Nearly finished with this piece. It has been in progress over a long period, but really only saw three serious work phases. I would pull it out, do quite a bit, and then put it away for long stretches at a time.It is so much easier, for me at least, to work this type of embroidery as it doesn't require so many colors/types of threads. Usually just two sizes of pearl cotton. No stripping of floss or constantly threading needles with different colors. Am I lazy or what?!
Since I've been knitting, I do less Hardanger embroidery than in the past. Each time I do find time for it, I am reminded of how much I enjoy it and puzzle over why I let so much time pass between projects. TIME. I just need more FREE time. No doubt, I'll be pulling out my many books and patterns and pondering over the next one to start.
With all the many (many!) patterns I have, you would think I wouldn't repeat one. Obviously this one is one I that particularly enjoy as I am repeating it. At least I'm doing it in a different color and size and I did change one of the elements. The printed pattern doesn't have the interlaced hemstitch and I think that is what I like most about it. It has been so long since I did this stitch that I had to pull out the encyclopedia to check how to get it started. Once started, it is quick and easy to do.
[Nordic Needle's online stitch tutorial for Hardanger embroidery is here.]
3 comments:
That is really beautiful. So dainty. You really do a wonderful job at that.
Bet it's cooler working on that than on something knitted with the return of this miserable heat!
Lovely! You do such beautiful work.
I am always astonished at the variety of embroidery styles that exist. I'm so glad that you still do these pieces because I rarely see anyone doing these kinds of needlework anymore. At least where I am.
This is just beautiful.
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