Good Morning! I completed the small Hardanger Tray cloth that I mentioned in my last post. It is not a very big project, but I still like how it turned out. It was a good project to help me become better acquainted with the Sorbello stitch. I was not too sure about it at first, but it is now one of my favorite stitches and techniques. What is really great about it is, I can use it to complete cross stitch patterns and charts.
This project was completed using a chart in Giuliana Buonpadre's tenth book, which takes a very interesting approach to Hardanger. I used Sotema 38 ct linen in Antique White, DMC Retors D' Alsace size 12 in Blanc, for the Hardanger stitches. For the flowers in Sorbello stitch, leaves and branches, I used thread that I had purchased from Un Petit Fil. It is hand dyed, DMC special dentelles in size 80, and she really does have some gorgeous color combinations. I highly recommend taking a look at her shop.
I didn't really have anything planned when I started stitching the project, so I just used a simple Hemstitch border to complete it.
I am currently working on another project. . . a curtain for my front door window. With work and other obligations, it may take me awhile to finish it, but it will get done. lol
Well, I hope you all enjoy your day, until next time. . .
Happy Stitches!
