Lattice Monogram Pattern

Lately, I've been really interested in different types of monograms. You might have noticed that I've been sharing these as free patterns on my Craftsy page. Well, here is one more for you! These are lattice monograms, and can be used for lot's of embroidery filling stitches. If you reduce them, they would be adorable as pin cushions, scissor fobs, or tiny little giftees. Work a little harder and create them as goldwork on velvet! That would be spectacular!

  I decided to create a larger framed piece with silk ribbon for a special frame gifted to me. It will be completed soon and I'll show you the framed work. For now...here is the stitched part anyway!  

  I just used plain perle cotton and embroidered the letter "S" in stem stitch, then used simple straight stitches to do both directions of the lattice work...lastly, I tacked down the intersections of the lattice with teensy "x" straight stitches.  http://www.craftsy.com/user/1108892/pattern-store?_ct=fhevybu-ikrdql-fqjjuhdijehu 

This ribbon design is also included in the pattern as an oval and as a circle...in two different sizes.

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  Woo Hoo!   Craftsy Saleabration: Up to 75% Off All Courses, Fabric and Yarn!  (click here)   Hurry on over to Craftsy! Why? Because 14-21 September...all video courses and supplies on Craftsy are on sale up to 75% off! This includes classes, fabric, and yarn. 
If you aren’t one of the 2 million members currently experiencing everything that Craftsy has to offer, here is what you are missing:

• A wide selection of online crafting classes from the best instructors from around the world, ranging from quilting and knitting to cooking and fine art
• Classes you can watch anywhere, from any device with an internet connection
• Unlimited access to your Craftsy classes - watch them as many times as you like, as long as you’d like!
• A wide selection of fabric and yarn at great prices
• A community of like-minded enthusiasts to share your hard work with

But, you don’t have to take my word for it! Take advantage of the Craftsy sale to try one of their classes, starting at $9.99. The sale begins on Saturday, September 14th and runs through Saturday, September 21st ... don't miss out!   There is a cake decorating class that I've been wanting...so now is the time!  Oh, or maybe that chocolate candy making class! Of course, there are loads of quilting classes too...oh, bother...so many classes and so little time! Oh wait, I can download and watch anytime! Woo Hoo...outa here! Hugs!  

Visit Shawkl on Craftsy

  Craftsy is a great place to get patterns, classes, and other crafty videos. It is a wonderful place for teachers and crafters to show their designs. And....I made the leap to them! I hope you will go and visit me there too! Search for "Shawkl"   Craftsy   Some of my patterns and mini-classes are loaded now. And the Basic Silk Ribbon Embroidery Stitch Guide is also loaded (for free of course). I have plans for many more embroidery designs to go up, and am working on a mini-book that will be available for download there too.  So, best to get up and get busy writing huh?!   Hope all are having a great Monday...it is pouring rain here like out of a bucket! Good sleeping weather...but there is much to do...so best to get with it! Hugs!