Doll House NeedleWork

Types of fabrics, threads, and needles used for fine petite point or dolls house cross stitch projects

Choosing hooks and threads for miniature and dolls house crochet projects

Counted thread charts for miniature needlepoint and cross stitch designs.

Tips for using silk gauze as the basis for miniature needlework and petite point projects.

Miniature dolls house needlework kits in 1:12 and 1:24 scale for rugs, cushions, wallhangings, samplers and upholstery.

Use polymer clay to make miniature scale buttons for doll clothing or dolls house scale upholstery projects.

Make a miniature doll's house pillow or a mini needle holder from a scrap of needlework, cross stitch, or petitpoint.

Use a simple ribbon bow maker to form many different styles of miniature bows.

How to use embroidery thread to make miniature twisted cord trims to finish dolls house upholstery, cushions and other scale miniatures.

Miniature needlework has a time honored tradition and has moved naturally into the increasingly smaller world of scale dolls houses. Specialist societies for miniature needleworkers are listed below along with specialist societies which support work in miniature.

How to start knitting in common miniature scales for 1:12 or 1:24 dolls house scenes.

Review of the book "Needlework in Miniature" by Virginia Merrill and Jean Jessop. First printed in 1978, with several reprints.

Stitch this simple design of cabins in the woods for a miniature needlepoint Christmas stocking in dolls house scale on silk gauze. Varying the hole count of the gauze will change the scale of the Christmas stocking.

Review of C and J's Mini Mission 1:12 (dolls house scale)miniature petitpoint kits for rugs and cushions.

A review of Lesley Manierie's miniature knitting needles and patterns for 1:12 scale knitting.

Abouts Guide to Quilting, Janet Wickell has some great tips and patterns for making dolls house scale quilts.

Stitch this traditional ribbon tied bouquet of roses and lily of the valley in dolls house scale on silk gauze. Varying the hole count of the gauze will change the scale of the design.

Instructions for making a cross stitch or petitpoint miniature of foxgloves following a counted thread chart.

Instructions for making a needlework cross stitch or petitpoint miniature of a sunflower following a counted thread chart. This is a suitable size for a dollhouse.

Free chart for a miniature lamb in cross stitch or petitpoint, suitable for a dolls house cushion or a tiny frame.

Free dolls house scale stitching chart for two miniature bunnies in forget me nots to work in cross stitch or needlepoint (petitepoint) The finished work measures 42 x 30 stitches.

Stitch a mini pumpkin design for Halloween or leave off the face for a Thanksgiving pattern. This small needlework design also suits a hand towel or tea towel.

Free stitching chart for a miniature piglet with a butterfly to work in cross stitch or needlepoint (petitepoint) The finished work measures a bit larger than one inch square.

Instructions for making a needlework cross stitch or petitpoint miniature of a rambling rose following a counted thread chart. This is a suitable size for a dolls house.

A review of Teresa Layman's kits for making 1:12 scale miniature knotted rugs.

Lots of free cross stitch and embroidery patterns many suitable for dolls house scale cushions.

Chart and instructions for stitching a geranium plant which can be worked on a variety of canvas sizes in needlepoint, petitpoint, or cross stitch