My First Heart in Hardanger DVD

What is Hardanger? Simply defined, hardanger is a beautiful form of hand embroidery where elaborate designs are created in blocks of satin stitches. Threads of the embroidery fabric are then removed for a unique and lovely result.

Through the years, the skill of hardanger has been passed from person to person through close mentorship-and is becoming somewhat of a lost art. Because we want to preserve this exquisite craft, Embroidery.com is excited to announce our My First Heart in Hardanger DVD, where hardanger expert Melissa Olson gives in-depth instructions on each stitch from kloster blocks and woven bars to dove's eyes and the button stitch. She'll also demonstrate the difference between stitching on linen or hardanger fabric, how to fix mistakes and how to create a beautiful design, ready for framing.