Ivory Tray Insert (November 2001)
Stitch this beautiful ivory tray insert from Onie’s Own Hardanger Designs by Leona "Onie" Isenberg. Onie stitched this doily or tray insert as a house gift for her daughter, Lisa.
Finished Size: 7_” x 12_”
Materials:
- 10" x 15" ivory Hardanger fabric (22 count)
- 1 ball #5 and 1 ball #8 DMC pearl cotton, color 712 (cream)
- OR 2 skeins #5 and 1 ball #8 Anchor pearl cotton, color 926 (cream)
- Tray with 9.5” x 15.5” opening (or use it as a doily)
Working Instructions: Fold the fabric in half lengthwise to find the center line. Measure down 2" to begin the first satin stitch (see arrow) using size #5 pearl cotton. Work all the satin stitches and buttonhole edge with size #5. Use size #8 for eyelets, star filler, cable stitch, woven bars and webs.
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If you need help with the basics of Hardanger embroidery, take a look at Hardanger 101, Hardanger 201, or Hardanger 301 on this website (simply click on the name). For more complete instructions on the basics of this fascinating needlework, order Beginner’s Charted Hardanger Embroidery (item #0105 for $3.00) or Advanced Charted Hardanger Embroidery (item #0106 for $3.00).
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