Romantic Alphabet
This alphabet that I called romantic is part of many vintage alphabets published online by “Maison Sajou”.
You will find the patterns of all the characters together in a single downloadable file in the “patterns 2021” menu.
Here is an indicative list of colors that I used to embroider the design presented in this article.
House of Embroidery (Stranded cotton)
83 Ajuga, both colors
DMC (Stranded cotton)
3024, 3023, 640, 225, 502 and 3813
These letters can obviously be adapted to anybody’s needs, the colors used and the size proposed are only indicative.
Start by embroidering the letter in 2-thread stem stitch, varying the colors.
Here is the fully embroidered letter.
Embroider the stems and leaves alternately using stem stitch with 2 threads and satin stitch, long and short stitch, and fishbone stitch with 1 thread.
The flower is embroidered with satin stitch and 1 thread on a 2 threads padding. Add a few straight 1-thread stitches at the base of each petal and finish with a French knot 2 threads and 2 wraps in the center.
The cluster of flowers is realized with French knots 3 threads and 2 wraps. To get nice big knots, I used a # 22 chenille needle.
So beautiful and romantic but not old fashioned. Really quite modern as well. Delightful!
Makes me want to stitch!!
Thanks, if you decide to do it, please email me a picture when finished!
I wish you a nice Sunday
Laurence
Laurence, I love the wonderful piece in Inspiration #110. Thank you for the beautiful pieces displayed along with the featured project. I hope they are available in your shop. So beautiful, all the best, Charlotte ( Arizona)
Thank you, yes they are available in my shop online and some also in my Etsy shop.
I wish you a nice Sunday, best regards
Laurence
Wonderful Work Dear Laurence.Thank you for sharing it !
Thank you Cristina!
Hi Laurence, Thank you for your generous heart. Susie From N.Y.
Thank you, you are welcome