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A wonderful two-color traditional monogram style! The vines behind each letter are different. Try sewing the vine pattern with variegated thread for a softer antique quality. Simplify the look by skipping the first color or use the vines without the letters as embellishments around buttonholes, etc.
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Inspired by engraved wedding invitations, this two-color monogram style has an elaborate double running stitch background, different for each letter, with the letters themselves done in satin stitch. The style can be simplified by skipping the first color. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeArabesque 8 - $49.95
The flowing swirls of this classic monogram style are done in satin stitch with ample underlay to create a rounded look. The letters in this single-initial monogram style are framed by an arc on either side, done in two colors. Within the satin stitch border are areas of seed stitch, which add a luxurious texture as a counterpoint to the satin stitching. The letters can be used without the border by stopping your machine after the first color, or deleting the brackets in your embroidery software program. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeArt Deco 7 - $49.95
Digitized from artwork produced in Germany in 1929, when stylish display typefaces were the seals of modernity. This monogram style is digitized for appliqué, with a running stitch for position, and a light density zig-zag stitch for tack-down. These two elements are covered by satin stitch columns. This style is equally striking in one color without the appliqué. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeArt Nouveau 4 - $49.95
A pre-war, 20th Century two-color italic serif monogram style, done in satin stitch, with a graceful satin stitch embellishment and stylized fan background. Think "Big Bands", "soda shops", "radio". Simplify the look by skipping the background details. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeArts and Crafts 2 - $49.95
This elegant monogram style, digitized from artwork from 1925, is influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement. Unlike the architectural simplicity of the American Arts & Crafts movement, the English style features more flowers and flourishes. This five-color design features a chainstitch vine detail, a graceful satin stitch letter, and a three-color flower. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeArts and Crafts 3 - $49.95
This is another graceful monogram style digitized from artwork from the 1930s. There are left and right versions for each letter. The left hand version includes a stem and satin stitch leaves, a bright stylized flower, and two small circular accents. When combined with a letter from the right hand version, the combination creates a circular shape. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeArts and Crafts 5 - $49.95
These satin stitch monogram letters have a modern flow and a dynamic uphill slant. The right side letters are embellished with a stylized branch motif that curls back under the letter, and is done in a combination of satin stitch and chain stitch. Each letter can be used independently, and the branch can be eliminated by stopping the machine after the first color, so this style is very versatile. Digitized from artwork from the 1930s. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeAvant Garde 1 - $49.95
The artwork for several of the letters in this monogram set came to us from the catalogue of a 1940s commercial monogram shop - we imagined and recreated the rest. Make two or three-letter combinations from larger and smaller scale satin stitch letters on top of the lily-of-the-valley background design - the combinations created can be sewn with one or two thread colors. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeAvant Garde 3 - $49.95
This is a French monogram style from 1937, and was originally intended for lingerie. In addition, it would make a stylish embellishment above the pocket of a blouse, or on table linens. The design has a charming informal quality and comes with a two color v-shaped border - leaves and stylized flowers. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeBaroque 1 - $49.95
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. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeBookplate - $49.95
The artwork for this monogram style is from the 1950s - it has a sophisticated, country look. Simple letter shapes are surrounded by a decorative design composed of corner curls and unusual stitch types for an inside triangular and outside rectangular border. The monograms are inspired by decorative bookplate designs. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeCandlewick - $49.95
A French handwork monogram style from the 1870s, with digitized candlewicking details. This two-color design looks equally vibrant and traditional sewn tone-on-tone with one thread color. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeDiamond 3 - $49.95
This monogram style is from the 1930s. The background is an overlapping mesh, surrounded by a satin stitch border with a bean stitch highlight. The satin stitch monogram letter is flanked by two circular embellishments. The letters are digitized for appliqué, so a contrasting colored fabric can be laid under the mesh, or the design can be sewn as cutwork utilizing water-soluble stabilizer. Although digitized with 5 colors, this looks wonderfully subtle if sewn all in white. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeDiamond 6 - $49.95
The artwork for this single-letter monogram design came from an iron-on transfer pattern from the 1930s. The upright initials are done in satin stitch. The two-color bracket has simulated handwork seeding stitch accents framed with satin stitch outlines, and the overall design is finished off with flanking French knots. The letters can be used alone by stopping after the letter is sewn. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeGothic 2 - $49.95
Inspired by 16th Century illuminated manuscripts, this four-color monogram style has a highly detailed two-color fill pattern. Simplify the look by skipping over the fills and use the satin stitch and double running stitch border alone. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeGothic 3 - $49.95
A medieval-inspired three-color monogram style with curled endpoints, composed of satin stitches and double running stitches. The double running stitch background is different for each letter. The background sew first, so skipping over color 1 allows the letters to be used alone. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeGothic 5 - $49.95
A complex vine background, different for each letter, sets off these block monogram letters with contrasting border. This graceful 19th century style can be simplified by not sewing the first color. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeGothic 6 - $49.95
This monogram style is English, dating from about 1900. There is a very delicate vine and leaf pattern in the background, composed of thin satin stitches and bean stitches, along with two-color satin stitch flowers. The letters are a serif block style, done in satin stitch fill with a thin outline detail. The overall motif creates a square. The letters can be used alone if you wish by skipping past the background. This is a five color design, but it looks equally special sewn in all one color. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeGothic 11 - $49.95
The artwork for this style was designed for hand embroiderers in 1879. We have adapted this very traditional monogram style for machine embroidery by adding an additional underlay column throughout, which simulates the look of padded satin stitch. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeGothic 12 - $49.95
This monogram style is from the United States, created in 1875 - one of our oldest historical styles. The letters are digitized in satin stitch. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeLace 1 - $49.95
This delicate monogram style, composed of running stitches and thin satin stitch outlines, has a simulated overcast stitch diamond-shape border. It can be sewn with an appliqué insert on towels, as cutwork, or completely without fabric as a Christmas tree ornament. See additional details in "Project Corner". ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeLace 2 - $49.95
The artwork for the lettering in this monogram style is from 1913. The initials are complimented by an oval-shaped background grid with a fancy scalloped edge. The design is digitized for appliquÈ, so fabric can be placed behind the gird, or fabric removed for a true lace effect. We have included color changes to allow each element to be sewn with a different thread color - or sewn all in one tone if you prefer. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativePerennial 1 - $49.95
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. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativePerennial 2 - $49.95
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. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativePerennial 3 - $49.95
This monogram style was inspired by a vintage embroidered monogram from our extensive collection. The original is all one color - white-on-white - and this style will look elegant sewn that way. In order to add some additional design flexibility we have digitized color breaks for the different elements of the garland so that a complex palette of spring colors can be used. All of the elements are satin stitch. As with others of this type, you can sew the garland alone by stopping before the initial is sewn, or sew just the initial alone by skipping past the colors in the garland. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeRomanesque 1 - $49.95
This architectural monogram style is european in origin. The wide satin stitch letters feature a split satin-stitch fill pattern, with delicate satin-stitch scrollwork in the background, giving an elaborate shadow effect. The letters can easily be used alone by skipping the first color scrollwork. ››Detailed Info ››Catalog Page ››Compare Styles Embellished - DecorativeRomanesque 2 - $42.46 |