Hardanger embroidery is a style of cutwork embroidery that originates from the Hardanger region of Norway. It involves white embroidery on white fabric, where the removal of some of the fabric's threads produce a lacy effect. Elegant Hardanger Embroidery is a book of beautiful projects with step-by-step instructions to appeal to a wide range of contemporary needleworkers. All 15 projects have been created especially for this book and are graded from beginner, intermediate to advanced level. They contain stitch instructions, project instructions, black and white diagrams and charts and beautiful colour photographs of all 15 projects. The projects range from traditional white to those which use colour, beading, and metallic and overdyed threads. Their practical application includes cushions, table linen and scissors cases, along with purely decorative examples such as framed pieces and samplers. Whatever your experience or tastes, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery has something for you.