- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Batsford Ltd (30 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713487259
- ISBN-13: 978-0713487251
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.2 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,454,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Product Description
This is a comprehensive introduction to Hardanger embroidery. A brief history is followed by a chapter on materials and techniques with an illustrated glossary of over 30 stitches. The 20 projects are accompanied by colour photographs, charts, step-by-step instructions and making-up information.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having done a little Hardanger embroidery, a long time ago, I was looking for a book which would explain the basic techniques. This one certainly fits the bill, but also has a good selection of interesting projects (mostly quite small) on which to practice. One welcome aspect of the book was the emphasis on white-on-white designs, showing off the textures which are the main point of this style of embroidery (and which can be overshadowed by the multicolours which are currently popular).
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a delightful and inspiring book written by a lady who is obviously an enthusiast. As a person who has done very little embroidery, I enjoyed this book because it starts with a brief history of Hardanger, and moves through a comprehensive section on the basic stitches to sections with different projects ranging from mini samplers to table cloths. (I especially appreciated this because I was afraid that I might not complete a large project successfully, and that may cause me to waste material which is quite expensive.)
I found this book useful because it explains how to prepare for your project, and gives simple charts that are easy to follow, printed about twice as big as the finished product so they are easy to count and follow. I have just completed one of the three mini samplers, and am going to tackle a larger project with confidence because each step is clearly explained, and the chart is clearly marked with each step.
There are one or two unusual features included in some of the projects, such as beadwork, and the projects are all inspiring, beautiful, and functional.
This book explains all I need to know to be confident enough to tackle any Hardanger project in the future, knowing that this reference book is waiting for me if I get stuck
I found this book useful because it explains how to prepare for your project, and gives simple charts that are easy to follow, printed about twice as big as the finished product so they are easy to count and follow. I have just completed one of the three mini samplers, and am going to tackle a larger project with confidence because each step is clearly explained, and the chart is clearly marked with each step.
There are one or two unusual features included in some of the projects, such as beadwork, and the projects are all inspiring, beautiful, and functional.
This book explains all I need to know to be confident enough to tackle any Hardanger project in the future, knowing that this reference book is waiting for me if I get stuck
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a beginner at Hardanger, although I do other types of embroidery. This book is beautifully presented and is very inspiring - it made me go out and buy fabric and thread for more than one project straightaway. Some of the projects are easier than others but Jill takes you step by step through the different stitches and gives advice on materials and threads.
A wonderful contribution to your bookshelf.
A wonderful contribution to your bookshelf.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Was this review helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best teaching book for hardanger embroidery
Hardanger Embroidery by Jill Carter is an excellent book, not only for those who have some knowledge of the subject but also as a teaching aid for those who wish to start this type... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Maureen Anderson
Superb Book
This is my second favourite hardanger book,only because I didn't buy it first! The pictures are beautiful and clearly show the work. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by Mrs. K. M. Holt
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
