Creative Ideas With Hardanger

"The age-old art of hardanger embroidery is easily within your reach thanks to this gorgeously illustrated guide....Detailed photographs, charts and illustrations take you step-by-step through techniques and stitches...challenge your newfound skills with a variety of projects for the home, including bed and table linens, window shades, and sachets."--"Butterick Home Catalog." "Includes photographs, thorough instructions, and patterns for beautiful home decor."--"Crafts." "A good choice for those wishing to learn this technique on their own."--"Library Journa"l.

Anchor Books are recognized as the essential handy guides to the whole range of embroidery techniques.

Hardanger embroidery is a Norwegian technique that uses simple stitches and pulled threads to create beautiful geometric designs. This book is a complete, easy-to-follow introduction to the craft. Step-by-step instructions for stitching 43 different embroidery building blocks, from basic squares to more intricate motifs Charts and instructions for 18 projects show just a few of the ways these building blocks can be put together to create beautiful designs for decorating pillows, bags, home décor, and more

A traditional hardanger is worked in white linen thread on white linen fabric, with areas of fabric cut away and further embroidered to create a delicate lace-like effect. 20 pretty projects. 80 pages, 13 color illus., 56 b/w illus., 7 1/4 x 10.

'Elegant Hardanger Embroidery' takes you step-by-step from novice to advanced stitcher, with helpful diagrams and hints and tips at every stage.

Easy to do, yet produces fantastic results. Projects include doilies, tablecloths, scarves, many more. 50 illustrations.