Hardanger Embroidery

by Donatella Ciotti

Elegant hardanger embroidery—a technique refined in the early 18th century—is once again in fashion. And one look at the close-up photos in this lovely guide reveal the pulled threads in this lacy style of stitchery form beautiful patterns that are perfect on tablecloths, napkins, handkerchiefs, and other fine items. Needleworkers will find all the necessary information on these inspiring how to create corner borders, count and pull threads, do various types of hemstitches, blend colored and white threads, and more. The projects range from pretty place mats and doilies to openwork curtains with a peahole stitch motif.

96 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2006

Reviews

[Teresa]

you have to have some knowledge to master these stitches