Beginner's Guide to Hardanger

by Jill Carter

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts

64 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Vicki Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very clear instructions on how to do various stitches. An interesting extra is the addition of beads to many of the filling stitches.

[Judi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author provides the stitches and basic instructions to work the embroidery. Projects are provided with charts for working and suggestions for alterations or other projects. A good beginner's book for this type of embroidery.