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Frequently Asked
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What
do "half-scale" and "quarter-scale" mean?
If you're new to
miniatures, you may have heard this term (or 1/2" and
1" scale) tossed around.
The scale refers to size, relative to feet. If something
is "quarter scale", one quarter of an inch is
equivalent to one foot. In half-scale, one half an inch
equals one foot.
See the M.E. style rugs for a graphic representation of this.
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Can
I have my piece custom designed?
Certainly.
Pieces may be designed to match a decorative or historical theme
of a dollhouse.
Some people have chosen rugs from specific time periods,
while others ask for replicas of rugs they have in their
homes. If making that selection is too much pressure for
you, there is a wide selection of colors and patterns ready to
take home.
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How
do I order a custom rug?
Send in your
desired dimensions, along with a description of the
style of the house and wallpaper swatches and/or paint
chips. Any other hints of what you'd like, such as
magazine photographs or detailed descriptions, are
welcome.
You will be sent 3 choices, you
keep the one you like and return the rest.
If you'd like to order a stair runner, the best way to
measure is to take a strip of paper and fan fold it to
fit a few of the stepss. Trim the width of the
paper to expose as much wood on the stairs as you'd
like. Measure the width or send me the strip of
paper.
Don't stress about measuring the exact length - your stair runner will be
woven much longer than
you need, the extra can be used as a throw rug.
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What
sort of fibers are the pieces made of?
In order to ensure
the best visual and display quality, only the finest (in both
meanings of the word) textiles are used. Yarn as fine as
sewing thread may be used, in a variety of sources, including
silk, cotton, rayon, and wool.
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How
does one become a weaver of miniatures?
Start
with a professional weaver with close to 30 years of experience
in fiber arts, the textile industry, and related fields.
Add an interest in miniatures where she notices a great lack of
quality textiles - many are done with yarns that are too thick,
or are too stiff to drape well on beds or other surfaces without
the help of pins or glue. Combine the two, and you have
Weevings.
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