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About This Design
Bulldog and Paw Applique is a lovable appliqué embroidery design featuring a bulldog with a paw and bow accent. This bulldog applique works great as bulldog embroidery, dog applique embroidery, and paw applique design for apparel and accessories. Designed for in-the-hoop appliqué and split-seam placement, the file set comes in PES, DST, JEF and more ready for instant download. Use it to personalize pet bandanas, kids’ tees, tote bags or cozy sweatshirts. The design uses 12 colors and 19,272 stitches across sizes 4in, 4.5in, 5in, and 5.5in, giving crisp detailing and professional finishes for pet-themed handmade gifts.
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Machine Embroidery Design Details
Bulldog and Paw Applique is available in hoop sizes 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in, compatible with Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina, Baby Lock and other machines via PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3, uses 12 thread colors, approximately 19,272 stitches.
What Is Included
- Embroidery design files: PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3
- Design sizes: 4in, 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in
- Compatible hoops: 4x4, 5x5, 5x7
- Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
- Color sequence / thread color guide included
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How to Stitch This Design
- Download the ZIP and unzip the files (formats PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF, VP3).
- Choose the design size (4in, 4.5in, 5in, 5.5in) and hoop accordingly — compatible with 4x4, 5x5 or 5x7 hoops.
- Load thread and fabrics: design uses 12 colors and contains 19,272 stitches — prepare matching threads and applique fabrics.
- Stitch the appliqué sequence: hoop stabilizer, run placement and tackdown stitches, trim excess applique fabric, then finish with satin/cover stitching.
- Remove from hoop, press lightly, trim stabilizer if needed, and apply any final trims or backing for a polished finish.
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?
Files are provided in PES, DST, EXP, VIP, HUS, XXX, JEF and VP3 formats, compatible with most machines that read these formats, including Brother, Janome, Singer, Bernina and Babylock models.
Do I need to trim applique fabric during stitching?
Yes — this appliqué design includes placement and tackdown steps; trim the excess applique fabric after the tackdown stitch and before the final satin/cover stitching for clean edges.
What hoop sizes fit this design?
Design sizes are 4in, 4.5in, 5in and 5.5in and are intended for use with 4x4, 5x5 or 5x7 compatible hoops.
Is this design suitable for beginners?
With 12 colors and 19,272 stitches the design is best described as intermediate, but makers comfortable with basic in-the-hoop appliqué and trimming will find it approachable.






























