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A two-color Old English style shadowed monogram done in satin stitch. Simplify the look by skipping the first color.
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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.
This style is featured in "Hobknobbing" by Betsy Dubicki, Creative Machine Embroidery magazine, May/June 2003.
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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.
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A large-scale script monogram style. One-color graceful letters from the 1930s create an aura of luxury and sophistication.
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Taken from 19th century artwork, this monogram style is done in graceful satin stitches. The swirling letter style can be used as a single letter monogram on formal napkins, or combined in dramatic two and three-letter monograms on linens.
Digitizing this monogram style is the subject of "Digitizing Letters for Monograms Part II" by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, November/December 2007.
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Hot Iron Transfer Patterns were first made in 1879, and continued to be popular with hand embroiderers until the mid-1950s. A vast array of subject matter was covered, and the artwork was designed to be transferred as line art to fabric. These monogram designs were available in the 1930s. We have digitized separate colors for each portion of the design, but this would also looks stunning done white-on-white for a wedding gift. The letters are raised satin stitch, and the display border with decorative bow is done in satin stitch, accented with French knots.
This style is featured in A Table of Gold by Susan Schrempf, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/Fenruary 2007.
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Taken from artwork from 1940, this style is done as a satin stitch monogram. The letters are upright with dramatic swirl details. The larger letters are intended to be flanked by the smaller letters for three-letter monograms, but can also be used alone. This timeless style is great on linens, and can be enlarged significantly within your embroidery software program for use on shower curtains and chair backs.
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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.
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This gorgeous monogram style was digitized from artwork drawn in 1900 for professional hand monogrammers. We have digitized the small ornamental extensions as candlewick stitches, and the rows of embellishments within the letter borders as wing-needle stitches with an open center. Pictured here in several colors, this style looks spectacular white-on-white.
Digitizing this monogram style is the subject of "Digitizing Letters for Monograms Part III" by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/February 2008 and March/April 2008.
This style is featured in "Hang Out" by Carol Zentgraf, Creative Machine Embroidery magazine, July/August 2008.
This style is featured in "Monogram of The Month" by Eileen Roche, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/February 2014.
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A luxurious French monogram style, from the 1920s. Each letter has a curling tail, and is done in satin stitch. Used either as a graceful single letter monogram, or combined and overlapped for dramatic effect. This style looks sophisticated in any color scheme.
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A flowing vertical style - not too feminine, not too masculine. This satin stitch monogram style is digitized from 19th Century artwork. Good choice for linens. A very much enlarged style - 8 or 9 inches - would look great on a shower curtain or pillow.
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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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This ornate monogram set is digitized from artwork from the 1920s. Thin satin stitch elements border wide areas that are filled with manual seed stitch - each stitch placed manually to create a grainy texture. Candlewick stitch "dots" complete the decoration.
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This monogram set has a very classic look, with satin stitch elements passing over and under eachother. Two sizes are included, for use as as a single letter monogram, or combined in two or three-letter monogram combinations.
Thanks to Elliott Dicker of Monograms by Mark Elliott (Pompano Beach, FL) for providing the artwork for these letters.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 5 - for those with larger hoops. Two sizes are provided for quick creation of a three-letter monogram with any placement you wish.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 6 - for those with larger hoops.
The designs are digitized in satin stitch with decorative embellishment special stitches.
Just about any color scheme is appropriate - including white-on-white.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 7 - for those with larger hoops.
This satin stitch design will look great on towels, shower curtains, pillow shams, etc. Designed to create a three-letter monogram by merging smaller and larger letters together in your software - or use the largest initials by themselves.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 8 - for those with larger hoops.
The satin stitch letters are framed with two-color circular backets - a delicate manual seed stitch bordered by satin stitch.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 9 - for those with larger hoops.
This elaborate design is intended for use as a single-letter monogram. The satin stitch letters are embellished with special stitches that resemble flowers, and interior wing-stitch details in graduating sizes. For a simpler look, the designs can be used without the embellishments - skip over the first two colors on your machine, or delete them in your software.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
This style is featured in "Jumbo Monogram" by Eileen Roche - and also on the Cover, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, Volume 90, January/February 2015.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 10 - for those with larger hoops.
