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About This Design
Block Type Narrow Shadow Font in-the-hoop is a varsity-style block alphabet crafted for machine embroidery. This in-the-hoop font file includes uppercase, lowercase and numbers and reads perfectly as a BX font or collegiate shadow font. Use it for shadow font embroidery, block type embroidery and varsity font embroidery to add narrow, sporty lettering to garments. Files come in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 and in sizes from 2" to 5.2". With a clean two-color fill stitch and 14,035 stitches, it’s ideal for crisp monograms and team lettering.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Block Type Narrow Shadow Font Fill Stitch is available in hoop sizes 2in, 2.4in, 3in, 3.6in, 4.3in, 5.2in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 2 thread colors, approximately 14,035 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 2in, 2.4in, 3in, 3.6in, 4.3in, 5.2in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7
- Design contents: uppercase, lowercase, numbers
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the included PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 files and unzip them (see Artapli instructions if needed).
- Choose the right design size (available: 2", 2.4", 3", 3.6", 4.3", 5.2") and hoop the project for your compatible hoop: 4x4, 5x5 or 5x7.
- Thread and color count: this design uses 2 colors; prepare two thread changes and coordinate contrasting shadow and fill threads.
- In-the-hoop step: arrange letters with your lettering tool or machine, stabilize fabric securely, then run the fill-stitch font sequence (total stitch count 14,035 per letter varies by size).
- Finishing: trim jump threads, remove from hoop, press gently to set stitches and trim or secure any loose threads.
Embroidery Machines Supported
Works with all major home embroidery machines that accept standard formats.
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What embroidery machines work with this design?
This design is provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and many other home and commercial embroidery machines that accept those formats.
question specific to THIS design's technique (applique/fill/font/etc)
This is an in-the-hoop fill-stitch font designed for monograms and lettering; it includes uppercase, lowercase and numbers and stitches at 14,035 stitches (varies by letter and size) with a two-color shadow effect.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Compatible hoops for this design are 4x4, 5x5 and 5x7. Design sizes included are 2", 2.4", 3", 3.6", 4.3" and 5.2".
question about difficulty level or beginner friendliness
Difficulty is easy to moderate for users familiar with in-the-hoop lettering; the two-color fill keeps steps simple, and beginners can achieve great results by using the included sizes and taking time to hoop and stabilize fabric accurately.










































