Spooky Squirrel Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 On 4/23/2021 at 11:41 AM, fov said: Also, I just noticed the bedroom has the same carpet I'm stitching right now! But with different colors. I know this wasn't the purpose of your post, but I had never thought of needlepointing a carpet so thank you so much for sharing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Christina, I stitch all my pretty rugs: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky Squirrel Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 19 hours ago, havanaholly said: Christina, I stitch all my pretty rugs: really sad that there isn't a "love" option for the reactions ... they look AMAZING! Can't wait to start making my own!!! Fun story, after I posted I went on Etsy and bought 2 PDFs for dollhouse carpets (under $3 for both) and will be on the look out for supplies at local thrift stores (I am trying to buy used if I am able to save money and be slightly more enviromentally friendly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Almost all of my embroidery floss and aida and even weave fabrics come from thrift stores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (I'm splitting these posts out to a new thread so we don't derail the AirBnB thread.) @Spooky SquirrelI've charted a few rugs and posted the charts for free if you want to try them: https://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=12327 https://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=15816 And I agree with Holly, thrift stores can be a great source of fabrics! The nice thing about mini stitching is that a little fabric goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Emily, I'm sending you a PM. My favorite thrift store had some 22-count aida and a couple of smaller tpi even-weave fabrics that are good for a couple of rugs each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky Squirrel Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 2:48 PM, fov said: (I'm splitting these posts out to a new thread so we don't derail the AirBnB thread.) @Spooky SquirrelI've charted a few rugs and posted the charts for free if you want to try them: https://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=12327 https://www.emilymorganti.com/blog/?p=15816 And I agree with Holly, thrift stores can be a great source of fabrics! The nice thing about mini stitching is that a little fabric goes a long way. oh thank you!! they are so pretty - you are very talented! I am always in awe of how amazing everyone's work is, I can't get enough of it! LOL The Zebra rocking horse is so cute too <3 I will be (socially responsibly) thrifting with a friend this weekend (we are both fully vaccinated) so I am hoping to come away with a few goodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky Squirrel Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 21 hours ago, havanaholly said: Emily, I'm sending you a PM. My favorite thrift store had some 22-count aida and a couple of smaller tpi even-weave fabrics that are good for a couple of rugs each. Silly question - what is the best count for dollhouse rugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Spooky Squirrel said: Silly question - what is the best count for dollhouse rugs? There is no such thing as a silly/ dumb question if you have to ask. TPI depends on scale; I showed picture of the rugs I stitched for the 1:24 Fairfields. I used a close-weave linen for them. I used 22 tpi aida and another linen in the high teens - 20s count for 1:12; it depends on the size and detail: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 The higher the count, the smaller and more detailed you can make the rug. I mostly stitch over one thread on 36-count and 40-count evenweave. I have a needlework gallery here on the forum: https://forum.greenleafdollhouses.com/gallery/album/6292-mini-needlework/ Most of the entries include the dimensions and the thread count of the fabric I used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky Squirrel Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, havanaholly said: There is no such thing as a silly/ dumb question if you have to ask. TPI depends on scale; I showed picture of the rugs I stitched for the 1:24 Fairfields. I used a close-weave linen for them. I used 22 tpi aida and another linen in the high teens - 20s count for 1:12; it depends on the size and detail: Thank you so much for always be so helpful! And I adore all the photos you share!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky Squirrel Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, fov said: The higher the count, the smaller and more detailed you can make the rug. I mostly stitch over one thread on 36-count and 40-count evenweave. I have a needlework gallery here on the forum: https://forum.greenleafdollhouses.com/gallery/album/6292-mini-needlework/ Most of the entries include the dimensions and the thread count of the fabric I used. Your album is so fun to go through - I noticed that you posted a tutorial on a braided rug that I can’t wait to try out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I simulate braided rugs by drawing my shape on a piece of felt. Beginning in the middle with a 6-strand floss in my needle I chain-stitch around (or back & forth for a squared rug); just before the last row I cut out the rug from the rest of the felt and finish it off, running the needle under a few threads on the underside before cutting the floss (I don't use knots when I embroider). I find it a lot easier to post pictures, when I have any, to illustrate what I'm trying to say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky Squirrel Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 hours ago, havanaholly said: I simulate braided rugs by drawing my shape on a piece of felt. Beginning in the middle with a 6-strand floss in my needle I chain-stitch around (or back & forth for a squared rug); just before the last row I cut out the rug from the rest of the felt and finish it off, running the needle under a few threads on the underside before cutting the floss (I don't use knots when I embroider). I find it a lot easier to post pictures, when I have any, to illustrate what I'm trying to say. when you say 'chain st' do you mean crochet chain stitch? or is there an embroidery stitch called chain stitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) There's a video on how to do the chain stitch in embroidery (which does look a lot like a crochet chain from the top). You don't embroider? See if your library has any books by Erica Wilson. Edited May 22, 2021 by havanaholly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyroomartist Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 So glad to see this topic! I have never done needlepoint before and just bought this partially finished carpet on Craigslist. I hope to learn how to finish it so I can use it for one of my doll houses. It came with a needle and the wool needed for the kit . . . experienced needlepionters, do you think a newbie has a chance at finishing this pretty carpet? It is from a kit by Tidewater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyroomartist Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Just now, Tinyroomartist said: So glad to see this topic! I have never done needlepoint before and just bought this partially finished carpet on Craigslist. I hope to learn how to finish it so I can use it for one of my doll houses. It came with a needle and the wool needed for the kit . . . experienced needlepionters, do you think a newbie has a chance at finishing this pretty carpet? It is from a kit by Tidewater. Sorry - could not load both photos. in the same post (too big!) Has anyone else worked with the Tidewater kits? I feel lucky to have found one, especially since I would not have known how to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Such teeny tiny stitches! Of course you can finish it, just might not be a quick process. If it was me, I'd get a little kit in big size to practice with, just to get a hang of doing the stitches - easier to see, easier to undo - then have a go on the mini carpet when you have a better feel for doing the stitches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 What a pretty rug! I haven't worked with any of the mini kits, just charts. Of course you can do this, Diane! I do recommend either a jeweler's loupe you can clip to your glasses earpiece, if you wear glasses, or else a magnifying visor (some of them come with built-in lights) to simplify seeing the threads and stitches. Just pay attention to which way your stitches lie and keep them all going in the same direction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Nice! It's great that the person who started it already did the big block of off-white in the center. That's the boring part. 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, fov said: Nice! It's great that the person who started it already did the big block of off-white in the center. That's the boring part. 😆 I was thinking that too, why stop when you've finished the big bit?! Great find! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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