Pasta Italian Sausage Soup 1 pound Italian sausage 3-4 stalks of celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped One-half cup water 8 cups beef broth 1 can (15 oz) Hunts diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano OR for a spicier soup substitute 1 can Ro-tel (diced tomatoes and green chilies) 1 cup small shell or […]
Author: Nordic Needle Editor
Baked Kale Chips
BAKED KALE CHIPS 1 bunch kale 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or sea salt or your desired seasonings) 1 tablespoon olive oil Remove the leaves from the stem of the plant with a knife or kitchen shears. Cut them or tear them into 2" or 3" lengths. Wash them and dry them completely. In a bowl, […]
Ask Roz: How should you start your thread on a Hardanger piece?
Roz I’ve just come back from time spent with my daughter in Canberra (being thoroughly spoilt) and found several newsletters from you. I have been intrigued with the Hardanger question and answer section. My question is – I’ve been asked by a friend to teach her Hardanger. When I first started I was told that […]
Ask Roz: How do you end and start new threads in the middle of a Hardanger piece?
Hello Roz! I always enjoy your newsletters, but am especially enjoying the new topic Questions about Hardanger. I have dabbled with Hardanger for many years, making many small pieces, but have never attempted a large piece because I can’t figure out how to stitch them. Here are my questions: How do you plan your path […]
Ask Roz: How do you repair an accidental cut in Hardanger?
Hi Roz… I accept the fact that you may not have had every single experience possible when it comes to Hardanger but I bet you come pretty close! I am working on one of the pieces in ‘Gems of Hardanger Embroidery’ by Mildred Torgerson and made the worst possible mistake….I broke rule number one: Don’t […]
Ask Roz: What suggestions do you have for left-handed Hardanger stitchers?
I have enjoyed your on-going questions/answers and discussion of Hardanger. A number of years ago I belonged to a cross-stitch group, and our "leader" challenged us to try other needlearts, one of them being Hardanger. I remember that I struggled with the illustrated instructions because of being left-handed. After so long, I gave up and […]