The Care and Feeding of Hardanger and Other Hand Needlework

It’s June, and for a lot of people, that means cleaning everything, including linens and any needlework items that see regular use (doilies, table runners, table cloths, etc.).  Cleaning these items regularly is a good idea. But how to do it safely?  The best and safest way is by hand washing.  One of the most… More The Care and Feeding of Hardanger and Other Hand Needlework

Hardanger Embroidery with Laurie Olson Williams

Laurie Olson Williams teaches Hardanger embroidery at Ingebretsen’s. We asked her to tell us a little about the history of this needlework form and to share some samples of her own beautiful Hardanger work. Laurie writes… Hardanger embroidery, developed in the Hardanger Fjord region of Norway, spans an interesting gap between embroidery and lace making.… More Hardanger Embroidery with Laurie Olson Williams