Exquisite Miniatures: In Cross Stitch and Other Counted Thread Techniques
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Genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home
Book Type: Hardcover
Maribeth C. (mbcinhouston) reviewed on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
First of all, I'll qualify this review by saying that I thought I was buying a book of charts suitable for dollhouses. That's not at ALL what this is; it's really just small motifs.
Most of them are antique sampler or art deco style. What makes them miniature, is stitching over one, on 32 count fabric. Still, if you have good eyes, the designs are classical and quality.
The real treasure, though, is the end of the book, with instructions on finishing, and a variety of framing ideas.
Instructions are good enough for a novice, however, the 32 over one requires a neat hand so you don't have a tangled mess in the back.
Most of them are antique sampler or art deco style. What makes them miniature, is stitching over one, on 32 count fabric. Still, if you have good eyes, the designs are classical and quality.
The real treasure, though, is the end of the book, with instructions on finishing, and a variety of framing ideas.
Instructions are good enough for a novice, however, the 32 over one requires a neat hand so you don't have a tangled mess in the back.
