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.
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XL Monogram Sets
All embroidery designs can be resized within your embroidery software program. We encourage our customers to learn how their software resizes designs, and to experiment with resizing our smaller monogram set sizes. For an informative article on the basic issues with resizing, please see Resizing Designs in our FAQ Section
Embroidery machines do not like to sew satin stitch columns - which are a primary element of our monogram sets - beyond a column width of 9mm for some machines, 12mm for others. If you do the resizing you will likely need to convert larger versions to a fill pattern when this limit is reached or exceeded.
For our XL sizes we have redigitized the design elements to narrow wider columns so that the machine's limitations are not exceeded.
It is up to you to determine if you have a hoop large enough to sew our XL sizes, and a machine capable of supporting a larger sewing field. If you aren't able to take advantage of our XL sizes as they are provided you can use your software to reduce the design size as needed.
Cutwork XL Monogram Set 1 is included in the following Guided Search categories: Heirloom, Embellished Decorative, Bed Linens.
The free letter of the month is "O" from the Cutwork XL Monogram Set 1.
On Sale This Month - 15% off
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.
Baroque Monogram Set 1 is included in the following Guided Search categories: Vertical, Heirloom, Embellished Decorative, Bed Linens, Tote Bags Purses.
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)
