This weekend I decided that I needed to finish my Hardanger project. I only had one side left to do, so I stopped watching my k-drama (Korean drama for those not familiar with the term) and spent the hour or two to stitch it.
The actual cutting of the fabric took longer and I even made a boo-boo. Right at the end, I got tired and should have stopped but didn't. And anyone would tell you that that is a BIG mistake. While I was cutting away the fabric, one of the top corners slipped between the blades of the scissors and nicked a bit of the buttonhole stitches. I felt like crying at that point, so I stopped everything and decided to come back to it in an hour or so.
I was going to buy some fray-check today to fix it, but my sister told me she had something in her art supplies that would do something similar. So I decided to use that.
So here it is, my first Hardanger!
My first impression when I finished it was that I can see all the places where I stitched it wrong or used the wrong method. It's consistent, but stitched incorrectly (at least according to some of the stitching tips in Janice Love's book). I also realized towards the end that I stitched the buttonholes in the sides (the area that is between the corner edges) incorrectly, and by the time I realized it, I figured it would be okay as long as they were all the same. But I don't really care about the flaws, this was a practice piece and came out great despite the fact that it's my first project.
Second, I did lose steam at the end, but I loved stitching it. I can't wait to start on the kit I bought, but I think I should practice the different stitches I learned by following the instructions in Janice Love's book first. Also, I really should work on my other WIPs lol.
The actual cutting of the fabric took longer and I even made a boo-boo. Right at the end, I got tired and should have stopped but didn't. And anyone would tell you that that is a BIG mistake. While I was cutting away the fabric, one of the top corners slipped between the blades of the scissors and nicked a bit of the buttonhole stitches. I felt like crying at that point, so I stopped everything and decided to come back to it in an hour or so.
I was going to buy some fray-check today to fix it, but my sister told me she had something in her art supplies that would do something similar. So I decided to use that.
So here it is, my first Hardanger!
My first impression when I finished it was that I can see all the places where I stitched it wrong or used the wrong method. It's consistent, but stitched incorrectly (at least according to some of the stitching tips in Janice Love's book). I also realized towards the end that I stitched the buttonholes in the sides (the area that is between the corner edges) incorrectly, and by the time I realized it, I figured it would be okay as long as they were all the same. But I don't really care about the flaws, this was a practice piece and came out great despite the fact that it's my first project.
Second, I did lose steam at the end, but I loved stitching it. I can't wait to start on the kit I bought, but I think I should practice the different stitches I learned by following the instructions in Janice Love's book first. Also, I really should work on my other WIPs lol.
Lovely piece! You should use a larger photo setting to do such great work justice!=)
ReplyDeleteI really should. I usually just use my cell phone to take pictures of my work. My sister is always scolding me for it ;) I'm usually too excited to wait for good lighting lol.
DeleteSuch a gorgeous finish! I still can't believe it's your first Hardanger piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I can't believe it's done either =D. I really enjoyed stitching it.
DeleteCongrats you're brave to start and finish it! My one attempt is still unfinished!
ReplyDeleteDo you think you'll ever go back and finish it? Or did you just not like that type of stitching?
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