Two sizes are provided for quick creation of a three-letter monogram with any placement you wish.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 11 - for those with larger hoops.
This satin stitch monogram set is formal without being fussy - a good choice for shower curtains, towels, pillows, etc.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 13 - for those with larger hoops.
Digitized from artwork from the 1920s, the satin stitch elements border wide areas that are filled with manual seed stitch - each stitch placed manually to create a grainy texture. Candlewick stitch "dots" complete the decoration.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 13 - for those with larger hoops.
Digitized from artwork from the 1920s, the satin stitch elements border wide areas that are filled with manual seed stitch - each stitch placed manually to create a grainy texture. Candlewick stitch "dots" complete the decoration.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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A bigger version of our popular Arabesque Monogram Set 14 - for those with larger hoops.
This satin stitch monogram style would look great on a pillow, duvet cover, or a shower curtain.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
Thanks to Elliott Dicker of Monograms by Mark Elliott (Pompano Beach, FL) for providing the artwork for these letters.
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This monogram style is digitized from artwork from 1933. The elegant vertical letters are done in satin stitch, with wider areas that are filled in with a manual seed stitch - each stitch placed individually by hand. The effect of this interesting texture is reminiscent of the karakul lamb's coat - from a breed of sheep native to the deserts of Central Asia. This "fur", referred to as Persian Lamb, has a tight curly nature - durable, valuable, and used for high-fashion fur coats and collars in the 1930s and 40s.
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Digitized from researched artwork from 1940, this monogram set has a friendly personality. Each letter sits atop a curved base, with a flared upper section that suggests a carefree hat. Each letter also has an oval lozenge shape as an accent. All elements are digitized in satin stitch.
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This five color monogram style is embellished with linear satin stitch details, open wing stitch rings and french knots. As with the rest of our monogram sets, it is easily customized - eliminate the elements you don't like, or just use the interesting central letters alone.
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A bigger version of our popular Art Nouveau Monogram Set 5 - for those with larger hoops.
As with the smaller size, there are many monogramming possibilities - single initial, single initial with wing embellishments, three-letters, three-letters with wing embellishments, etc. The designs are all done in satin stitch.
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This simple and fluid monogram style is digitized from artwork from 1925. Satin stitch details border interior sections that are filled with a manually digitized seed stitch. The letters are accented with thin satin stitch vines, leaves, and stylized flowers in the form of open satin stitch circles.
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This light and fresh monogram set is digitized from artwork from 1933. The larger letter is tall and thin, done in satin stitch, with a single stylized flower accented with a candlewick stitch center. An L-shaped thin satin stitch element anchors the lower left corner. This single initial is charming on its own, but can be used with the included smaller initials to create a two or three letter monogram by merging the letters in your embroidery software program.
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Digitized from 1930s artwork, this satin stitch monogram set has a graceful rounded style. A section of each letter is broken up to include a string of small circles in a zig-zag pattern in a second color. There are open ring accents in a third color.
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The artwork for this monogram set was drawn in 1925. It is a deceptively simple monogram style with stems, leaves, and a small stylized ring accent. With a light touch and a country feel these letters are perfect for tea towels or napkins.
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This satin stitch monogram set, reminiscent of the 1930s, has a slight slant, which gives it a whimsical personality. The letters can be used alone or combined into two or three-letter monograms.
Thanks to Elliott Dicker of Monograms by Mark Elliott (Pompano Beach, FL) for providing the artwork for these letters.
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A bigger version of our popular Avant Garde Monogram Set 7 - for those with larger hoops. The shapes in these letters suggest something musical.
Thanks to Elliott Dicker of Monograms by Mark Elliott (Pompano Beach, FL) for providing the artwork for these letters.
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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.
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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.
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Stately central letters, done in satin stitch outline, are filled with rows of candlewick stitches in graduating sizes. The graceful and fluid flanking satin stitch letters provide a contrast in styles - along with small satin stitch embellishments.
The central letters can be used alone, or merged with the other elements to create a striking three letter monogram. The artwork for the larger letters is from the 1940s. Thanks to Elliott Dicker of Monograms by Mark Elliott (Pompano Beach, FL) for providing the artwork for the flanking letters.
