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Audrey Audrey

Stitched on 28ct Ivory Jobelan this 28.5" x 10.5" runner is unique in overall design. Segments of plain wrapped bars are separated by bands of kloster block formations filled with satin star motifs. The entire design is surrounded by a cross stitch in variegated pearl cotton and edged with a straight continuous button hole edging.

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Pin Keep Hardanger Pin Keep with Case

This popular Pin Keep design showcases a hardanger cutwork design area with a Dove's Eye Variation filling stitch on one side and a simplistic cross stitch heart and leaf design that is surrounded by a drawn thread border on the other side. Stitched on 29ct linen this pin keep design comes with explicit detailed charting and finishing instructions. The cross stitch and buttonhole edge case is stitched on 4" pre-f9inished edged imported 28ct linen banding. DMC Pearl Cotton #8 and #12 in white along with Weeks Dye Works overdyed floss.

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Deb Deb

This design is offered in the New Pattern Page format. This 9.5" square design is stitched on 22ct Hardanger clot. A simplistic cross stitch design adds a bit of color to this unique design. This design can also be stitched on any other stable even weave fabric, however with the unique cutwork design and the plain wrapped bars, it isn't suitable for linen.

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Ellen Ellen

This design is offered in the New Pattern Page format. This 8.5" x 12.5" design is stitched on 28ct Jobelan and is a perfect shape to set just about anywhere. Plain wrapped bars with corner spokes are nestled in amongst a unique satin surface motif design surrounded by triple cable.

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Sara Sara

This design is offered in the New Pattern Page format. This symmetrical design reflects perfection. Filled with the Perfect Picot stitch each wrapped segment is surrounded by eyelets and triple cable. Stitched on a 28ct fabric this design measures approximately 13" x 13" when stitched on 22ct fabric it measures approximately 22.5 x 22.5" Traditional Hardanger at its BEST !!

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Sharlene Sharlene

This design is offered in the New Pattern Page format. Stitched on 28ct Wichelt white linen using DMC Pearl Cotton #712 and Needle Necessities overdyed Pearl Cotton. The color selection for fabric and fibers are endless. This particular hardanger creation showcases the Dove's Eye Variation wrap which happens to by my favorite. This exquisite piece measures 13.5" x 13.5".

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Simply Natural EXCLUSIVE LIMITED RELEASE!!
Simply Natural


The photo shown is one of the three repeated hardanger cutwork designs that is featured in this three panel runner.

This design is stitched on an imported pre-finished runner with three woven 14ct Aida inserts. The simplistic design is so eye catching. In the center of each 14ct woven insert a kloster block variation formation is clustered forming a unique inner design. Plain wrapped bars with spokes make for a stunning cutwork design. The simplicity of a cross stitch design bordering each square makes for an intriguing runner. Pearl Cotton #3 and #5 in DMC color $822 and DMC #642 floss create an eye pleasing tone on tone design. This Exclusive limited release kit includes: Photo and charted design with explicit instructions, an Imported Carina Natural three panel runner measuring 33.5" x 10".

Simply Natural Pattern and Kit: $25.00  
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June June

This beautiful 10 1/2" x 34" Ecru runner is edged with a beautiful crochet type edging. Stitched using Pearl Cotton #3 and Pearl Cotton #5, DMC #712 makes for a perfect color match, creating a subtle tone on tone runner. Imported fine quality table runner from BrunnerHaus. Explicit instructions and detailed charts.

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Chartpack, lace edged runner and fibers Kit: $35.00  Add to Cart
Katie Katie

This 26ct White fine quality Imported runner has a deep 3.5" lace edge. Overall dimention measures approximately 14" x 31.5". The kloster blocks are formed using Pearl Cotton #8; Pearl Cotton #12 is used for the plain wrapped bars, to form a simplistic oval Hardanger design. Triple cable surrounds the entire design. Satin surface work fill each of the three center oval sections. Explicit instructions and detialed charts.

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Chartpack, lace edged runner and fibers Kit: $45.00  Add to Cart
Traditions Traditions

This 17" x 17" Imported Pre-Hemstitched 22ct Hardanger table square from BrunnerHaus is a traditional design created using kloster blocks, satin surface work, eyelets and triple cable. The cutwork is filled with plain wrapped or picot wrapped bars. This design also comes with an alternative buttonhole edge if you should choose to stitch this unique design on fabric, rather then the pre-finished table square.

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Chartpack with table square and fibers: $42.00  Add to Cart
Ellie Ellie

A cross stitched vine and heart design surround this simple hardanger design. Kloster blocks, satin surface work and the Perfect Picot wrapped bars are created on this Imported Lace Edged table square from BrunnerHaus. This is a perfect learning piece as this linen table square has a woven 14ct insert to create this simple yet elegant design.

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Chartpack with lace-edged square and fibers: $32.00  Add to Cart
Hardanger Handbag Hardanger Handbag

This gorgeous drawstring "handbag of stitches" lets you sample a variety of filling wraps. Plain wrap, the Perfect Picot, Dove's eye, Adjoining wrap and the Dove's Eye Variation are all surrounded by triple cable. This hand bag is stitched on a 28ct linen in a color of your choice using Pearl Cotton #8 and Pearl Cotton #12, with prefinished beaded trim of your choosing. Whether you stitch this in white - perfect for the bride to be, or in a subtle color for tone on tone, this elegant hand bag is sure to be a keepsake to hand down for generations to come.

