Needlework

by brae  

Quick links:

- Post on punchneedle tip and tricks
- Post on finishing a French knot rug
- Post on Baby Z Lap Frame
- Post on Morgan No-Slip Hoop
- Post on Morgan Lap Stand

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Cluny Animals - modified from a Bobbie Schoonmaker design, French knots - future project

Five Felines rug - The original pattern was made by Anne Ritter, and I was inspired by the rug made by Shelly Norris from this pattern. I altered the position, shape and size of the various cats to better suit the real life cats they represent. The rug measures 3 1/8″ by 1 3/4″ and took me 28 hours to stitch.

Birds on a Branch - Sue Bakker design, re-charted in Pattern Maker Pro and printed on cotton, French knots - work in progress

Gazelle Rug - cross stitch, 32ct Jobelan - Pattern from Miniature Embroidery for the 20th Century Dolls' House by Pamela Warner, work in progress

Mod Flowers Rug - French knots on cotton - based on modern real life rug by Thomas Paul - work in progress

The Persian - French knots on cotton - original latch hook chart by Patons - work in progress

Bargello seat covers - 40 count linen, two strands DMC floss - pattern from the book Miniature Needlepoint and Sewing Projects by Kathryn Falk

Tribal Foxes Rug - cross stitch, 32ct Jobelan - adapted from vintage original, work in progress

Horses and Birds Rug - adapted from a book on Ukrainian embroidery, charted on Pattern Maker Pro. I’m not sure if I will stitch this rug, but it was a good exercise in learning the software. I love the ease of changing colors universally in the Pattern Maker software.

Tree Ring Rug - freehand French knots, inspired the Woody Wood Carpet by Dutch designer Yvette Laduk

Nine Horses wall tapestry - half cross stitch, 32ct Jobelan - adapted from vintage original 

Prairie rug - punchneedle adapted from Mitchell's Interiors original - work in progress

Bees and Trees - French knot kit by Teresa Layman

Blue Medallion rug, chart provided by Jorge Cubells

Bedding pillows, pillowcases and accent pillows - most available in my etsy shop

Navajo rug - Natalia Frank design based on a Navajo original weaving

Topiary with Birds - motif from a Dutch sampler dated 1776

William Morris rug - adapted from a Janet Granger design

Llama rug - Brenda Keyes design

Orange Tree tapestry - Brenda Keyes design

Mackintosh chair covers - Sue Hawkins design

Faux crochet throw blanket - tutorial available in my etsy shop

9 comments

Comment from: Ann [Visitor]
I'm really loving these recap posts... also.. the Parasols rug is just to die for. I wish I can have something like that in 1:1!
04/15/11 @ 15:37
Comment from: brae [Member]
Thanks! I just wanted something more user friendly for viewing past projects. I had the posts links on the sidebar, but my blogging platform doesn't show any photos with that...and everyone loves eye candy! :D
04/15/11 @ 17:07
Comment from: Keli Minick [Visitor]
Yup, we all love eye candy. Perhaps I'll do some recap posts too, during the months I'm keeping the Spring Fling under wraps, it's a great idea. I love your needlework, I wish I had that kind of patience with needle and thread. I saw some nice work at the St. Louis miniature show that I drooled over, but the artist was selling kits only, not finished pieces, so I passed.
04/18/11 @ 05:33
Comment from: christine [Visitor]
You have exquisite taste, Brae :)
06/23/11 @ 12:07
Comment from: brae [Member]
Thank you!
06/23/11 @ 15:27
Comment from: Virginia [Visitor]
This post reminds me of the needlepoint rug my aunt made for my mother's dollhouse. My mom designed the house to be an 1830's Baltimore ship's captain's house and spent years decorating it. She would have loved to see this blog. Thanks!
01/08/13 @ 08:30
Comment from: brae [Member]
Thank you! :D
01/08/13 @ 22:55
Comment from: Penny McAllister [Visitor]
Brae, I love your Macintosh dining room. Did you make the furniture?
03/27/13 @ 18:25
Comment from: brae [Member]
Thanks, Penny! :D The furnishings were made for The Dolls House Emporium. They have been discontinued, but they still show up on eBay from time to time.
03/27/13 @ 18:51


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