Lovely Letters: 9 Cross-Stitch Alphabets & Monograms

114 Pages·2015·123.69 MB·English

by  Annie’s

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Introduction
This book features nine alphabets that are perfect for adding
a personal touch to nearly any item. The alphabets are divided
into three categories: Elegant & Exquisite, Fun & Funky and
Clean & Classic. Each category features three alphabets with
letters that can be easily combined to create names or words.
The colors can be altered and the fabrics changed to create
projects that are functional, beautiful and one of a kind. The
alphabets here range from simple, clean lines to fanciful
letters made of flowers. There are classic bordered letters and
whimsical letters made with bright colors. The finishing on
every project is simple, with easy-to-follow instructions that
Elegant & Exquisite, pages 3–31
are addressed step by step in the Finishing Instructions. Your
creations will be treasured for years to come. We hope you
enjoy the designs and unique finishing ideas in this book, and
we hope you will decorate your stitching with Lovely Letters.
Contents
Introduction 2
Elegant & Exquisite
Elegant Script Alphabet 3
Floral & Vines Alphabet 11
Filigree Alphabet 26
Fun & Funky Fun & Funky, pages 33–66
Bold Pattern Alphabet 33
Wild Whimsy Alphabet 42
Floral Garden Alphabet 57
Clean & Classic
Swirls & Dots Alphabet 67
Classically Styled Alphabet 82
Traditional Monogram Alphabet 90
How to Stitch 106
Finishing Instructions 109
Special Thanks 112
Clean & Classic, pages 67–105
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Elegant Script Alphabet
Designs by • One skein DMC® six-strand Stitch Count
embroidery floss** Border: 70H x 70W
Angela Pullen Atherton
Letters: 38H x 38W each*
• Size 24 tapestry needle
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
*See Suppliers on page 112.
Design Size
**Refer to color code.
Materials Border: 5" x 5"
DMC® Letters: 23/4" x 23/4" each*
• 9" x 9" piece 14-count white
) 815 garnet, med. *Stitch count and size given are for
perforated paper from Wichelt
largest letter. Stitch count varies by letter.
Imports Inc.*
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Instructions: Cross stitch over
one square using two strands of
floss. Center letters inside border.
Finishing Materials &
Instructions
Day planner
See Book Cover/Album/Journal/
E-Reader/Daily Planner Finishing
Instructions on page 110. l
Elegant & Exquisite
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Make It Your Own
Use 14-count waste canvas
to add a stitched design
to almost any item. This
simple fleece baby blanket
becomes an heirloom by
adding Baby’s initial. Our
model is stitched using two
strands DMC® 807. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions
for using waste canvas.
Elegant & Exquisite
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Make It Your Own
A classic photo album gets a
personalized cover by adding
this elegant alphabet and
border to it. This project
was stitched on 14-count
lambswool Aida using two
strands DMC® 3865. See the
easy-to-follow and quick-to-
finish instructions for adding
the design to an album on
page 110.
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Make It Your Own
Jazz up a guest bath with a
monogrammed hand towel.
This beauty uses two strands
DMC® 815, but it eliminates
the border and centers the
letter on a Showcase Huck
Towel (#HF6500EAS-2724) from
Charles Craft/DMC®.