Merry B

Merry B is a machine embroidery design of a capital letter B with a small curled flourish at the top left. The letter is filled with fine white snowflakes of different sizes, stitched over a textured blue fill, which gives it the look of a wintery monogram. It is shown in blue and white as a suggestion only. Any shades of the same colour family work well, so match it to the threads you already own.

This winter letter suits tea towels, tote bags, cushions and baby clothes. It also works well as a quilt block, or on a stocking or gift bag for an initial. It sits nicely on cotton, linen, canvas and fleece, where the snowflake detail stays clear. Combine it with other letters to stitch a festive name.

The design measures 47 mm wide by 78 mm high (1.8 x 3.1 inches), so it fits easily in a small hoop. It has 5,729 stitches and only 1 colour change, so it stitches out quickly. Use tearaway stabiliser on stable woven fabrics and cutaway stabiliser on knits.

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