I am a newbie to hardanger. I have watched every video in its entirety. You are very thorough. I purchased the fabric and threads. I put guide threads in the fabric. I’m going to start my project tomorrow. I sat here all day today watching each one. I shoudn’t have much trouble except for blanket stitch corners. I’m going to practice them on a piece of scrap fabric. Thank you very much.
Wow, I just subscribed......please do more!!! I have been trying to teach myself Hardanger for a little over a year and your videos really really helped. I had the Nordic Needle pattern in my files and really enjoyed all your instructions
Dear Nina, many many thanks for your advice, demonstrations and good humour during this HAL. I have just finished the last stitches but as it is 1am think I'll leave the final cutting for the day time. Thank you again, next project is a table cloth.
Thank you Nina. I live in St. John's, NL. When I was very young, my mother told me she learned to stitch Hardanger from a German lady living in Newfoundland during WW II. My mother isn't living now. I've never seen anyone else do it. I thought I could probably teach myself with the little knowledge I had. One of my current wips is a fairly large Glad Tidings Christmas cross stitch with a Hardanger border. In an effort to find help with this, I googled "how to do Hardanger" and found "you and flosstube". I have completed your two HALs (the small coaster first and now this this piece which I will attach to the front of a project bag which I will make. I have learned so much from you and all the other wonderful stitchers sharing their ideas on flosstube. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your expert knowledge.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story. I'm so glad I was able to help you get back into hardanger, especially since it will bring back lovely memories of your mother as you stitch. My mother was also a stitcher and when I stitch my thoughts always wander to memories of her, I find it so calming and healing. Thank you again Gladys for sharing.
Hi Nina. Still have some work to do on the doves eye's. Feeling sad that this is the last of this series but so very thankful for your Hal. You are a very special and great teacher. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Hi Nina! Hope this message finds you well and that you have had a wonderful Christmas. I hope you don’t mind me reaching out to you. I have just finished my very first little hardanger piece and would like to turn into a very small pillow. The question is what do you put behind the hardanger to stop the stuffing coming out of the cut work, I’m very new to this and can’t find anyway on google or UA-cam to help me work it out 😉. I will you a wonderful new year and miss your lovely videos x
Hi Teresa, so nice to hear from you! Our Christmas was wonderful, hope yours was too. Yes, you will need to back your hardanger before making it into a pillow. I suggest taking your piece to the fabric store and audition the backing for the look you want. Cut the backing fabric to the same size as your hardanger and tack it together. You can do this two ways (or do both). Stitch (or machine stitch) the backing around the edges within your seam allowance so that this won't be seen once the pillow is done. You can also hand tack it with contrasting thread in the area that will be seen then, when the pillow is done, remove this. Once you have it tacked the backing onto your hardanger treat this as one piece of fabric to make up your pillow. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions. Is it the Loupylou Beginner Hardanger piece you made? It's absolutely stunning, you did a wonderful job!! All the best for 2019!
Adding to my comment.....I'm sure you're aware of Vonna's tutorials for finishing, however just in case you're not aware, here is a link - ua-cam.com/video/i0bF_k2iPK4/v-deo.html And, in case you are finishing with a pillow form, here is a link to an easy tutorial - ua-cam.com/video/4LJnPEvjdDo/v-deo.html Let me know if you have any questions - Enjoy!
I so loved that I found you and I too am hooked I ran out today to collect supplies I couldn't wait on ordering any and I am going to start tonight! Thank you so much, I will keep you posted on mine when I get things started, I am hoping I got the right size threads in the right colors also. And I am hoping to be able to go to picture this plus store and get the watercolors. Hugs for now Carla
I am well, thank you so much for asking. And thank you for the lovely comment! I am not planning on doing more as I have other commitments right now. Perhaps in the future, will have to see. Stay well doing these odd times! Nina
Woohoo!!! And part of me contemplated unpicking part of my green bar weaving. I had thought whether the dove's eyes could be done in another colour, but then thought I'd just do them in the same colour as my bars. I am about half done with the bars and weaving, so I won't be cutting it out yet, but I am so looking forward to it. And seriously - thank you for making this series! It has been so much fun, and you are good at showing how to do things. Thank you for all your time and effort in putting this HAL together. (And if you decide to do another one, then I may very well be joining in again).
thank you Nina...I really enjoyed making this with you. You are a good instructor with clear, concise explanations. I will try another project. In looking at patterns there does not seem to be universal symbols for stitches. I wish you had time to do more videos just teaching additional stitches I might come across in other patterns?!?