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This monogram style is intended to produce three- letter monograms, but the center letters would look great if used alone. They are done with satin stitch columns with a row of candlewick stitches filling the open portion of the letter.
The flanking letters are also satin stitch in a contrasting style.
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A bigger version of our popular Baroque Monogram Set 2 - for those with larger hoops.
The larger center letters are filled with manual seed stitch for an interesting texture, then surrounded with a satin stitch border. The flanking letters are done in satin stitch, and optional scroll brackets - left and right versions - are provided. The center letters used alone make a nice large single-initial monogram.
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A bigger version of our popular Baroque Monogram Set 3 - for those with larger hoops.
The flanking letters are done in satin stitch, and optional scroll brackets - left and right versions - are provided. The larger center letters are done in satin stitch, with the open center section of each letter filled with candlewick dots. The center letters used alone make a nice large single-initial monogram.
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A three-letter monogram created using these letters has a somewhat oval shape, with the smooth flanking letters offering a nice contrast to the geometric center letters, which are embellished with rounded candlewick stitches.
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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.
The Candlewick Monogram Set was developed in collaboration with Susan Schrempf and Gail Tibbetts.
This monogram style is used in the Cover article "Fleece with Flair!" by Sandra Clark - Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/February 2005.
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Traditional 18th century highly detailed satin stitch monogram letters composed of intertwining elements, digitized in one color. These letters can also be used as compelling abstract designs - align repeats of the letter "I" to make a decorative border, rotate the letter "C" 90 degrees, then copy several times and join the points - endless possibilities.
This style is featured in "Snowy Night Quilt" by Sandra Clark, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, September/October 2005.
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The Cornely (chainstitch) embroidery machine was developed for production in the 1888s to automate a popular hand stitch where the needle penetrates the fabric, comes back up through a loop of thread and proceeds in this fashion to create a chain of thread. These machines are still in use today for "fancy stitch" embroidery.
A modern embroidery machine uses two threads - a top thread and a bottom (bobbin) thread which lock together as a series of stitches is sewn. This type of machine can't make a true chainstitch, but it is possible to simulate the look of one. For this monogram style we have simulated a chainstitch, and to provide a bit more density for towels and thick fabrics there are two parallel runs of these stitches making up the parts of each letter. They are carefully crafted to maintain a handmade look.
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This monogram style uses a simulated chainstitch throughout - one color for the filled areas and one color for the outlines. The letters can be sewn all in one color, or for a more delicate look the interior fill can be eliminated.
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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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Digitized from artwork from 1939, this monogram set molds each letter into a circular shape. The satin stitch letters include curls and embellishments - an elegant formal style.
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This satin stitch monogram style has a "modern" feel - it is digitized from artwork drawn in the 1930s. The letters are accented by two satin stitch rings, which seem to broadcast energy outward.
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A larger version of our popular Circle Monogram Set 5, for those with larger hoops. A three-letter monogram, with surrounding decorative ring, is 7" (177 mm) tall. It can be resized in your embroidery software program to 10" (254mm) tall.
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This Monogram Blend, Classic 1, is composed of elements from two of our Monogram Sets - Arabesque Monogram Set 14 and Baroque Monogram Set 3. All of the designs, including the optional brackets, are done in satin stitch. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program (Hint: delete the template design before saving your work).
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This Monogram Blend (Classic 2) is composed of elements from three of our Monogram Sets - Romanesque 2 XL, Circle 5 and Regal. All of the elements are done in satin stitch. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The resulting three-letter monogram has a simple elegant oval shape.
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This Monogram Blend (Craftsman 1) is composed of elements from three of our Monogram Sets - Arabesque 7, Romanesque 7, and Arts and Crafts 6. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The left and right stylized flower embellishments help to accent the curvilinear letters.
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This Monogram Blend (Craftsman 2) is composed of elements from three of our Monogram Sets - Triangle 2, Oval 1 and Monogram Flourishes 2: year 1949. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The overall effect is a vertical geometric monogram sitting within a bowl shape composed of candlewick dots.
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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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This style is featured in Cutwork - from Store-Bought to Heirloom by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, September/October 2009.
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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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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.
