Llama rug

March 13, 2010
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I stitched another pattern from <i>Exquisite Miniatures in Cross Stitch and Other Counted Thread Techniques</i> by Brenda Keyes, the same book where I got the pattern for the orange tree tapestry. I substituted some of the colors listed in the pattern book for what I had on hand, using only embroidery floss not wool as indicated. I also moved some colors around on the pattern to make the llamas stand out more against the background. The rug measures approximately 3" x 5" (not including the fringe) and took about 24 hours of work time. Though I am not planning a southwest-inspired room, I really liked the pattern of the rug. It reminds me of a souvenir my mini inhabitants might have brought back from traveling to South America. <img src="http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> The miniature trunk is carved wood and opens; it was a gift from a relative many years ago. It's marked Made in Poland. I made the plant from floral tape and wire.