Styles

Twelve ways to dress a monogram.

Each style comes with a frame that leaves room for initials, and motifs for small themes. These are examples from the Hoopline pattern library. Your own pattern is made fresh when you press stitch.

EMR

No. 01

Floral Wreath

Satin-stitch roses, lazy-daisy leaves and French knots in a full ring.

Good for

Wedding handkerchiefs, pillowcases

Lettering

Script, or any of the five faces

Library themes

lemon, strawberry, bee, tulip

Use with initials Try “lemon”

JB

No. 02

Single Line

One continuous backstitch contour with plenty of quiet fabric around it.

Good for

Napkins, tote bags, minimalist towels

Lettering

Roman capitals, or any of the five faces

Library themes

cat, teapot, pear, sailboat

Use with initials Try “cat”

A

No. 03

Vintage Cross-Stitch

Tiny even X stitches on a grid, softly faded like an old sampler.

Good for

Tea towels, framed samplers

Lettering

Slab, or any of the five faces

Library themes

strawberry, thistle, heart, acorn

Use with initials Try “strawberry”

LKT

No. 04

Cartoon Critter

Plump satin-stitch animals with French-knot eyes and a blush cheek.

Good for

Baby blankets, bibs, kids' towels

Lettering

Rounded, or any of the five faces

Library themes

puppy, hedgehog, whale, bee

Use with initials Try “puppy”

S

No. 05

Border Band

A repeating ornamental band sized for towel hems and napkin edges.

Good for

Hand towels, table runners

Lettering

Roman capitals, or any of the five faces

Library themes

cherries, fern, shell, tulip

Use with initials Try “cherries”

OH

No. 06

Botanical Sprig

An asymmetric sprig in stem and fishbone stitch, drawn from the hedgerow.

Good for

Robes, aprons, guest towels

Lettering

Script, or any of the five faces

Library themes

fern, lemon, acorn, daisy

Use with initials Try “fern”

EMR

No. 07

Redwork Outline

Outline-only stitching in one red thread, like grandmother's kitchen linens.

Good for

Tea towels, pillow shams

Lettering

Didone, or any of the five faces

Library themes

teapot, pear, rabbit, cherries

Use with initials Try “teapot”

JB

No. 08

Nordic Folk

Symmetrical flowers, hearts and little birds in bold flat satin stitch.

Good for

Cushions, Christmas linens

Lettering

Slab, or any of the five faces

Library themes

bird, tulip, heart, sun

Use with initials Try “bird”

A

No. 09

Sashiko Geometry

Running stitches building waves, grids and bold shapes on sage cloth.

Good for

Bath sheets, visible mending

Lettering

Roman capitals, or any of the five faces

Library themes

shell, sun, fern, sailboat

Use with initials Try “shell”

LKT

No. 10

Laurel Frame

Two curved laurel branches and a small bow. Classic, never heraldic.

Good for

Monogrammed towels, keepsake hankies

Lettering

Didone, or any of the five faces

Library themes

daisy, bird, lemon, acorn

Use with initials Try “daisy”

S

No. 11

Coastal Knots

Chain-stitch rope, shells and waves in indigo, sand and coral.

Good for

Beach towels, holiday-home linens

Lettering

Slab, or any of the five faces

Library themes

whale, shell, sailboat, fish

Use with initials Try “whale”

OH

No. 12

Lazy Daisy Scatter

Tiny lazy-daisy flowers with saffron centres, scattered loosely.

Good for

Baby clothes, cottage napkins

Lettering

Rounded, or any of the five faces

Library themes

daisy, rabbit, mushroom, snail

Use with initials Try “daisy”