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This is another French monogram style, this time from 1923. It has delicate satin stitch details, and would look great on linens, handkerchiefs, etc. The left side letters (A-Z) are one color. The right side letters (A-Z) are four colors - each letter includes a three color flower accent. This style would look equally elegant if sewn tone-on-tone, all one color. The letters are designed to be merged in left and right versions to create a diamond from the letters that you choose.
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The artwork for this monogram style is French, from 1936. Each letter is cleverly adapted to create a diamond shape, and done in satin stitch. These are intended as single-initial monograms for use on napkins, linens, or fashion accessories.
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This two-color monogram style is a nicely formal presentation of a diamond shape. The artwork is from the 1930s, and each satin stitch letter is framed with satin stitch border sections to complete the diamond shape. We have digitized this style in two colors to allow you to give a bit of extra emphasis to the letter, but traditionally this would have been embroidered in one color - white-on- white - on fine linens, napkins, etc. To produce a single color version just use the same thread color for letters and frames.
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This striking single letter monogram consists of satin stitch letters with a thin satin stitch border. The letters are surrounded by a thin geometric diamond shape with partial circles at the corners, and finished off with four triangular Greek keys.
This delicate style also looks striking white-on-white.
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We revisit our Diamond Monogram Set 2 - digitized in 2002 - to add an XL version, for those with larger hoops.
From French artwork (1923) this style has left and right versions of each letter. The right side letters include a three color flower design. They are intended to be combined into a two-letter monogram in a diamond shape.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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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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We first offered our Empire Monogram Set for sale in December 2001. It was digitized from hand-drawn artwork. The name Empire is a title that we invented to give this style a "grand" feel. Empire, and all of our other monogram styles are sold through our website, our retail dealer network of sewing stores, and one additional authorized source - embroidery.com, who share sales proceeds with us. Anything visually identical, whether a stand-alone design set, or a plug-in for a lettering or monogramming program is unauthorized and not the result of any arrangement with our company.
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A bigger version of our popular Empire Monogram Set - for those with larger hoops.
This satin stitch design will look great on towels, shower curtains, pillow shams, etc. Larger monograms have become very popular for home decorating projects. Designed to create a three-letter monogram by merging left, middle, and right initials in your software - or use the largest middle initials by themselves.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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We first offered our Empire Monogram Set for sale in December 2001. It was digitized from hand-drawn artwork. The name Empire is a title that we invented to give this style a "grand" feel. Empire, and all of our other monogram styles are sold through our website, our retail dealer network of sewing stores, and one additional authorized source - embroidery.com, who share sales proceeds with us. Anything visually identical, whether a stand-alone design set, or a plug-in for a lettering or monogramming program is unauthorized and not the result of any arrangement with our company.
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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.
This style is featured in "Initialize" by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/February 2009
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A bigger version of our popular Five and Dime Monogram Set - for those with larger hoops.
This 1940s satin stitch monogram set is large, thin, and graceful.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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A very traditional two-color English manuscript monogram style, with a satin stitch fill and a double running stitch accent border. A traditional tone-on-tone look, If sewn with one thread color - a traditional tone-on-tone look - this style has an heirloom quality.
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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.
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A French 19th Century two-color monogram style - satin stitch letters with a double running stitch border. These letters are designed to be stacked on top of each other to create unique two-letter monograms, or use the letters individually or place them side by side. This style looks really elegant sewn tone-on-tone.
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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.
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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.
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Although this monogram style might typically be called "Old English" it comes from a continental source, so it would more accurately be called "Old French." The letters are done in satin stitch with underlay designed to give a dimensional rounded quality.
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The artwork for this monogram style is early 20th Century French, and comes from a magazine for professional hand embroiderers. Although the original calls for a single color, we have digitized this as two colors for those who might prefer the style without the small floral detail - not quite a fleur-de-lis - just skip over color one.
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Reminiscent of the intricate ironwork in a great European cathedral, this elaborate monogram style is done in satin stitch. The artwork is French, from the early 1900s. This is another style that looks timeless and spectacular white-on-white.
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This elaborate late 19th Century monogram style is a two-color design with leaf and vine details digitized as satin stitch and ample underlay for a rounded effect. Within the satin stitch letter borders is an unusual fill pattern composed of overlapping meandering running stitches with each individual stitch manually digitized and carefully placed. The fill simulates a hand-stitched seed stitch, and provides a luxurious texture whether executed in color or tone-on-tone.