Hi Judy - I'm so glad you found this helpful. I do want to do more however will have to wait until after October (I am working on putting together some things for a fibre fest where I will be demonstrating hardanger). There are no universal symbols unfortunately. Looking at the design photo helps. If you come across something you don't understand, send me a private message either through UA-cam or directly to ninawhissell@gmail.com. I'll do what I can to help. Thank yo so much for following along!
Well done its a beautiful finish! I hope to get mine done this month too :) Thanks so much for this wonderful idea of a hardanger along, hope there will be more in the future! And thanks for taking the time to take us through all the steps, as always you were so helpful and the videos were very clear! xx Ingeborg
Thanks for your lessons. Are stopped teaching us? This is your last video. (4 years ago). I hope you are doing well. I'm looking forward to hearing from you with amazing video. Thanks again.💐❤️
hi Nina this louise from Malta i love your work and the way you explain . is it possible to have a pattern of hard anger making a christmas tree on burlap fabric to make cuttlery holders and the back of it covered with felt pls i hope i was clear enough ,by the way i love you smile tks
Hi Nina , this was a very great HAL you did i looked forward for the next lesson in the Hal, I just would like to know if you are going to do another one you was so good at explaining things, i am going to miss getting notafications that you posted a new lesson, if you don't decide to do another one i wish you luck in whatever you decide to do , thanks for the great HAL.
Thank so much Rena, I'm glad you enjoyed the lessons. Not sure what I'll do next. Right now I'm gearing up to demonstrate hardanger at a local fibre fest in October. When that's done I'll have to think about more videos. Thank you for your encouragement!
Hi! I have a question. Have you ever heard of hand or machine anchoring the blanket stitch before cutting? I think in my group, someone made a mistake so told the rest if the group to do this.
Thank you so very much for this HAL Nina . I really appreciate how patient and thorough you are. Ive learned so much and really enjoyed the stitching. I still have some needleweaving to complete. I got a bit behind in July lol. Is there anyway to post pictures of our pieces so you can see them?
A couple of people have posted on Facebook and a few others on Instagram. If you're not comfortable with social media I would still love to see what you've done. You can email me privately at ninawhissell@gmail.com. Let me know if you do post somewhere, I don't want to miss it! Thanks so much for following along!
Hi I don't know where I've been, I just found your channel. I watched 1,2 & 15 and your work is gorgeous. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything so far and will watch the rest. Are you going to make more video's? I have been on FT almost a year and love it. Have been crocheting since I was very young then on to embroidery, sewing fabric by hand. Have tried so many forms of stitching. Had to decide on a few hobbies to concentrate on as I am 75 yrs old. Would like to finish more of my work in progress. Hard to do though since I've been watching FT. So many designers I had not heard about and watching everyone, well of course I want to try them out also. Hugs, Lana
Thanks so much Lana! There are so many hobbies and projects I'm getting into that time is hard to find. Not sure if I'll do more videos, but we'll see. Thanks again for your comment! Nina
I'm so glad you've enjoyed this! I won't have a next project for some time as I'm gearing up for a fibre fest in October (I'll be demonstrating hardanger there). But will give it some thought!
Hi I'm new here I wanted to try hardanger when I was a teenager my mom did beautiful hand embroidery but anything she didnt understand she discouraged and time when on and I forgot about it ...now I have fibromyalgia and I use arts n crafts for pain management and I want to try learning hardanger cuz I'd really need to focus on my work and that make me not focus on my pain... Question I just bought 11 count aida cloth I'm big on making Christmas ornaments and I'm wondering if I can use this cloth to learn hardanger I dont do large things I prefer to do smaller projects such as ornaments but I'm really wanting to do a angel tree top and this would make a nice Lacey dress ...
Hi Barbara. You could use aida if you don't plan on doing any cutting. However aida won't work for the cut areas. If you have a local needlework store nearby, ask them what they would recommend. An excellent online resource is Nordic Needle. Good luck and enjoy stitching!
