Needlework
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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