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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.
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This monogram style is from the United States, created in 1875 - one of our oldest historical styles. The letters are digitized in satin stitch.
1875 - a noteworthy year. The British government purchases the Suez Canal, Alexander Graham Bell achieves the technical breakthrough that will lead to the creation of an electric telephone, and the United States Congress passes a Civil Rights Act that guarantees blacks equal rights in public places.
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This monogram style is digitized from artwork published for hand embroiderers in 1869. The satin stitch letters are embellished with an overlapping satin stitch binding that simulates a knot. We first saw handwork examples of this style while on a research trip to the Embroiderer's Guild in England.
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Heavily influenced by 16th Century script, the artwork for this monogram set was "modernized" in 1902. Interwoven satin stitch columns have wide elements that flow into thin graceful passages - great for towels.
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Digitized from artwork drawn in the 1930s, this monogram style is done in satin stitch. The letters have personalities, with "feet" and "ears".
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A simple satin stitch monogram style, digitized from 19th Century artwork. The small two-color stylized natural embellishments, with a candlewick "dot" add a nice decorative touch.
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Inspired by artwork for a painted German lettering style from 1727, this monogram style has satin stitch outlines. The open areas are filled with a manual seed stitch. They can be sewn in two bright colors, or try using a thread color for the filled areas that matches the surrounding fabric for a subtle textural element.
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Based on an early 20th Century British alphabet for incised (carved) lettering, our version uses satin stitch columns that are split and overlapped to create an unusual monogram style with both thin and wide elements.
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This 19th Century design is loaded with detail. Each letter is outlined in satin stitch
with a manual seed stitch fill, which provides an interesting texture. The background
design - looping chain stitch elements and satin stitch vine details - is different for
each letter.
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A bigger version of our popular Gothic Monogram Set 5 - for those with larger hoops.
This 19th Century monogram style looks great white-on-white. The vine background (color
1) can be skipped to create a simpler large letter.
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A bigger version of our popular Gothic Monogram Set 7 - for those with larger hoops.
The artwork for this monogram set is French. The letters have an old-world style and are done in satin stitch.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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A bigger version of our popular Gothic Monogram Set 8 - for those with larger hoops.
This satin stitch monogram style has thin columns, with smaller three-part accent designs that can be skipped over for a simpler monogram. Two sizes are included to facilitate creating a three-letter monogram with smaller flanking letters on either side of a larger center letter.
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A bigger version of our popular Gothic Monogram Set 9 - for those with larger hoops.
This elaborate monogram style is done in satin stitch, based on French artwork for professional hand monogrammers in the early 1900s. The columns are thin and elegant but still wide enough for towels.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.
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A bigger version of our popular Gothic Monogram Set 10 - for those with larger hoops.
This two color elaborate late 19th Century monogram style is done in satin stitch. The fill simulates a hand-stitched seed stitch, and provides a luxurious texture whether executed in color or tone-on-tone.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.
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A bigger version of our popular Gothic Monogram Set 13 - for those with larger hoops.
The artwork for this monogram style was published in Europe in 1869. The satin stitch letters are accented with a crossed element that resembles a lash that passes behind the letter.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.
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A bigger version of our popular Gothic Monogram Set 16 - for those with larger hoops.
Digitized from 19th Century artwork, this monogram style has classic European elegance, and looks great in color or tone-on-tone.
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The artwork for this Monogram Set was drawn in 1958, when cowboy tv shows were all the rage. They evoked an earlier, simpler time in American history. Each letter has a two-color ribbon accent and simple satin stitch letters.
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This monogram style has a simple homespun look, with a central diamond shape flanked by stylized leaves, both outlined with bean stitches in a separate color. The open areas in the letters are digitized for applique, which offers the opportunity to add whatever fabric panel color you wish.
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A bigger version of our Homestead Monogram Set 1 - for those with larger hoops. These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to a fill pattern.
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This monogram style is based on Thomas Jefferson's embroidered monogram, which we came across in a 1930s magazine article. An upright style, composed of satin stitches with traditional flare details.
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A bigger version of our popular Jefferson Monogram Set - for those with larger hoops.
