Alphabet in two versions
1st version
Here is the first interpretation of this alphabet that I will propose in several versions.
For this first work, I chose a version embroidered with a series of traditional basic stitches. The embroidery is entirely made with stranded cotton. I do not give any indication of colors because the realization of initials is a highly personal work.
The complete set of these letters can be downloaded HERE or in the 2022 Patterns menu.
I found this alphabet in a library dedicated to traditional whitework and the printing of the characters is not of first quality. I advise you, as I did myself, to make a photocopy of the character you have chosen to embroider, enlarge it to the desired size (the one shown here is 10 cm), and redraw it before transferring it to your fabric.
You will find below pictures and explanations of each part of this letter. They are valid for all the characters of this alphabet.
The body of the letter is made with 2 rows of 2 threads stem stitch and the inner part is filled in with long and short stitch 1 thread.
I chose to embroider the dots that appear in this design using a ribbed spider web stitch and 2 threads. To do this you must first stretch the threads that will support the weaving as shown in this photo.
Here are the finished dots. Explanations of this stitch are available in the “Decorative Stitches” menu if needed.
To embroider the flowers, start with the stem in stem stitch with 2 threads and continue with the leaves in fishbone stitch with 1 thread. Embroider the petals of the flower in blanket stitch with 2 threads and the center in French knots with 2 threads and 2 wraps.
The leaves in the middle part of the letter are embroidered in fishbone stitch with 1 thread.
The entire body of the letter is embroidered as shown in the first picture.
Here is a picture of the lower right part of the finished letter.
Alphabet in 2 versions, second version
Alphabet in two versions 2nd version Here is a second embroidery proposal for this alphabet. I chose to realize this letter in a classic way by respecting all the codes of the "Whitework technique" such as we can see it on the linen of the trousseaux patiently...
Alphabet in two versions, 1st version
Alphabet in two versions 1st version Here is the first interpretation of this alphabet that I will propose in several versions. For this first work, I chose a version embroidered with a series of traditional basic stitches. The embroidery is entirely made with...