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Spanning the Nation, from coast to coast, you’ll find a listing of shops in every state for your next traveling adventure! Whether it’s a day trip or an extended vacation, take a road trip and venture out to visit these fine full service miniature shops to find your next miniature treasure. MARYLAND • USA MINNESOTA • USA MINNESOTA • USA Forever Friends American Miniaturist Little Enchantments Dollhouses and Miniatures 68132 250th Ave. 5013 Ewing Ave S, 2105 Bishops Castle Drive Kasson, MN 55944 Minneapolis, MN 55410 Olney, MD 20832 Phone: 866-606-6587 Phone: 612-746-4040 Phone: 301-774-3037 Email: [email protected] Hours: Tu-F 10-7 / Sat 10-5 Hours: Open most days/weekends Hours: M-F 9-5 CT Monday by appointment www.foreverfriendsminis.com/shop www.americanminiaturist.com www.littleenchantments.com NEW HAMPSHIRE • USA NEW YORK • USA OHIO • USAAM_24 p92-p93.qxd 3/17/2005 10:09 AM Page 93te registerEarth & Tree Miniatures Chautauqua Miniatures & Dollhouses Dolls and Minis 276 Route 101 #1 5031 W. Lake RD Rt. 394 Amherst, NH 03031 Mayville, NY 14757 Call TOLL FREE8068 Columbia Road Phone: 603-673-8707 Phone: 716-753-3100 1-866-606-6587Olmsted Falls OH 44138 Hours: M-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5 Open seven days a week to adver tisePhone: (440) 647-1519 www.EarthAndTree.com www.chautauquaminiatures.com Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-6pm www.dollsandminis.com OHIO • USA Forever Friends OORREEGGOONN• USA ThPeEMNNaSgYiLcVAofNIMA •inUiSaAtures Dollhouses & Miniatures Dots Doll House MayFest 25 2105 Bishops Castle Drive May 10-15th In The Rocking House Mall Olney, Maryland 20832 1542 North Hi Way 301-774-3037 Lincoln City, OR 97367 • (541) 994 4647 [email protected] On the Beautiful Oregon Coast [email protected] A FULL SERVICE MINIATURE SHOP Closed Wed Oct thru Mar 15 Crown Plaza Hotel Addison, TX Located in Olney, MD, a short drive from Columbia, Dot’s Doll House Sponsored by the American Baltimore, Frederick, DC, and N. Virginia. MFuinseguemrtipofFManitnaisatieusre Arts InPTEheNRNocSkYingLVHoArsNe IMAall 2P9h8o5FnoeDr:Kum6taot1torh0eny-i4MRn9fuoil4slcs-Roe6ndl4lt,0aAc1tston, PA 19014 The MiniatOuPrEeNCEeVllEaRrY THURSDAY 10-4 Email: [email protected] For rates and information visit: www.americanminiaturist.com 12652 WeCsatllGoreea-muagilafoPr oltahezrahours & directions 1542 North Hi Way 101 Lincoln City - kHaotruurss:sWl@-Fs1b0c-g6lo/ bSaatl.1n0e-t4 www.dollhouseminiatures.com ChesterDlaonllhdo,usOesH& K4i4ts024Furnishings & Accessories EPonmhotahniele: :hB9oe7tad3uo6tti73fu2(l55AO4@-o1rCe)hfgo’9Msot9mnE4ia-nCm4ilio6.apca4toso7umtrrieusm Phone:W4al4lp0ap-7er2&9F-l6oo4r6in4g Electrical Supplies, Lighting VIRGINIA Hours: Closed Wed“noveeorsnd5d0aisydpsollalyh”ouses MiniaVtEuRrMesONfrTo•mUSthAe Attic Email: [email protected] Hours: Tu-WSFEaINtCIOS1HN0S-&T5RRUESCTTO, PRAEINDTO,LELLHEOCUTRSEIFSY, TEXAS • USA 724-942-4120 ONE-ELEVEN PARK AVENUE FALLSCHURCH, VIRGINIA 22046 www.miniaturecellar.com 1-800-777-2447 MISSOURI PIT TSBURGH AREA’S LARGEST MINIATURES SHOP PENNSYLVANTIAre• UaSsAure Hill Houses, Furniture, Building Materials, PLEASANT VALLEY SHOPPES MINUTES FROM OUR NATION'S CAPITAL and Accessories 100 E. MC MURRAY RD. @ RT.19 MC MURRAY PA 15317 Friendly, expert Hours: 10-5 Thursday, Friday, and assistance. Saturday or by appointment FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO SHOP DURING Construction, electric, 4746 State Road J South, Fulton, MO 65251 My Doll HoNu.As.Me.EI.nCcON. VENTION decoration and (Millersburg Area) AlaSmPEoCIHALeIZiIgNhGtIsN,H6AN0D0C0RABFTrEoDaMdIwNIaATyUSREtS RDeolalhl oGuosoedFTaoctyosrreynoOvCautliaotslnessetos.n-site. Ph. 573-642-8802 or 573-642-2502 SPThanoEnANen:tN2o1nE0io-S,9T3SX0E-57E3862309 Visit oFP1u0arhDwroQmeen\"buT)ep,ash:aiBrte8erray0t@mrD2Sree-hto4t,rnte7plVtl:he7//Towt-S6w(0utB4wos56e.e6mr4he4ini1n\"isd4uS.ctoamte Volant MNinEiWaturJeESRhoSpEY EMmINaIAilT:UsRhEoCpO@TTmAyGdEoINllhCo. Tuesnen.ecssoeme's oldest Hanodurlasr:gMes-tSmaitn1ia0tu-r6e, sShuonp b41y0aEpapsot iInritsmDerinvet Hours(:7M03-)S2a3t 79--04066 HPEV31ohmo0louaanrnMisle:t:a,:vMiP7onA2-laSS41nat-r6t5tem131e5i31ntG6,--Ai514sPIl8sh:OlNt32o0yD4pABe@/oa’oErSSlxlgAXuhDm1nnoP6nOau1i4Rvisl-L.ee4EcrL:soS3SamHur0SypOplUieSsE LNiaksehvuislleo, nTNFa3c7e2b0o4ok615.298.2872 Monday- wwWwed..r-eSaalgt.o1o0 d- t5o, ySsu.nc.o1m- 5 www.volantm17i6nRiaotuuter2e3sSh.oHpam.cbourmg, N.J. 07419 wSawtuwrd.mayy1d0AoMllh-5oPuMse.us Phone: 973-209-7900 Fax: 973-209-4984 TEXAS WISCONSIN 51 www.dollhouseexpress.com WHILE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Custom Cats, DogsAmerican Miniaturist NEW YORK Visit \"My Doll House\" heavenly wonderland