Like the smaller version, this monogram style is based on Thomas Jefferson's embroidered monogram. We came across an image of a napkin with TJ embroidered on it while doing historic research in the New York Public Library in 2001. With some additional research we were able to find artwork for the rest of the alphabet with close matches for the T and J as our guide.
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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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19th Century artwork was used to digitize this script monogram style, done in two colors. The flowing, rounded satin stitch letters are punctuated by lattice details done in delicate satin stitch.
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This monogram style, based on artwork from 1864, is done in 3mm wide satin stitch. The elaborate intertwining loops and straight sections are reminiscent of carefully crafted architectural ironwork.
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A bigger version of our popular Lattice Monogram Set 1 - for those with larger hoops.
The letters are digitized for two colors, but would look great in one color or white-on-white.
Whatever the color choice, these designs can be enlarged in your software up to 10 inches (254mm) without the need to convert satin to fill.
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A large classic one-color monogram style - great for towels! Brought up to date from actual 12th Century lettering styles (which did not include several letters in the modern alphabet - they weren't invented yet). This style suggests typography from the credits for black and white films about knights and maidens.
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Although the artwork for this monogram style is from the late 19th Century, and the letters would be perfectly at home in an ancient setting, they have an irresistably contemporary side - like little animated characters. The A has a bouncy optimism, the K is a little shy. Letters are filled with a manual seeding stitch, and completed with a satin stitch outline.
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This monogram style is digitized from artwork produced in France for professional embroiderers. The artwork was published in 1950, with a not that says "in the style of Louis XII". He was King of France from 1498 to 1515 and King of Naples from 1501 to 1504.
The designs are done in satin stitch with areas filled in with a manual seed stitch. The artwork shows some areas filled and others left open, which we thought was unusual.
The letters have a playful quality and distinct personalities.
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The artwork for this monogram style is very old - we aren't really sure how old. Our graphic source suggests sometime in the 17th Century. The satin stitch elements are accented with interior satin stitch ovals that are built up with extra underlay to make them nice and rounded.
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Done in satin stitch, this monogram style from 1927 incorporates sweeping curves and a fresh feeling for the modern age. In architecture, noteworthy buildings in the Moderne style include the Bathers Building in San Francisco's Aquatic Park, and The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, England.
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This monogram set is digitized in satin stitch from artwork produced in the 1910s. It has a very elastic style - the letters seem infused with an exuberant energy. They sew beautifully on linens.
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A simple, graceful single-initial monogram style that would be perfect on napkins or other wedding items. The letters are satin stitch, and each is embellished with flowing brackets accented with bean stitch curls and oval dots.
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This monogram style is a single-intial satin stitch letter flanked by two stylized 3 color flowers. This one is a particularly good candidate for white-on-white.
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This Monogram Blend, Ornamental 1, is composed of elements from three of our Monogram Sets - Oval 1, Diamond 4 XL and Monogram Flourishes 1: year 1932. There is a design that can be used as a template for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The left and right brackets function to frame a three-letter monogram. This large monogram is just as effective with only the letters.
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This Monogram Blend (Ornamental 2) is composed of elements from three of our styles Sets - Arts & Crafts 6, Gothic 15 and Monogram Frames 1:Frame A. There is a template design that can be used as for easy layout placement in your embroidery software program. The elements, blended together, emphasize the circular aspects of each part.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A bigger version of our popular Perennial Monogram Set 3 - for those with larger hoops.
This monogram style is done in satin stitch. This monogram can be separated to sew just the garland border. The different colors can be simplified by repeating some colors more than once.
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This monogram style has satin stitch letters with stylized leaves and branches. They are accompanied by a stylized "bouquet" of stems, leaves, and flowers made with satin stitch and bean stitch details.
We provide two mirrored versions of the "bouquet" so that multiple variations are possible. In our illustrations we have used our software to place the embellishment on different sides, and rotated for different orientations.
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This two-color script style is influenced by designs produced on old zig-zag stitch monogramming machines. The shadowed effect can be created with either color as the lighter highlight, or for a simpler look sew only the first color. The mirrored brackets are an option, and can be added for decorative effect.
