Here's the image of my EGA Nametag. Though I designed the overall way it looks, I need to admit that I did not design the flowered alphabet. That came from a book by the American School of Needlework called, The Ultimate Flower Alphabet Book. The alphabet is called "Flower Garden."

The other lettering was adapted from this book and Leisure Arts Leaflet 407 called 20 Backstitch Alphabets: Mini Series #2. (I sort of stretched some of the exhisting alphabets).

It sure was fun to stitch. I learned the Nun's Stitch which is used around the edges. After I stitched the Nun's Stitch part, I learned I should have pulled the threads a bit more to achieve a lacier look. This was it has more of a satin stitch or buttonhole stitch look to it, rather than a pulled thread look. Live and learn. :)

If you'd like to learn how to make the nun's stitch, read the page in Needlework 101 called Nun's Stitch.

Pattern name:	EGA Nametag
Designer:	Margaret Davaz
Stitch Count:	52 x 59
Fabric:	32 count Zweigart Belfast linen, Confederate Grey
Floss:	DMC cotton
Cost:	None. Used stash
Copyright year:	1997

Pattern name:	Flower Garden
Booklet Name:	The Ultimate Flower Alphabet Book, 3660 page 14
Designer:	Terrece Beesley American School of Needlework ASN Publishing 1455 Linda Vista Drive San Marcos, CA 92069
Stitch Count:	24 x 23
Cost:	$8.50 (US) for booklet
Copyright year:	1994

Pattern name:	#16
Leaflet Name:	20 Backstitch Alphabets Mini Series #2 Leisure Arts PO Box 5595 Little Rock, AR 72215
Designer:	Anne Van Wagner Young
Stitch Count:	4 x 10
Cost:	$3.50 (US) for leaflet
Copyright year:	1985

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