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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014 ( edited Aug 09'14 17:44 )
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My first attempt at hardanger machine embroidery - a runner for our coffee-table. I did not use a 'cut-work' tool. The designs are those of Lodia Da Silva. The photos are not all that clear. The material is a light cream colour and it is tone on tone. Thanks for looking and perhaps I can inspire some other Cuties to undertake hardangar embroidery on their embroidery machines. Greetings to all, Patricia

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Comments (22)
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by devon 01 Aug 2014
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WOW are you sure this the first???? Look great!!!!
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thank you and, yes, it is the first (watch this space hee hee). Just rather time consuming.
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by laffma1 01 Aug 2014
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Wonderful classic look. It turned out beautifully. Well done!
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thank you so much.
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by airyfairy 01 Aug 2014
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Great work Patricia. Lovely old fashioned look about it.
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thanks Sarah. Yes, it is reminiscent of a handworked one I have.
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by elemausi 01 Aug 2014
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Patricia this really a work of art, I can hardly believe, thats your first.
Hugs Baerbel
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thanks Baerbel. Now I am pruning the roses and hydrangeas. Patricia x
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by pldc 01 Aug 2014
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wonderful job! ~hugs~
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thank you Loralye much appreciated.x
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by Shisha 01 Aug 2014
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This is absolutely beautiful! I think this is something I need to try! Sooo, sooo nice! What kind of machine do u have?
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thank you and I am pleased that already there is one lady that I have inspired to try the hardangar technique. I have a Bernina, Deco 340. My largest hoop is 5x7 (this was used for 5 of the designs) and the 4x4 for the other six. Eleven individual hoopings. Please keep me posted. Greetings. Patricia
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by muflotex 01 Aug 2014
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awesome work,, what kind of stabelizer did you use?
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
I appreciate your response, thank you. A double layer of Avalon+ (the Vilene - material type) is hooped, together with the material, for each design. And no additional stabilizer is used. Will you be trying it? Patricia.
by muflotex 02 Aug 2014
got very long waiting list, but hardanger is listed, thank you for your reply 8-)
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by marfa 01 Aug 2014
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very nice,
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thank you kindly.
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by basketkase 01 Aug 2014
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Stunning runner!! Great job.......
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Thank you Vicki.
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by decojo 01 Aug 2014
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Beautifully done! Great job!
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
I appreciate your response, thank you.
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by zoefzoef 01 Aug 2014
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A very nice piece with nice designs
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by PatriciaVosloo 01 Aug 2014
Many thanks!
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by toogie 01 Aug 2014
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It looks nice and I like how you placed your designs.
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Thank you, I enjoyed making the runner. I have always admired the hand-made hardanger cloths.
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by pennifold 01 Aug 2014
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WOW WOW WOW!!! Pat, this is absolutely FABULOUS! Especially as it's your first attempt.

My Mother in law has done this style of embroidery by hand for years and now at 88 is no longer doing. She would be so impressed by your machine embroidery attempt at it. I think you've done a brilliant job and I hope one day to try it too. Love and blessings Chris, Newcastle, Australia.
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Thank you Chris I appreciate your kind words., I too have a hand-made hardanger runner. I will endeavour to get a better photo so that you can show your Mother-in-law. Do give it a try; it has many possibilities and a good presentation. Love, Patricia.
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by jenne 01 Aug 2014
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love it.
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Thank you - give it a try!
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by noah 01 Aug 2014
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oh i love this kind of playing it looks Awesome :):)A+ hugs
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Thank you Caroline and I love the A+!! Patricia xx
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by Leaha 02 Aug 2014
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This is quite beautiful, will have to put this on my to do list. :-)
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Thank you and yes, put it 'high-up' on the list Leaha; you won't be disappointed.
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by craftyann 02 Aug 2014
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I have been looking for hardanger designs. Would you mind sharing where you got them. Your work is beautiful!
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
The designs I used are those of Lodia Da Silva (from South Africa). Her designs can be found at Secretsof.com and her particular site there, is 'Into Embroidery'. I have since noted that Advanced Embroidery also has hardangar designs which are worth looking at. Thank you for your comment and please keep me posted. Patricia
by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
PPS: Advanced Embroidery has a special discount until this Sunday. Patricia
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by sonjapotgieter 02 Aug 2014
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Stunning!!!Well done
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Thank you Sonja. Have I inspired you suficiently for you to 'give it a go'? Beste groete Patricia
Waar in Suid-Afrika bly jy Sonja?
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by marianb 02 Aug 2014
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Very Impressive, will have to try this
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by marianb 02 Aug 2014
p.s do you have a web address for these!
by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Thank you Maria. Please see my comment to 'crafty ann' hereunder for details on availability. Keep me posted please. Patricia
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by lidiad 02 Aug 2014
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Love your runner, Patricia, well done! Lots of work, aligning and embroidering all the designs.... that's impressive.
I have googled Lodia Da Silva, as I have never heard her name before, and found her designs in Secrets of Embroidery. Thank you for showing us your runner.
Hugs, Lidia
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by PatriciaVosloo 02 Aug 2014
Hi Lidia, thank you for your kind words. Yes, you are on the right track. Lodia's own site is 'Into embroidery' and she trades with Secretsof.com. I have since also seen that Advanced Embroidery has hardanger designs that are well-worth viewing. Advanced Embroidery has a special discount at present on purchases until Sunday.
Let me know how you get along please. Greetings, Patricia
by lidiad 04 Aug 2014
Thank you, Patricia.
Hugs, Lidia
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by Shisha 09 Aug 2014
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These are absolutely beautiful!!!
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by lbrow 09 Aug 2014
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Excellent job. Definitely heirloom quality