If you are looking for something new and really unique, check out this book to create a complete train that will fit O gauge tracks. Each design is worked on plastic canvas with worsted weight or plastic canvas yarn.
Safety note: The instructions state car wheels are attached with carpet tacks hammered into wooden dowels. The train would not be a good toy for a child young enough to chew on the pieces.
The pattern includes:
Steam engine and a coal car
Flat bed log carrier
Gondola car
Cattle car
Box car
Passenger car
Caboose
Publisher – American School of Needlework
Designer – Sue Penrod
Year 1981
Book No. 3018
Book size – 8 ½ x 11
Pages – 14
Condition – Used, very good, small tear on front cover, rubbing on edges from handling
Medium – Plastic Canvas
Basic supplies needed –
worsted weight yarn or plastic canvas yarn
7-count plastic canvas, 3” diameter circles
¼ " and ½” wooden dowels
¾” velcro
car wheels
Free shipping to US and Canada.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email. International buyers welcome, Paypal preferred for payment.
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