More Miniature Oriental Rugs & Carpets


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“If you are looking for a variety of Oriental designs representing the major carpet-weaving regions of western Asia, [this] book has plenty of intricate patterns to offer. Ian's lifelong passion for Oriental rugs and Meik's many years of sewing experience mesh[ed] well...basic stitching and finishing instructions are given, so that anyone with needlepoint experience will be able to follow the color graphs and produce a masterpiece.”—Dollhouse Miniatures.




Making Miniature Oriental Rugs and Carpets


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Aimed at dolls' house enthusiasts, keen needlepoint stitchers and connoisseurs of fine carpets, this collection of miniaturized oriental carpet designs contains 25 designs shown in full colour photographs and 1:12 scale colour charts. They are based on authentic oriental rugs and carpets from Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia.




Oriental Carpets in Miniature


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The intricate patterning and rich hues of tribal rugs from Turkey, the Caucasus, and Iran have attracted collectors for decades. Twenty-four different designs from these rich traditions, carefully reduced in scale and accurately charted, make handsome small take-along projects. Designs can be worked on fine, medium or heavy canvas. The patterns have been gleaned from museum collections, and their origins have been carefully researched and documented.




Miniature Needlepoint Rugs for Dollhouses


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These 37 rug designs are charted for easy use on #18 canvas: Oriental, Persian, Early American, and more.




Making Miniature Chinese Rugs and Carpets


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Twenty-five original dollhouse patterns for making your own Chinese rugs and carpets provide a way to decorate your dolls’ house with hand-made treasures. Needlework instructions for stitching and finishing techniques come with color charts, and use only ordinary materials and equipment. “This book will help you turn an enjoyable hobby into an elegant investment.”—Doll Castle News.




Miniature Needlepoint Carpets


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If you can't buy it -- make it yourself! Do you covet unusual miniature rugs to give your dolls' house the perfect finishing touch? They can be hard to find...and prohibitively costly. Using these basic techniques, you can stitch 25 carpets in a wide variety of styles. For each one there's a color photograph, charts, and a grade, so you'll know its exact level of difficulty.




Making Miniature Oriental Rugs And Carpets


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This exquisite collection of 25 oriental rug & carpet designs will appeal to everyone with an interest in fine needlework. Each of the designs has been carefully adapted to 1/12 scale from a full-size original, with a range of old & modern designs to suit a wide variety of dolls' house interiors. For each design there is a color photo of the finished piece, along with a clear color chart & list of thread shades. Advice on materials & techniques is also included, & information about the history & origins of the carpets adds extra interest. The designs include rugs & carpets from Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, & Central Asia. Patterns are given in metric & British imperial measurements.




Oriental Rugs


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Kilim Designs in Needlepoint


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Designs from the Islamic countries of North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.




Oriental Rugs


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