If you are interested to purchase a pattern for the Dollhouse Miniature Area Rug "Konya", you can visit my website at http://www.scarletsailsminiatures.com/shopnow.html?page=shop.browse&category_id=1
Friday, June 24, 2011
KONYA. DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE RUG, 1:12TH SCALE
My last big project was completed in May and it was, as you remember, the dollhouse miniature rug in 1:12th scale "Konya". After blocking it took me for a while to decide what kind of fringe I wanted to finish Konya with. My choice was - tabby weaved fringe. The rug measures 3.5" x 6.5" with fringe. Here are the final pictures.
How to make a tabby weaved fringe:
Back side of the rug
If you are interested to purchase a pattern for the Dollhouse Miniature Area Rug "Konya", you can visit my website at http://www.scarletsailsminiatures.com/shopnow.html?page=shop.browse&category_id=1
If you are interested to purchase a pattern for the Dollhouse Miniature Area Rug "Konya", you can visit my website at http://www.scarletsailsminiatures.com/shopnow.html?page=shop.browse&category_id=1
Sunday, June 19, 2011
NEEDLEWORK STYLES FOR PERIOD FURNITURE by HOPE HANLEY
I would like to make a little review on the book "Needlework Styles for Period Furniture" by Hope Hanley. I am sure this book will be a very useful addition to your library if you are interested in reproduction period needlepoint for your dollhouse.
Hope Hanley covers roughly 5 centuries (1500-1900) in her book. She briefly describes Italian, Flemish, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese styles and she gives a very detailed description of such periods as English, French, and American furniture (chairs, stools, sofas, settees).
There are 10 Chapters:
Chapter One. A Bit of Background, Homily, and Other Odds and Ends
Chapter Two. Squabs, Cushions, and Early Upholstered Chairs
Chapter Three. 1603-1643
The arbitrary dates of 1603 to 1643 cover the beginning of the reign of James I of England to the end of reign of Louis XIII, the time when the kings took a greater interest in building and decorating their royal houses. During this period needlework was used for upholstery in both France and England.
Chapter Four. 1643-1703
Chapter Five. 1703-1727
Chapter Six. 1727-1760
The Regence in France ended in 1723 and Louis XV ruled until 1774. George II ruled England from 1727 to 1760, which consider nicely with the beginning of the neoclassical period in decoration and the age of Chippendale and Adam. If the previous period was characterized as being more relaxed and gay, this period would be said to be exuberant. Many consider the rocaille period to be the most graceful and elegant of all French decorative periods.
Chapter Seven. 1760-1795
Chapter Eight. 1795-1805
Chapter Nine. 1805-1830
The principles of Greco-Roman classical design remained in the Empire style in France, but the new version was much more straightforward and robust than Directoire furniture. Upholstery fabrics were compatible with the new fashion in furniture, the brighter colorsrequiring that the design be less intricate. They were, by no means, simple.
It was in 1803 that the beginnings of a new trend in needlework started. A engraver and landscape painter named A. Philipson published a pattern book in Berlin. The unique thing about the pattern book was that the patterns were printed on checkered paper with a different symbols in the outside outline of each color. The colors were then painted in by hand, square by square. Another Berliner, Frau Wittich, took up the idea and soon led the market in printed patterns. The patterns were called Berlin patterns and were the main feature of a fad called Berlin work that soon swept Europe and America.
Chapter Ten. 1830-1900
The 19th century was the century of revivals, one right after the other and sometimes simultaneously. It was the era of Gothic revival furniture that started in France in the late 1820s and characterized by vertical lines and all the ornamental features of Gothic design, lancets, cusps, and crockets. The rococo revival followed close on the heels of the Gothic and was accepted more widely by the American people.
At the end I want to say that the characteristics of each style are explained and illustrated in 123 photographs (23 in color) and 95 line drawings. You also will find a chapter that describes the stitches.
As for the book "Period Needlepoint for Antique Furniture" by Madeleine Jarry and Maryvonne Dobry, I want to say that this book doesn't cover as much historical information on period needlepoint as "Needlework Styles for Period Furniture" by Hope Hanley, but it contains a lot of line drawings, how-to diagrams and color charts of authentic period designs that can be easily reproduced in 1:12 scale. In a word, I would say that this book, "Period Needlepoint for Antique Furniture" by Madeleine Jarry and Maryvonne Dobry, is more practical. It has 30 color plates, 15 photographs, 25 pattern drawings, 23 how-to diagrams as well.
