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SM3434 Classic Hardanger		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (Australian) By Gina Marion – An edited bind up of two popular books from Gina Marion, Creative Hardanger and Decorative Designs in Hardanger. This one volume now contains all the Hardanger you need to know. Stitches, techniques, and over 50 stunning projects with many designs using coloured fabrics and threads. Some projects are embellished with beads and metallic threads. Now in one volume, Classic Hardanger will answer the need of any embroiderer interested in this style of embroidery. 158 pages.

SM1369 Creative Hardanger		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (Australian) By Gina Marion – Normally Hardanger is worked in white linen thread on fine white linen cloth, with areas of fabric cut away and further embroidered to give a delicate lace-like effect. In this book, the author has included two pieces which have this traditional look, but has also taken delightful liberties with tradition and used coloured fabric and threads to show the potential of the lovely designs. Creative Hardanger is a beginner's guide to the embroidery. There are detailed instructions and graphs for more than 20 original projects, from a simple bookmark or sampler, to more ambitious projects, such as the glorious christening gown that will become an heirloom of the future. 62 pages.

SM2144 Decorative Designs in Hardanger		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (Australian) Gina Marion – It is traditional for Hardanger to be embroidered in white or cream on a white or cream linen, but Gina Marion has developed new designs using beautiful, delicately-coloured threads and linens, as well as brighter colours. She has added beads and metallic threads to make the projects look quite spectacular. Projects include pincushions, coasters, doilies, Christmas decorations, a trinket and embroidery box, a beautiful shawl and a wedding cushion. Gina also includes advice on designing your own Hardanger patterns. 108 pages.

KA5220 Beginners Guide to Hardanger		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (British) Jill Carter takes this traditional Norwegian white work technique a step further by adding colour, beads and new fillings. Clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams demonstrate surface stitchery, pulled thread techniques, cutting and fillings, and how these can be developed into beautiful projects, from a simple greeting card to an exquisite bridal bag. 64 pages.

DV5920 Hardanger Embroidery		QTY:
	This book is virtually a complete course in Hardanger embroidery. Clear instructions and 20 illustrations tell you everything you'll need to know to master this craft. Following this is a series of "lessons" in which actual projects using Hardanger are made, including a centerpiece, border, table cover, scarf, doily and lunch cloth. 30 illustrations show details, borders, centerpieces and corners of the projects. 32 pages.

DV9069 Traditional Hardanger Embroidery		QTY:
	By The Priscilla Publishing Co. Create airy and delicate lace-like designs using the time-honored technique of Hardanger embroidery. This practical volume reproduces numerous authentic Hardanger designs from a rare embroidery pattern book. Traditional elements such as squares, stars, flowers, eyelets, and more combine with the characteristic Hardanger openwork to form striking geometric patterns. Clear instructions guide needle workers at all levels of expertise through the process of stitching, cutting the fabric and finishing. 55 photos illustrate completed designs and details. 32 pages.

KA189X Merry Christmas in Hardanger		QTY:
	(European) Marjo Timmers has made a number of Christmas designs using the beautiful Hardanger embroidery technique. The book not only describes how to make a Christmas tablecloth and a Christmas cushion, but also has patterns for a decorative Christmas hanger, various cards and romantic lights. All excellent ideas to decorate your house for Christmas. Includes text in English, Dutch and German. 16 pages.

CP9159 Anchor Embroidery Hardanger		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (British) The perfect introduction to Hardanger Embroidery. 40 stitches clearly explained with step-by-step working diagrams. Over 35 designs with easy-to-read charts and colour photographs. Also includes original project ideas for making-up your finished stitching. Designs include pincushion, cushion, sampler, square cloth, table runner, picture mount, pot pourri sachets and trinket box lid. 64 pages.

KA1903 Decorations In Hardanger		QTY:
	(European) For years Marjo Timmers has been captivated by Hardanger, the age-old embroidery technique from Norway. For this book she has designed four excellent tablecloths, which have all been embroidered using Perle thread. The clear patterns and instructions make it possible for everybody to make them. They will create a nice atmosphere and are a real asset to any house. Includes text in English, Dutch and German. 16 pages.

NN239 Award Winning Designs Hardanger 05		QTY:
	Compiled by Susan L Meier and Rosalyn k Watnemo – 11 Hardanger designs. The top six designs are shown on the front cover and the five honourable mentions designs are on the back cover. This is NOT a beginner's book of Hardanger embroidery designs and does not include stitch instructions for the basic Hardanger embroidery stitches. This book consists of intermediate to advanced charted designs for Hardanger Embroidery. Designs include centrepiece, 5 runners, tablecloth, sampler, curtain, centre and a doily. Black and White design charts. 64 pages.