Medieval and Tudor Needlecraft: Knights and Ladies in 1/12 Scale by Sandra Whitehead
With this unique new 1/12 scale project book, both lovers of miniatures and of needlepoint will be utterly charmed by the meticulously researched and executed original projects created by an established dolls house author. Included are a diverse range of authentic patterns for costume and soft furnishings of the periods to dress your 1/12 scale dolls, room sets and dolls' houses: from an intricate knitting pattern for a twelfth-century knight's chain mail and a gown for a medieval lady of the court, to wall hangings, settle cushions and table carpets for a Tudor mansion. - Fascinating historical information on the Medieval and Tudor periods - Colour photographs of the finished items and step-by-step illustrations - Detailed colour and black and white charts for each project - Photopcopyable patterns to scale of costume patterns - Step-by-step information on essential needlepoint techniques and making up the pieces - Advice on materials and equipment - Key sources of further information