I had a lot of help and encouragement in my endeavour to learn the basics of Hardanger embroidery, from people in my craft group, blog readers, on-line tutorials..... Thank you all! I have now finished the bookmark, mounted it as per instructions and attached samples of fabric and thread. Whatever the judges say (trust me, they are very hard to please!) I have learnt a lot and really enjoyed the project.
That's gorgeous Jane. You should get a first prize award! Thanks for showing each step of its creation.
ReplyDeleteIt was an enjoyable and educational journey for me, too ! Thanks for taking us along :-) Wish you success with the judges -- it is already a winner with us
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Jane! My book on Hardanger arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to sit down with it yet, but I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks for the inspiration to learn about something new!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the book will be inspirational. There was a book reviewed not long ago on Mary Corbett's blog, perhaps that's it.
DeleteThat's stunning, Jane. I'm sure you'll do well in the competition.
ReplyDeleteIt's very beautiful to me!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a triumph, I love it. Never tried it myself simply because it looks so difficult to do.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, well done.
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Beautiful! Thank you for showing the progress - very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job Jane! I just had a look at some of your previous posts about this, and the process of cutting the fabric. Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI think it's beautiful. It's definitely a first prize winner whether the judges agree with me or not. The whole process is fascinating (and still a little scary - cutting threads and pulling them out....while hoping nothing comes loose in the process). It's lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt is daunting, the cutting. But then I thought,'It's just cloth, the world won't end' Snip.
DeleteI think it's lovely, my mum used to do this kind of embroidery and I've few of her works, you definitely did a great job on it
ReplyDeleteYour dedication and persistence should be duly noted along with this gorgeous bookmark you have hand crafted. You are already a Blue Ribbon winner in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. If the judges aren't impressed I'll think of the Abba song, 'I feel like I win when I lose'!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful work, Jane. Congratulations on this amazing piece of hardanger.
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece of embroidery, It's a beautiful bookmark I hope the judges give it first prize you deserve it
ReplyDeleteIt truly is beautiful. I don't see any errors. I learned a long time ago from a very good teacher. We used a book written by Janice Love (she authored several). If they are still available (and I have seen some of them at Nordic Needle) I highly recommend them. I saw that new book recommended by Mary Corbett. It is on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much. I really appreciate your input and advice on this Sherry. I hope you get that book!
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