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Priscilla
Hardanger Embroidery Book
No. 1
Published by
The Priscilla Publishing Co.
Boston, Mass.
1909 |
This is a
PDF Digital Reproduction
of a book published in
1909, with 48 pages. Hardanger is a region of Norway where this form of
embroidery originated. Stitches are worked in a pattern and the centre
portion of fabric is cut away. It is usually worked with white thread on white
fabric. Special Hardanger canvas can be used, or linen.
"As the square is the principal upon which Hardanger
embroidery is based, any fabric woven with a square mesh so that the warp and
filling are the same size may be used. When the threads are drawn, a
perfect square must always result."
"The one absolutely necessary requirement is the correct
counting of threads."
"All work must be embroidered before any threads are cut."
"The only materials necessary for the work are a pair of
scissors, very sharp, and with pointed ends...Two sizes of working thread are
necessary. The coarser is for the embroidery or blocking, and the finer
for the weaving."
This book explains the different stitches (see picture):
"The two principal or foundation stitches for Hardanger embroidery are the satin
or kloster stitch used for the solid parts of the design, and the over-and-under
weaving used in the drawn spaces. These two stitches are varied so as to
form a great number of decorative effects."
These stitches are then formed into designs to
make borders, runners, centerpieces, or used to decorate corners or edges
of tablecloths, curtains, belts, towels, pillow covers, clothing or even button
covers. A sampler is suggested as a good beginning.
I own many items with Hardanger embroidery as my
grandmother was Norwegian; they have stood the test of time well as I know they
were used and not just kept for decoration. One of the most beautiful and
elegant forms of decoration!
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Centrepeices, Runners, Collars & Cuffs,
Tablecloth Corners, Apron, Baby's Bonnet
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