Creative Hardanger Author:Gina Marion There is, today, a tremendous interest in the old styles of needlework and a growing demand to know more about traditional skills, such as hardanger embroidery. Although believed to have originated in Italy, hardanger is now mainly associated with Norway, where it is still used to decorate household linen and the exquisite national costumes. N... more »ormally, 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 thread 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.« less