Needlework

Quick links:

– Post on punchneedle tips and tricks
– Post on finishing a French knot rug
– Post on Baby Z Lap Frame
– Post on Morgan No-Slip Hoop
– Post on Morgan Lap Stand

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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 in green – 40 count linen, two strands DMC floss – pattern from the book Miniature Needlepoint and Sewing Projects by Kathryn Falk

Bargello seat covers in tan – 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