Beginner's Guide to Hardanger

This traditional white on white embroidery which comes from the Hardangar region in Norway, consists of delicate geometric stitches and beautiful cutwork designs. Jill Carter shares her enthusiasm and love for this elegant embroidery, 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. An essential section showing how to start is followed by a selection of stunning projects including gift cards, a decorative sampler, a wedding bag, a cushion, and more. Jill's book is a wonderful introduction to this timeless, elegant technique. It offers all the information you need to create your own original designs and is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in Hardangar.

ISBN 1903975220   Pages 64 ISBN13 9781903975220 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Search Press Ltd   Weight (grammes) 263 Imprint Search Press Ltd   Published in Tunbridge Wells Format Paperback   Series title Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts Publication date 01 Sep 2003   Height (mm) 260 Library of Congress TT787   Width (mm) 204 DEWEY 746.44   Spine width (mm) 6 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

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