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Hardanger's lacy patterns have been stitched in Norway for hundreds of years,
but it almost became a lost art in the early 20th century. While stitchers recognize the
beauty and enjoy the rhythm of Hardanger stitching, they often hesitate to cut threads for
the delicate open patterns. The cutting doesn't have to be intimidating, even for first-time
stitchers. Stitch all blanket stitches and any other stitches that adjoin the cut sections
before you begin cutting threads as their function is to keep threads from fraying. A
good light, a magnifier, and a pair of scissors with very fine blades are helpful tools
for cutting threads. Beginners may want to cut one thread at a time to avoid mistakes.
Insert the tip of the bottom scissor blade under the fabric thread and return the tip to
the surface before you actually make the cut.
Here's to beautiful stitching!
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