This stitch typically is stitched in the space where one horizontal fabric thread has been removed. Cut the fabric thread about 4” ahead of where you want to stop and reweave the end back into the fabric. Your hemstitch is often done around an entire piece so be sure you do all sides. You start […]
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Ask Roz: How do you keep the buttonhole edge from unraveling?
Dear Roz, How opportune this is! I’ve been wracking my brains as to how to fix this problem and would love some help. I worked the Peach Doily on page 24 of a booklet you compiled with Sue called Charlotte’s Hardanger Embroidery Designs III by Charlotte O. Gibson. I worked it white on white 22ct […]
Ask Roz: How do you prevent “thread nubs” when cutting?
Thread nubs, gotta love them. I would love to hear how you cut without them showing. My best friend Claudia and I Love Hardanger and will be stitching as a group at stitch night every week Emmie Bishop’s Christmas Star. Some of our group have not done any Hardanger and it would be great to […]
Ask Roz: On a Hardanger piece with cross stitch, how should you stitch the cross stitch?
Hi! On a Hardanger piece with a little bit of cross-stitch at the edge of each of the four sides, should all the cross-stitch be crossed the same way, so that when looked at as a whole piece they all cross the same, or when you turn it to stitch the sides should you stitch […]
Ask Roz: What Hardanger books do you recommend for a beginner?
Hi Roz, I would love to learn to do Hardanger, but am scared to death to try it. What is the best way to get started and do you recommend a particular book with great instructions? I love getting your weekly newsletter! It is fun to hear what others are working on. Thanks, Tobi Roz’s […]
White Zucchini Cake
White Zucchini Cake 3 eggs One and one-half cups white sugar One-half cup brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 cups shredded zucchini 2 tsp baking soda One-fourth t baking powder Two and one-half cups flour 1 tsp vanilla Beat the eggs and mix in the sugars and oil. Add the zucchini. Mix the dry […]