Costuming GalleryTthheeCaorsttouf me A showcase of some of the most talented costume designers that are in the wonderful world of miniatures. By Martha Puff.T he art and craft of de- amount of study and research. of colors, and the beauty of signing costumes is an Each costumed figure reflects “noble” fabrics (silk, velvet, exciting and creative en- character, gender, age, body fine cotton, etc.) are signifi-deavor. Each doll artist whose size, a time and place, style, cant. Finally, the cut, drapecostumes are shown here has and more. This requires and hang of a garment arean inimitable, and truly magi- thinking, researching, read- equally important, as is me-cal, artistic style. They bring ing, choosing fabrics, colors, ticulous execution.us great joy with their choice patterns, textures, embellish-of fabrics, characterization, ments, and then turning all The sheer wealth of imageryand visual storytelling. of these parts into a costume. in this gallery is sure to bowl Wow! you over and provide an abun- All are long-time doll dance of inspiration. You willmakers, with anywhere from All aspects of design and leave with a far greater appre-fourteen to forty years of execution are significant. ciation for the art and craft ofcostuming experience. They Depending on the costume designer.find inspiration just about ev- the figure,erywhere. Such as museums, historical All figures are one-of-a-kindpaintings, fashion plates, accuracy and 1:12-scale.fiction, children’s books, and realismfairytales, the stage, movies, is a must.ballet, and simply walking Scale,about and observing. harmony By its very nature, cos-tume design involves a hugeTop: Elizabethan noble ladydecorated with pearls, neckruff, and flat cap made of kidglove leather. By Priska Hess-Grotesch.Right: Rhonda and Tracy aredressed in Swiss eyelet andcotton batiste.52 American Miniaturist

FPaltoMriedlavin ~ IGMA Artisan Costuming Gallery Pattie and Katie are “I have been designing and dressed in silk taffeta dressing porcelain dolls for and Swiss eyelet. about twenty-five years. For costuming ideas, I have many books that I spend time going through. The Victorian era in children’s attire is very popular with collectors. I really strive for historical accuracy and relevancy, and constantly search for the proper fabrics and trims. My four children and numerous grandchildren provide inspiration. I do my utmost to give the dolls a natural look with lots of costume details.“Left: Mary Elizabeth in her Below: Maddy is happily readingsilk dress with pinafore of her favorite stories and dressed inantique cotton with silk trim. silk and Swiss eyelet. American Miniaturist 53

Costuming GalleryEJnamgliaenCadrrington ~ IGMA Fellow“I find inspiration for characters in galleries, patternbooks, and generally just from people walkingaround,” Jamie tells us. “As an ex fashion andcostume designer, I constantly study what gravity,cut and hang does to fabric. I have designed,sculpted, and costumed figures for nearly thirtyyears. Costuming has to reflect the period, theunderpinning restrictions, and the stance of thefigure. Each figure’s costume has to help tell a storyand create life to the completed figure.”Right: A Can-Can Right: Bert thedancer is dressed in doorman is dressedelectric fuchsia. An in his daily uniform,appropriate color for complete with thea high-energy and perfect hat!physically demandingdance style. Left: This piece is titled, The King’s Pug.54 American Miniaturist

Costuming Gallery Left: The Shaman is an example of a magnificent use of fur and leather. Right: Virginia. Is so proud as she sashays away in her avant- garde gown.Pagliacci in The Cossack.beautifullydraped fabric. American Miniaturist 55

