New Monogram Style for
February 2012
A bigger version of our popular Cutwork Monogram Set 1 - for those with larger hoops. This is an elegant option for single-letter monograms on home decorating projects.
This handwork technique can be created by machine using heavy-duty water soluble stabilizer.
Step-by-Step instructions are provided. For those not inclined to use the cutwork option this monogram style still looks beautiful.
Cutwork Instructions (pop-up window)
Download Printable Instructions (pdf)
Cutwork XL 1 is included in the following Guided Search categories: Heirloom, Decorative, Bed Linens.
The free letter of the month is "O" from the Cutwork XL Monogram Set 1.
Custom Collection - On Sale This Month!
Monthly Sale
The four styles below are on sale this month.
Each is discounted - 15% off
Super Savings:
Buy all four of this month's On-Sale styles for $63.95 - that's only
$15.95 each!
Chose either the download or mail-order option. Special offer - the download option
also includes back-up CDs sent by mail for no additional cost.
Purchase Bundle (Download)
Purchase Bundle (Mail Order)
Handwork monograms from the 1920s and 1930s often combine a central outline initial with flanking smaller initials done in satin stitch. This style, taken from artwork originally produced in Europe for professional hand embroiderers, uses a center letter with shading details. The small ring-shaped corner detail creates a very classic look that is just as interesting white-on-white.
This luxurious monogram style combines two-color central letters with satin stitch flanking letters and scrolled satin stitch corner brackets. The unusual fill in the larger letters is accomplished with a meandering vermicelli stitch -each stitch is digitized by hand. The result has a texture like chenille, and is finished with a thin satin stitch border.
This monogram style is derived from a 1940s vintage monogrammed hankie in our Monogram Museum collection. The fluid satin stitch letters are framed by a three color oval border - a stylized satin stitch vine motif with a twist effect, along with leaves and four delicate satin stitch flowers with open centers. This style looks wonderful sewn all in one color, tone-on-tone. The letters can be used alone by skipping the border, which sews first.
Inspired by a 1940s vintage monogrammed hankie in our Monogram Museum collection, this elaborate style includes several digitizing techniques based on handwork. There are small oval seed stitch fill patterns, bordered by satin stitch edges and leaf details. Short sections of chain stitch create an overall oval border, finished with satin stitch flowers at the top and bottom. The monogram letters are digitized with several underlay layers to create extra lift for the satin stitches, and several small split columns create depressions, as often seen in finely crafted hand embroidery.
Digitizing this monogram style is the subject of "Hand Embroidery by Machine" Threads Magazine, July 2004.
Monograms in the Movies
Special Feature
Monograms in the Movies
An archive of film scenes with monograms - updated monthly.
This month we added:
- The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
- Home Alone (1990)
