What sizes are included?

There are 12 sizes included, from 3"–10" (all approximate). You get every size in the download, so you can stitch the same design on a pocket or across a back.

How many stitches and colours is this design?

35,408 stitches at the 7" size and 5 thread colours. There are 4 colour changes in the stitch order, so that is how many times you will swap thread.

How much thread will I need?

At the largest stitched size this design uses roughly 614 ft top thread · 225 ft bobbin. Smaller sizes use proportionally less. Treat it as a guide for topping up a colour before you start, not an exact figure.

What stabiliser and fabric should I use?

This is a medium design at roughly 782 stitches per square inch. Cut-away or a firm tear-away stabiliser is the safe choice. Comfortable on most wovens and stable knits.

Is this a patch or a finished item?

No. This is a digital embroidery design — a set of machine files you download. It is not a patch, a transfer, or any physical item, and nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

How do I receive my files?

Instantly. Your download appears on the confirmation screen the moment payment clears, is emailed to you, and is saved in your account library so you can re-download it at any time.

Can I use this commercially?

Yes — choose the Small business or Extended commercial licence to sell finished items you stitch. The Personal licence covers gifts and items you keep.

harley davidson embroidery design - Live to Ride shield

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In the download

What's included

Sizes: 12 sizes · 3"–10" (approx)
Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · JEF+ · PEC · PES · SEW · VIP · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 35,408
Colour changes: 4
Thread needed: 614 ft top thread · 225 ft bobbin
Density: Medium · 782 stitches/in² · Cut-away or a firm tear-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 5 thread colours: Dark Green, White, Orange, Sand, Black

This is a digital design, not a patch. You are buying machine-embroidery files to download — nothing is posted to you. You will need an embroidery machine and a way to transfer the files to it.

The detail

Description

Bring vintage road grit to your stitching with this Harley-Davidson inspired shield design, built around the classic bar-and-shield emblem with sweeping scroll banners and laurel branches. The black, beige, orange, white and green palette gives it the worn-in feel of old bike company artwork rather than a flat modern badge. With the wording "MOTOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON CYCLES Live to Ride Ride to Live", it is a strong choice for riders, club gifts and anyone dressing up their gear with a recognisable biker statement.

This design suits the back or chest of a denim jacket, a canvas vest, a heavy hoodie or a sturdy workshop apron, where the outlined crest and banner ends have room to read clearly. Its moderately dense build helps the filled shield and lettering look solid on medium to heavier fabrics, while the five-colour layout keeps the vintage contrast crisp without becoming fussy. Across the size range, it works well both as a bold feature on outerwear and as a smaller emblem on bags or saddle-cover style projects.

Good to know

FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, JEF+, PEC, PES, SEW, VIP, VP3 and XXX. Between them those formats cover Baby Lock, Barudan, Bernina, Brother, Compucon, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Melco, Pfaff, Ricoma, Singer, Tajima and Toyota machines. Choose the format your machine reads and load it as you would any other design.