Costuming GalleryCSayllivfioarMnioabley ~ IGMA Fellow Right: Autumn Harvest, is based on Scandinavian peasant costumes, its colors were inspired by the vegetables in the trug harvest basket. Below: Hester. This old crone wears the tattered, stained remains of her once lovely Medieval dress.Above and right:Pirate costumes madeusing French batiste,silk brocade and finewool. Fabrics had to beover-dyed, crumpled,sanded and stainedalmost to the point ofdestruction. Boots andsword belts are stainedand painted leather.Buckles and trinketswere fabricated fromsoldered wire andMagic-Sculpt.56 American Miniaturist

Costuming GalleryPrincess Aurora, Above Left: Jeannette. Costume is made of1:12-scale. delicate dyed crinkled silk chiffon accented with Swarovski crystals and silvered glass micro beads. Above: Romeo and Juliette. The choice of color, texture and movement was very important to express the romance and drama of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. “I’ve been designing 1:12-scale dolls for about 37 years. For starters, historical photographs, fashion plates, Medieval and European folk costumes, and children’s illustrated books provide inspiration. I spend hours paging through books and costume patterns and occasionally just sitting, thinking, and sleeping on ideas. Sometimes historical accuracy is all- important and other times color and mood take precedence. Most of my costumes are combinations of various styles and time periods. Whatever gets me closest to the vision I have for the doll is what matters.” American Miniaturist 57

Costuming Gallery Above: Edwardian lady dressed in hand dyed cotton with velvet trims. Top left: Early 1900’s lady dressed in an antique hankie along with antique laces. I also made the hand mirror, refinished the vanity and made the vanity decorations. Left: Early Edwardian bride and bridesmaid dressed in antique lace and hand-dyed silks.58 American Miniaturist

CCainlidfoyrGnaitaes Costuming Gallery “I started sculpting 1:24 and 1:48-scale small figures Left: Japanese in polymer clay to go inside my parents decorated lady dressed eggs. Then in 2000 I discovered porcelain in 1:12-scale. in a silk fabric Inspiration comes from just about anything­—movies, that I designed historical fashion books, museums, and even computer the pattern for games. A lot of research goes into each figure, the era in and printed which he or she will be dressed and are they wealthy or out on the working class, etc. My favorite period for costuming is computer. La Belle Époque period (1880-1914).“ Right: Victorian lady dressed in riding habit made from green silk and antique lace. Left: Circa, early 1900’s. Navy blue elegant silk gown with antique lace appliqué. American Miniaturist 59

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Costuming GallerySMpaarinia José Santos ~ IGMA ArtisanRight: DiorWhite. Thismodel is ina costumeinspired by aJohn Galliano’scostume for theHaute CouturecollectionSpring-Summer2010.Top left: 1920’s Cocktail Party. Dorine, Arianne Above: Milena. Woman in a “bergére” hat and a “robe aand Eve are women from the “Roaring Twenties” l’anglaise” from the decade of 1780. This is a miniaturedressed in cocktail costumes, Art Deco style. replica of a cotton dress that is in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.Bottom left: Marie Antoinette. Doll inspired bySofia Coppola’s movie “Marie Antoinette”, with “I’ve been making 1:12-scale porcelain dollsactress Kirsten Dunst in the main role. Room out of original molds for 17 years. I find ideasbox by Spanish miniature artist Cristina Noriega. in books, old illustrations, fashion magazines,Cakes by Teresa Martínez. photographs, antique paintings, pictures and collections of historical costumes in museums. I do a lot of historical research and have made a lot of Victorian ladies, especially 1877-1882. Nowadays I’m focusing on the end of the 18th century and Roaring Twenties. I also love contemporary haute couture fashion, cinema, stage and ballet costumes.” American Miniaturist 61

Costuming GalleryMPriisnknaeHseostas-Grotesch~ IGMA Artisan Left and right: Medieval gown made with a specialty cotton fabric and decorated with rhinestones and pearls. Tall hennin (cone-shape) headdress with silk veil. Left: Vampire. Gown made of metallic silk with lace collar that’s been stiffened and painted with metallic paint. She is complete fantasy incorporating styles from various periods.62 American Miniaturist

Costuming GalleryRight: Medievalknight costumedmostly incottons. Wearingboots made ofreal leather. Above: Early Tudor gown with patterned silk brocade underskirt and silk taffeta overskirt, long hanging sleeves and Gable headdress. Left: Elizabethan noble lady in an overskirt of beautiful patterned cotton with a lace underskirt decorated with pearls, neck ruff, and flat cap made of kid glove leather. “I’ve been designing 1:12-scale dolls for about 14 years. My strength and joy is in the costuming. I take inspiration from costume books, historical/ fantasy movies—all sorts of different areas. Occasionally, I love to venture over to the dark side with vampires and witches. I rely on striking color combinations and material choice to achieve a balanced look. Aside from historical accuracy, the most important aspect for me is to costume and finish a figure very meticulously.” American Miniaturist 63

