Are you fascinated by cross stich? If yes, you would want to decorate everything with these very simple stitches that can be used to embroider anything. Cross stitch letters used to embroider words and intials can make anything personalised for you.
Various alphabets, from the English alphabet to the Greek alphabet, can be stitched to add personal messages to your work. Here are the most simple patterns to embroider letters with cross stitch. These capital letters make simple monograms/ initials
Block Letter Alphabets for Cross stitch
Letter A
Letter B
Letter C
Letter D
Letter E
Letter F
Letter G
Letter H
Letter I
Letter J
Letter K
Letter L
Letter M
Letter N
Letter O
Letter P
Letter Q
Letter R
Letter S
Letter T
Letter U
Letter V
Letter W
Letter X
Letter Y
Letter Z
Cross stitch small letters
Where to find other cross stich letter patterns
Software programs to make cross stitch letters
This website helps you . Checkout their wonderful cross stitch tool here.
Crosstich.com has a tool that helps you “Create your own patterns of words, sayings, poems, alphabets, etc”.”. Checkout this very useful cross stitch tool here.
Calligraphy style cross stitch letters
Calligraphy-style fonts bring an elegant touch to cross-stitch monograms. Checkout their wonderful cross stitch tool here.
Times Roman Letters
Times New Roman is a classic font that never goes out of style for cross-stitch. You can find times roman cross stitch letters here.
Floral Letters
These patterns add a flower to each uppercase or lowercase letters. French knots, lazy daisy stitches or bullion stitches are used to embroider flowers and back stitches are also used to embroider vines.
What do you need, to embroider the cross stitch letters?
Perle thread is the best for stitching letters in cross stitch (my opinion)- it is a thicker thread than the single embroidery floss thread. It is vivid in color and has a sheen but is subtle in impression. This thread is also available in a lot of colors.
If you want a thicker, bolder impression, use the embroidery threads – all six threads.
Embroidery Hoops and Frames: These tools keep your Aida cloth taut, making it easier to produce even stitches.
Design the letters
You can either use the designs given below or just draw your own designs on graph paper.
More like this: Practice till you get the letters rights. Design the letters to fit the space in your project. If you do not want the capital letters given above, design your own joined letters in lower cases (the way you write by hand or copy from cross stitch magazines – there are some very pretty italic letters that can be used on any of your projects. A graph paper can be the most simple but very effective designing tool here. Cross stitch is made on fabrics on which you can count the stitches – it is, after all, a counted stitch embroidery. The count of the fabric is the most important thing in cross stitch. When it comes to cross-stitching letters, Aida cloth is often the go-to textile. Aida is a fabric in which the holes are really visible; it is referred to in units of “count.” The most commonly used fabric is a 14-count Aida fabric. This will give an average-size design. If you want a smaller size, choose a fabric with a higher count, like an 18 or 22-count fabric. The count is the number of blocks of stitching per inch. The higher the count smaller the design you will get with the same pattern. The cross-stitch letters given are mostly 5 stitches horizontally and 5 stitches vertically. If you have a fabric in which the holes are not visible (most clothes are like this), you can still embroider your letter. You will have to use waste canvas for this. Or mark the lines. Choose a font that reflects the style and tone of your project, whether it’s serif, sans-serif, or something more decorative. Sans-serif fonts give a modern, clean look. Serif letters are more traditional looking. Combine letter cases – both uppercase and lowercase letters are needed to bring a sort of dynamism to your work. Don’t forget punctuation like question marks- these makes your work interseting and not just boring block letters. Always follow the chart closely to ensure each cross-stitch letter comes out perfectly. Pay attention to the height of your letters; it’s measured in stitches. Using backstitch can help outline and define your cross-stitch letters. You can draw these designs on paper to the size you want and then mark them on a waste canvas. This is then placed on the top of the clothing and after the embroidery is done, remove the waste canvas. Floral cross stitch patterns can be integrated into the letters for a unique touch. French knots and such small interesting stitches can add texture and depth to your stitched letters. A vine pattern can elegantly wrap around your letters for a natural touch. Incorporating symbols like hearts or stars can add extra flair to your piece. Consider making a cross stitch letter sampler. A sampler displaying various alphabets can be both a useful reference and a beautiful piece of art. Another innovative style is to use a different style altogether in letters. For a more traditional or vintage feel, consider using an Old English Latin alphabet. Greek alphabet patterns are a unique option for fraternity or sorority gifts.Festive fonts are popular in Christmas-themed cross-stitch samplers. They are combined with wreaths and other christmas related icons. Most clothes are made of fabrics that are quite tightly woven and fine like cotton, linen with visible threads, or very fine fabrics like polyester. You can make stitches over every two threads or more instead of one for these clothes If you prefer to read and have the patterns on hand, checkout these books – 500 Alphabets in Cross Stitch by Julie S. Hasler, Valerie Janitch; Celtic Cross Stitch : 30 Alphabet, Animal, and Knotwork ProjectsFabric for stitching the letters
Divide 5 by the count of the fabric. That will give you the width of the fabric design, likewise for the vertical stitches.Tips to embroider the letters on the fabric
Embroidering the cross stitch letters on your clothes?
Book Recommendations:
by Gail Lawther; A Victorian Floral Alphabet: In Cross Stitch, Canvaswork and Crewel Embroidery by Sue Hawkins; Callicross : An Original Calligraphy Alphabet Charted for Cross-Stitch and Needlepoint by Elizabeth West
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Author: Sarina Tariq
