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Elegant Hardanger Embroidery

A Step-by-step Manual for Beginners to Advanced

$41.99 incl. GST

Classic Hardanger

by Gina Marion

Product Description
Hardanger embroidery, which originated centuries ago in Scandinavia, has a rich and fascinating tradition. Its eight-pointed star is a universal symbol found in embroidery as far away as India. Gathered in this volume are all the hardanger stitches, techniques, and designs any embroiderer could wish for, along with 50 stunning projects, from samplers and bookmarks to a wedding cushion and a christening gown. Along with classic white designs, there are projects using colored and metallic threads, and even beads. With everything from basic stitches, such as kloster blocks, to intricate tassels and Maltese crosses, this is a comprehensive guide to hardanger.

$39.99 incl. GST

Decorative Designs For Hardanger

Product Description
Originally used during the late 17th century as a substitute for costly lace, hardanger continues to rise in popularity among needleworkers. Explore the possibilities of this unique form of needle art. Begin by choosing the right threads, needles, fabrics, hoops, beads, and other supplies. After mastering the stitches and techniques used, including needleweaving, buttonhole stitching, making eyelets, satin stitch, colonial knots, rosettes, and lacy edging, you're ready to choose from dozens of projects. Make a black currant pincushion, an exquisite shawl, a beautiful and useful embroiderer's box, a keepsake wedding cushion, a cheerful daisy greeting card, festive Christmas decorations, or a pretty flowered vest. Whether you've done needlework for years or are relatively new to the craft, you're sure to find hardanger to be an exciting addition to your stitching repertoire. Sally Milner 80 pages, 16 color illus., 30 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 10.

$34.99 incl. GST

Beginners Guide to Hardanger

By Jill Cooper
Book Description

Jill Carter shares her enthusiasm and love for this elegant counted thread technique, offering a comprehensive guide brimming with information and inspiration. She explores surface stitches, pulled thread, cutwork, edgings and fillings using step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. Essential sections showing the materials you need and how to start are followed by a selection of stunning projects including gift cards, a decorative sampler, a wedding bag, a cushion, and more. Each project is accompanied by a chart and other stylish designs. Jill's book is a wonderful introduction to this timeless technique. It offers all the information you need to create your own original designs and is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to learn more about Hardanger.

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