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Month: August 2010

Posted on August 16, 2010August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — 2 Comments

Cable Stitch

Cable Stitch The cable stitch is usually worked in the lighter weight thread. Begin by securing the thread on the back and bring it up in the hole designated on the pattern. Count up two holes and over two holes from where the thread emerges and insert the needle. Bring the needle out as shown […]

Category: Stitches
Tags: hardanger, Stitches
Posted on August 16, 2010August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Box Stitch

Box Stitch The box stitch is usually worked with the heavier weight thread and is composed of four stitches, each covering four threads of fabric. There are many ways to accomplish this stitch; one way is shown in figures 8a-8n. Whether you use this method or develop one of your own, be consistent. « Back […]

Category: Stitches
Tags: hardanger, Stitches
Posted on August 16, 2010August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Satin Stitch Block

Satin Stitch Block The satin stitch, which is worked with the heavier weight thread is the basic foundation of Hardanger embroidery. It can form many different motifs, but its basic function is in the satin stitch block. Each block consists of five stitches and each of those stitches covers four threads of fabric. Beginning with […]

Category: Stitches
Tags: hardanger, Stitches
Posted on August 16, 2010August 20, 2015 by Nordic Needle Editor — 2 Comments

Blanket Stitch Edge (for Hardanger)

Blanket Stitch Edge The blanket stitch edge is a very traditional and attractive way to finish a piece of Hardanger embroidery. It is usually worked around a border of satin stitch blocks, but can also be used alone. It is worked similar to the satin stitch blocks, using the heavier weight thread with each stitch […]

Category: Stitches
Tags: hardanger, Stitches
Posted on August 16, 2010March 25, 2013 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Grasshopper Cupcakes

GRASSHOPPER CUPCAKES Ingredients: 1 box Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge cake mix To make the cake mix you will need 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/3 cup water 3 eggs 1 bag of individual mints, like thin mints or peppermint patty, approximately 30-40, unwrapped 1 can pre-made white frosting, butter cream or cream cheese Green […]

Category: Recipes
Tags: desserts, Recipes
Posted on August 16, 2010March 25, 2013 by Nordic Needle Editor — Leave a comment

Sunflower Seed Brittle

SUNFLOWER SEED BRITTLE 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups sugar* 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1-1/2 cups raw or roasted sunflower kernels 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda *Healthy Option: unrefined sugar (Sucanat or Rapadura) You must have a candy thermometer in order to do this recipe. If you don’t get […]

Category: Recipes
Tags: desserts, Recipes

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