If you're wondering what sets Dolls' House Needlecrafts - Over 250 projects in 1/12 scale by Venus A. Dodge apart from other doll house furnishing books, it is that the items are made using all hand and needle crafts with full instructions for the patterns!
I've not seen another book with such a plethora of patterns and information for dressing doll houses. And the beautiful and detailed colored photographs are inspirations in themselves. You want to just step into these rooms yourself - lucky little miniatures!
The crafts used to make the furnishings and dress the miniature occupants are - knitting, crochet, needlepoint, embroidery, patchwork, quilting, appliqué, ribboncraft, macramé and basketwork. Abbreviations and keys to symbols are included for the handcrafts.
Items to make include - cushions, blankets, housewares, toys, clothes for adults, children, babies, rugs and carpets, pictures and samplers, bedcovers, blinds and curtains, bedding, linens, rugs and lampshades, stools, simple furniture, and upholstered furniture.
I must say this is really a textbook to creating doll house treasures to pass on to future generations. As owner of this book you'll have a lifetime of beautiful projects to make while achieving very worthwhile satisfaction. I love hand sewing and for those who admire and enjoy detailed work, you will have plenty to create!
My highest recommendation!
Details - 192 page paperback; David and Charles Publishers, April 1, 2002; 11.8 by 8.5 inches; ISBN: 0715313584
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