It was nice learning new stitches as my experience is mostly with cross stitch and back stitch, but this piece encompassed embroidery techniques, such as the tulip, along with new stitches such as the Algerian eye and spider stitch. I really enjoyed working on this, and I love how the bead detail adds a touch of shine.
It was, however, fairly fiddly to cut out the even weave threads having completed the panel stitching around it. it would probably have been easier if I'd bought special hardanger scissors, rather than struggling and persevering with my embroidery scissors, but I am pleased with the effect overall.
The fabric I used was 22 count (stitches per inch) even weave, and this was the first time I stitched onto anything that wasn't Aida. As the cross stitches are over 2 threads it equates to an 11count Aida(the smallest I've worked on to date is 18count Aida). It has given me a strong desire to try a cross stitch piece on an even smaller count, and I'm currently considering whether to buy another kit or convert a photograph/picture to make my own chart.
The threads were also DMC Perle threads, rather than embroidery floss. They were thicker and spun in a way more similar to wool, although they were as smooth as embroidery floss. I really enjoyed working with new materials, stitches, and techniques. It has defiantly inspired me try out more new things!
Happy Stitching
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This is so beautiful. I have wanted to try Hardanger for a while as it is so pretty but very nervous as I've never done it before.
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ReplyDeleteI was a bit nervous too but the instructions were really good, there was lots of clear instructions, an easy to follow chart and instructions for indivual stitches, such as the tulip and spiderweb stitch. My sister bought me the chart from www.sewandso.com and the evenweave threads and beads seperately from there too. It was a classic embroidery chart, and I would reccomend them!
Good Luck!
Gemma
would you share this pattern thanks donna
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The pattern was from a chart my sister gave me, so I can't share the pattern. However, the chart i got was from sewandso, here's the link http://sewandso.co.uk/Products/Purple-Delight-Hardanger-Chart-Pack__LLD-B4.aspx
ReplyDeleteThey make it easy for you to buy all of required threads and fabric too.
Good luck stitching it. I will have to try another one at some point!
Gemma
(You Sew Should)
Adorei seu hardanger. muito bonito
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work you should be really proud of a great finish. If you plan on doing more then hardanger scissors or even squissors which I use (a cross between scissor and tweezers) are so much easier to snip the threads with :)
ReplyDeleteJust one thing 22 count evenweave fabric equates to 11 count aida if you stitch over 2, this can make a huge difference if you are planning on framing stuff within something that has fixed measurements.
Thank you very much! I will definitely get some proper hardanger scissors if/ when I do more, I imagine it will save me a fair amount of time! Sadly it is still sitting finished and unframed in a draw. I really need to change that soon...
DeleteThanks for picking up on my mistake, I feel a bit daft having made such a rookie error, and I have now corrected it.
Gemma