More Miniature Oriental Rugs & Carpets
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.10 (628 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861081545 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars The socks were promptly received and exactly the right shade of brown.. Daniel Scott said Four Stars. Nice book
“If you are looking for a variety of Oriental designs representing the major carpet-weaving regions of western Asia, this book has plenty of intricate patterns to offer. Ian’s lifelong passion for Oriental rugs and Meik’s many years of sewing experience meshed wellbasic stitching and finishing instructions are given, so that anyone with needlepoint experience will be able to follow the color graphs and produce a masterpiece.”—Dollhouse Miniatures.
From Library Journal Makers of doll house textiles often have problems doing authentic detail in the 1/12 scale needed to fit. There appears to be no simplification of design from the full-size originals. Both books are excellent additions to collections catering to miniaturists and needleworkers. Whitehead's wall hangings are original designs based on historic motifs. . Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Both of these books address this concern, providing accessories 8" on a side or smaller charted for needlepoint at 24 stitches to the inch. The McNaughtons' work, a sequel to their Making Miniature Oriental Rugs & Carpets, has a new selection of tiny rugs with fantastic detail. The oriental rug charts are keyed to Appleton's crewel wool, and the wall hangings are keyed to DMC and Anchor cotton floss. Both books are charted in full color, with the Whitehead book having additional black-and-white c