Yesterday I wore my new Hardanger embroidery shirt/blouse with pride to celebrate World Embroidery Day! As far as I know, no-one particularly noticed it, but that’s ok because I really enjoyed wearing it. It was really nice to think, “I made this, and I think it is beautiful!”
The pattern for this shirt will be in my upcoming book “Early-Style Hardanger”.
I sat in the local mall which had it’s Thursday growers markets on, and enjoyed the ambience while I stitched for a while. It was a beautifully sunny day, and only a little bit cold.
So, how did you celebrate the day? Did you get together with friends and stitch? Did you sit in a quiet corner by yourself and stitch? Or did you do something else entirely?
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
I sat in the bay window of the living room and stitched.. It was rather pleasant!
That sounds lovely, Rachel!
That is one fine-looking cuff there lady!
Why, thank you ma’am! 😉 Have you seen my new Facebook cover photo?
Ooooohh! No, I hadn’t – it’s wonderful! No wonder you felt good wearing it on World Embroidery Day, it’s gorgeous Yvette!!
I’d been telling myself that I didn’t need another Hardanger book, even though I know yours will be wonderful – but that cuff has persuaded me otherwise. (The reason I thought I didn’t need another – I keep buying them without actually trying the technique.)
Elaine, I’m glad the cuff has persuaded you. However, I hope it also persuades you to try it! 🙂