I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos. There are quite a lot of types of fabric aren't there? If you're a beginner, then I recommend a 22 count hardanger fabric. There are a variety of brands, however Zweigart is a good one to start with. I believe it's 100% cotton and a bit stiffer than other fabrics (which makes it easier to use for a beginner). Once you've mastered the basics the world is your oyster! I would recommend a 25 count Lugana then, if you're adventourous, you can move on to even weaves and linens in a higher count. For the 22 count and 25 count you can use the same threads, a #5 pearl cotton and a #8 pearl cotton (or anything of similar diameter). Good luck!
Hi - thank you for your lovely comments! I have always ordered my supplies from Nordic Needle (nordicneedle.com), however they seem to be in the process of closing but may still have some supplies. I have not ordered from anyone else in the US. When I googled supplies I found these two. I don't know how their service is, but you may want to give them a try: Ye Olde Cross Stitchery - www.yeoldecs.com ABC Stitch Therapy - www.abcstitch.com Good Luck!
Hello I am Ko Jae Young who is making bread. I'm a person who is gathering in Korea. I'm going to watch the video. Come quietly and hold out your hand.~~~~
Absolutely the best tutorial video for cutting around blanket stitch! Thank you!
I am a newbie to hardanger. I have watched every video in its entirety. You are very thorough. I purchased the fabric and threads. I put guide threads in the fabric. I’m going to start my project tomorrow. I sat here all day today watching each one. I shoudn’t have much trouble except for blanket stitch corners. I’m going to practice them on a piece of scrap fabric. Thank you very much.
Wow, I just subscribed......please do more!!! I have been trying to teach myself Hardanger for a little over a year and your videos really really helped. I had the Nordic Needle pattern in my files and really enjoyed all your instructions
Dear Nina, many many thanks for your advice, demonstrations and good humour during this HAL. I have just finished the last stitches but as it is 1am think I'll leave the final cutting for the day time. Thank you again, next project is a table cloth.
Thank you Nina. I live in St. John's, NL. When I was very young, my mother told me she learned to stitch Hardanger from a German lady living in Newfoundland during WW II. My mother isn't living now. I've never seen anyone else do it. I thought I could probably teach myself with the little knowledge I had. One of my current wips is a fairly large Glad Tidings Christmas cross stitch with a Hardanger border. In an effort to find help with this, I googled "how to do Hardanger" and found "you and flosstube". I have completed your two HALs (the small coaster first and now this this piece which I will attach to the front of a project bag which I will make. I have learned so much from you and all the other wonderful stitchers sharing their ideas on flosstube. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your expert knowledge.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story. I'm so glad I was able to help you get back into hardanger, especially since it will bring back lovely memories of your mother as you stitch. My mother was also a stitcher and when I stitch my thoughts always wander to memories of her, I find it so calming and healing. Thank you again Gladys for sharing.
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Hi Nina. Still have some work to do on the doves eye's. Feeling sad that this is the last of this series but so very thankful for your Hal. You are a very special and great teacher. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Thank you so much Marie-Reine. It's these personal connections that make it all worthwhile!
Thank you Nina, I have really enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you for taking the time. It has given me the confidence to continue.
gorgeous workmanship
Thank you so much, Nina, for all your work putting this together. I've almost finished mine. Sarah
Thank you Sarah for following along. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Nina, I am a beginner to this. Your videos were very helpful. You are great teacher. God Bless you.
Hi Nina, just want to say thank you for the great videos. I cant wait for more I have been wanting to learn for a while now. You make it look so easy.
Thank you!
I just want to ask can I use #26 needle with #8 pearl cotton. I ordered 24 but got size 26.
What a neat trick with pulling out the one thread!! Love that!
Muchas gracias!! deseo aprender mucho de sus videos. Soy de Costa Rica "pura vida"🙅
Hi Nina! Hope this message finds you well and that you have had a wonderful Christmas. I hope you don’t mind me reaching out to you. I have just finished my very first little hardanger piece and would like to turn into a very small pillow. The question is what do you put behind the hardanger to stop the stuffing coming out of the cut work, I’m very new to this and can’t find anyway on google or UA-cam to help me work it out 😉. I will you a wonderful new year and miss your lovely videos x
Hi Teresa, so nice to hear from you! Our Christmas was wonderful, hope yours was too. Yes, you will need to back your hardanger before making it into a pillow. I suggest taking your piece to the fabric store and audition the backing for the look you want. Cut the backing fabric to the same size as your hardanger and tack it together. You can do this two ways (or do both). Stitch (or machine stitch) the backing around the edges within your seam allowance so that this won't be seen once the pillow is done. You can also hand tack it with contrasting thread in the area that will be seen then, when the pillow is done, remove this. Once you have it tacked the backing onto your hardanger treat this as one piece of fabric to make up your pillow. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions. Is it the Loupylou Beginner Hardanger piece you made? It's absolutely stunning, you did a wonderful job!! All the best for 2019!
