Monograms & Alphabets
Intertwined Victorian initials and cross stitch alphabets for monogramming linens, samplers and gifts.
Victorian monograms and alphabets
Marking linen with initials was an everyday Victorian skill. These books give you intertwined two-letter monograms, decorative capitals and charted alphabets for embroidery and cross stitch.
- 1,300+ Victorian Monograms & Alphabets (1878).
- Thérèse de Dillmont Cross Stitch Collection: three albums of charted alphabets and borders.
Learn how in How to embroider Victorian monograms.
Monograms & Alphabets: questions & answers
How do I embroider a monogram?
Trace the letters onto fabric, pad them with running stitches, then cover them in satin stitch. Stem or split stitch works well for fine strokes.
Where should a monogram go on a towel?
Centre it 5–8 cm (2–3 in) above the hem or band. On napkins, place it diagonally in one corner.
Can I use the alphabets for cross stitch?
Yes. The Dillmont albums are charted for cross stitch, and filet crochet alphabets also translate directly to cross stitch.