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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 ?



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

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

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. 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!

It's really beautiful, well done!

I started to do some hardanger last year, but didn't get far with it... now I will take it out, too, I think

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

Wow!! I think it looks fantastic! Amazing job!
Faith

Those are both great!!!!! I love the colors in the coaster. And anyone brave enough to do hardanger has my respect.

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!

They are both lovely

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!

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

They are both beautiful Kerry

Just Googled Judy Dixon and have fallen in love with her Daydream design!

That's my favourite too Mabel One day ......

Just looked at it it looks great ! (the website)

They are both lovely.

wow they are gorgeous!

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).

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!