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This monogram style is taken from one of the vintage monogrammed hankies in our Monogram Museum collection. The rounded satin stitch letters with curling Romanesque details are surrounded by an intricate flower and vine border, done in satin stitch, with a bow at the bottom. Although done as a two color design, this monogram looks wonderful when sewn white-on-white in all one color. The letters can be used alone by skipping over the border design.
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This monogram style is digitized from artwork from the 1930s. It consists of a 5 color decorative crest design, done in satin stitch with manually digitized fills for the two stylized flowers. The crest surrounds satin stitch letters that have different versions for left and right for use in two-letter monograms. The letters can be used without the crest.
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The artwork for this monogram style is late 19th Century - more than 100 years old ! A delicate vine motif creates the mood, and the elaborate letters complete it. The satin stitch letters can be used alone by skipping the first color.
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This monogram style is digitized from 1940s artwork. The large letters are done as outlines in satin stitch with open centers between border elements, and each letter sits in the center with a two color rectangular satin stitch frame surrounding it. The smaller letters are simpler in style, and are intended for use in creating a three letter monogram by merging the appropriate letter on the left and right.
In addition to the three-letter combination shown, there are a multitude of possibilities: Want a single initial with frame? (use only the large letter) Want everything as a single color? (use the same thread for all three design colors). Want only the larger open letter without the frame? (skip color 1 and color 2 on your machine.) Want the larger open letter with flanking letters, but no frame? (merge the flanking letters on either side, then delete colors 1 and 2 in your software). You get the idea - simple manipulations create very different visual results.
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The artwork for this monogram style is from a French publication for hand embroiderers from 1910. A leaf and vine motif surrounds the letters, accented with circular dots between the upper and lower garland sections. All the elements, including the very thin details are digitized in satin stitch.
We have done this monogram style in three colors, but a single color monogram is easily sewn by using only one thread color. The color changes also make it easy to separate the design into parts - the letters can be used alone by skipping over the border design.
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This monogram style is digitized from early 1930s artwork. Each letter is an unusual satin stitch ladderback design, and is contained within a simple stylized satin stitch vine "crest", with a ring embellishment as an accent at the bottom. The letters would be interesting used alone. You can either delete the vine and ring (which sew first) in your embroidery software program, or skip past Color 1 and Color 2 on the machine.
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Classic satin stitch letters, with small stylized leaf embellishments, are surrounded by a simple rounded crest composed of vines, leaves, and flowers. This monogram style is digitized from 19th Century artwork. There are options for various color combinations - or use one color for everything.
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A bigger version of our popular Romanesque Monogram Set 2 - for those with larger hoops.
This monogram style is based on one of the vintage monogrammed hankies in our Monogram Museum collection.
An intricate vine border surrounds the satin stitch letters. Use the letters alone, or the border alone, or combine the border with letters from one of our other Monogram Sets for endless variety.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.
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A bigger version of our popular Romanesque Monogram Set 6 - for those with
larger hoops.
This monogram style is done in satin stitch. A delicate vine pattern - different for
each letter - provides the background behind elaborate satin stitch letters digitized
from early 19th century artwork.
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A bigger version of our popular Romanesque Monogram Set 8 - for those with larger hoops.
Delicate satin stitch letters are surrounded by a vine pattern with leaves and dot accents. Imagine these classic letters on a shower curtain or a pillow sham.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitches to a fill pattern.
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A bigger version of our popular Romanesque Monogram Set 11 - for those with larger hoops.
Digitized from 19th Century artwork, this satin stitch monogram style can be sewn in multiple colors or tone-on-tone. The letters alone can be used by deleting the surrounding crest design.
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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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A bigger version of our popular Royal Monogram Set - for those with larger hoops.
Larger monograms have become very popular for home decorating projects. Designed to create a three-letter monogram by merging initials in your software, this monogram style can be used with or without the brackets that complete the circular motif. In addition to left, middle, and right versions of each letter and the brackets, there is an additional placement template design.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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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This "Old English" monogram style also has some distinctly American roots. In 1939, Big Band leader Harry James discovered a kid named Frank Sinatra waiting tables and singing at a small restaurant and supper club just outside New York City on Route 9-W in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The club was The Rustic Cabin and this style was used on the menu cover.
