Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides step-by-step instructions for over 25 carpets and rugs for the dolls' house. The projects come in a variety of classic styles and the range of stitches will suit all skill levels. Each design has a colour chart, and specific materials, tools and techniques are fully explained.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Materials and techniques; Making up the carpets Stitches; Conversion charts; 3 room sized carpets approx. 9 X 11in; Victorian Berlin work; Georgian: Aubusson style; Plain with a decorative border; 5 feature rugs approx. 5 X 7in; These would sit in the middle of a room or under the dining table and chairs for example.; William Morris: Arts & Crafts; Chinese; Georgian: Greek style; Persian - rich red, gold and blue; Floral - central posy with lattice and floral border; 4 occasional rugs approx. 4 X 6in; These could be hearth rugs, bedside rugs or just sit to the side in a room.; Numnah Rug; Chinese dragon; Turkish; Florentine; 6 small rugs approx. 2 X 2in; These can be placed at will through the house where a decoration is needed. Front doormat (inc. variation and bath mat); Rag rug; Clarice Cliff; Persian; Art nouveau; Simple patterned mat; 2 stair carpets; These will both have borders so that widths can be adjusted as necessary. Oriental in rich colours; Floral bordered in soft colours that can easily be adapted. Suppliers; Acknowledgments; Index
