Dollhouse Needlepoint Patterns and Kits

April, 25, 2019

Thursday 8a-6p

2019 Chicago International Dollhouse Miniatures Show

“Christmas Stockings of Joy!" is a fun and relaxed technique and hands-on workshop for all levels. The students will be provided with all sufficient materials to leave the class with a finished and stuffed petit point Christmas stocking that could be displayed in their favorite setting to celebrate the holiday season or given as a gift to bring happiness. Stitches, floss, and needles are included. Tips on a neat backside and finishing techniques will be taught during this workshop. It's recommended that the students bring sharp scissors and magnifying glasses.

2018 IGMA School

Evening Seminar (Sunday, Monday) "Ecclesiastical Needlework in Miniature"

Chicago International Dollhouse Miniature Show 2018

April 26th, 2018

PETIT POINT IN MINIATURE SOLD OUT

Natalia Frank (Natalia’s Fine Needlework) Thursday Evening 6p-8p

If you ever wondered what you need to start Petit Point in miniature, then this introductory class is for you. Stitches, silks, needles, silk gauze, frames, and tips will be provided for your first successful project.

September, 2017

Christmas is coming to town.

Santa is peaking into the frosty window of our house that is surrounded by evergreen trees.

The golden stars are shining bright in the dark blue sky, bringing the Christmas spirit and joy into our life.

Using 7 different stitches ( French Knots, Eyelet Stitch, Smyrna Stitch, Elongated Smyrna Stitch, Satin Stitch, Continental Tent Stitch and Cross Stitch) the students will learn how to use silk gauze as a mini canvas. Students will try different cotton and silk floss of their choice. A stitched piece could be finished as a pillow, a canvas stretched on a needlework stand, or as a wall picture.

This fun workshop offers an additional pattern, materials and instructions on how to stitch and finish matching pair of Christmas slippers.

2017 IGMA show

September 19-24, Windsor, CT

October 7th, 2016

Art of Petit Point in Miniature (for beginners)

For some people Petit Point in miniature seems to be intimidating. Here is a unique invitation into the magical world of miniature needlepoint. This class is a thorough guide to the design, materials, and techniques that transform the dollhouse miniatures hobby into artistic craft.

From discoveries made during many years of miniature needlework experience, the instructor directs you to the materials (silk gauze, needles, cotton and silk floss, etc...), equipment, tools and designs. The class offers basic, easy-to-follow instructions; explains and illustrates in pictures the ways of treating silk gauze, framing it, stitches that are used in miniature needlepoint, the finishing techniques.

Each student will receive a kit "Hunter" to practice their skills on 40 count silk gauze. The kit includes all sufficient supplies to finish the picture. Finishing the project at class is unlikely.

Level: beginners

Students need to bring: embroidery scissors; additional light, magnifier, if needed.

$95 (including the price of a kit and a stitching frame)

Wooden picture frame NOT included.

Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures, October 7th, 2016

Doubletree Hotel San Jose
(1/2 Mile from San Jose International Airport)
2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA
(408) 453-4000

MAY 2015

Classes will be held at

CJN MIniatures

9675 Firdale Ave.
Edmonds, WA 98020
(206) 629-4095

Saturday May 9th – Noon-5pm

# 1 - Dollhouse Miniature Petit Point Footstool

Instructor: Natalia Frank

$55 per student

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS: Participants in this workshop will be led through a series of petit point techniques in miniature to complete the project. The tips on how to use silk gauze will be shared.

Minimum 3 students – must be paid by May 5th

http://www.cjnminiatures.com/classes

Sunday May 10th – 10am-4pm

# 2 - Dollhouse Miniature Petit Point Christmas Stocking

Instructor: Natalia Frank

$66 per student

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS: Participants in this workshop will be led through a series of petit point techniques in miniature to complete the project. The tips on how to use silk gauze will be shared.

Minimum 3 students – must be paid by May 6th

Saturday May 16th – Noon-5pm

#3 - Bargello in Miniature

Instructor: Natalia Frank

$55 per student

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS: The student will learn 4-way Bargello in Miniature using fine silk. The finished design can be framed and used as a wall hanging, or put together as a pillow.

Minimum 3 students – must be paid by May 12th

Sunday May 17th – 10am-4pm

#4 - Decorative Stitches In Miniature Needlework

Instructor: Natalia Frank

$66 per student

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS: The students will learn the use of different decorative stitches in miniature needlepoint, making a Christmas pillow depicting Santa Claus picking through the window and surrounded with the green Christmas trees and gold stars in the dark blue sky.

Minimum 3 students – must be paid by May 13th

Saturday May 23rd – Noon-5pm

#5 - How to Make Dollhouse Miniature Shoes

Instructor: Natalia Frank

$55 per student

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS: The students will learn how to make dollhouse miniature shoes

Minimum 3 students – must be paid by May 19th

Sunday May 24th – 10am-4pm

#6 - Dollhouse Miniature Petit Point Slippers

Instructor: Natalia Frank

$66 per student

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS: Students will learn how to petit point dollhouse miniature slippers and put them together.

Minimum 3 students – must be paid by May 20th

LIA

"My middle section of the carpet is based on eternal love ( Celtic motif), my late husband was a talented piper. That’s why I choose that motif.

The chest with pipes and uniform in it belong to a room I am making to honor my husband.

I used 40 count silk gauze and Gutermann 100% silk for the rug and the size is 20 X 15 cm".

YVETTE

"I stitched the rug using DMC floss on 40 count silk gauze. It is 6" x 8".

I haven't named the rug but this rug was truly a "family" endeavor. This was only the second rug I have stitched in Petit point and I wanted to choose some really vibrant colors. I looked in my box and found a blue I really liked then chose colors to compliment the blue. I put all 13 colors together and sent a picture of them off to my daughter who is an artist to find out if they went together as well as I thought and didn't clash. She gave me her seal of approval and I felt confident enough to continue.

As each section was released each month, I would graph it out several different ways using various color combinations and have my family vote on which one they liked the best. I would stitch the combination that had the majority vote. Therefore, this rug was designed by my whole family with respect to color and stitched by myself. The center Sun/Moon combination was designed by myself using a Mexican Tile as my inspiration. To me, the rug had a Mexican feel to it and this little Tile kept calling my name and asking to be included in the rug. The colors were so close to the ones I was already using and my family loved it once I had finished designing it.

I stitched the rug using DMC floss on 40 count silk gauze. It is 6" x 8" ".

KAREN

"40-count silk gauze

Brands: DMC cotton perle, Gutermann silk, Planet Earth silk

6.5 x 8.5 inches

The colors were basically leftover threads - there was no particular logic to choosing them. With the exception of the very lower-left section. Those colors belonged to Keats.

Keats was my Alexandrine parrot - an Asian/Indian parrot. He was 31-years old and I’d had him since he was a baby. He died in early January of heart failure. 31 is a good, long life. But still, I miss his soft, sweet whispers".