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Janet Granger kits (Carpets)
Sampler kits for your dollshouseCarpet kits for one twelfth scale dollshouses - these contain everything you need to make your own miniature needlepoint carpet!All the twelfth-scale carpet kits listed below include an easy to follow colour block chart, 18 count canvas, tapestry needle, all the necessary colours of Appleton's crewel wool and full instructions, including how to do tent stitch (which is similar to half cross stitch). Thread to make a fringe is included where illustrated (eg. not in the round carpet kits, staircarpet kits, and so on). |
| Barbara small (green) miniature embroidery carpet kit 4½ x 3¼ inches (11.5 x 8 cm) Suitable for beginners Style: Victorian (1837 - 1901)  £13.95 The trellis background sets off the floral central area perfectly here - making a summery design that suits many settings. There is also a larger version available. |
Barbara small (blue) miniature embroidery carpet kit 4½ x 3¼ inches (11.5 x 8 cm) Suitable for beginners Style: Victorian (1837 - 1901)  £13.95 The trellis background sets off the floral central area perfectly here - making a summery design that suits many settings. There is also a larger version available. |
| Sophie miniature embroidery carpet kit 5¼ x 3½ inches (13 x 8.5 cm) Suitable for beginners Style: Georgian (1714 - 1830) / Aubusson (French)  £13.95 This is a simple but very pretty design in the Aubusson style, which makes it a perfect carpet project for the novice stitcher looking for something which would suit the smaller dollshouse. |
Bathmat (blue) miniature embroidery carpet kit 3½ x 2½ inches (8.5 x 6.5 cm) Suitable for beginners Style: Traditional  £7.25 A traditional bathmat design, so easy a complete beginner to needlepoint could do it! |
| Carole (pastel) doll's house needlepoint carpet kit 8 x 4¼ inches (20 x 11 cm) Suitable for beginners Style: William Morris (late Victorian)  £17.25 Carole is based on a William Morris 'Hammersmith' carpet, of the late 1880's. Peonies are depicted in the central area, with a border of stylised tulips. |
Katrina doll's house needlepoint carpet kit 8 x 5¼ inches (20 x 13 cm) Suitable for those with a little stitching experience Style: Oriental (eg Chinese/Persian)  £17.25 This geometric carpet is typically Persian, using few colours, with small motifs scattered over the main field, and the characteristic red background. |
| Veronica (blue) doll's house needlepoint carpet kit 7 x 4¼ inches (17.5 x 10.5 cm) Suitable for beginners Style: Victorian (1837 - 1901)  £16.25 Why not make this one for a ladies' boudoir, as it's so pretty and feminine? With only four colours and a repeating motif, it is simple to stitch. |
Bella doll's house needlepoint carpet kit 6¼ inches (15.5 cm) diameter Suitable for those with a little stitching experience Style: Victorian (1837 - 1901)  £17.25 This Victorian parlour carpet is extremely popular, as it fits almost any size room. The mixed flower bouquet in the centre is set off by the plain outer area. Special hemming instructions are included for neatening the edge. |
| Judith miniature needlepoint carpet kit 9 x 7¼ inches (23 x 18.5 cm) Suitable for more experienced stitchers Style: Georgian (1714 - 1830) / Aubusson (French)  £19.95 This large carpet is a stunning example of the Aubusson style, which was so popular in Georgian times. The restful shades of the beige and blue swirls are set off by the dusty rose clusters in the centre and each corner of the carpet. |
Kate large (pink) miniature needlepoint carpet kit 9¼ x 6½ inches (23.5 x 16.5 cm) Suitable for more experienced stitchers Style: Georgian (1714 - 1830) / Aubusson (French)  £19.95 This gorgeous carpet is in the French Aubusson style, worked in pastel shades of pink and green. Although it is a challenging design, when finished it looks stunning! |
| The dimensions given are for the design area ONLY, excluding hem and fringe and are approximate (to the nearest quarter inch, or half centimetre). Hemming the long sides will add about an eighth of an inch (3mm) on each side to the total dimensions listed, and adding a fringe will add three eighths (8mm) to each short side. Click here to see kit contents | |
