region recipe CSV
- Hand Embroidery Stitch Sampler, Essential Needlework Handbook PDF
- READ_ME instructions
The design on cloth
Quail Beneath the Millet Canopy looks at the field from close to the soil. Build the millet supports and hanging seed heads first, then work the small walking bird through warm shading, facial markings and distinct ground contacts.
Choosing the ground fabric
- Suggested ground: sage-grey linen
- 13 suggested DMC shades, using stranded cotton floss
- Bring your own needles and a hoop or frame
- Test the chosen transfer method and thread colours on your cloth
From outlines to shaded surfaces
The guide maps 12 working regions with local stitch direction, strand count and DMC colour recipes. Use the region key and recommended sequence to follow the overlaps and changes in shading. Mapped techniques include broken stem and split, tiny satin and seed stitch, curved long-and-short.
Does this design show the quail perched on a branch?
It is a walking, ground-level scene. Unequal toe contacts, the short tail, stubble and separate grain ovals establish the bird's relationship to the lower setting.
Download format and licence
Digital files only. No fabric, thread, tools or finished embroidery is supplied. Colour references and lifestyle mockups show design and presentation ideas. For personal, non-commercial use. Do not share, redistribute or resell the digital files.