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Hardanger Heritage Box Hardanger Heritage Box

Stitched on any 28ct linen or evenweave fabric of your choice and color; this simplistic design is surrounded by a unique drawn thread boarder. This becomes the stitchers own personal creation whe you choose a fabric and fiber color choice combination to suite your style and decor. When Stitched on 28ct fabric this design fits perfectly in the top of the Sudberry Betsy box or any standard 6" x 6" frame.

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Plain and Simple The Ultimate Teaching Doily
**Plain and Simple**

The simplicity of this traditional 8" square hardanger design makes for the perfect learning piece. From basting, kloster block formation, buttonhole edge, satin motif surface work and the ease of cutting; to the simplicity of plain wrapped bars; this step by step instructions help you understand the concept of hardanger embroidery.

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22ct White fabric and fiber kit: $8.50  Add to Cart
The Next Step The Ultimate Teaching Doily
**Take the Next Step**

Double cable and eyelets add dimension and texture to this simple traditional hardanger design. Enhance the plain wrapped bar with the 'Perfect Picot'. Every trick of the trade is included in this 9" square learning piece. Don't be afraid to 'take the next step'.

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22ct White fabric and fiber kit: $8.50  Add to Cart
Take the Hard out of Hardanger Take the Hard out of Hardanger

A student once asked me: "Why is it, that the craft I chose ….to relax….after a stressful day is composed of the two words hard and anger?" I hope that this book will answer some of your questions and explain to you more clearly, both traditional hardanger methods and my alternative hardanger techniques as well. To help YOU "Take the Hard out of Hardanger". This 18 page spiral bound reference text has detailed techniques for the basting method, anchor and binding techniques, kloster block formation, buttonhole edge, eyelets, fear-free cutting, plain wrap, the perfect picot, dove's eye, adjoining wrap and the dove's eye variation wrap; along with countless tricks of the trade to create nearly flawless hardanger.

Spiral bound instructional reference text: $12.00  
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Fingertip Towel Hardanger Fingertip Towel

Hardanger on 14ct Aida??? The exception NOT the rule. What a wonderful gift idea for the holidays or any day. Stitched on Charles Craft Park Avenue Fingertip towels with a 14ct aida insert, using Pearl Cotton #3 and #5. Make sure to stitch one for yourself.

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Elizabeth The Friendship Collection in Hardanger Embroidery - Elizabeth

Stitched on 22ct Vienna fabric, this versatile 12 ˝" square design takes on a unique look. This non-traditional kloster block formation surrounds this simple, yet elegant piece. The use of Pearl Cottons #5, #8 and #12; create a stunning look with a texture you just have to feel.

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Kim The Friendship Collection in Hardanger Embroidery - Kim

This stunning 9 ˝" x 20 ˝" runner, stitched on 28ct White Jobelan will be the centerpiece of any table. Whether you choose to display antique creamer and sugar bowls or holiday candlesticks, this exquisite runner is bound to catch your eye.

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A True Keepsake in Hardanger Embroidery

View Bellpull
A True Keepsake In Hardanger Embroidery

Take one design and create three different keepsakes. Stitched on 28ct pre-finished banding, stitch a beautiful chatelaine reminiscent of days of old. This sampler style design can be stitched adding ornate hardware as the finishing touch to create an elegant bell pull. Stitched on 22ct fabric this design creates a breath taking framed piece you will surely treasure. Do to the variance in hand dyed fibers only the banding is available.

This REVISED re-release chart pack comes with explicit instructions and multiple detailed charts that walk you through each and every step of the hardanger and drawn thread areas to complete this exquisite design.

Explicit Instructional Design Chart Pack: $12.00  
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28ct pre-finished banding for chatelaine: $16.80  Add to Cart
28ct pre-finished banding for bell pull: $6.60  Add to Cart
Sophie Sophie

This 14" x 47" runner is stitched on 28ct Cashel Platinum Linen. Wrapped with a combination of picot and plain wrapped bars this design is accented with triple cable, eyelets and satin work. The versatile three in one design is sure to a pattern you will use again and again. You will find "Take the Hard out of Hardanger" a wonderful instructional stitch reference to accompany this pattern.

Spiral bound pattern only: $ 7.99  
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Hope Hope

This elegant design stitched on 28ct linen is sure to capture your heart. Two hearts filled with the love that was meant to be forever and two hearts filled with the "hope" of finding that love again. This exquisite 19" x 19" piece can be buttonhole edged for use as a doily or framed to honor hearts everywhere. You will find "Take the Hard out of Hardanger" a wonderful instructional stitch reference to accompany this pattern. Fabric and fiber kits cut for doily dimensions IF you choose to have this framed contact me for size and dimension to accommodate framing.

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Katherine Katherine

This unique doily was created for and named after our daughter, Katherine. Stitched on 22ct fabric this 17" x 17" square doily showcase a plain wrap variation, accented by triple cable, eyelets and satin work. Bound with an intriguing picot buttonhole edge. This doily is sure to be a keepsake for you as well. You will find "Take the Hard out of Hardanger" a wonderful instructional stitch reference to accompany this pattern.

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22ct White fabric and fiber kit: $17.00  Add to Cart
Holiday Hardanger I
Pretty In Pink
Holiday Hardanger I

Not only is this a wonderful holiday design - but it will introduce to you the journey process. This is an important tool in hardanger embroidery. I am hopeful that this book will help take the mystery out of "How do I stitch from here to there?" There is nothing worse than "stitching yourself into a corner". This book contains two patterns. A Festive Red 13 ˝" x 16 ˝" Doily and Pretty in Pink, a charming 10" square doily. You will find "Take the Hard out of Hardanger" a wonderful instructional stitch reference to accompany this pattern.

Spiral bound pattern only: $10.00  
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