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Hardanger=what is it???

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WHAT IS HARDANGER? I keep hearing about it in this newsgroup but I have seen nothing in the craft stores. Please let me know.

Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery.  It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida).  The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. It is almost impossible to describe further without using diagrams, which I don’t have energy or creativity to do right now.  The best source I have found for books is Nordic Needle.  You can get a catalog by calling 1-800-433-4321 and requesting one. You may also find a few kits or books in a Michael’s craft store.

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writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery.  It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida).  The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching.

Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Duncan) writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery.  It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida).  The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit

I agree!  DON’T try it on aida.  And to set things straight – 22 count is hardanger fabric, not aida.  Only do hardanger on single thread evenweave fabrics such as linen, lugana, jobelan, shannon, etc.  And don’t be afraid to try it.  It is geometric and very easy to do.  It just looks difficult. Betsy

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writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery.  It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida).  The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit

Even if you don’t like Aida, 22 count is usually considered Hardanger fabric and would be preferred for a beginner. It is easier to cut or rather to see where to cut. Unttil you get used to this scary process, I’d use 22 ct aida

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery.  It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida).  The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit Even if you don’t like Aida, 22 count is usually considered Hardanger fabric and would be preferred for a beginner. It is easier to cut or rather to see where to cut. Unttil you get used to this scary process, I’d writes: Hardanger is Norwegian cutwork embroidery.  It is worked on an evenweave fabric (such as 18 or 22 count Aida).  The patterns are generally geometric, since the threads cut out must be anchored at both ends by stitching. Ack! Definately NOT Aida!! This would be waaayyy to cumbersome to cut, in my opinion. Try a nice linen, lugana or hardanger fabric. Aida…ick… Venecha ~DragonSpirit Even if you don’t like Aida, 22 count is usually considered Hardanger fabric and would be preferred for a beginner. It is easier to cut or rather to see where to cut. Unttil you get used to this scary process, I’d use 22 ct aida

HI ALL – Hardanger fabric is NOT an aida weave.  It is an evenweave fabric using a doubled thread for both the warp and the weft.  Check it out for yourselves by comparing a sample of each.  I’ve been stitching for many years, and to the best of my humble knowledge a 22ct aida fabric is not available. Happy stitching! Helen G. Cademy

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 <big snip HI ALL – Hardanger fabric is NOT an aida weave.  It is an evenweave

 fabric using a doubled thread for both the warp and the weft.  Check it out for yourselves by comparing a sample of each.  I’ve been stitching for many years, and to the best of

 my humble knowledge a 22ct aida fabric is not available. Happy stitching! Helen G. Cademy

Helen is absolutely correct in her description of hardanger fabric.  However, there is a 22 count aida and there is another fabric Oslo, that is 22 count evenweave….developed for cross stitch. I use the hardanger fabric to stitch the Marbek angels. I have stitched on the Oslo and find it less stable than the hardanger.  I have a piece of the aida but have never stitched on it.  (And, don’t ask me where I got it…..it’s in that bunch of stuff I’ve had forever or close to!!!!) Mary

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