How many stitches and colours is this design?

95,948 stitches at the 8" size and 3 thread colours. There are 2 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 1850 ft top thread · 722 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 1,784 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.

NC State embroidery design - NCS Wolfpack Monogram

In the download

What's included

Formats: DST · EXP · HUS · JEF · PES · SEW · VP3 · XXX
Stitch count (at the 8" size): 95,948
Colour changes: 2
Thread needed: 1850 ft top thread · 722 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,784 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 3 thread colours: Thread 16, Black, Thread 18

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 campus pride to your stitching with this North Carolina State University monogram, built around a bold block S with the N layered over it and a smaller C nested inside. The red, white and black palette gives it the unmistakable collegiate look fans expect, with the double outline helping each letter stand clear. It suits NC State supporters who want a strong, recognisable emblem rather than a fussy graphic.

This design works especially well on varsity jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, kit bags and sturdy cotton caps where that dense stitching can really hold its shape. Because it is a heavily stitched design with just 3 thread colours, it has a solid, filled appearance that reads crisply from a distance. Use it when you want a clean university logo effect on medium to heavier fabrics that can support a substantial embroidered finish.

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.