Hope Hanley covers roughly 5 centuries (1500-1900) in her book. She briefly describes Italian, Flemish, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese styles and she gives a very detailed description of such periods as English, French, and American furniture (chairs, stools, sofas, settees).
There are 10 Chapters:
Chapter One. A Bit of Background, Homily, and Other Odds and Ends
Chapter Two. Squabs, Cushions, and Early Upholstered Chairs
Chapter Three. 1603-1643
The arbitrary dates of 1603 to 1643 cover the beginning of the reign of James I of England to the end of reign of Louis XIII, the time when the kings took a greater interest in building and decorating their royal houses. During this period needlework was used for upholstery in both France and England.
Chapter Four. 1643-1703
Chapter Five. 1703-1727
Chapter Six. 1727-1760
The Regence in France ended in 1723 and Louis XV ruled until 1774. George II ruled England from 1727 to 1760, which consider nicely with the beginning of the neoclassical period in decoration and the age of Chippendale and Adam. If the previous period was characterized as being more relaxed and gay, this period would be said to be exuberant. Many consider the rocaille period to be the most graceful and elegant of all French decorative periods.
Chapter Seven. 1760-1795
Chapter Eight. 1795-1805
Chapter Nine. 1805-1830
The principles of Greco-Roman classical design remained in the Empire style in France, but the new version was much more straightforward and robust than Directoire furniture. Upholstery fabrics were compatible with the new fashion in furniture, the brighter colorsrequiring that the design be less intricate. They were, by no means, simple.
It was in 1803 that the beginnings of a new trend in needlework started. A engraver and landscape painter named A. Philipson published a pattern book in Berlin. The unique thing about the pattern book was that the patterns were printed on checkered paper with a different symbols in the outside outline of each color. The colors were then painted in by hand, square by square. Another Berliner, Frau Wittich, took up the idea and soon led the market in printed patterns. The patterns were called Berlin patterns and were the main feature of a fad called Berlin work that soon swept Europe and America.
Chapter Ten. 1830-1900
The 19th century was the century of revivals, one right after the other and sometimes simultaneously. It was the era of Gothic revival furniture that started in France in the late 1820s and characterized by vertical lines and all the ornamental features of Gothic design, lancets, cusps, and crockets. The rococo revival followed close on the heels of the Gothic and was accepted more widely by the American people.
At the end I want to say that the characteristics of each style are explained and illustrated in 123 photographs (23 in color) and 95 line drawings. You also will find a chapter that describes the stitches.
As for the book "Period Needlepoint for Antique Furniture" by Madeleine Jarry and Maryvonne Dobry, I want to say that this book doesn't cover as much historical information on period needlepoint as "Needlework Styles for Period Furniture" by Hope Hanley, but it contains a lot of line drawings, how-to diagrams and color charts of authentic period designs that can be easily reproduced in 1:12 scale. In a word, I would say that this book, "Period Needlepoint for Antique Furniture" by Madeleine Jarry and Maryvonne Dobry, is more practical. It has 30 color plates, 15 photographs, 25 pattern drawings, 23 how-to diagrams as well.
Monday, May 30, 2011
DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE RUG "KONYA". 1:12TH SCALE
Huraay! I have finished my Konya 15 minutes ago and decided to post the pictures tonight. I can't wait to hear what you think about it.
Konya carpets are named for the region in which they were made. Konya is a city in Central Anatolia in Turkey which was originally known as Iconium. Konya was the capital of Seljuks between 1071 and 1308. In 1292, Marco Polo was the first to make mention of the Konya carpets in writing when he called them the most beautiful in the world, according to Wikipedia. The design of the rug I stitched is very rare for Konya region.
My Konya was stitched on 40 count silk gauze with Gloriana silk. The size of the finished rug is 3.5" x 5.5". Next step will be blocking. I probably will do it tomorrow.
Front:
Back:
Process of stitching background:
Have a great Memorial Day!
