Well, I cut the fabric and it didn't fall apart, hooray! I sent a photo of the finished piece to my craft group and the feedback was that I hadn't pulled the thread tight enough when I did the woven bars. So I'm having another go, before I go on to lesson two.
I'm sure they know but it looks great to me! Do you make threads in the center of the square by cutting or by removing "original" thread from the fabric?
ReplyDeleteYou remove some of the original threads to form a grid and then embroider over those.
ReplyDeleteLooks good to me, but I've never tried it. I'm sure your craft group will be a wonderful resource for this project. It's very pretty; the next one will be even better.
ReplyDeleteWow what size adia clothe is this and it look fine to me too but I know it best to hear from a professional :)
ReplyDeleteMmm, I'm a bit vague about this. The label says Hardanger 22 ch. 22 x 46.
DeleteIt looks wonderful to me!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow you are so brave and great to have the feedback from more seasoned crafters.
ReplyDeleteLovely work and not being knowledgable in this, I say you did a wonderful job and it looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAlso, on your dove eyes, make sure that the thread crosses over the same way for each corner.
ReplyDeleteTo me, it's amazing that this beautiful needlework ever got 'invented'! It seems so labor intensive! Using a needle and thread to make 'even' stitches would be difficult enough for me, but then cutting out those tiny sections of material seems impossible! I've always admired Hardanger, but like bobbin lace, I've never felt compelled to try it. So I will simply admire the work done by those of you who have more patience and skill than I have! And your samples look great to me!
ReplyDeleteI'm just dipping my toe in the water, planning to learn enough to know what it's about. I'm not prepared to put in the hours required to become good at it.
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