Miniature needlepoint

Posts about miniature needlepoint written by Nancy Enge

I enjoy embroidery, and these little cushions are (relatively) quick and easy to make. For the examples above, I used odds and ends of Anchor and DMC embroidery cotton and 22 count Aida cloth. I wo…

Finally! Finished the French Aubusson Rug Kit by Janet Patacca (#110) for the dollhouse. It was on 24 count canvas using 2 strands of DMC and measures 8 x 10.5". Janet's kits are really well-done. The design is printed on the canvas and there's a nice chart included so there isn't any guesswork. It took me about a year to finish because, and I"M GOING TO DROP A BOMB HERE, SO LISTEN: I thought I was going blind!! I'm 42 and have had perfect eyesight for many years, so when I wasn't able to…

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Petit point is a style of needlepoint not often used nowadays. But really, it's not too dissimilar to cross stitch, and it can be useful for many reasons!

We have many wonderful pillow designs for you to stitch for your dollhouse or miniature scene. Designed for petit point however, they may be stitched in cross stitch or needlepoint if you wish them to be a different size. Available for instant download when purchased from our store.

Tiny needlepoint... some of the miniature needlepoint cushions I've made, all hand-embroidered using silk thread on 48 count silk gauze Marilyn A Miller, IGMA Artisan Silk Thread Miniatures

I’ve recently had some questions about changing fabric sizes for gridded embroidery, especially in relation to petit point on silk gauze. The questions stem from my Thousand Flowers miniature silk gauze projects, because the kits are available again and several intrepid folk who love the medieval tapestry look and who enjoy a stitching challenge are ...

Miniature needlepoint tutorial - bolster cushion

Janet Granger has added a new item to her line of 1/12-scale needlework miniatures. This rug is worked in one strand of crewel wool on 18-count interlock canvas. The kit includes everything you nee…

In my opinion the dollhouse miniature towels that were made in the previous tutorial are out of scale, they look big and heavy, they are hard to drape. We used 32 count fabric in purpose, to let you practice a half-cross stitch, to get the felling of needlepointing in miniature. Have you got it? Are you ready for another challenge? To reach the realistic effect, we all are striving for finishing the miniature in the scale as close as possible. What if we use a fine piece of fabric, like…

Buy Oriental Carpets in Miniature: Charted Designs for Needlepoint or What You Will by Cooper, Frank M. (ISBN: 9780934026987) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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