How many stitches and colours is this design?

29,209 stitches at the 7" size and 2 thread colours. There are 1 colour change 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 620 ft top thread · 253 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 light design at roughly 658 stitches per square inch. Tear-away stabiliser is the safe choice. Suits lighter wovens and quilting cottons.

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.

VT embroidery design - 1974 Hokies monogram

In the download

What's included

Formats: DST · EXP · JEF · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 29,209
Colour changes: 1
Thread needed: 620 ft top thread · 253 ft bobbin
Density: Light · 658 stitches/in² · Tear-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 2 thread colours: Thread 16, Thread 17

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 classic Hokies pride to your stitching with this 1974 Virginia Tech VT monogram, shown as the familiar interlocking V and T in purple and orange. It is a strong choice for Virginia Tech supporters who want the older logo style rather than a busier mascot design. The simple sports-logo layout keeps the focus on the bold initials, making it read clearly at a glance on fanwear and everyday gear.

With just 2 thread colours and an open, lightly stitched build, it suits pieces where you want the logo to stay crisp without feeling heavy. It would look particularly good on sweatshirt fleece, varsity-style jackets, caps, backpacks or a sturdy tote in black, grey, white or team-colour fabric. Because the monogram is clean and uncomplicated, it gives a neat, collegiate finish whether you are customising match-day layers or adding a subtle VT touch to practical accessories.

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.