Friday, June 7, 2013

embroidering initials into your wall art!








What you will need 

Embroidering Your Wall Art!


  • Computer and printer
  • Plain white paper
  • Embroidery hoop
  • Fabric
  • Air-erasable fabric pen
  • Embroidery needle
  • Embroidery floss
  • Fabric glue

1. Print out your initials in fun font, in a size that fits your embroidery hoop. (Tip: In a monogram, the initial for your last name is bigger and in the middle.)
2. Tape the printed letter to a bright window. Tape your fabric on top, centering letter in the middle. Using air-eraseable fabric pen, trace letter onto fabric.
3. Place fabric in hoop.
4. Using embroidery needle and floss, outline the initial with small stitches
5. Add random stitches all around letter.
6. Trim fabric ½ inch from hoop.
7. Glue fabric to back of hoop with fabric glue.
8. Hang it up in your room and enjoy!
Craft courtesy of FlaxAndTwine.com 

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