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  Jul 30 2010, 08:03 AM
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 Member  Group: Gold Member Posts: 506 Joined: 20-September 09 From: Westerly, RI Member No.: 4,762 Real Name: Mike  
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At Overstock.com they show most of their rugs with a straight on photo at about 650 x 650 pixels. Would be great for printies on fabric. Could use some of the designs for wallpaper, upholstery, bedding, curtains, etc. (may need to crop some of the designs.)
At their site - you can sort by: Size & Shape, Colors, Styles, Materials & Patterns. After sorting - click on one of the thumbnails you like, then click on [View larger], maximize the new window then right click & copy or save (your computer or browser may use a different technique.) >>>>> RUG PRINTIES <<<<< Example:   ...instead of yak'n I should be build'n...
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Jul 30 2010, 08:07 AM
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 Member  Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,590 Joined: 23-August 08 Member No.: 3,413 Real Name: Mary
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Hi Mike!
Excellent idea! I bought a book with pictures of rugs. I scan them so they are 400dpi. Whatever works! 
Mary
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Jul 30 2010, 08:13 AM
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 Member Group: Platinum Member Posts: 6,493 Joined: 24-April 07 From: Sydney Australia and Newcastle England Member No.: 2,040 Real Name: Linda 
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wowsers!!! rug heaven
2010 the year of the 1:24th....hopefully :)
~Linda~ http://pin1056.blogspot.com/ |
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Jul 30 2010, 08:17 AM
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 Member Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,355 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Illinois Member No.: 4,679 Real Name: brae
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Thanks, Mike! I love finding rug images online.
I recommend using Velour Card Stock (I bought it at thecraftypc.com) - it's a fuzzy paper that works really well for rugs. They also have Fuzzy Paper and Adhesive-Backed Velour Paper; I bought them but haven't tried those yet. They are nearly identical to the Velour Card Stock in surface texture. I have a blog post about it. visit my blog to see The Newport and Baslow Ranch
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Jul 30 2010, 09:51 AM
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 Caseymini Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,258 Joined: 15-February 08 From: Arizona Member No.: 2,873 Real Name: Casey
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My favorite site for this is Peerless Rugs. http://www.peerlessrugs.com/ They have thousands of rugs....All flat...You can go by designer, company, style, etc. Each page shows many rugs in thumbnail size. By putting your cursor over any given rug, you can see a larger image. If you like one, you simply click and then on that page you can get a larger image still. A lot of times, I just print them from this image. They are almost perfect for dollhouse size. I have also used them in my cross stitch program and made patterns with them. I love the "style" section. You can get to the exact kind of rug you are looking for very fast. The only problem I have with it is making a final decision!LOL
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 Jul 30 2010, 10:01 AM
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Member Group: Gold Member Posts: 506 Joined: 20-September 09 From: Westerly, RI Member No.: 4,762 Real Name: Mike
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Thanks Brae > Note to self: Velour Card Stock thecraftypc.com
Thanks Casey, I like the Style section too - it's like selecting a theme! ...instead of yak'n I should be build'n...
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Jul 30 2010, 10:03 AM
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 Derelict and Whimsical! Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,493 Joined: 2-April 08 From: Wyoming Member No.: 3,022 Real Name: Debra
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They even had a "tiger-skin" rug!
Do not despise these small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. Zech. 4:10
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Jul 30 2010, 04:24 PM
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Caseymini Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,258 Joined: 15-February 08 From: Arizona Member No.: 2,873 Real Name: Casey
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Debra. I am working on a zebra skin rug from the Peerless site. I took the image and made it the size that I wanted and traced it on #24 needlepoint canvas. Worked great.
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Jul 30 2010, 04:55 PM
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Derelict and Whimsical! Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,493 Joined: 2-April 08 From: Wyoming Member No.: 3,022 Real Name: Debra
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Great idea!
