Abbey - Copyright 1995
Samantha
Taylor Needlepoint - Victorian Needlepoint Dolls
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Detailed View of Abbey -
for your favorite young lady - using the Scotch Stitch Background.
Victorian Dolls
The
history of Victorian dolls is a record of civilization. A doll has
not always been a plaything and in ancient times were objects of
religious cults - ideals and magic images. In every era of history
- the doll has been an expression and symbol of the times and trends.
The oldest toy known - the doll served many different purposes -
only considered a special domain of children in the last hundred
years as elegant and beautiful toys.
Dressing
the Victorian Lady from the 1850's - we portray Our Abbey in this wonderful
fashion - although - - she prefers the Californian style.
About
The Needlepoint Scotch Stitch Background
Of
all the needlepoint stitches - the Scotch Stitch is a
great favorite with needle pointers because it is attractive and
versatile. It may be used by itself or in combination with other
needlepoint stitches to form interesting patterns. For instance
the scotch square may be turned around so that it slants in four
different directions - then whole thing may be bordered with a half
cross stitch - or each square may be bordered with half cross stitches.
As
we recommend this stitch as an interesting alternative to a plain
( rather monotonous ) cross stitch we also suggest using a frame
- it is one of the greatest canvas biasers of all time. In addition
to the frame - be sure you you stitch with a slightly loose tension.
You are literally tying the canvas into a slanted position as you
stitch - and if stitched tightly - there will be no hope of ever
blocking it straight.
Please
Visit - this very informative needlepoint website for more about
- Needlepoint
Stitches - they have excellent illustrations.
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