| Description |
190 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Summary |
"Sam McKechnie's new craft book invites readers to lose themselves in the incredible world of Miss Violet. Whether they have a doll's house, some shelf space or an unwanted shoebox, Sam has created 25 makes that are perfect for any miniature residence. In addition to the makes there will be a pop-out paper Miss Violet doll (and outfits to dress her in) at the back of the book. Readers will also find a shoebox house project and a chapter of scraps (to photocopy or download) so that every room in their house can be embellished with fabulous paper furnishings - from cooking pots and carriage clocks to picture frames and paper pansies. Chapters include: Introducing Miss Violet - Meet the star of the show. Includes a wealth of ideas for clothing and accessories for readers to make themselves. Moving in - learn how to select a home (traditional doll's house, shoebox, cupboard or shelf), make a shoebox house, and create a name plaque. Kitchen - makes include clay food, embroidered tablecloth and bobbin table and stools. Parlour - makes include a chandelier, fireplace and Christmas tree. Bedroom and bath - makes include pressed flower wallpaper, playing card bath mat and a fairytale mattress. Garden - makes include a pond, instant flower garden and clothes line. Miss Violet's Doll's House includes everything needed to imagine and create a miniature world." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Come In -- Miss Violet's doll's house -- Tiny tales to big ideas -- Playing with scale -- Hello Miss Violet -- Miss Violet, ma 'cherie -- Miss Violet's haute couture -- Singing in the rain -- Moving In -- Home sweet home -- Naming your house -- Kitchen -- You'll always find her in the kitchen at parties -- Sur la table -- Food, glorious food -- A clean sweep -- Miss Violet in the kitchen -- Prettiest of tables -- Bobbin stool -- Tea party garland -- Miss Violet's Tea Party -- Parlour -- Make Yourself Comfortable -- Mirror, mirror on the wall -- From the Chandeliers -- Candlelit mirrors -- Parlour games a plenty -- Love letters -- Fire! Fire! -- 'Tis the season to be Jolly -- Miss violet's Christmas -- Boudoir And En Suite -- A place where dreams are made -- Pressed flower wallpaper -- The nights are drawing in -- Bath time -- Magic carpets -- Top drawers -- Fairytale dreaming -- Golden slumbers -- Sweet dreams Miss Vi -- Garden -- Come into the garden -- Wait a minute Mr Postman -- Clothes line -- Laundry day is a family affair -- Garden pond -- Instant garden -- Strawberries and dreams -- Magic star garland -- Beautiful creatures -- Miss Violet's Midsummer's Eve -- Miss Violet's Guide To Stylish Living -- La vie of Miss Vi -- Kitchen -- Christmas -- Parlour -- Boudoir and bedroom -- Les fleurs (flowers for walls and floors) -- Valentines and violets -- Friends and creatures -- House signs and flowers -- Rose Red's perfect looking glass -- Fabrics for walls and floors -- Roses and cats. |
| Subject(S) |
Dollhouses.
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Doll furniture.
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Miniature craft.
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Household linens.
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| ISBN |
9781911216131 (hardcover) |
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