Quetzal (Freestanding)

Quetzals are a tropical bird known for their long tails and bold colors. Now you can make your own freestanding quetzal that stitches together entirely in-the-hoop. All you need is 40 wt. thread, water-soluble stabilizer, and an embroidery machine to make your own. Learn more with help from ourstep-by-step project instructions. You can also find project instructions linked below by clicking on the scissor icon. Once finished, this machine embroidery design can be used as a bookmark, a patch, or even a hair pin.