My step mom at one time wanted me to try it but I've never seen any place around here that held classes on it. Thanks, Carol In WI
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My step mom at one time wanted me to try it but I've never seen any place around here that held classes on it. Thanks, Carol In WI
It was so easy to learn. Honestly, pick up a book from the library and try it!
Or fly me out there and I'll teach you both!
Cheryl
Carol, I am self-taught. Janice Love's Basics and Beyond (No, it is not a sex manual as DH thought when I asked for it on my X-mas list) is a very good reference. After a couple of years I started on the Hardanger Christening gown that is on my photo album.
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The hardest thing was getting up the nerve to cut the threads
Honestly though...its not hard at all. Just get a good instruction book, take your time and you'll get the hang of it soon.
EJ
I didn't think so, and I picked it up just by done sampler-type things with Hardanger sections with good descriptions. I think it looks harder than it is. It's also one of those things that you generally don't figure out until you start *doing* it. The instructions can be confusing if you're just reading them, but if you're following along step by step and stitch by stitch, it's not so bad. I'd be brave and give it a go.
Best wishes, Ericka
I'm self-taught, too. As Bobbie mentioned, Janice Love's hardanger books are excellent. The illustrations are (nearly) enough to get the gist without really reading the instructions. It's definitely easier to work than it might appear.
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If I fly you into Vancouver, will you teach me too Cheryl? lol
In a heartbeat! I need a vacation from the kids!
Cheryl
It not hard to learn at all. Like Cheryl sound go to library and check the a book on it. You do just fine.
Well, if you're all getting together in Vancouver, someone pick me up at the Seattle Amtrak station, please.
There's an intermediate class here in Red Deer on the 18th and 25th. Only $35.
Addie
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Lucille
Yep. That was definitely the hardest part of my first cutwork piece.
You have two options. (1) Get a trusted friend to plunge the scissors into your hard work while you look away, (2) get those bottles of wine we're all depositing on the Dear Departed Sheena's grave, and promise yourself that you can have a drink as soon as you make the first cut.
Actually I did find the kloster blocks hard because they have to line up absolutely perfectly, no fudging possible. They are groups of 5 satin stitches stitched over 4 threads. I stitched my first group all in groups of 4 (4 over 4, so easy) and had to take it all out. After I realized my mistake I was ok but it took concentration. I took 3 or
4 classes, all helpful. My teacher (Linda Driskell) had us stitch the kloster blocks using a hoop or frame. Then we took off the hoop to do the cutting. Her way was to have the stitching to the right of the scissors. Angle the blade under all the 4 threads, then bring the tip up. Look at the threads on the blade - are there 4? Are you right next to the stitching? If yes, then snip. Keep turning the work so the stitching is to the right of your scissors. We put the hoop back on to do the filling stitches. And breathe!Alison
Geesh, Maureen, you could just ferry me in from across the pond :)
Seriously, you should check The Loving Stitch for classes and/or the North Shore Needlearts Guild. They have members who are extremely talented needleworkers.
You could probably teach yourself too, go to The Loving Stitch and I'm sure they would have beginner Hardanger books. I know they have all the supplies you would need. The Janice Love books are great, and Nordic Needle puts out a series of hardanger books as well that are really good. My first hardanger piece was from a Leisure Arts book, well written, easy to follow instructions.
take care, Linda in B.C.
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