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Arabesque 12 - $49.95

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There are left, middle and right versions of each embroidered letter, and in addition to the satin stitch letter each contains a section of a satin stitch swag, accented with candlewick stitches. Aligning the candlewick stitches in your embroidery software program will produce a continuous swag and a three-letter monogram. The center letter has an additional open ring detail at the top, and can be used alone. The artwork for this style is from the 1920s.

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Art Nouveau 3 - $49.95

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This two-color graceful script monogram style is done in satin stitch. Simplify the look by skipping the first color. Get extra lift with puffy foam!

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Arts and Crafts 2 - $49.95

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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.

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Arts and Crafts 3 - $49.95

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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.

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Arts and Crafts 4 - $49.95

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Another monogram style influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement. The artwork is from 1935. Designed as a single-letter monogram, each letter is presented with a five color flower - a stylized blue aster. The flower is made from satin and bean stitches, the flower petals outlined with bean stitches. The letters themselves are done in a curved block style, with a second color as a shadow or highlight, depending on the thread color used. The letters or the flower can each be easily used alone.

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Arts and Crafts 5 - $49.95

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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.

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Avant Garde 1 - $49.95

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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.

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Avant Garde 2 - $49.95

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The voids in the one-color fill pattern create roses - the pattern is different for each letter. Large, 1930s-inspired monogram letters look wonderful on linens, garments or special projects.

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Avant Garde 3 - $49.95

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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.

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Avant Garde 4 - $49.95

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This unusual monogram style is digitized from artwork from 1934. The satin stitch oval, with interior thorn shapes, is joined with graceful, theatrical letters. A matching alphabet style occupies the upper space - the combination of the two creates a vertical monogram that evokes classic pre-war style and elegance. The monogram may be sewn all in one color, and the letters can be used alone, without the background shape.

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Chinois - $49.95

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Paris in the 1930s - a truly international city that embraced art and culture from around the world. This monogram style from 1933 has an oriental flavor, stylish and elegant. This playful style would be perfect on chiffon pajamas.

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Circle 5 - $49.95

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The artwork for this fanciful monogram style is from 1916. The delicate satin stitch letters can be combined into a three-letter circular monogram. The surrounding bow and border is a separate design. The letters can be used with or without the border.

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Cutwork 1 - $49.95

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Cutwork is an heirloom embroidery technique incorporating open areas into the overall design. In "Richelieu" cutwork, distinctive buttonhole bars cross the open areas. This handwork technique can be created by machine using heavy-duty water soluble stabilizer. The artwork for this monogram style comes from 1917.

Step-by-Step instructions are provided. For those not inclined to use the cutwork option this monogram style still looks beautiful.

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Cutwork 2 - $49.95

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This Cutwork monogram style has a harvest theme. The artwork is from 1910. The satin stitch letters have a shadowed area made of manual seed stitches with a thin satin stitch border, and a three-color wheat embellishment. The open ladderwork areas within each letter can be used with heavy-duty water soluble stabilizer for a true cutwork effect.

We have introduced color changes to extend the design capabilities, but like many of our styles this monogram would traditionally be white-on-white.

Step-by-Step instructions are provided. For those not inclined to use the cutwork option this monogram style still looks beautiful.

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Empire - $49.95

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A graceful old-fashioned monogram style, designed to create three-letter combinations that form an oval shape.

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Five and Dime - $49.95

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We call this monogram style "Five and Dime" because the artwork is from an iron-on transfer pattern that was sold through Woolworth's Department Stores in the 1940s. The letters are digitized in a graceful satin stitch with plenty of underlay. This is another classic style that is perfect on bed linens, either tone-on-tone or in a bright, contrasting color.

This style is featured in "Hobknobbing" by Betsy Dubicki, Creative Machine Embroidery magazine, May/June 2003.

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Lace 1 - $49.95

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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".

This style is featured in " Baby's Treasure Dress" by Susan Schrempf, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, November/December 2004.

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Lace 2 - $49.95

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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.

This style is featured in " Baby's Treasure Dress" by Susan Schrempf, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, November/December 2004.

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Oval 2 - $49.95

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The artwork for this monogram style is from 1947, but it still looks bright and modern. The satin stitch letters can be used one-by-one, as three-letter combinations, or enclosed within the graceful satin stitch border. The style can easily be resized within your embroidery software program for additional flexibility.

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Oval 3 - $49.95

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Our historical research turned up a style sheet from a monogramming shop that closed sometime in the late 1940s - this was one of their custom offerings. We had enough information from the three letters pictured in their sample to recreate the entire set. It is done in satin stitch for both letters and border with two French Knot accents.

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Royal - $49.95

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Inspired by the great typography designer J. M. Bergling (1866-1933) this fluid satin stitch nonogram style can be used with or without the brackets that complete the circular motif. Left, middle, and right versions of each letter are included, along with an additional placement template design.

A note about interlocking letters - a true interlocking three-letter monogram can only be achieved by custom digitizing. There are 17,576 possible combinations of three letters.The monogram pictured here is achieved by overlapping the letters. Where one letter passes over another, we suggest that some stitches be edited manually in your software to create the smoothest result.

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