First Embroidery Post - Simple

[TheMistressT]

I can't believe I'm posting on the needlework forum!  I've been wanting to take up embroidery again for years and finally started a few projects last autumn.  This is my first completed project since I did some kits in grade school many many years ago.  It's an initial "C" on two mismatched napkins for part of a swap package I sent off last week.  The outline and fine lines are backstitch; it's filled in with long and short stitch.

Front:


Back:

I'm kind of proud about how tidy the back is, actually.  I went old-school and didn't use any knots, which helped a lot.

The mismatched pair:

I'm not nearly so enamored of the purple one.  It's nice enough from the front, but the back is not at all tidy.  I sewed a circular patch of the same fabric over the back to hide it.  Interestingly, it's the second one I did.

Any helpful tips n tricks or constructive criticism are welcomed!

Thanks for lookin!

[Celene08]

it's beautiful! you did a great work!

[italianchildhood]

It's a very attractive "C"!

[goodnorevil]

That is an outstandingly lovely monogram! My work is never that neat - gotta stop tying knots, I guess.

[hippiejo74]

  Wow - I thought it was a stamp at first! Great job - very even stitches!!!!

[TheMistressT]

Thanks all y'all!  I hope that I can learn to be as neat and tidy on something I keep for myself.

[Beetastic]

You did a wonderful job. 

[kittykill]

wow! Very pretty

[cedarwaxwing]

That is an outstandingly lovely monogram! My work is never that neat - gotta stop tying knots, I guess.

I agree with you 100%. I need to stop too. This looks superb. I can't believe it is your first.

[MrsBowles]

Simple? I say impeccable, as usual.
Well done.