How many stitches and colours is this design?

19,012 stitches at the 7" size and 2 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 337 ft top thread · 125 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 924 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.

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College and University Embroidery Designs / Digital download

The Citadel Bulldogs Logo 1987 embroidery design -The Citadel Bulldogs Logo 1987 embroidery machine pattern embroidery file - instant download

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Vintage Citadel pride in a clean, old-school wordmark that sits smartly on sweatshirts, jackets and campus gear.

Formats

DSTEXPJEFPESSEWVP3XXX

Works with Baby Lock, Barudan, Bernina, Brother, Compucon, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, Melco, Pfaff, Ricoma, Singer, Tajima, Toyota. Which format do I need?

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What's included

Formats: DST · EXP · JEF · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 19,012
Colour changes: 3
Thread needed: 337 ft top thread · 125 ft bobbin
Density: Medium · 924 stitches/in² · Cut-away or a firm tear-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 2 thread colours: Thread 16, 9 White

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 campus character to your stitching with this 1987-style The Citadel Bulldogs logo, built around an ornate capital C, serif lettering and a small waving banner above the wordmark. The white, light blue and grey palette gives it that older athletic look rather than a loud modern finish. It is a strong choice for Citadel supporters, alumni and anyone putting together classic college-style embroidery.

This design would look especially good on sweatshirt fronts, jacket backs, quarter-zips, canvas totes or the chest of a sturdy polo. With just 2 thread colours and a moderately dense build, it keeps the detail crisp while still reading clearly on stable fabrics. The outlined lettering helps the wordmark stand out neatly, so the design has presence without feeling bulky.

Good to know

FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, JEF, 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.