Adding to my comment.....I'm sure you're aware of Vonna's tutorials for finishing, however just in case you're not aware, here is a link - ua-cam.com/video/i0bF_k2iPK4/v-deo.html
And, in case you are finishing with a pillow form, here is a link to an easy tutorial - ua-cam.com/video/4LJnPEvjdDo/v-deo.html
Let me know if you have any questions - Enjoy!
I so loved that I found you and I too am hooked I ran out today to collect supplies I couldn't wait on ordering any and I am going to start tonight! Thank you so much, I will keep you posted on mine when I get things started, I am hoping I got the right size threads in the right colors also. And I am hoping to be able to go to picture this plus store and get the watercolors. Hugs for now Carla
Nina, any chance of another HAL? Love your designs. Your videos are so very helpful! Hope you are well.
I am well, thank you so much for asking. And thank you for the lovely comment! I am not planning on doing more as I have other commitments right now. Perhaps in the future, will have to see. Stay well doing these odd times! Nina
Woohoo!!! And part of me contemplated unpicking part of my green bar weaving. I had thought whether the dove's eyes could be done in another colour, but then thought I'd just do them in the same colour as my bars. I am about half done with the bars and weaving, so I won't be cutting it out yet, but I am so looking forward to it.
And seriously - thank you for making this series! It has been so much fun, and you are good at showing how to do things. Thank you for all your time and effort in putting this HAL together. (And if you decide to do another one, then I may very well be joining in again).
I also have to say thank you! I love seeing what you're doing with the colours on this. There's so much potential! So glad you joined in.
It's amazing really! Thanks! I'm so glad I've found your channel.
thank you Nina...I really enjoyed making this with you. You are a good instructor with clear, concise explanations. I will try another project. In looking at patterns there does not seem to be universal symbols for stitches. I wish you had time to do more videos just teaching additional stitches I might come across in other patterns?!?
Hi Judy - I'm so glad you found this helpful. I do want to do more however will have to wait until after October (I am working on putting together some things for a fibre fest where I will be demonstrating hardanger).
There are no universal symbols unfortunately. Looking at the design photo helps. If you come across something you don't understand, send me a private message either through UA-cam or directly to ninawhissell@gmail.com. I'll do what I can to help.
Thank yo so much for following along!
Well done its a beautiful finish! I hope to get mine done this month too :) Thanks so much for this wonderful idea of a hardanger along, hope there will be more in the future! And thanks for taking the time to take us through all the steps, as always you were so helpful and the videos were very clear! xx Ingeborg
And a huge thank you to you Ingeborg for joining in and for letting others know about he HAL. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your lessons. Are stopped teaching us? This is your last video. (4 years ago). I hope you are doing well. I'm looking forward to hearing from you with amazing video. Thanks again.💐❤️
hi Nina this louise from Malta i love your work and the way you explain . is it possible to have a pattern of hard anger making a christmas tree on burlap fabric to make cuttlery holders and the back of it covered with felt pls i hope i was clear enough ,by the way i love you smile tks
This has been so great.
Thank you!
Hi, I loved made this project with you. I am from Brasil - Indaiatuba - SP. thanks, you are very nice.
I love seeing where people are from, thank you for letting me know. I'm so glad you enjoyed this and thanks so very much for joining in!
Hi Nina , this was a very great HAL you did i looked forward for the next lesson in the Hal, I just would like to know if you are going to do another one you was so good at explaining things, i am going to miss getting notafications that you posted a new lesson, if you don't decide to do another one i wish you luck in whatever you decide to do , thanks for
the great HAL.
