Merry J

Merry J is a script style capital letter J filled with textured green stitching and scattered with white embroidered snowflakes. The green runs in lighter and darker bands, like soft stripes, and a fine white outline follows the edge of the letter. It is a simple festive initial with no applique. The green and white shown are only a suggestion, and any shades of the same colour family will work just as well.

This letter is a nice way to add a winter touch to personal projects. Try it on Christmas tea towels, tote bags, cushion covers, stockings, gift bags or baby clothes. It also works as an initial in a quilt block or on a greeting card. It sits well on medium weight cotton, linen, canvas or fleece, where the snowflakes stay clear and neat.

The design measures 52 mm wide by 74 mm high (2.0 x 2.9 inches), so it fits easily in a small 4 x 4 inch hoop. It has 3,889 stitches and 1 colour change, so it stitches up quickly. Use tearaway stabiliser on stable woven fabrics and cutaway stabiliser on knits.

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