The New Anchor Book of Hardanger Embroidery Stitches

By Sue Whiting

Hardanger embroidery is a type of openwork originating in Norway. Its key characteristic is the kloster block formed by working groups of satin stitches; between the blocks, the fabric threads are cut and withdrawn to leave holes and bars of loose fabric threads that can then be embellished by needleweaving and the use of decorative stitches. This essential guide covers materials and equipment, perfecting the Hardanger basics, and a range of decorative stitches worked step-by-step including lace stitch fillings and wheel patterns. Traditionally Hardanger motifs were worked white on white, however many of the featured designs explore how colour can be effectively introduced. There are charts for 36 border and motif designs and a range of project ideas show how these can be used to make attractive gifts or items for the home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715319159
• ISBN13: 9780715319154
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

The smaller book still works well.

I am still using the smaller version of this book that I bought from the U.K. It is only smaller in diameter; there are over 200 pages. The pictures are glossy in color. With full descriptions and diagrams in the embroidery stitching vernacular. The chapters or pages are sorted by the different types of stitches. If you are just casually interested, there is a great introduction with history and descriptions of what makes Hardangar embroidery unique. “Hardanger embroidery takes its name from the area surrounding the Hardangerfjord in western Norway.”