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?

37,182 stitches at the 7" size and 4 thread colours. There are 3 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 652 ft top thread · 241 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 dense design at roughly 1,076 stitches per square inch. Cut-away stabiliser is the safe choice. Best on stable, heavier fabrics — cotton twill, denim, fleece, sweatshirting.

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.

Saint Mary's Gaels embroidery design - monogram

In the download

What's included

Sizes: 12 sizes · 3"–10" (approx)
Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · JEF+ · PCS · PEC · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 37,182
Colour changes: 3
Thread needed: 652 ft top thread · 241 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,076 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Fits hoops: 4x4 · 5x7
Colours: 4 thread colours: Thread 17, Thread 18, Thread 16, Thread 19

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 collegiate pride to your stitching with this Saint Mary's Gaels design, built around an interlocking letter monogram and a shield-style emblem. The layout centres on a large U-shaped form with the smaller crest set into it, giving the SMCUG lettering a classic university sports look in blue, white, red and grey. It suits Saint Mary's supporters, students, alumni and men's basketball fans who want a cleaner, more traditional team-style mark rather than a busy graphic.

With four thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched finish, it has the solid, filled-in presence that works especially well on sweatshirts, varsity jackets, hoodies and structured tote bags. The bold monogram shape reads clearly on twill, denim and other sturdier fabrics, while the shield detail adds just enough contrast to keep the design interesting up close. If you want a campus-style emblem that feels crisp, weighty and unmistakably collegiate, this one does that very well.

Good to know

FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, JEF+, PCS, PEC, PES, SEW, 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.