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Hardanger try out and coasters

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Having seen Mabels Hardanger and seen last months new stitches projects I decided to give it a go. However beacause of my fixation on symatry I have had to adapt the pattern.

What do you think ?

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I also had a go at one of the coasters using Caron threads.

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The Hardanger has come out beautifully and the coaster is so colourful, I really liked what she did with all the stitches on those. :applesauce: :applesauce: for trying new things -- and doing them so well at the first try too!
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Mabel Figworthy wrote:The Hardanger has come out beautifully and the coaster is so colourful, I really liked what she did with all the stitches on those. :applesauce: :applesauce: for trying new things -- and doing them so well at the first try too!

Thanks Mabel you inspired me to give it a go!

It looked so scary but it was OK once I worked out how to do it.

Santa is bringing me the Anchor Hardanger book but I couldn't wait to start!
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It's really beautiful, well done! :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:

I started to do some hardanger last year, but didn't get far with it... now I will take it out, too, I think :)
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Well done Kerry you have some lovely work there. How did you enjoy the hardanger project - I have been trying this too and am really enjoying it. It's good to stitch something that doesn't involve constantly looking at a pattern sometimes. Although the cutting out bits are very scary (not sure how I'm going to pluck up the courage to do this in my Roses Runner SAL). I love your coaster too - Caron threads are so beautiful to work with. I would love to start a collection of them, but they are so expensive, especially the silk Waterlilies :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
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Wow!! I think it looks fantastic! Amazing job! :applesauce:
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Those are both great!!!!! I love the colors in the coaster. And anyone brave enough to do hardanger has my respect. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Wow terrific! I still haven't gotten any courage to try hardanger but I can see the appeal of wanting to try it! You did fantastic at it! I love your coaster too! :applesauce: :applesauce: :wub:
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:wub: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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They are both lovely :applesauce: :applesauce:
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What beautiful pieces! I've been hankering to try some hardanger but have been too scared to give it a go. However, watching some of the projects memebers here have done has made me determined that 2010 will be the year that I at least try it once!
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I would love to get good enough at it to try a Judy Dixon piece. One day (after a lot more practise) I'm going to give it a go - maybe that can be my New Year resolution several years from now :lol: :lol:
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They are both beautiful Kerry :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Just Googled Judy Dixon and have fallen in love with her Daydream design!
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That's my favourite too Mabel :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: One day ...... :D :D
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:D Just looked at it it looks great ! (the website)
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They are both lovely. :applesauce:
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wow they are gorgeous! :applesauce:
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These have worked out really well. I think the original hardanger design was asymmetrical because it was designed to fit into a Quick Frame. Your take on it is really nice. The coaster is good, too (a really interesting Master Class, I thought).
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Hi guys thanks for your kind comments!

I am going to do a couple more of the coasters and try some more Hardanger. Mabel really has a lot to answer for! :D
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