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Top Doll House & Miniature Needlework Kits

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Needlework cushions, wallhangings, rugs and samplers are available in 1:12 doll house and sometimes 1:24 dolls' house scale . Kits vary in complexity and thread count.

For needleworkers who have thread and canvas supplies in their favorite colours, some designers produce downloadable charts.

Needlework colors and designs may not show well in low resolution web photographs. To match colours for a display, ask the vendor what thread colours are used.

The following are in alphabetical order

1. C&J's Mini Mission

Jennifer Kwong sells 1:12 scale pillow and rug kits complete with all threads/canvas and needles. She specializes in adaptations of William Morris designs and kits for Christmas stockings.

2. Janet Granger Designs

Janet Granger Designs features traditional needlework and embroidery kits in 1:12 scale for cushions, bell pulls, tapestries, carpets and samplers. She also sells needlework stands and supplies.

3. Knight Time Miniatures

Knight Time Miniatures design 1:12 scale needlepoint kits mainly based on Celtic, Medieval or Tudor artwork. Kits are available for wallhangings, pictures, rugs and cushions.

4. Magic Miniatures

Magic Miniatures have petitpoint kits and charts for wall hangings, cushions, rugs and firescreens, available as kits or downloadable patterns in 1:12 scale. For needleworkers who already have inventories of thread and canvas in their favorite colours the downloadable charts are a nice option.

5. Marny Cardin

Marny is an IGMA artisan who creates miniature hand knotted rugs for collectors as well as kits. The kits come with the threads, a needle, and the design printed on a white cotton fabric and include a photo of the rug in a finished state. Traditional designs are available but there are also a wide range of seasonal designs, including Halloween rugs.

6. MicroStitchery

Bonnie Shoonmaker produces petitpoint kits for rugs, pillows, tapestries, upholstery, Christmas stockings, slippers and other projects in 1:12 scale. Her projects range from traditional to fanciful designs. She also sells supplies and display stands.

7. Miniature Needlepoint

Carolyn Waldron of Miniature Needlepoint designs kits for needlepoint wallhangings, rugs, cushions, bell pulls, and pole screens in traditional designs in 1:12 scale.

8. Mini Stitches

Annelle Ferguson has kits for traditional American samplers in 1:12 scale as well as upholstery pieces.

9. Silver Fox Creations

Silver Fox Creations have kits for traditional/modern pillows as well as completed landscape needlework pictures in 1:12 and 1:24 scale.

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