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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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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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The western alphabet is given an asian flavor in this monogram set. The satin stitch letters can be used alone or combined as a two-letter monogram. Either version can be enclosed within a satin stitch border - three border sizes are included.
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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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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.
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A true classic monogram, from the 1950s - think "circle pins", cashmere sweaters." Merge designs to create any combination of three letters, then surround them with the optional circular border. The letters and the circle are elegant satin stitches. Great on towels, linens, high-fashion garments, scarves, etc. Endless possibilities!
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This style looks perfect for a modern child's monogram, so you may be surprised to learn that it's an Art Deco style from the 1930s. Digitized with satin stitch letters and a two-color satin stitch border, the letters can be used alone by skipping the first two colors.
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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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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 bigger version of our Circle Monogram Set 1 - for those with larger hoops.
Create large three-letter monograms in your embroidery software program by merging individual satin stitch letters together.There is a circlular border design, which can be used or not, and a placement outline design for quick and accurate alignment.
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 Circle Monogram Set 2 - for those with larger hoops. Digitized to allow multi-colors, the satin stitch monogram can also be sewn tone-on-tone, and with or without the decorative bars embellishment.
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The artwork for this monogram style is from 1938. It is a blend of old world (open ladderwork borders) and new world (a simple contemporary letter style).
For a true cutwork effect, use heavy-duty water soluble stabilizer. This style is just as attractive without the open ladderwork, or the borders can have a fabric insert if executed as applique.
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A bigger version of our Diamond Monogram Set 5 - for those with larger hoops.
These satin stitch designs are designed to create three-letter monograms for larger decorative projects by merging individual letters in your embroidery software program. There is a corner bracket design (4 chevrons) and a placement outline design for quick and easy alignment.
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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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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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 applique 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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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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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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These miniature Diamond and Circle monograms are specifically digitized to sew well at small sizes. They can be used with or without the borders, and to facilitate perfect combinations of the letters with your embroidery software program, each style comes with a placement outline template design. Great for men's handkerchiefs, shirt cuffs - or for any fashion project that calls for a classic but discreet monogram.
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Based on artwork from the 1940s, this monogram style has a simple formal elegance. The two color crest design is done in satin stitch with a thin satin stitch outline, and the fluid upright letters are done in satin stitch with scroll details. Use the crest alone, or the letters alone, by skipping the unnecessary part.
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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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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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Digitized from artwork from the 1930s this monogram set has distinctive "modern" letters, surrounded by wing stitch and open circle decorations, with all contained within a satin stitch crest. Like only the letters -or only the decoration? The elements are different colors and can easily be separated in your embroidery software program.
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A bigger version of our popular Romanesque Monogram Set 7 - for those with larger hoops. The large letters have also been redigitized for appliqué.
In addition to the full three-letter combination, you can delete the two color border in your software (or skip these colors on your machine) and sew out a three-letter monogram without border. Or you can use the letter alone (with or without the rectangular border), etc. etc.
A few words about appliqué: If you haven't attempted an appliqué design the procedure can be fun, and challenging. We've seen appliqué designs with simple oversized shapes that a child could cut out and execute - this isn't one of those. It requires some dexterity and concentration to produce a professional result.
This style is digitized following standard appliqué procedure: Color 1 is a running stitch, which establishes the letter outline. Color 2 is a light density zig-zag stitch which stabilizes the cut fabric edges. These two elements are covered up beneath a satin stitch border.
If you're not up to the challenge you can use this style anyway - just let these first two colors run as digitized, but don't add any appliqué fabric.
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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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We're not exactly sure of the age of the artwork used to digitize this monogram set - but it feels like late 1940s - early 1950s. It has a post WW II quality, after the troops returned from the war in the Pacific. Polynesian crossed with summer Boy Scout camp. The satin stitch letters are framed by long, rounded columns with open ring accents on either side. As is typical of many of our styles, the letters can be used alone.
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Taken from artwork from a 1933 French publication for professional embroiders, this versatile triangle style includes everything needed to create many variations for two-letter monograms. There are left and right side versions of the alphabet, which can be used alone or in combination with the triangular border. There are also left and right versions of two styles of corner brackets. These satin stitch designs can be used on anything, but are particularly useful for on-point napkin monograms.
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