Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m new to embroidery and took on a little project for a 7yr old. She wanted a name on the back surrounded by flowers that faded out over the shoulders (so, I’m far from done!). I originally wanted to keep the block letters as negative space (unembroidered denim) but as I finished the ‘outlining flowers’ above I don’t feel like you can see the letters as well as I’d hoped. I changed course and filled the letters in with a ton of French/colonial knots for a “moss”-like look.

I don’t know if I like it, but also don’t want to give up. Any advice on how to make the letters more crisp beside an obvious outline stitch? Or any general suggestions to make it look better?

Appreciate any advice!