Dolls' House Needlecrafts: Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale

by Venus A. Dodge

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715301691
• ISBN13: 9780715301692
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.9" x 12.0"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful book

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.

Delightful in every way!

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)

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know. . .

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.

A must have for the mini crafter's bookshelf!

Wow, what an amazing book! Venus Dodge presents a wide array of needlecraft projects--knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, crosstitch, sewing, fabric glue, weaving, and more. I was delighted with all the possibilities and amazed with the professional looks. I've been disappointed with some of V. Dodge's other books--the look being too rustic for me--but these projects are all of high quality. I can't wait to get to work. And the photography is lovely!

This is an excellent and easy to follow instruction book.

The needlecrafts in this book were practical for all doll house time periods.The book covers a majority of the crafts, past and present. The simple instructions can be easily followed by even beginners in the minature field. It is not only a great source for a multitude of minature crafts but the excellent photographs also provide inspiration for experimentation.