Konya carpets are named for the region in which they were made. Konya is a city in Central Anatolia in Turkey which was originally known as Iconium. Konya was the capital of Seljuks between 1071 and 1308. In 1292, Marco Polo was the first to make mention of the Konya carpets in writing when he called them the most beautiful in the world, according to Wikipedia. The design of the rug I stitched is very rare for Konya region.
My Konya was stitched on 40 count silk gauze with Gloriana silk. The size of the finished rug is 3.5" x 5.5". Next step will be blocking. I probably will do it tomorrow.
Front:
Back:
Process of stitching background:
Have a great Memorial Day!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
KONYA. BACKGROUND
For today I completed 3/4 of the background on my Konya rug. I will post a picture only of the finished project.
While stitching the boring background I have been thinking about one of my favorite Russian movies that was maid in 1969 and I liked to watch it as a kid, "Варвара-краса, длинная коса" that I will translate as "Varvara the Beautiful, Long Braid". Varvara is a girl's name. The film tells about how Andrey (the fisherman's son) and Varvara (the daughter of underwater tsar) met and fell in love with each other inspite of all possible insidiousness and intrigues.
Varvara was a magic weaver and she made (weaved, stitched...) her rugs with the help of her beautiful big eyes. Here is the link to this movie. The movie is in Russian but with English subtitles (you actually can select the language of subtitles).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_463072&v=3A3kQYNEcPM&feature=iv
If you start watching at 27:22 you will find out that Varvara's dad (underwater tsar-monster) sent his servants to the headshoppers and the servants ran to Varvara to ask for the help. Varvara - sweetheart - helped them and magically "weaved" a beautiful rug in seconds!
I wish I would have such talent: to stitch with my eyes and in no time!
What do you think? Isn't it magic?
While stitching the boring background I have been thinking about one of my favorite Russian movies that was maid in 1969 and I liked to watch it as a kid, "Варвара-краса, длинная коса" that I will translate as "Varvara the Beautiful, Long Braid". Varvara is a girl's name. The film tells about how Andrey (the fisherman's son) and Varvara (the daughter of underwater tsar) met and fell in love with each other inspite of all possible insidiousness and intrigues.
Varvara was a magic weaver and she made (weaved, stitched...) her rugs with the help of her beautiful big eyes. Here is the link to this movie. The movie is in Russian but with English subtitles (you actually can select the language of subtitles).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_463072&v=3A3kQYNEcPM&feature=iv
If you start watching at 27:22 you will find out that Varvara's dad (underwater tsar-monster) sent his servants to the headshoppers and the servants ran to Varvara to ask for the help. Varvara - sweetheart - helped them and magically "weaved" a beautiful rug in seconds!
I wish I would have such talent: to stitch with my eyes and in no time!
What do you think? Isn't it magic?
Monday, May 23, 2011
KONYA. THE MEDALLION
Usually I don't stitch during the night - too dark, but last night I couldn't sleep till 4.00 AM in the morning, so to make myself busy I started the medallion and today I finished it. Now it is time to start stitching the background - the most boring part for me.
See you later!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
KONYA. UPDATE. STAGE 2 IS COMPLETED
Stage 2 is finished, all elements are stitched. I will start stitching the medallion today.
Unfortunately, yesterday they cancelled Wordturning class due to the instructor being sick. I was very upset because I have been waiting for that day for the whole month! Well, let's wait till next Saturday.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
KONYA. UPDATE. STAGE 1 IS COMPLETED
When I started stitching Konya, I divided the process of stitching in 4 stages:
STAGE 1 - borders
STAGE 2 - elements
STAGE 3 - medallion
STAGE 4 - background
Today I completed the STAGE 1 - borders are done!
Front side
Back Side
STAGE 1 - borders
STAGE 2 - elements
STAGE 3 - medallion
STAGE 4 - background
Today I completed the STAGE 1 - borders are done!
Front side
Night Table made by Elga
If you remember, back in March I got the furniture that Elga
http://elgakoster.blogspot.com/
made for me http://scarletsailsminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/03/elgas-work.html
Here is a night table with a plastic insert on the top
and this is the same night table with inserted petitpoint stitched on 49 count, my design.
http://elgakoster.blogspot.com/
made for me http://scarletsailsminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/03/elgas-work.html
Here is a night table with a plastic insert on the top
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
KONYA. UPDATE
I am done stitching for today. Here is a new update. The upper and lower borders are almost done.
