Bamboo Font: Bamboo Monogram Fonts for Embroidery, SVG and TrueType
Bamboo lettering has been a favorite in monograms for decades. The letters are built from segmented cane stalks with little joints and scrolled ends, a look that suggests chinoiserie, Palm Beach verandas and island resorts. At Apex we offer bamboo fonts in three forms: embroidery fonts for your machine, SVG fonts for Cricut and Silhouette, and TrueType fonts you can type.
Bamboo Embroidery Fonts
- Bamboo Monogram Embroidery Font: the classic three-letter bamboo monogram with scrolled finials.
- Stylish Bamboo Monogram Embroidery Font: a more ornate bamboo monogram with carved joints. It also comes as the Stylish Bamboo Monogram Applique Embroidery Font.
- Bamboo Style Embroidery Font: built in two colors so the stalks look shaded.
- Bamboo Block Embroidery Font: straight block letters for names and words, not just monograms.
- Bamboo Fishtail Monogram Embroidery Font | BX included: a bamboo monogram with fishtail ends. BX files are included for Embrilliance.
Bamboo SVG and TrueType Fonts
For vinyl, cardstock and wood signs, use the cut-file versions:
- SVG fonts: Bamboo Monogram Cuttable Font, Bamboo Block Cuttable Font and Bamboo Cuttable Font. Each letter is a separate SVG file that you upload to Design Space or Silhouette Studio.
- TrueType fonts: Bamboo Monogram TrueType Font, Asian Bamboo Monogram TrueType Font, Bamboo Bold TrueType Font and Bamboo Bespoke TrueType Installable Font - OTF TTF Keyboard Typable. Install them on your computer and type in any program, including Cricut Design Space.
Not sure which to buy? Our guide on how to use Apex fonts in Cricut Design Space explains the difference between SVG letter fonts and TrueType fonts.
Love the bamboo theme? Pair the letters with our Panda Bamboo Cuttable Design or Bamboo Cuttable Design.
Bamboo Font Sizes
| Font | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Monogram | Regular 2, 3, 4 in · Large 5, 6, 8 in · Extra large 10, 12, 14 in | Everything from napkins to blankets |
| Stylish Bamboo Monogram | 2, 3, 4 and 5 in | Napkins, cosmetic bags, pillows, bedding |
| Bamboo Block | 1, 2 and 3 in | Collars, cuffs, napkins, totes, names |
For the three-letter monograms, the size is the height of the center letter. The side letters scale with it to make the classic diamond shape. All bamboo embroidery fonts include BX files for typing in Embrilliance, plus the standard machine formats.
Bamboo Monogram Project Ideas
Napkins and coasters
Bamboo monograms look crisp on linen napkins and fringed coasters. Stitch one color on natural linen for an understated look, or white on a bold color for a summer table.
Sweatshirts and apparel
The two-color styles shine on sweatshirts and quarter-zips. Use cutaway stabilizer on knits.
Linens and wedding details
A tone-on-tone bamboo monogram on hemstitched napkins is a lovely wedding or hostess gift. Our post on how to fold monogrammed napkins shows how to display them.
Pillows
Large bamboo monograms suit throw pillows in coastal and chinoiserie rooms. Unzip the cover and hoop the front panel only.
Garden flags
Burlap garden flags are a favorite with our customers. Burlap is loose, so use a cutaway stabilizer and a slightly larger, bolder size.
Tips for Stitching Bamboo Fonts
- Two-color letters: pick two shades of the same color (navy and light blue, or green and sage) for the most natural cane effect.
- Don't shrink too far. The joints and finials need room. Use the smallest size in the set as your minimum.
- Space the side letters evenly. In three-letter monograms, the side letters should nearly touch the center letter. Check before you stitch.
- Stabilizer: cutaway on knits and sweatshirts, tearaway on stable linens. See our embroidery stabilizer guide.
Looking for a different style? Our guide to choosing monogram embroidery fonts compares the main monogram styles.
FAQ
Is there a free bamboo font?
Free bamboo-style typefaces exist for typing, but they are not digitized for embroidery. An embroidery font has to be digitized letter by letter so it stitches cleanly. Our bamboo embroidery fonts are digitized for machine embroidery, and our TrueType versions are made for typing and cutting.
Can I use a bamboo TrueType font in Cricut Design Space?
Yes. Install the .ttf or .otf file on your computer, restart Design Space, and choose the font from the System fonts list.
What thread colors look best?
Navy, kelly green and natural tan are classic. For two-color bamboo styles, use a dark and a light shade of the same color.