Conservatory progress and wall tapestry

by brae  

I cut the window and door openings in the new 3/8" plywood walls of the conservatory.  It was quite a workout since I didn't have power tools on hand to use.  The foam core rooftop is just for planning purposes.  I haven't decided on whether I want a glass (i.e., acrylic sheet) roof or a solid one.


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I'm rather excited about this room, mainly because it is turning out as I had hoped just like the garage.  Both the conservatory and the garage are partial scratch built rooms using the Foxhall Conservatory kit as the basis.


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After stitching the Mackintosh chair cushions, I got the bug.  :D  I checked out a bunch of books from the library and lined up a number of projects.  The first one I completed was from Exquisite Miniatures in Cross Stitch and Other Counted Thread Techniques by Brenda Keyes.  This book is not specifically for dollhouses but has smaller real life size projects that can be used in miniature settings both with and without minor modifications.

The art is called Orange Tree, so I thought it would look nice in the conservatory.


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I stitched it on 28 count evenweave fabric in mushroom color.  The book had called for it to be stitched on 22 count needlepoint canvas.  The color of the fabric saved my having to stitch the background, and the higher count made the project smaller in size.  The needlework is mounted on stiff felt on the back.

3 comments

Comment from: Angie Martin Hall [Visitor]
Beautiful!
01/12/12 @ 07:28
Comment from: brae [Member]
Thank you! :D
02/12/12 @ 10:40
Comment from: Reba [Visitor]
I have so got to renew my library card.
02/20/16 @ 10:56


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