Costuming GalleryEJnagnleaDnadvies ~ IGMA Artisan“I have been designing dolls for nearly fortyyears, and working mainly in 1:12-scale forthe last twenty years. Inspiration comeslargely from my imagination. I often takefairy tales and invent my own version. Myfavorite century for fashion and design isthe 18th Century. It progresses throughridiculously extravagant to elegant andalmost minimal. Historical accuracy isimportant and the research is interesting.Choice of fabrics and colors should be verycarefully considered and is the aspect thatI enjoy the most.”All figures are Jane’s newest work. Above: Two porcelain Victorian girls play in the snow. Both wear Carl Larsson-style dresses in hand-dyed cotton. Victorian upper class boy dressed in a sailor suit.Above: Norwegian Girl dressed in a high thread count cottondress embellished with folk art designs. She wears fur-linedboots and a traditional knitted woolen bonnet. Young boydressed in a costume typical of the end of the 18th Century.64 American Miniaturist

Costuming Gallery Left: Dollhouse doll in a round gown of the late 17th Century period. This was a project in a costuming class held at the IGMA Guild School. Right: Child’s costume dating from around 1750, a time when children of wealthy families wore the same fashions as their parents.CKaatnhaidKauti Harding Above: Blue Belle: Coat made from necktie labels, thimble“I have been designing and hat with vintage glass button,creating my own dolls since I was plus, snaps, brass scissors, silktwelve years old, concentrating on ribbons, metal sewing machine,1:12-scale miniatures since 1995. and an old spool of thread.Inspiration for costumes comesfrom found objects and specialty American Miniaturist 65fabrics. Old buttons or thimblesbecome hats. I use jewelry forembellishments. Neckties, labelsor ribbons turn a simple coat intosomething interesting. The doll’spersonality directs the design ofthe costume but I insist on painteddetails that balance and enhancethe outfit.”All figures: 5.5” tall, original, one-of-a-kind, handsculpted polymer clay, porcelain hands.

Costuming GalleryRight: Ianthee. Astrid. Taffeta ribbonRibbon vest, outfit, vintage buttonwrapped hat with ostrichknitting yarn feathers, jewelrysleeves, hand- components.cut taffetacollar andtrim, beadedRight: We are Family. Ribbon Parrot Party.hat and tunic, necktie sleeves Grosgrain tunic,and pants, jewelry pendants. taffeta sleeves, watercolor66 American Miniaturist paper hat, resin parrots, earring pendants.

Ice cream sundaeStrawberrysundaeLoving childhood memories inspiredAmanda Phillips to share a tutorial on howto make a miniature ice cream sundae.W hen I was a kid, there in a circular motion to give it a Tools & materials: was nothing I looked fluffy texture. Spread the clay out forward to more than toward the edges of the dish, but l White and Translucent going to school. Each year, we’d don’t smear it into the dish. Be polymer clayhave an ice cream social for our sure to leave a gap. l Toothpickgrandparents. I always invited l Needle or pinmy grandmother. She’d have a l Miniature dessert bowlstrawberry sundae and I’d have l Miniature dessert spoona caramel one. All of the other l Liquid Glass - your choicegrandparents would be milling of color for the syruparound, but mine was the most l Baking tile or trayimportant person there, I was sure. This top ball of clay should lookStep 1: Mix one-part white clay Step 3: Add the smaller ball of like the top of an ice cream scoop.with one-part translucent clay. clay to the top of the clay that’s Bake according to the directionsForm them into two balls, one half already in the dessert bowl. from the clay manufacturer.the size of the other. Step 5: Once your clay has Step 4: Use your needle to join cooled, use a toothpick and the edges of the clay together, spread your choice of gallery glass while still keeping a ball shape. over the top of the clay. Make sure to make some “drips” where the syrup would be running down the ice cream.Step 2: Press the largest ball Step 6: Once the gallery glass hasdown into the dessert bowl dried, it will look clear, like syrup.and use the tip of the needle Place your miniature sundae and spoon in front of a doll or on a table. Yum! AM American Miniaturist 67

SH OWCASOEur O3290F1th4MYeIarNIATURES “The Good Sam Show” Largest Miniature Show West of the Mississippi October 11 & 12, 2014 Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, CA Marie Antoinette, a porcelain doll costumed by Mzia Dsamia of Small Creations 100 Dealers and More than 50 Exhibits 18 International Dealers, some new to the West Coast 41 Current IGMA Artisans/Fellows Friday Workshops with Superb Instructors Show Benefits the PlaneTree Health Library in Santa Clara County Information – Ruth Heisch – [email protected] or 408-997-1004http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net or http://goodsamshow.blogspot.com

Bluette Meloney, IGMA Artisan in Faux FinishesArchitectural Designer of Fine Miniature Architecture Distinctive, One-of-a-Kind Room Boxes, Structures, Vignettes. Elegant, Uniquely Finished Hand-Painted Furniture. Workshops in Faux Finishing(650) 692-0342 1835 Capistrano Way, Burlingame, CA 94010 www.bluettemeloney.com Dollhouse Land Artistry in Miniatures SEE YOU AT THE GOOD SAM SHOW! Dragonfly International 27134A Paseo Espada, Suite 304 San Juan Capistrano, Ca 92675 [email protected] • 916-783-2907 www.dragonflyintl.com Phone: (949) 496-9841 E-mail: [email protected]• Printed doll clothes in cotton and silk • Easy to assemble for all skill levels Visit Dollhouse Land on Facebook• New designs • Great selection of laser cut kits and supplies American Miniaturist 69

