Travel Basket
Mar 7, 2014 14:59:13 GMT -5
Post by Wickfield on Mar 7, 2014 14:59:13 GMT -5
I got this yesterday as part of my free shipping order and I have to say, it is a really well made set!
I noticed, though, that the food is scaled a little too large - more like 1:2 scale than 1:3 scale. The apples are huge, and look odd compared to the apple cake which has little tiny apple slices garnishing the top. The cakes are similarly too big - I imagine, were they real, they should be the size of a Chips Ahoy cookie, but these would be as big as a cookie from Subway!
On the left are Kirsten's apple and one of Josefina's bizcochito cookies, on the right are Caroline's items. You can definitely see the size difference! (Although, in fairness, I think the older items are actually a little on the small side too.)
The detailing is very nice though, there is some texturing on top of the cookies and some nice shading on the apples. A+ for quality, B- for sizing issues!
The basket is also nice and heavy, and real wicker! I love the weave of it, it will be great for so many things. I've put Caroline's sewing items in it for now and that looks really nice. The napkin is sweet and will also be useful. A for both.
Of course the best part, though, is the map! It's the reason I paid full price for this set, I wanted to get it now in case AG starts printing or decaling the design in the future. The embroidery is beautiful and looks just like samplers from the time. Oddly enough, the illustrations in the book show a much simpler design, but I like this one better and feel it is more authentic. A+++!
I put mine in a little embroidery hoop so I can have Caroline working on it.
Pics of the sampler and the basket:
I noticed, though, that the food is scaled a little too large - more like 1:2 scale than 1:3 scale. The apples are huge, and look odd compared to the apple cake which has little tiny apple slices garnishing the top. The cakes are similarly too big - I imagine, were they real, they should be the size of a Chips Ahoy cookie, but these would be as big as a cookie from Subway!
On the left are Kirsten's apple and one of Josefina's bizcochito cookies, on the right are Caroline's items. You can definitely see the size difference! (Although, in fairness, I think the older items are actually a little on the small side too.)
The detailing is very nice though, there is some texturing on top of the cookies and some nice shading on the apples. A+ for quality, B- for sizing issues!
The basket is also nice and heavy, and real wicker! I love the weave of it, it will be great for so many things. I've put Caroline's sewing items in it for now and that looks really nice. The napkin is sweet and will also be useful. A for both.
Of course the best part, though, is the map! It's the reason I paid full price for this set, I wanted to get it now in case AG starts printing or decaling the design in the future. The embroidery is beautiful and looks just like samplers from the time. Oddly enough, the illustrations in the book show a much simpler design, but I like this one better and feel it is more authentic. A+++!
I put mine in a little embroidery hoop so I can have Caroline working on it.
Pics of the sampler and the basket: