--- product_id: 82592295 title: "Early Style Hardanger" price: "€ 16.16" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/82592295-early-style-hardanger store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 1768 Edition Hardanger Technique Crafting Guide Early Style Hardanger **Price:** € 16.16 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🧵 Stitching History, One Page at a Time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Early Style Hardanger - **How much does it cost?** € 16.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/82592295-early-style-hardanger) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Explore the art of Hardanger embroidery with this vintage guide. - • **Rich Historical Context:** Dive into the techniques that have shaped textile arts since the 18th century. - • **Step-by-Step Instructions:** Master intricate designs with clear, professional guidance. - • **Collectible Vintage Edition:** Own a piece of history that enhances any library or craft collection. - • **Perfect for All Skill Levels:** Whether a novice or expert, elevate your crafting game. ## Overview The Early Style Hardanger Paperback, published in 1768, is a comprehensive guide to the intricate art of Hardanger embroidery. This vintage edition offers step-by-step instructions and rich historical insights, making it a must-have for both novice and experienced crafters. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike, it serves as a timeless resource for mastering this beautiful textile technique. ## Description Early-style Hardanger is not often seen outside of Norway, but is quite distinct from contemporary Hardanger. This historical style of embroidery has traditionally been used on the women’s clothing in the Hardangerfjord region, and was designed to imitate needlemade lace of the 1600s and 1700s. Feel the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment of making your own traditional-style Norwegian whitework embroideries using whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton’s clear instructions. There are 10 varied projects with a range of contemporary applications, including a blouse with embroidered cuffs and collar, soft furnishings for the home, table linen, and small articles suitable to give as gifts. You will discover what makes early-style Hardanger different from contemporary Hardanger. The historical and cultural information, including many photos of historical examples of Hardanger, helps to place the embroidery within its cultural context. The left- and right-handed step-by-step stitch and technique instructions are easy to follow, making it easy to learn. You will learn to avoid problems and have the self-assurance to fix any mistakes you make. Yvette Stanton’s expert instructions will help you on your way to making beautiful early-style Hardanger embroidery. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #738 in Embroidery (Books) | | Dimensions | 7.68 x 0.35 x 10.83 inches | | Isbn 10 | 0975767771 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0975767771 | | Item Weight | 1.26 pounds | | Language | English | | Publication Date | January 1, 1768 | | Publisher | Vetty Creations | ## Images ![Early Style Hardanger - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bm7rYncFL.jpg) ![Early Style Hardanger - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714aN7Q6JnL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning...fabulous...an instant treasure *by on Reviewed in the United States October 27, 2016* I'm a lifelong stitcher and still do a ton of cross stitch; but it's fun to extend my repertoire into other techniques. I am stunned at how much I love this book: it exceeds all expectations.The layout is as follows: the first 20 pages illustrate a brief history of hardanger, named for Hardangerfjord an area in SW Norway wherein women who had been making traditional folk costumes since medieval times took European influences from whitework and adapted them into a unique style. The "bunad" or traditional formal dress was the result. Two of my favorite pages compare columns of close-up photos of traditional Hardangersøm (or Hardangersaum) stiches with modern examples. Then follow 28 pages of 10 suggested projects ranging from a small biscornu to a table runner to a blouse to a lampshade. Then there are 7 pages just to demonstrate how to begin the stitching in terms of materials and how to count and prepare the fabric for stitching. Next are 13 pages on the satin stitch, the foundation for the trademark kloster blocks as well as traditional shapes like petals and stars. Finishing techniques surprised me: there are no buttonhole edges, only hemstitch with mitered corners and knotted or "tooth" edging. Then she covers the standard eyelets--16 pages!--and classic shapes with woven and wrapped bars within kloster blocks like dove's eye and spoked wheel.Here's how meticulous the author is: a pretty variant of the dove's eye is displayed over 2 pages with drawings and explanation of 25 steps! Couldn't be more clear. Almost every page is filled with more photos and diagrams than text. The book comes to a satisfying end with thread suggestions, a Norwegian glossary and detailed index; but wait! there's more! In a sheer folder inside the back cover are patterns for all the projects! There are 2 pages of double-sided sheets of a whopping 27" x 18". But Ms. Stanton outdoes herself with the single side pattern for sewing and embroidering the blouse, printed on paper measuring 27" x 36"! (Reminds me of my mom spreading out the onionskin Butterick patterns to make my dresses as a child.)If I could have only one book on hardanger, I could be happy with this one. But I can also recommend these:Hardanger EmbroideryHardanger Basics and Beyond (anything by Janice Love)Fundamentals made fancy: HardangerHardanger Embroidery (Dover Needlework)Traditional Hardanger Embroidery (Dover Needlework)Hardanger EmbroideryGet anything--books and supplies--from Nordic Needle:Hardanger Embroidery Favorites: With Complete Instructions - Book 1Award-Winning Designs in Hardanger Embroidery 1979Cross N Patch A Collection of Beautiful Stitches (anything from Emie Bishop of Cross 'n' Patch)and get this VIDEO or anything else authored by Jane Greenoff:Hardanger for the Horrified: Hardanger Embroidery Made Easy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Early Style Hardanger *by on Reviewed in the United States February 9, 2024* If you want an embroidery book with easily followed step by step instructions, beautiful patterns and wonderful projects, Yvette Stanton's books are the best. If you want to learn Hardanger embroidery this book is a gem. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book! *by on Reviewed in the United States December 12, 2018* Birthday present to my self and I LOVE it!!! Yvette's books are always well written and illustrated. Especially love the step-by-step for each stitch, both right-handed and left-handed. Definitely a great reference book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Early-Style Hardanger: Traditional Norwegian Whitework Embroidery - Hardanger Filling Stitches: A step-by-step handbook --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/82592295-early-style-hardanger](https://www.desertcart.it/products/82592295-early-style-hardanger) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-11-02*