# [Satin Stitch Rainbow](https://threadcabin.com/crafts/50/satin-stitch-rainbow)

> Five nested color arcs provide a cheerful project for planning smooth satin-stitch fills.

- Canonical page: https://threadcabin.com/crafts/50/satin-stitch-rainbow
- Language: en
- Updated: 2026-08-23T20:07:51.3677072+00:00
- Craft: Embroidery
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated time: 7 h
- Primary image: [Satin Stitch Rainbow finished sample paired with its editable embroidery chart](https://threadcabin.com/images/crafts/embroidery-satin-rainbow.png)

## About this template

Separate arc paths map each rainbow band, with a baseline that makes alignment and resizing straightforward.

## Make it yours

Choose a new palette, vary band widths, or add clouds, rain, or lettering beneath the arcs.

## Recommended equipment

- **Embroidery needle**: Size 7–9 crewel needle with an eye that does not crowd the selected floss. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/5/embroidery-needles-match-the-point-and-eye-to-the-work))
- **Hoop or frame**: 15–18 cm hoop kept evenly tensioned. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/14/embroidery-tension-separate-hoop-tension-from-stitch-tension))
- **Ground fabric and thread**: Closely woven cotton or linen supported well enough for dense satin stitches. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/6/fabric-count-stitch-size-and-thread-coverage))