Embroidery Hoop Monogram Tutorial

Another easy project for you here, and one I have really come to love!!


This is another project that cost me pennies and looks super cute.

Tools:
1/4 yard fabric with design
Complementary fabric left over from another project
Embroidery floss in complementing colors
2 Embroidery Hoops- small
Straight pins
Iron-on webbing (optional)- I only used it to stiffen the monogram letters

Instructions:


1. I free cut our initials out of brown fabric backed with webbing.



2.- I cut my material in two even squares just big enough to cover the hoops. After threading the fabric through the hoop and tightening, I trimmed all of the excess fabric from around the edges.











3. I tightened the hoops as much as I could and now realize I should have hot glued the underside of the hoop to keep everything in place...so I highly recommend it.

4. My favorite part was stitching on the letters. I used straight pins to affix the letter exactly where I wanted it and then stitched around the edges. I also stitched some French Knots on the flowers where there was a polka dot. I quickly retired that idea as it was tedious and the base fabric was tearing a bit. I did do a little bit of decorative stitching on some of the flowers with straight stitching and that worked better. You can see this below to the right of the E.







A quick and easy project that can double as a cute gift anytime. I also have aspirations of using this idea in other ways, but I must increase my stitching skills before then! I will keep you posted!!