Thank so much Rena, I'm glad you enjoyed the lessons. Not sure what I'll do next. Right now I'm gearing up to demonstrate hardanger at a local fibre fest in October. When that's done I'll have to think about more videos. Thank you for your encouragement!
Hi Nina i was so looking forward to another class with you its been a year and haven't heard from you hope you are well good luck thanks
Gracias por tanto apoyo.
Hi! I have a question. Have you ever heard of hand or machine anchoring the blanket stitch before cutting? I think in my group, someone made a mistake so told the rest if the group to do this.
Super work now you have a new subscriber
Thank you so very much for this HAL Nina . I really appreciate how patient and thorough you are. Ive learned so much and really enjoyed the stitching. I still have some needleweaving to complete. I got a bit behind in July lol. Is there anyway to post pictures of our pieces so you can see them?
A couple of people have posted on Facebook and a few others on Instagram. If you're not comfortable with social media I would still love to see what you've done. You can email me privately at ninawhissell@gmail.com. Let me know if you do post somewhere, I don't want to miss it!
Thanks so much for following along!
Благодарю! ❤
Hi I don't know where I've been, I just found your channel. I watched 1,2 & 15 and your work is gorgeous. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything so far and will watch the rest. Are you going to make more video's? I have been on FT almost a year and love it. Have been crocheting since I was very young then on to embroidery, sewing fabric by hand. Have tried so many forms of stitching. Had to decide on a few hobbies to concentrate on as I am 75 yrs old. Would like to finish more of my work in progress. Hard to do though since I've been watching FT. So many designers I had not heard about and watching everyone, well of course I want to try them out also. Hugs, Lana
Thanks so much Lana! There are so many hobbies and projects I'm getting into that time is hard to find. Not sure if I'll do more videos, but we'll see. Thanks again for your comment! Nina
This is my next step all caught up glad I found your page. What is the next project
Really learned a lot thank you
I'm so glad you've enjoyed this! I won't have a next project for some time as I'm gearing up for a fibre fest in October (I'll be demonstrating hardanger there). But will give it some thought!
Hi I'm new here I wanted to try hardanger when I was a teenager my mom did beautiful hand embroidery but anything she didnt understand she discouraged and time when on and I forgot about it ...now I have fibromyalgia and I use arts n crafts for pain management and I want to try learning hardanger cuz I'd really need to focus on my work and that make me not focus on my pain...
Question I just bought 11 count aida cloth I'm big on making Christmas ornaments and I'm wondering if I can use this cloth to learn hardanger I dont do large things I prefer to do smaller projects such as ornaments but I'm really wanting to do a angel tree top and this would make a nice Lacey dress ...
Hi Barbara. You could use aida if you don't plan on doing any cutting. However aida won't work for the cut areas. If you have a local needlework store nearby, ask them what they would recommend. An excellent online resource is Nordic Needle. Good luck and enjoy stitching!
Where can i purchase this pattern? 9:22
Hi I really enjoy watching your videos
There are so many fabrics and brands out there for hardanger which one you recommend?
I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos. There are quite a lot of types of fabric aren't there? If you're a beginner, then I recommend a 22 count hardanger fabric. There are a variety of brands, however Zweigart is a good one to start with. I believe it's 100% cotton and a bit stiffer than other fabrics (which makes it easier to use for a beginner). Once you've mastered the basics the world is your oyster! I would recommend a 25 count Lugana then, if you're adventourous, you can move on to even weaves and linens in a higher count. For the 22 count and 25 count you can use the same threads, a #5 pearl cotton and a #8 pearl cotton (or anything of similar diameter). Good luck!
Thank you so much for your help
do you mind answereing me pls because christmas is near and i want to make a surprise for my daughter tks . i know its short notice
Wow beatifull
Buenos dias en EEUU donde hay los hilos por favor y la tela en donde consigo direcciones thankyou
Hi - thank you for your lovely comments! I have always ordered my supplies from Nordic Needle (nordicneedle.com), however they seem to be in the process of closing but may still have some supplies. I have not ordered from anyone else in the US. When I googled supplies I found these two. I don't know how their service is, but you may want to give them a try:
Ye Olde Cross Stitchery - www.yeoldecs.com
ABC Stitch Therapy - www.abcstitch.com
Good Luck!
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I'm a person who is gathering in Korea.
I'm going to watch the video.
Come quietly and hold out your hand.~~~~
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