Do not despise these small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. Zech. 4:10
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Jul 30 2010, 08:48 PM
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 Boobie Dippindoodle, Queen of Spackle  Group: Team Master Builder Posts: 35,425 Joined: 23-March 05 From: FL Member No.: 8 Real Name: holly
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QUOTE (Caseymini @ Jul 30 2010, 05:24 PM)  Debra. I am working on a zebra skin rug from the Peerless site. I took the image and made it the size that I wanted and traced it on #24 needlepoint canvas. Worked great. Some of the rugs I'd like to stitch I don't think I'd have the patience or eyesight to trace & stitch!lol
havanaholly
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Jul 31 2010, 07:21 AM
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Caseymini Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,258 Joined: 15-February 08 From: Arizona Member No.: 2,873 Real Name: Casey
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Holly, there is another way. I did a couple of cross stitch rugs by ironing freezer paper onto the back of some #22 hardanger and then just printing the rug straight onto that. It worked like a charm.
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Jul 31 2010, 07:58 AM
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Boobie Dippindoodle, Queen of Spackle Group: Team Master Builder Posts: 35,425 Joined: 23-March 05 From: FL Member No.: 8 Real Name: holly
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That crossed my mind, briefly. Maybe once my eyes work better!lol Presently I'm having issues with my cataracts (mumble, mumble).
havanaholly
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Jul 31 2010, 02:06 PM
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 Moderator  Group: Super Moderator Posts: 1,455 Joined: 23-March 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 7 
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Thanks for the link. I'm thinking some of these would be good for cross stitching using the website Brae blogged about recently.
I was looking for patchwork quilt pictures a few weeks ago and had trouble finding head-on shots like the ones of these rugs. Anyone know of good sites for that? I found a couple of quilts that I liked but would like to see more... |
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Jul 31 2010, 04:33 PM
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 "Charming Tails" Repainting Spring Fling Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,045 Joined: 5-April 09 From: Allyn, Washington Member No.: 4,286 Real Name: Claudia
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Thanks for the link -- I made ONE carpet, about 30 years ago, counted crosstitch needlepoint. Like Holly, I don't think my eyes could do another one, nor do I have the time for it. I want to try printing them on that special paper - just haven't found the time to experiment yet.
Here's my only claim to fame in the needlepoint department - it's 11.5" x 5.5". Had to trim the pattern down to fit my bookcase dollhouse at the time. LOTS of tedious work in that thing! 
If you can dream it, you can do it. --Walt Disney. |
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Jul 31 2010, 05:19 PM
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Boobie Dippindoodle, Queen of Spackle Group: Team Master Builder Posts: 35,425 Joined: 23-March 05 From: FL Member No.: 8 Real Name: holly
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On "good eyeballs" days I stitch wearing the jeweler's loupe on the side of the eyeball that works best (lately the left one), but that's not happening too often these days.
havanaholly
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Jul 31 2010, 07:20 PM
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Moderator Group: Super Moderator Posts: 1,455 Joined: 23-March 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 7
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QUOTE (CheckMouse @ Jul 31 2010, 02:33 PM) Here's my only claim to fame in the needlepoint department - it's 11.5" x 5.5". Had to trim the pattern down to fit my bookcase dollhouse at the time. LOTS of tedious work in that thing!
It's very nice! I cross stitch while watching TV. I need something to do with my hands.  Framing is expensive and I've run out of wall space so I've been doing more mini stuff lately. I haven't had trouble seeing it yet -- but I guess I should get my fix now while I'm young and my eyes are (relatively) good!
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Jul 31 2010, 07:39 PM
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Member Group: Platinum Member Posts: 1,355 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Illinois Member No.: 4,679 Real Name: brae
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That's a very nice rug, Claudia! I wouldn't be doing all this tiny needlepoint/cross stitch without my readers!
visit my blog to see The Newport and Baslow Ranch
visit my etsy shop: otterine's handcrafted miniatures in 1:12 scale |
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Jul 31 2010, 08:21 PM
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 Member Group: Gold Member Posts: 949 Joined: 4-May 09 From: California Member No.: 4,366 Real Name: Janet
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Your rug is charming, Claudia! Maybe I'll have to add needlepointing mini rugs to the list of things I'd love to try but realistically will probably never have the time for.
 I might try printing some though. Thanks for the links, Mike and Casey. There's some fabulous stuff there!
Janet
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