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Nicola Parkman’s review of Hardanger Filling Stitches

Yesterday Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers did a short review of Hardanger Filling Stitches on her FlossTube. You can see it below. I’ve put the video to start at the point where she starts talking about it, but by all means, please watch the whole thing.

Thanks for your support, Nicola!

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January 30th, 2024 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, whitework | Leave a comment

When is it not Hardanger any more?

These photos are the work of my friend Cathinka, who is known online as Hardangerrebel. (You can find her on Instagram and Facebook under that name.) She’s been experimenting a lot with Hardanger – particularly lately – pushing the boundaries. Her moniker is quite apt! I have her permission to post these photos and […]

January 13th, 2024 | Category: embroidery musings, hardanger, historical embroidery, Portuguese embroidery, whitework | 6 comments

A “Hardanger Filling Stitches” review from Ann

Another lovely review. Thank you Ann!

This is a lovely book. Extremely well-researched with easy-to-read diagrams and explanations, plus that rarity of left and right-handed instructions, coming from someone who truly understands left-handed needlework. I have a few of Yvette’s books now and find them absolutely excellent. I was amazed at the incredibly quick […]

January 9th, 2024 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, whitework, writing books | Leave a comment

Share your review of “Hardanger Filling Stitches”

If you’ve already received my latest book, “Hardanger Filling Stitches” you’ve probably had time to form an opinion on it. I’d love for you to share it, because the opinions of my readers can really help prospective customers to feel more confident in making an informed choice on my books. And quite frankly, I […]

January 6th, 2024 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches | 2 comments

Hardanger Filling Stitches – Frequently Asked Questions

Please carefully read the FAQ. 1. Where can I get a copy of “Hardanger Filling Stitches”?

Currently (early January 24) it is available in Australia. Soon it will be available in NZ. Europe will be late Feb, and USA will be March.

2. What shops will stock “Hardanger Filling Stitches”?

As the author, I […]

January 2nd, 2024 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery, hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, hints and tips, whitework | Leave a comment

Eye candy to start the new year

Eye candy to start the new year. Image is of the sampler from “Hardanger Filling Stitches” by Yvette Stanton. This is the other end of the sampler, from what was shown the other day.

https://www.vettycreations.com.au/hardanger-filling-stitches.html

January 2nd, 2024 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, whitework | Leave a comment

Hardanger Filling Stitches sampler supplies packs

There is one project in “Hardanger Filling Stitches”: a sampler which uses many of the stitches in the book. It is worked on 28 count linen banding, with linen threads, and a few small beads. The finished sampler measures approximately 28 x 59cm/11 x 23in for the stitching area.

I have put together supplies […]

December 30th, 2023 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, making stuff, new products, whitework | Leave a comment

The books have arrived!

In the days before Christmas, the bulk shipment of Hardanger Filling Stitches books arrived from the printers! With the help of a wonderful band of fabulous friends and generous relatives, they were sorted and moved into my storage space.

As well as “Hardanger Filling Stitches”, I received new print runs of “Early-Style Hardanger” and […]

December 26th, 2023 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, new products, whitework, writing books | One comment

Cargo delayed

I’ve just learned that the cargo has been delayed. The ship was supposed to dock in Sydney (Port Botany) on the 10th, but is only arriving today.

Delivery to me will now be after Christmas. And THEN I’ll do the massive mail out of Hardanger Filling Stitches.

Ah well, it gives me more time […]

December 13th, 2023 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, new products, whitework, writing books | 2 comments

Hardanger Filling Stitches bulk shipment arrival and posting

The bulk shipment of Hardanger Filling Stitches books is likely to arrive at my storage facility in Sydney just a few days before Christmas. The delayed arrival is due to congestion at ports. While there is often congestion at ports at Christmas time, this has been compounded in Sydney because of a recent cyber […]

December 7th, 2023 | Category: hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, new products, whitework, writing books | One comment
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