Digitized in satin stitch, the wide areas are done with split columns and have extra underlay for additional lift.
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This festive monogram style, with oriental lantern embellishments, has a light and modern feeling - so you may be as surprised as we were to learn that the artwork is French, and was drawn in 1859. The lanterns are filled with manual seed stitches, and the Asian-inspired letters are done in satin stitch.
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We acquired a style book from an old monogram shop that went out of business. The book contains examples of the shop's offerings, showing only a few letters for each style. We were intrigued by a variation on a geometric triangle - this one has curling script letters that can be arranged in a three- letter triangle form, with brackets to accent the triangle shape. We recreated the rest of the alphabet, digitizing the letters in satin stitch. An outline template design is also included to make it quick and easy to place the letters when merging them in your embroidery software program.
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A bigger version of our popular Triangle Monogram Set 4 - for those with larger hoops.
The letters and the brackets are done in satin stitch. Like the smaller version, an outline template design is also included to make it quick and easy to place the letters when merging them in your embroidery software program.
Special Note For Triangle 4 Xl Monogram Set: These designs can be combined in your software to produce three-letter monograms. The brackets are optional. With the brackets a three-letter monogram, without any resizing, would be 10 7/8" (276mm), so this design is unusually wide. If your hoop cannot accommodate this size we recommend either splitting the design in your software, reducing the size until your hoop can accommodate the design width, or avoiding the brackets.
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This monogram style has a charming young feminine quality - the curly 3 color border compliments the initials with their long curling tails. We have pictured two-letter monograms, but the initials can also be used individually, and enlarged within your embroidery resizing program if you prefer.
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Graceful Victorian monogram letters composed of a combination of satin stitches and double running stitches, with flower accents. This style is derived from an 1890s American embroidery pattern book and looks fabulous on linens, sewn in colors or entirely with white thread.
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A three-color monogram style derived from a handwork pattern book from the 1890s, with an elaborate vine background, different for each letter. This very delicate style looks wonderful tone-on-tone for a completely traditional look.
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This three-color elf-like monogram style is American, from the 1880s. Appropriate all year, it is especially useful at Christmas time - think "snow", "over the river and through the woods", "monogrammed Christmas stockings".
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Great for towels, the letters in this one-color monogram style have little horns and ears, and a distinct personality - also very elegant on white linens, sewn with white thread.
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Satin stitch monogram letters, with a background of leaves and vines. The background is a combination of satin and double running stitches - each background design is different. When several letters are aligned the backgrounds appear continuous. There are left and right handed end designs which match the backgrounds, and can be added for a fancier look.
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This monogram style is adapted from a 19th Century handwork pattern - we found the artwork in the British Library in London. The circular accents create a unique look when combined with the flowing script style. All of the elements are done in satin stitch.
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This monogram style is digitized from artwork from 1913. The classically proportioned letters are offset by a grapeleaf with grapes attached. The design is four colors, and will look very sophisticated on kitchen linens and aprons - perfect for the wine enthusiast, or for anyone who appreciates history, food, and gardens.
This style is featured in " ABC's of Lettering" by Susan Schrempf, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, January/February 2004.
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This satin stitch monogram style is large and great on linens and towels. It also looks quite modern, espite the fact that the artwork, which we found in Europe, was published in 1872 - more than 130 years ago!
Digitizing this monogram style is the subject of "Digitizing Letters for Monograms Part I" by Richards Jarden, Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, September/October 2007.
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This monogram style, with its wide satin stitch columns and open circle embellishment, has a fresh, festive quality. The artwork is from the early 20th Century. We have used extra underlay to give the columns a special rounded look.
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Digitized from artwork from 1910, this classic monogram style is done in satin stitch with extra underlay for a rounded look. The edges have scalloped piecrust details.
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Turn-of-the-20th Century artwork provided inspiration for this satin stitch monogram set, which falls visually somewhere between "abstract" and "botanical". Flaring leave forms overlap and join together to create the letters.
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A bigger version of our popular Victorian Monogram Set 12 - for those with larger hoops.
The artwork for this style is from the early 1900s. This monogram set is done in satin stitch and the columns have scalloped edges on one side.
These designs can be enlarged even further in your software - up to 10" (254mm) - without the need to convert the satin stitch to fill.
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