The anatomy of a page from Hardanger Filling Stitches

To help you understand all the value you’ll be getting from “Hardanger Filling Stitches”, here we show you all the important features on a spread from the book.

• Left-handed stitch instruction pages are red, right-handed pages are blue. Purple are for both.
• Step-by-step instructions with a diagram for each step.
• Colour-codedpage tabsindicating “L” or “R”.
• A diagram showing how the stitch could look on a chart.
• Clear illustrations remove irrelevant details that might be shown in a photo.
• A photo of the stitch in use, to inspire you.
• Alternate stitchnames are indicated(where they exist).
• Indication of whether the stitch is traditional or contemporary.
• Aspects of note are brought to your attention.
• Fingers are shown when it’s helpful to show them.
• The final step is shown with both a diagram and photo so you know how it should look when stitched.
• Variations are shown with both a diagram and photo to show alternative ways to use the stitch.

“Hardanger Filling Stitches” by Yvette Stanton will be available in Australia andNew Zealand in late 2023; the rest of the world in early 2024. Pre-order your copy from Vetty Creations or your favourite needlework shop.