McConnell Mansion, Moscow, Idaho
I wonder, where do you find the inspiration when you feel like you don't want to do anything, when actually you don't want to be alone but at the same time can't tolerate any noise, when it has been raining cats and dogs outside for several weeks in a row?
As for me, I usually go through my books, magazines, etc... Last Monday, a week ago, I spent couple of hours cleaning the bookshelves and found the book "America's Great Houses" that I bought last year. This book reminded me that I have a new hobby: visiting old mansions. At this point I have seen only one mansion so far - the Campbell House in Spokane, WA. I told my Sweetheart: "Today kids go to the school and we go to Idaho".
It was a road trip that took us an hour and half to arrive to the McConnell Mansion in Moscow, ID - an eclectic mix of Eastlake, Victorian, Gothic, and Queen Anne styles, this 2-story clapboard residence was the most impressive residence in town when it was built in 1886.
The owner of the mansion, William J. McConnell, was an energetic pioneer.
The interior retains the original cedar louvered shutters:
and hall stair bannister that were shipped from San Francisco by steamboat and wagon
as well as a few of the McConnell original furnishings, including a Victorian majolica vase in the formal parlor:
Period furnishings, as well as pieces from subsequent owners, fill the rest of the house:
This is my favorite piece:
I learned something new after visiting the McConnell Mansion. Have you ever heard about wreaths made from human hair? I haven't. This is the picture that depicts the wreath made from the human hair in 1900-1902
Is anyone dare to reproduce it in miniature using "doll's hair" like viscose, lama fur? Interesting idea, do you agree?
As for me, I usually go through my books, magazines, etc... Last Monday, a week ago, I spent couple of hours cleaning the bookshelves and found the book "America's Great Houses" that I bought last year. This book reminded me that I have a new hobby: visiting old mansions. At this point I have seen only one mansion so far - the Campbell House in Spokane, WA. I told my Sweetheart: "Today kids go to the school and we go to Idaho".
It was a road trip that took us an hour and half to arrive to the McConnell Mansion in Moscow, ID - an eclectic mix of Eastlake, Victorian, Gothic, and Queen Anne styles, this 2-story clapboard residence was the most impressive residence in town when it was built in 1886.
Is anyone dare to reproduce it in miniature using "doll's hair" like viscose, lama fur? Interesting idea, do you agree?
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES SHOW 2012
I am so happy to share the good news with you: I have been accepted as a dealer for Chicago International Show 2012. I am very thrilled and excited to have that kind of experience, to meet new people and make new friends, to show my work. Here is the link to the Tom Bishop's Productions
http://www.bishopshow.com/chiinfo.htm
and dealer list:
http://www.bishopshow.com/dealerlistchi.htm
I hope to see you there.
A Gift from Cheryl
There are a lot of wonderful people in this world. I was happy to meet one of those. Cheryl belongs to the Coeur-d-Allene Dollhouse Miniature Club. She is an amazing lady, miniature collector and a very interesting person. Couple weeks ago she gave me a mini lathe because she didn't use it and she thought that I might needed it. She was correct: I needed the lathe so badly!
I also purchased a book "Turning Miniatures in Wood" by John Sainsbury
and started to experiment with woodturning. It didn't work for me as good as I pictured it in my head. I decided I needed more than the lathe and the book, I needed somebody who would show me how actually to use the lathe and I signed up with 2 classes in Woodturning. The first class will be on the 23rd of May and I can't wait to learn because I started working on a table in 1:12 scale and the legs for this table should be turned. So, expect more posts about my adventure in Woodturning.
Monday, May 16, 2011
KONYA. UPDATE
This is how a new rug Konya looks like for now. The size of this rug without fringe is 3.5" x 5.5"
KONYA. ANTIQUE RUG IN MINIATURE. 1:12 SCALE
I finished stitching Chinese NINGHSIA rug last month. Unfortunately I can't post a picture of it yet because it is still hanging on stretches. Today I started a new rug "Konya". The design was adopted from an antique rug and charted by me. I use 40 count silk gauze and Gloriana silk. If I do as many stitches as I did today I should finish this rug at the end of May. I will post the progress of stitching each day.
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