Interlocking embroidery fonts weave two or three initials into one joined monogram. At Apex you will find them in two forms: custom-made designs drawn for your own initials, and complete sets that include every two-letter pair, ready to stitch. This collection brings both together so you can compare styles, sizes, stitch types and how each design is delivered.
What Are Interlocking Embroidery Fonts?
Apex describes its interlocking monograms as initials that flow in and out of one another to form a single design. You will also see them called interlocking monogram fonts or interlocking letters. Two-letter designs use two initials and three-letter designs use three. In the complete sets each pairing comes pre-assembled into a single stitch-ready design, so there is no manual letter alignment.
Two Ways to Buy an Interlocking Monogram
Complete Sets With Every Two-Letter Pair
These sets include pre-merged two-letter monograms, so any pair from A to Z is ready to stitch. Their pages list machine formats plus BX for Embrilliance. Each set has 676 pairings.
- Varsity Interlocking Font: bold athletic block letters. The Regular Fill Stitch Set (2", 3" and 4") has solid fill with a contrast outline in 3 thread colors, and the Large Applique Set (6", 7" and 8") has applique placement lines, tack-down runs and a satin border
- Wings Interlocking Monogram: structured block uprights with sweeping wing extensions, in 2", 3" and 4"
- Script Ladders Interlocking Monogram: ladder-like bridges and calligraphic flourishes inspired by vintage French linens and Victorian ironwork, in 2", 4" and 6"
- Vine Fishtail Interlocking Monogram: slender vine flourishes through bold fishtail letters. Regular sizes (2", 3" and 4") use satin and fill, and Large sizes (6", 7" and 8") use satin, split stitch and applique layers. Its page also mentions curated pairing files for bride and groom monograms
- Pagoda Interlock Monogram: inspired by Chinoiserie architecture, in 2", 4" and 6"
- Raven True Interlocking Monogram: a Regular Satin Stitch Collection (1" to 3") and a Large Fill Stitch Collection (4" to 6") with a patterned fill and satin borders
Custom Interlocking Monograms Made for Your Initials
These designs are created for the initials you choose. Delivery times vary, so check the product page before you order.
- Roman 2-letter Interlocking Monogram and Lafayette Interlocking Monogram, both drawn for your chosen two initials. The Lafayette page lists 10 machine formats and 5 vector formats (SVG, DXF, PNG, PDF and EPS)
- Titus Roman 2-letter Block Interlocking Monogram, custom digitized for your two letters, with 10 machine formats, 5 vector formats and 12 coordinating frames, delivered by email in 5 to 7 working days
- Bresia 2-letter, a custom digitizing service rather than a full keyboard font, delivered by email within 5 to 7 working days. Its page says other styles, such as 3D puffy, applique, bean stitch and chain stitch, are available on request after the artwork is complete
- Brilliant 3-Letter Interlocking Monogram, in three stitching styles and five sizes: satin (4" and 5"), fill with satin outline (5" and 6") and sketch fill (8"), delivered by email within 5 to 7 business days
- Cassidy 3-letter Interlocking Monogram, sold as a custom order service rather than a keyboard font. It lists satin (4" and 5"), fill with satin (5" and 6") and a large ribbed fill (8"), with files arriving by email within 5 to 7 working days. Each 3-letter combination is sold separately
How to Choose an Interlocking Monogram
- Custom or complete set. A custom design is made for one pair or trio of initials. A complete set lets you stitch any pair you need.
- Number of letters. Choose two letters for a first and last initial, or three if you want to include a middle or family initial. The 3-letter order forms ask for the left, center and right letters, so decide the order before you order.
- Style. The collection ranges from Roman and block letters to script ladders, vine flourishes and wings.
- Sizes and stitch types. Read the size list on each page. Some designs offer satin, fill, sketch fill or applique, and the custom order forms let you choose a stitch version.
- Delivery time. Custom designs are drawn and digitized to order, so check the delivery time on the page and allow time before an event or gift deadline.
Where to Place Interlocking Monograms
The product pages suggest placements for each size. The Vine Fishtail page suggests 2" or 3" designs about 1.5 inches from the hem on linen cocktail napkins, 3" or 4" pairings on bridal robes and knitwear, and 6", 7" or 8" motifs for jacket and pillow centers. The Varsity page points its large applique sizes at jacket backs and team hoodies and its 3" or 4" fill sizes at left-chest placement. Other pages mention table linens, towels, bedding, canvas totes and bridal gifts.
FAQs About Interlocking Embroidery Fonts
Do I get every letter combination?
With the complete sets, yes. Varsity, Wings, Script Ladders, Vine Fishtail, Pagoda Interlock and Raven True each include 676 two-letter combinations. Custom designs are made for the initials you provide.
How long do custom interlocking monograms take?
Delivery is by email, and the time is stated on each product page. Titus Roman, Bresia, Brilliant and Cassidy list 5 to 7 working or business days, so check the page of the design you want.
Which file formats are included?
Check the included formats on each product page. The complete sets list machine formats plus BX for Embrilliance users, and the custom designs list 10 machine formats with vector files for the monogram.
Can I order a three-letter monogram?
Yes. Bresia 3-letter, Brilliant and Cassidy are three-letter designs, and each is made for the three initials you choose.
Final Thoughts
Decide how many letters you need, choose between a custom design and a complete set, and check the sizes and delivery time before you order.