Jim Pounder Miniature Pets in 1” Scale Sculptures [email protected] ‘13, 1 3/8” ©2013 Bridgetmccarty.comLimited Edition piece in sterling Rhea’s Wickersilver with a 3mm black pearl. in Miniature URBAN ELEMENTZ by See you in October at The Good Sam Show Custom work available. Shows & retail sales only. Rhea Strange - email: [email protected] 1317 North V St. #157 Lompoc, CA 93436. Phone: 805-736-6323 Beth Freeman-Kane Wildlife Miniaturist www.rainbowhandandkathy.com Exclusive miniatures for the discerning collector. MAA and IGMA Fellow70 American Miniaturist www.facebook.com/BethMin

Handcrafted Fantasy Doll Miniatures Ancient Forest Royalty Porcelain and Polymer Hand-Sculpts P. O. Box 556 Feather Falls, CA 95940 Phone: (530) 589-4471 Email: [email protected]://AFAIRYWALK.comThe Witch Wagon B J Miniatures Bruce & Judy Steinke Quarter Scale Furniture,Accessories and Structures www.bjminis.com American Miniaturist 71

Meow, meow, meow... OWCASOEur O3290F1th4MYeIarNIATUROur 3 little kittens have found their mittens! “The Good Sam Show” SHLargest Miniature Show West of the MississippiES October 11 & 12, 2014 All these fine dealers look forward to seeing you at the show! Kit #3485 Three Little Kittens Come see us at the latest in our in our Fairy Tales Series The Good Sam Show! priced right at only $45.00 plus shipping Gilbert MenaOur 1/4\" scale project kit includes all you'll need to create this (661) 259-5350 sweet little cottage, with 3 kittens from Falcon Miniatures The project fits into your own 5\" x 7\" frame Grandt Line Products 1040 B Shary Court Concord, CA 94518 www.grandtline.com e-mail: [email protected] tel: (925) 671-0143 fax: 671-080672 American Miniaturist

Online housepartyAhounsOepnalrintey The first Online Houseparty by NAME took place this year starting on April 22nd and continuing through the 27th.The first Online House- were allowed party offered by NAME (the National Associa- to specifytion of Miniature Enthusiasts)took place this year starting their favoriteon April 22nd and continu-ing through April 27th. The scale, whichtheme of this first onlinehouseparty was “Our Minia- would beture World.” Modeled afterNAME’s “real” houseparties, used to decidethis online event had every-thing you could imagine, but what sizeall available in the comfort souvenirs“The souvenirs at NAMEevents are made by NAME they wouldmembers, many of whomare miniature business receive.owners.” Also severalof your own home sitting infront of your computer. Over months in700 NAME members partici-pated in this event. advance, the Registration for the event workshopsitself, took place severalmonths ago and registrants and theme luncheons were an- nounced and participants Top: An optional “Thursday Night Project” kit was could sign available to build a structure to house all the souvenirs. up ahead of time for these Above: At the end of the event, the much-coveted events. 1:12-scale centerpieces, that are shown above, were given out to one member of each table. While the committee had been busy at work on post office. Inside were their this event for months prior souvenirs for the house- to the event, the experience party. The souvenirs at NAME started for most attendees events are made by NAME with the receipt of a small members, many of who are box delivered by their local miniature business owners. American Miniaturist 73

Online housepartyAbove: This miniature desk posted on the NAME auc- of miniature houses aroundand chair were one of the fun tion site with low Buy-it-Now them) were given out to onesouvenirs that went along with the prices that sold out almost member of each table.houseparty online experience. as fast as they were listed and auctions ran through- And, of course, what wouldFor this event, the souvenirs out the week. Many were a NAME show be without anwent along with the online “events” available through opportunity to win things!experience and consisted of the website whenever thea computer desk and chair, participant could sit in front Door prizes were given outlaptop computer and a plant. of their computer and peruse before and during the house-An optional “Thursday Night the ever changing houseparty party and houseparty helpers’Project” kit was available to website. On the website were coupons were available to allbuild a structure to house all the roundtable kits available attendee. One was compli-these souvenirs. Starting to for sale, the sales room with mentary and others could bearrive around that same time had for additional donationswere the workshop kits that “Door prizes were given to NAME.had been ordered as well as out before and duringthe theme luncheon gifts. the houseparty and While there were chal-The box also contained some houseparty helpers’ lenges along the way, both forother surprises in the form of coupons were available the committee members who“tote bag” favors, small items to all attendee.” dealt with behind the scenesmade and contributed by technical glitches and attend-NAME members and clubs. some fabulous online specials ees who had problems finding offered by a wide variety of their way around, most prob- During the show itself, all dealers. There were presenta- lems were smoothed out asevents were online. Some tions on different topics like the week went along and thewere real time events held in glues and 3D printing. And overall experience left manythe chat rooms where attend- there was a lot of miniature attendees asking, “When isees gathered just to talk about eye-candy available on our the next one?”minis, some were workshops exhibits pages!where students and instruc- Spoiler alert! There istors gathered in chat rooms to Attendees were placed in already a small group gather-talk about the kits they were groups of 10 and encour- ing that are starting to thinkmaking. aged to share their about the next one. So keep houseparty experi- a close eye on your Miniature Garage sale items were ences with their Gazette or the NAME website tablemates through at www.miniatures.org to email. At the end of learn more! AM the event, the much- coveted centerpieces (wonderful scenes including hand painted 1:12-scale sofas with a variety74 American Miniaturist

