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?

34,137 stitches at the 7" 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 619 ft top thread · 233 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 1,153 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 Oilers embroidery design – Stadium Derrick 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): 34,137
Colour changes: 2
Thread needed: 619 ft top thread · 233 ft bobbin
Density: Dense · 1,153 stitches/in² · Cut-away stabiliser
Delivery: Instant download after payment
Re-downloads: Unlimited — saved in your library forever
Colours: 3 thread colours: Thread 16, Thread 17, 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 classic gridiron style to your stitching with this Houston Oilers-inspired embroidery design, centred on the instantly recognisable oil derrick emblem. The geometric tower shape, outlined cleanly in light blue, red and white, gives it that sharp vintage sports-logo look fans of old Houston football will spot straight away. It is a strong choice for men's shirts, supporter jackets and gifts for anyone who prefers throwback team graphics over busy modern artwork.

Because the design is dense and heavily stitched, it has a solid, filled presence that suits sturdier fabrics especially well, such as denim, twill, canvas and sweatshirt fleece. It works neatly on the chest of a polo or hoodie, and it also has enough visual weight to hold its own on the back of a jacket or a gear bag. With only three thread colours, the finish stays bold and readable rather than fussy, which helps the derrick silhouette stay crisp across the full range of available sizes.

Looking for more? See Houston Oilers Emblem NFL embroidery design -Houston Texas Stadium men's football embroidery machine pattern embroidery file or browse all NFL American Football Embroidery.

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.