Monograms and Words

Welcome to the wonderful world of stitched calligraphy.

Each letter is beautifully reproduced in watercolour, with clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. The step-by-step demonstrations show you the basic techniques, accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up photography of the embroideries. The book is highly versatile and can be used with many languages there is no limit to the letters, words and projects that can be made. There are numerous gorgeous designs, including embroidered cards, plaques, boxes, journals, baby clothes and more, giving you a limitless scope for personalizing special gifts for babies, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and more. Packed with useful tips and ideas, this is book is the perfect companion for ribbon embroiderers of all abilities.

Previously published as Embroidered Alphabets.

Book Contents

Introduction
Monograms, Letters and Words
Creating and Transferring Designs
Which Fabric to Use
Before You Start
Stitches and Techniques
Stitch Gallery
The Alphabet: Ornate Letters
More Ideas
Templates