Jo's Hardanger projects - Eighth birthday card

[jocellogirl]

Thanks for all the lovely comments. I'm really enjoying doing this Hardanger but I can't take credit for the colour choice of the card. It's Mabel's design and colour choice to the letter so it couldn't be anything other than mouthwatering.

[Cecilia]

You seem to be taking to this Hardanger malarky really well. Well done.

[Mabel Figworthy]

So now you're doing Hardanger on 28ct linen -- well, what can I say ducks to water spring to mind! The bookmark is gorgeous, and I may pinch the idea of using linen band that way

[Nachstenliebe]

Very pretty! Lovely work!!!
Faith

[coffee_freak]

[jocellogirl]

So now you're doing Hardanger on 28ct linen -- well, what can I say ducks to water spring to mind! The bookmark is gorgeous, and I may pinch the idea of using linen band that way

The use of linen wasn't plain sailing, I can assure you!!!! There was more than a little frogging when I missed the intended hole and didn't realise for a bit . Maybe I need stronger glasses!!

Pinch away all you like Mabel, as if it wasn't for you I'd never have attempted it in the first place!

[tiffstitch]

Beautiful card and bookmark! Lucky people to get these beautiful pieces.

[jocellogirl]

I've taken the plunge and have 'designed' the first of my very own Hardanger projects.


It was very much an experiment using graph paper and I don't think I've got it quite lined up properly, but it looks ok as an experiment.
The reason for the dabbling is that although the job I'm in pays the bills, I look forward to going to work less and less and would dearly love to be working for myself. So I'm seriously thinking of trying to do something with this obsession, something like handmade cards. Cross stitch ones would take far too long, but I recon the Hardanger ones would be much quicker when I get better at it!! Therefore I need my OWN designs. I could do with a computer programme which allows me to do Hardanger. I was looking at Jane Greenoff's today as a contender, as it looks fairly wasy to use and seems to do what I want it for. Any feedback from you lovely people would be gratefully received. Thanks

[Squirrel]

Wow that is awesome and I love the threads you have used. A huge Well Done on that.

Sally

[rcperryls]

very pretty. Practice makes perfect and I am sure you will get there. I also love the colors.

Carole

[karen4bells]

that's fantastic!!! Looks great!!

[Newfie Princess]

Great for you to create! These look great - keep it up

[Rose]

That is very pretty!!!!!

[wendywombat]

Lovely bright colours! I like the design, fun!

[meerkat]

Very pretty and a lovely design

[Nachstenliebe]

I love how colorful it is! It looks great
Faith

[tiffstitch]

I love the colours you've chosen. I think if that was a card I'd want a little more space between the bottom of the pink design and top of the green designs. Very pretty work.

[Lessa54]

I'm so impressed that you're already starting on your own designs! The colours look great - so bright and vibrant.

[BookNerd]

Very pretty! I love the colors!

[JA Fan]

I have no idea how I missed this thread. You have done absolutely AWESOME work!! I wouldn't believe you were a beginner either.

Well Done!!!