Pretty hangerPretty littleclothes hangerAuralea Krieger shares how she founda simple way to create pretty miniaturehangers to fill a wardrobe or to display.E ver since I was a young teen, Step 4: Center the piece with the Tools & materials: I have always had this one glue on it on the board. Take the fancy clothes hanger in my end of your ribbon spool and pin l Earring wire closet. There is no memory of it into the foam board. l Wire cutters where it came from, but I loved l Needle nose pliers how pretty and feminine it was. l Flat pliers Which is funny because I was a l Scissors tomboy growing up. I still have it l Tacky Glue to this day. It is just there, looking l 1/4” wide ribbon pretty, mixed in with all the l 1/8” wide ribbon ordinary wooden hangers. l Pins l Foam board After I made Ophelia’s l Pipe cleaners wardrobe, I decided her dresses l Toothpick should hang from something “pretty”. After a few attempts I two pins then pin the end into came up with an easy way to the foam and snip with scissors. make pretty mini hangers!Step 1: Cut a piece of foam Step 5: Take the ribbon andboard to about 3” x 6”. create a figure 8” pattern on theStep 2: Cut a piece of 1/8” wideribbon. This piece will tie aroundthe center of the bow. This piececan be any length you wish, mineis about 3 ½” long.Step 3: Use a toothpick and Step 6: Tie a tight knot at thespread Tacky Glue on the center center point of the bow withof the ribbon in a 1” long section. the piece that has the glue on it. American Miniaturist 75

Pretty hanger to the tip and press onto hanger base. Pinch it until it is dry.Pinch, once knotted, to train theribbon to lay flat and pointed up.Step 7: Remove the pins and let Step 10: Use your choice of 1/4” Step 12: I used earring wire withyour bow dry. wide ribbon and begin wrapping an antique brass finish. Put the it around the twisted pipe cleaner wire at the base of the needle noseStep 8: I found these cool vintage in the center of the folded pipe pliers and wrap to make a hook.pipe cleaners in with some old cleaner. Work the wrapping tightlytools, but you can use newer ones in a diagonal direction down the Step 13: Pinch the wire with theas well. Start with a 6” long pipe right side. tip of the pliers and bend it withcleaner, fold it in half and then other hand.twist tightly to 2” long. Snip with When you get to the end letwire cutters. it overhang a bit, then fold the ribbon over the end. Hold that fold as you continue to wrap in the other direction so that it tucks in and slowly continue wrapping the ribbon. Go to the other end and repeat. Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t fold properly the first time, keep practicing and you will get it. Step 14: Do this again about 1/8” from that point. Then wrap wire around the center of the pliers. Step 11: Bring your ribbon back to the center. Cut it diagonally. Put glue on the end all the wayStep 9: If your hanger is goingin a specific wardrobe, be sureto measure the depth of thewardrobe to get the width of yourhanger first.76 American Miniaturist

Pretty hanger glue on the front of the hanger and glue on the back of the bow then press and pinch until secure. Step 17: Keep those fingers clean so your hangers stay pretty!Step 15: Now pinch the base of Step 18: Put a dab of glue around Step 21: Decide which two ribbonthe wire and twist the top hook the wire with a toothpick, and strands to snip off and which twowith your fingers 90 degrees. then wrap 1/8” ribbon around in a you want to keep and cut at a criss-cross fashion. Glue the end diagonal. I found this was differentStep 16: Insert your hanger base down under the base of hanger. with each ribbon. Use very sharpand wrap wire once around Pinch until dry. scissors. Then put a dot of glueit. Then snip closely with wire over the snipped ends with acutters. If needed, press the toothpick and spread down.snipped end flat with flat pliers. Step 19: Be sure all of your Step 22: Bend the hanger down on hanger hooks are facing the same both sides to give it a curved shape. way for this next step. Step 23: You did it! You can hang Step 20: Play with your bow to your favorite mini dresses from get the effect you want. Be careful them, put them in a wardrobe or not to pull the two parts that will lay them around in your dollhouse affect your ribbon size. Put some for decoration. AM American Miniaturist 77

