Easy Hand Embroidered Monogram Letter
Try this fun and creative hand embroidered monogram letter art project. It's easy to do with a few basic embroidery stitches on the letter of your choice.
Yield: 1
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Computer and printer
- Large embroidery hoop
- Embroidery needles
- Scissors
Materials
- Muslin or linen cloth
- Embroidery thread
- Carbon transfer paper
- Frame
- Masking tape
Instructions
- Create a pattern with your letter on the computer and print it out.
- Trace the pattern onto the muslin or linen cloth with carbon paper.
- Attach the pattern to a large embroidery hoop.
- Start filling in the shapes using embroidery techniques such as the satin stitch or woven wheel.
- Add in extra stitches in between if desired.
- Outline the letter using the split, chain, or stem stitch.
- Remove the material from the hoop.
- Trim the excess fabric and tape it to a piece of cardboard or card stock.
- Set it in a picture frame and hang it anywhere in your home.
Notes
If you don't have access to graphic software you can use Google Draw.
Find your base block letter from this coloring book site.
Then save the interior shapes listed above.
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