In my morning thesaurus browsing, I ran across a perfect word to describe these designs.
Minikens! This is from the Dutch word “Minne” for love. The history of the word is this:
- Obsolete - a darling thing
- Rare - anything very small and delicate
- A small, dainty thing
My Minikens are for the most part, smaller designs around 100 or so stitches each direction, which can be stitched over 1 for an ornament or decoration sized piece. Some are just small and dainty but do require being stitched over 2 due to certain details.
Any of these designs are perfect for a small yet elegant gift that says "You are so very special to me".
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| There's No Place Like HomeSpecialty stitches in this work, all simple: Border Flower, Algerian Eyelet and Florentine. Work over two threads on even weave as the little ruby slippers are done in petite stitch. The large letter T can be stitched separately as a lovely monogram for a gift tag, pin cushion, needle book cover. Size:157x 66 |
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There's No Place Like Home - This chart set offers two versions in this 2 in 1 set - : This version has a delicate Blackwork border above the gold Assisi work.
For both designs, the ornate letter T is 23 stitches high, suitable as a lovely monogram if stitched alone. Each design is 181x 60, with only full crosses, and back or straight stitch.
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There's No Place Like Home This version has a floral & leaves border above the gold Assisi work.
All 3 of these "No Place Like Home" designs are only available in my Etsy shop |
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| Tea TimeDetails on Sampler Style Page |
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First Light
Details on Scriptures Page |
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Red Finch's Winter Song
Details on Holidays Page |
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