Doll's House Needlecrafts: Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale [Paperback]

Venus A. Dodge (Author), Sue Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2002

A collection of needlecraft projects which includes over 250 items designed in 1/12 scale to bring charm and realism to dolls' house interiors. Everything is included, from the basic essentials, such as carpets, curtains, bedding and soft furnishings, to the small accessories, such as lampshades, cushions, pictures and ornaments - even a macrame hammock. There are projects for everyone, from simple, effective ideas for the beginner to more challenging miniature "heirlooms" for the experienced stitcher. Each of the contributors has an international reputation in her field of work: Isobel Hockey - knitting and crochet; June Stowe - knitting and pattern design, specialising in period authenticity; Sue Bakker - needlepoint designer; Doris Lockyer - embroidery; Joan Ince - upholstery.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Every chapter is of the same high standard one has come to expect from Venus Dodge. A must for anyone interested in miniature needlecrafts.' Ann Grover The Home Miniaturist;...a book full of great little ideas.' Sharon Thomas. Needlecraft

Product Details

• Paperback: 105 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715313584
• ISBN-13: 978-0715313589
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,135,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful in every way!, February 11, 2000

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Judy Gibson (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dolls' House Needlecrafts: Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale (Hardcover)

This book has hundreds of perfectly-scaled projects for dollhouses and room boxes of many periods. What's so delightful about it (besides the detailed patterns) is that the objects are illustrated in fully-realized miniature scenes, like a mom reading a magazine in a macrame hammock in the back yard, head on a knitted pillow, baby on the ground beside her in a basked with knitted baby blanket, rompers and booties, and the basket's on a red knitted blanket spread on the grass. Or a kitchen scene with two elderly ladies seated by the stove working on hand crafts; one is knitting, the other embroidering. One has a granny-square lap robe, the other a woven shawl; knitted dishtowel and tea cosy, braid rug, X-stitch sampler and more are in the picture. Not to mention a pig rolling on the rug... It has a separate chapter on each the crafts...well, let me give you the chapter titles: 1. Knitting and Crochet (cushions, blankets, housewares, toys) 2. Knitted clothes (adults, children, babies) 3. Needlepoint and embroidery (cushions, pictures, furnishings, rugs) 4. Patchwork, quilting, and applique (cushions, furnishings, bedcovers) 5. Soft furnishings (curtains, bedding, linens, rugs, lampshades) 6. Dressmaking (underwear, nightwear, outerwear, hats and accessories) 7. Furniture and upholstery (stools, simple furniture, upholstered furniture) 8. Crafts and Accessories (beads, buttons, ribboncraft, macrame, basketwork)

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Ever Wanted to Know. . ., January 25, 2000

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bb (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dolls' House Needlecrafts: Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale (Hardcover)

about soft furnishings for doll houses. I ordered four books on this subject and returned three because this one covered everything. It's the only one you'll need. Drapes and curtains, bedding--bedspreads and quilts right down to mattresses, sheets and pillows. Doilies, clothes, bath mats, shower curtains, teensy accent pillows, carpets (oriental, braided, rag), even macrame plant hangers. The photographs of the items in room settings are lovely, and the patterns given are useful. My only complaint is that because the book was written and published in England, the needle sizes and yarns to be used for knitted and crocheted items are pure guesswork. A conversion chart should have been included for American sales. Regardless, it's truly a five star book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book, July 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Doll's House Needlecrafts: Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale (Paperback)

This book had nearly everything I had been looking for. I've had it for a good while and have made things from it. The patterns and instructions are clear and easy to understand. Since it was published in England there are some conversions that sometimes need to be done but the only disappointment I had was in how few crochet projects there were in the book. Even so, it inspired me to invent my own. Everything else is covered, from drapes to carpets, cushions to bed hangings. A really excellent book.