The Texas Miniature ShowcaseMShoiwnicaatusreeThe Texas Miniature Showcase of 2014was a great success. There were a weeksworth of classes and a talented sales room.~Photography by Anne RickabaughWhat could possibly producing. That was like a Miniature Designs in Atlanta, be more fun than visit to a museum. wowed the crowds with her a week of classes, display of furniture and lighta fabulous sales room, and Unicorna, Tress Beertema, fixtures while her brother,stunning exhibits to inspire? from the Netherlands intro- Wilson Santiago of DollhouseAbsolutely nothing, accord- duced many to her marble Linens and More, showeding to participants of Texas tabletops and flooring as well what a well-dressed bed couldMiniature Showcase 2014 as her gorgeous beds. do for an ordinary bedroom.held in the Dallas, TX. Bobbie Johnson from Top: Arlyne Swain creates the most That is topped off by the Colorado returned to the fashionable hats for milady.fact that one doesn’t have show scene in a big way.to explain “miniatures” to Family life had kept her from Below: Take a seat and relax amonganyone, as we are all like- attending other than just very the flowers. Scene by Laura Crain.minded people, with very local shows, but her indi-deep passions. vidual clothing pieces for both Dealers old and new were ladies and men,on hand to show their wares and shoes, andand there was something for carpet bags wereeveryone. First time deal- a big hit withers included Twin Heart, Pat shoppers.Richmond, and her wonder-ful fruits and vegetables and Bobbie hadexceptional orchids, Michael been introducedReynolds, with his gorgeous to the area sev-furniture and daVinci in- eral years agospired stand alone decorative as the recipientaccessories, Florence Lam- of the Bernicebert of Unique Mini Boutique Stephens Awardfrom California brought a for excellencecollection of pieces from in miniatures.artisans that are no longer Beverly Si- mon, owner of78 American Miniaturist

The Texas Miniature ShowcaseAbove: A Italian Rococo table with there was held before and after the show.marble top, by Michael Reynolds. something for Get online and watch for everyone. A Little Something for information on dealers andEveryone, from Colorado, The Satur- classes after 1/1/2015 atbrought a collection of South- day classes for www.TexasMiniatureShow-west art. Bindels Ornaments, children, which case.com.AMfrom the Netherlands, had a are free withlarge table of jewelry findings, admission, GET IN TOUCHbut had those findings in kits featured a roomto make exceptional accesso- box to design as Save the Date:ries for the dollhouse. a “Room of Your May 1-2, 2015 Dreams”. Generous miniatur- Betinha Merta uses air dry ists have shared furniture and Phone: (972) 217-2005porcelain to create stunning accessories for this class so Email: dani@texasminiaturetea sets, cakes and accessories the children can have a box showcase.comfor every type of dollhouse. that gives them great pride, Web: www.texasminiature and will hopefully light a pas- showcase.com Tiny Turns, Debi Weisler, sion for this world of small New Dealers Welcome!brought us miniature turn- treasures.ings. Along with dealers that All proceeds of Texas Min-return often to Dallas it was a iature Showcase go to Dallasspectacular show. Area Habitat for Humanity, Little Houses Helping to Build Classes were offered that Big Houses. Join the fun inshowcased techniques that 2015 with show dates of Maycould be used time and time 1st and 2nd. Classes will beagain. Everything from foodwith Ruth Stewart, soldering Right: Dallas area clubs competewith Jim Pounder, doll dress- with each other for outstandinging and wigging with Fern exhibits. This candy shopVasi, painting with Josephine was started in 2013 and it isMeyer, flowers with Kimberly understandable why it took a yearHammer, furniture with Ron of collecting to complete.Hubble, and a drugstorescene in a cigar box with first Right: Young students showedtime teacher/dealer, LaJuana remarkableClarke of Mimi Expressions, ability in interior decorating. Each were given the room box and a bag full of furniture and accessories to complete their dream room, compliments of very generous patrons. Photo by Dani Muckleroy. American Miniaturist 79

AM’s news page is devoted to keeping busy miniaturists up to speed. Please submit items of mini interest to auralea@ ashdown.co.uk or to American Miniaturist - Itty bits, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944.July Highlights contest winner Tiny Bucket giveaway winnerIn our July issue of American Mike Hinchcliffe paints original mini watercolor masterpieces.Miniaturist (AM135) we asked In our July issue (AM135) Eva Perendreu donated this beautifulwhat your favorite highlights July 14 Issue #135 www.americanminiaturist.com little bucket with a fish, water lily,within the issue were. We have and a bird included to giveaway.randomly selected Lesia Lennex CANADA P$9r.2i5cCeAD$. U6K.£94.255 We have randomly selectedof Morehead, KY to be our Dawn Casey of Bayville, NJwinner for the July highlights PROJECTS to be our winner for this little •••••••BMGSMPJltuoaiiocinrlnonyrdiiamiafe4cgltyntiuenhbsprgbwaeclseaafacuknnkatesettcncteehnhrr oialsi bucket giveaway contest! We will be sending her this littlecontest. To congratulate her for bucket. Congratulations Dawn!writing in to share her favorite Come visit The Crafty Cloud, the best place to go to get your digitalthings about the July issue we A mini memorialLucy Francis Maloney creates treasured replicas. FiDnoldlisnhsopuisrea.tiToVn with mini fix! We have back issues, project will be downloads, article downloads, all sending 135_cover.indd 1 at the click of a button. It’s easier than ever to connect with your 5/21/14 5:30 PM favorite hobby. Find us at www. thecraftycloud.com. her a 1:12-scale red AM is on Facebook! metal scale. Be sure to“like us”on Facebook, Congratulations Lesia! we periodically have contests and would love for you to have aWhere’s Arthur? chance to win.Arthur run off again! Canwas found you help us findon page 10 him? He is beingin Gabriele’s extra sneaky this monthpatriotic shop in the and is hiding on one of theJuly issue (AM135)! pages of this magazine.We have randomly selected Send your sightings toSylvia Bonilla, of Bronx, Where’s Arthur? – Issue 137,NY to be our winner for American Miniaturist, 68132this month’s Where’s Arthur 250th Ave., Kasson, MNcontest. 55944, or fax them to (507)We will be sending her a 634-7691, or email themMini Stitching Project CD for to [email protected] us find Arthur, that Please be sure to includelittle rascal. We hope you your name, address, phoneenjoy this gift! number, and email address. The deadline for this contest But as you know Arthur is Thursday, September 18never sits still for too long 2014.and we are afraid he has80 American Miniaturist

