Diamond 6

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653868

The artwork for this single-letter monogram design came from a pattern from the 1930s. The upright initials are done in satin stitch. The two-color bracket has simulated handwork seeding stitch accents framed with satin stitch outlines, and the overall design is finished off with flanking French knots. The letters can also be used alone 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" $40.00

Diamond 5

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653866

A three-letter diamond monogram is one of the all-time classic styles. This one is a vintage 1940s style. 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" $40.00

Diamond 4

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653864

In the 1930s and 40s, department stores like Woolworths sold iron-on transfer patterns for a wide variety or subject matter, including monogramming. The patterns could be transferred to fabric with a hot iron, and the pattern then used for hand embroidery. This style is based on one of those patterns. In addition to creating a three-letter diamond monogram, the smaller left and right flanking letters can be used together to create a two-letter diamond shape. lovely on sheets, table linens as wel... Click for details

Diamond 3

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653863

This style is from the 1930s. The background is an overlapping mesh, surrounded by a satin stitch border with a bean stitch hilight. The satin stitch monogram letter is flanked by two circular embellishments. Although shown here with 5 colors, this looks wonderfully subtle if sewn all in white. 1" $20.00 3" $40.00 5" $80.00

Diamond 1

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653860

Another classic,this one from the 1950s. Merge designs to create any combination of two letters, then frame them with the corners to complete the Diamond shape. The letters and corners are elegant satin stitches with ample underlay to produce a full appearance. Great on towels and linens. 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" $40.00

Circle

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653859

A true classic, from the 1950s - think "circle pins", "cashmere sweaters." Merge designs to create any combination of three letters, then surround them with the optional circular border. The letters and the circle are elegant satin stitches. Great on towels, linens,and high-fashion garments. 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" $40.00

Circle 3

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653858

Satin stitch letters with ample underlay are featured in this classic style from the 1940s. 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" $40.00

Circle 2

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653854

This circle monogram style is done in satin stitch for a true 1940s look - there is something about it that evokes the adventure of long-distance train travel. Merge any three letters, together with the decorative bar embellishments for a complete circle, or use the letters alone for a streamlined variation. 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" 440.00

Chinois

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653852

Paris in the 1930s - a truly international city that embraced art and culture from around the world. This style from 1933 has an oriental flavor, stylish and elegant. This playful style would be perfect on chiffon pajamas or our bamboo sheeting. 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" $40.00

Candlewick

Gifts & Home Decor: Bed and Bath Contemporary: item #653850

A French handwork style from the 1870s, with candlewicking details. This two-color design looks equally vibrant and traditional sewn tone-on-tone with one thread color. 1" $10.00 3" $20.00 5" $40.00