The first band on all of these Victoria Sampler pieces is a modern hardanger band. Unlike traditional hardanger cutwork, modern hardanger uses shaped kloster blocks and non-geometric patterns. This band is an example of using the kloster blocks to create a landscape effect.
However, like traditional hardanger embroidery, the bases of the blocks must line up exactly and the process of carrying the thread across the back (don't go behind where there will be openwork) remain the same. The shaped kloster blocks at the top and solid band of satin stitch across the bottom really make the 'mountain range' shape work.
I still need to baste an X into the five squares where there will be beading at the end so that I don't cut them by mistake. Then I can try my new Dovo scissors to see if they will be as nice for cutwork as advertised. Really looking forward to that.
Stitches used so far in this band: Satin Stitch, traditional Kloster blocks, shaped Kloster bocks.
I still need to baste an X into the five squares where there will be beading at the end so that I don't cut them by mistake. Then I can try my new Dovo scissors to see if they will be as nice for cutwork as advertised. Really looking forward to that.
Stitches used so far in this band: Satin Stitch, traditional Kloster blocks, shaped Kloster bocks.
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