How many stitches and colours is this design?

29,127 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 662 ft top thread · 278 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 926 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.

Iowa Hawkeyes embroidery design – Hawk Head Logo

In the download

What's included

Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 7" size): 29,127
Colour changes: 1
Thread needed: 662 ft top thread · 278 ft bobbin
Density: Medium · 926 stitches/in² · Cut-away or a firm tear-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Fits hoops: 5x7
Colours: 2 thread colours: Black, 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 bold sideline style to your stitching with this Iowa Hawkeyes hawk head logo, worked in classic black and yellow. The design shows the familiar side-profile mark with a sharply curved beak, feathered crest and strong outer outline, so it reads clearly at a glance. It suits Hawkeyes fans, students, alumni and anyone putting together college-themed sportswear with a clean, unmistakable team look.

This is the kind of logo that looks right at home on varsity jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, caps and canvas kit bags. With just two thread colours, it keeps the finish punchy and true to the graphic style of the emblem rather than fussy or overworked. The moderately dense stitching gives the solid shapes good presence, making it especially effective on sturdier fabrics that can carry a bold sports logo well.

Good to know

FAQs

This design downloads with DST, EXP, HUS, 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.