When working with two separate designs and trying to get them to look good in one space, there are two methods to use:

1. Use embroidery software to merge the wreath and letter into one design.

2. Use printed templates for positioning, and stitch the designs separately.

Embird is an embroidery software that can merge the designs together. Instructions vary depending on the software program you're using.

Open the wreath design, then use the 'Merge' function to open the letter D. Move the letter around until it is positioned directly in the center of the wreath. Save the design as one file.

Method 2:  Using printed templates

If you don't have embroidery software that can merge designs, then stitch them one at a time.

A template is a printout of a design, and it's an excellent tool for planning where to stitch.

Print a template of the design from your embroidery software. If you do not have embroidery software to print templates, try Wilcom's TrueSizer, a free program.

After the wreath has finished embroidering, remove the hoop from the machine, but do not unhoop the fabric.

Center the letter template inside the wreath. Mark the center point, as well as the horizontal and vertical axis lines.

Remove the template, attach the hoop to the machine, and load the letter design. Move the hoop so that the needle is right over the center point on the fabric. Embroider the design.

When the design has finished, trim away the excess stabilizer on the back of the embroidery.

Combining letters with wreaths is a creative and crafty way to frame your initial, and make your monogram shine.

Add to towels, totes, jackets, and more for a lovely look.