Free Hardanger Tutorial
Written and Designed by Janet M. McDonald - New Zealand
Hardanger embroidery is also know as Hardanger or Whitework. It was traditionally stitched on white fabric with white thread. An even weave fabric is need as the design is stitched from a geometric graph. Groups of Satin stitch make what is known as Kloster Blocks. Certain edges of the Kloster blocks can be trimmed along and fabric threads removed and the remaining woven or whipped; to give an open look to the design. Buttonhole stitched edging is a common way of finishing mats and table cloths.
Hardanger is a wonderful style of embroidery which can be done in so many ways with the exploration of fabric, thread, beads etc. You can do the more traditional look or include as much colour or techniques you like…. After all you are in charge of the needle.
I have enjoyed adding the turned under edge with the addition of beads. Also adding a Counted Thread stitching known as Blackwork. I have added more colours to the usually single coloured Blackwork designs.
Hardanger is a wonderful style of embroidery which can be done in so many ways with the exploration of fabric, thread, beads etc. You can do the more traditional look or include as much colour or techniques you like…. After all you are in charge of the needle.
I have enjoyed adding the turned under edge with the addition of beads. Also adding a Counted Thread stitching known as Blackwork. I have added more colours to the usually single coloured Blackwork designs.
Rainbow Galaxy
Finished size on 25 count even weave fabric: 42cms (17 inches) Anchor Variegated Pearl cottons along with strand cotton have been used in the combination of Hardanger and Blackwork counted thread stitching. Beads are sewn in the intersections of Kloster blocks to bring the Rainbow Galaxy alive. The edges of the design are hand sewn underneath the outer border of Kloster blocks to give a straight finish. Click here to purchase this individual design
Finished size on 25 count even weave fabric: 42cms (17 inches) Anchor Variegated Pearl cottons along with strand cotton have been used in the combination of Hardanger and Blackwork counted thread stitching. Beads are sewn in the intersections of Kloster blocks to bring the Rainbow Galaxy alive. The edges of the design are hand sewn underneath the outer border of Kloster blocks to give a straight finish. Click here to purchase this individual design
Peaches in Pink
The above has a lacy edge sometimes done on Hardanger mats. Blackwork stitching is done to make lovely pink daises and tendrils. Beads are sewn in the intersections of kloster blocks to bring the design alive. Click here to purchase this individual design with step by step instructions for the lacy edging
The above has a lacy edge sometimes done on Hardanger mats. Blackwork stitching is done to make lovely pink daises and tendrils. Beads are sewn in the intersections of kloster blocks to bring the design alive. Click here to purchase this individual design with step by step instructions for the lacy edging
Snowy Owl
I am told that Snowy Owl birds have light brown patches for the first two years. I have used Anchor Multi Pearl thread with marble shades to reflect that. This little guy with pure white snow-flakes fluttering around him as he sits on a branch with leaves. The design size of the above design shown in the photo on 25 count fabric is 13cm (5 inches) square. Click here to purchase this individual design
I am told that Snowy Owl birds have light brown patches for the first two years. I have used Anchor Multi Pearl thread with marble shades to reflect that. This little guy with pure white snow-flakes fluttering around him as he sits on a branch with leaves. The design size of the above design shown in the photo on 25 count fabric is 13cm (5 inches) square. Click here to purchase this individual design
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Rainbow Garden
This Hardanger design has glass beads sewn inside the border of the kloster blocks. Also beads are sewn at the intersection of the open woven centre. Delicate flowers dance around the kloster blocks. All background stitching is counted thread. Design size for design in the photograph on #25 even weave fabric is 16.5 cm (6 1/2 inches) square. Click here to purchase this individual design
This Hardanger design has glass beads sewn inside the border of the kloster blocks. Also beads are sewn at the intersection of the open woven centre. Delicate flowers dance around the kloster blocks. All background stitching is counted thread. Design size for design in the photograph on #25 even weave fabric is 16.5 cm (6 1/2 inches) square. Click here to purchase this individual design
Ocean Lace
Above shows the Hardanger Lacy edge sometimes done on Hardanger mats; also shown is the suspended beads in open areas. Beads are also sewn in the intersections of Kloster blocks to bring the design alive. Click here to purchase this individual design with step by step instructions for the lacy edging
Above shows the Hardanger Lacy edge sometimes done on Hardanger mats; also shown is the suspended beads in open areas. Beads are also sewn in the intersections of Kloster blocks to bring the design alive. Click here to purchase this individual design with step by step instructions for the lacy edging
Finished size on 32count even weave linen fabric: 15cms (6 inches).
There are nine different filling stitches.
There are nine different filling stitches.
A variation of 'Peaches in Pink' as shown above.
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