The Most Common Mistakes to Avoid when Monogramming a Baby Gift

Monograms are the most elegant way of personalizing any gift. Baby gifts are especially beautiful with a monogram. It is a subtle way of adding baby's name without shouting it. There are rules for monogramming properly and if you follow the rules; the results are perfect monogrammed baby gifts. Don't make these common mistakes or your gift will be hidden away in the closet.

1. Put the initials in the wrong order.Put the initials  in this order; first name, middle name and last name if you want all of the letters the same size.

2. If you want the middle letter of the monogram to be larger, don't put the letters in the logical order of first name,middle name and last. Put initial of the last name in the middle.

3. Don't use lower case letters for a monogram; they appear insignificant.

4. If the parents have hyphenated names; don't select a monogram. Someone will be upset  if their name doesn't appear in the monogram.

There are a million and one ways to monogram a baby gift. Here are the most common type of monograms. 

• A monogram can be block or script.
• A monogram can be  on an angle in the corner of the gift or at the bottom of a blanket. A stuffed animal like a bunny or puppy dog can have the monogram on its ear
• There are  monogram with letters all the same size.
• There are 3 letter monograms with the middle letter larger.
• A monogram can be a single letter .
• A gift can have a two letter monogram

No matter what type of monogram, you choose,make sure you that you put the initials in the proper order and select an embroidery thread color that will make the monogram stand out. Call us at 1-800- 709-0045 is you need any assistance in selecting embroidery colors or putting the initials in the correct order.