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Elegant Hardanger Embroidery

A Step-by-Step Manual for Beginners to Advanced
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Elegant Hardanger Embroidery by Yvette Stanton is a comprehensive guide that explores the traditional Norwegian embroidery technique known as Hardanger. The book offers detailed instructions, step-by-step photographs, and inspiring projects for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. It blends cultural insights with practical skills, providing readers with the tools to create intricate and beautiful designs.
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If you appreciate detailed needlework and historical crafts, this book may appeal to you. It offers a comprehensive guide to the technical intricacies and delicate artistry of Hardanger embroidery, ideal for both beginners and seasoned stitchers looking to refine their skills. With clear instructions and beautiful projects, it provides a delightful journey into traditional embroidery techniques with a modern twist.

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Elegant Hardanger Embroidery: a step-by-step manual for beginners to advanced by Yvette Stanton, provides a thorough course in a beautiful, historical embroidery technique. You will refer to this comprehensive Hardanger embroidery book again and again.

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You can do Hardanger embroidery!

Have you always wanted to try Hardanger embroidery but thought it looked too difficult? Or have you mastered the basics and want new challenges?

This manual will take you step by step from novice to advanced stitcher, with helpful diagrams and hints and tips at every stage. There are stunning Hardanger projects, graded beginner, intermediate and advanced, to guide you to your next level of expertise.

You will refer to this Elegant Hardanger Embroidery book again and again.

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Elegant Hardanger Embroidery by Yvette Stanton is praised as a comprehensive guide suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners of Hardanger embroidery. Its black and white presentation enhances the clarity of charts and designs, providing detailed stitch instructions and techniques. The book offers a systematic approach to learning and even includes advice on correcting mistakes, making it a valuable resource for embroidery enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780975767702

Publisher: Vetty Creations

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 December 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vetty Creations

Illustration: 64 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Yvette Stanton is the publisher and designer behind Vetty Creations. She has a passion for whitework embroidery, and a passion for sharing it with others. Yvette has written three books on whitework, one of them with her twin sister, Prue Scott. Yvette is an accredited tutor with the Embroiderers Guild of NSW, and teaches embroidery classes, specialising in whitework at shops and guild groups around Australia. Yvette Stanton and Prue Scott are award-winning embroiderers with over 15 years' experience of producing beautiful intricate embroideries. Both Prue and Yvette have a particular love for whitework embroidery. Prue is also a trained botanist and botanical artist, and her beautiful designs are a feature of this book. Yvette's previous book, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery was published in 2002 by Simon & Schuster (Kangaroo Press). Both authors live in Sydney. Visit Yvette's blogspot at http://vettycreations.com.au/white-threads/

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