Merry M

Merry M is a machine embroidery design of a capital letter M, drawn in a loose, brush-style shape with a slight slant. The letter is filled with a textured stitch and decorated with fine snowflakes. Softly striped bands run across it, and a neat white outline finishes the edge. It is shown in green with white snowflakes, but that is only a suggestion. Any shades of the same family work, so try forest, lime or mint greens, or choose red or blue for a different winter look.

This festive letter suits Christmas and winter projects. Stitch it on tea towels, tote bags, cushion covers or stockings, or use it as a monogram on a quilt block or a gift bag. It also makes a pretty winter initial on baby clothes and bibs. It sits well on cotton, linen, canvas and felt, where the snowflake detail stays clear.

The design measures 69mm wide x 74mm high (2.7 x 2.9 inches), so it fits easily in a small hoop. It has 7,754 stitches and only 1 colour change, so it stitches up quickly. Use tearaway stabiliser on stable woven fabrics and cutaway stabiliser on knits.

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