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?

70,803 stitches at the 7" size and 4 thread colours. There are 7 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 1385 ft top thread · 544 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 1,464 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.

Houston Rockets embroidery design - NBA logo

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): 70,803
Colour changes: 7
Thread needed: 1385 ft top thread · 544 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,464 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 16, Thread 17, Thread 18, 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 courtside pride to your stitching with this Houston Rockets 1972 NBA logo design, built around the familiar circular badge, bold basketball centre and the "HOUSTON Rockets" text. The red, yellow, white and black palette gives it that unmistakable vintage team look, while the curved top text and ball seam lines keep the design crisp and recognisable. It suits basketball fans who want an older Rockets-era feel rather than a generic sports motif.

Because this is a dense, heavily stitched design with four thread colours, it has a solid, filled appearance that stands up well on sturdier fabrics. It looks especially good on hoodie fronts, varsity-style jackets, gym bags and blanket backs where the round badge shape can sit cleanly and read from a distance. With twelve size options from 3" to 10", you can keep it neat on a cap side or pocket area, or scale it up for a bolder statement on larger pieces.

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.