ittybitsMercedes Spencer poured her heart into a romantic miniature getaway. September Highlights contest We would love to know what your favoriteSeptember 14 Issue #137 www.americanminiaturist.com CANADAP$9r.2i5cCeAD$. U6K.£94.525 highlights were in this September issue of AM. You PROJECTS could win this 1:12-scale trumpet with a case! All it • Bushel of apples takes is a small paragraph for our random drawing! • Baking tools • AStbraewadbeedrrypusursnedae Send your entry to September Highlights •• Dress hangers • Woven wall art • Toy crocodile contest, American Miniaturist, 68132 250th Avenue,The art of costumeAspectaculargalleryofminiatures FiDnodllisnhsopiursaet.iToVn with Kasson, MN 55944. You may also send your entries via email to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name,137_cover.indd 1 address, phone number, and email address. The deadline for this contest is 7/18/14 5:12 PM Thursday, September 18 2014.Pretty Hangers giveawayAuralea Krieger has donated this little set Renee Johnson of Minneapolis, MN took some extraof hangers to giveaway. You can win this time to make her entry for a contest a little more special!hanger set by entering this contest! Send Thanks Renee for giving everyone at Ashdown a big smile!your entry to Pretty Hangers giveaway issue–137 American Miniaturist, 68132 250th Ave.,Kasson, MN 55944, or fax them to (507) 634-7691, or email them to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name,address, phone number, and email address.The deadline for this contest is Thursday,September 18 2014.Retro Caravan giveawaySeaside Miniatures has donated their newgreen style “Old Retro” caravan kit in 1:12-scaleto giveaway. You can win this caravan kit byentering this contest! Send your entry toCaravan Giveaway issue –137 American Miniaturist,68132 250th Ave., Kasson, MN 55944, or fax them to(507) 634-7691, or email them to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, address,phone number, and email address. The deadline for thiscontest is Thursday, September 18 2014. American Miniaturist 81

Woven wall hangingsWeaving miniart for the wallSandra Bowen explains how to create awoven work of art that you can hang ina modern dollhouse room setting.E ven if you have never of thread can be bought from Glossary woven anything before, some craft shops. introduce yourself to the Warp - yarns arranged medium and try some creative My method is to sort out a lengthways on a loom weaving with scraps of fine wool selection of threads within one Bodkin - blunt, large-eyed or embroidery silks. color scheme and then let the needle weaving grow into a shape and Weft - yarn woven across the You’ll only need a few inches design of its own. You could width of each color so it won’t break however sketch a plan first and the bank. I was given a left over slip your design under the warp to form a firm base before trying jumble of threads from a friend’s to follow as you weave. out different colors and textures. embroidery course, which I have supplemented with boot sales Step 1: It is helpful to cut the Step 3: Also, use a bodkin to bargains from old workboxes ends of the card with pinking weave with, as it is easier to pick and unfinished embroideries. shears and then cut extra up alternate threads and pull But if you’d prefer, “variety packs” notches down each point to the yarn across to create the anchor the threads. weft and then use the tip of the Tools & materials: needle to beat down between Step 2: Use a fine, plain thread the strings. l Card approx 3-4” long to set up the warp. Tape the (but bigger than finished first end to the back of the Step 4: As you start and finish item) card and wind it round tightly each color, leave an end l Lengths of various yarns between 20 and 30 times. Stick hanging down at the side. These l Scotch Tape some more Scotch Tape across can be glued to the back of the l A tapestry bodkin the back to fasten the threads weaving when finished. l Scissors down. The card should bend l Tacky Glue slightly concave as you tighten Step 5: Don’t worry if you find l Beads and shells for the threads, allowing room for that you can only weave in decoration your fingers to get underneath one direction, you can always l Cocktail sticks or them. I find it helpful to work a driftwood few rows with the same thread82 American Miniaturist

Woven wall hangingsturn the card each time, which threads straight across thewill allow you to work in your middle at the back. Tie thempreferred way. with overhand knots in pairs as close to the edge of theStep 6: Sometimes Right:you may wish to Use small weaving as possible.show more of the warp shells, Do this at both ends andas part of the design. Stripes are beads and trim to desired length,obviously the easiest to weave, driftwood to adding beads,but experiment with moving decorate your tassels, feathers,diagonally, or only weaving work of art. or shells. Youpart of the design at one time, can eitherleaving gaps, and then bringing Tip: If you find you can only stick themthem all together again, as with weave in one direction turn on or stitch on.my “spring greens”. the card to help you. Step 8: Stick the lose endsStep 7: When you have finished, to the back and use a cocktaildo a few more rows with the stick, driftwood, or ring as aplainer warp thread. Cut the hanger. The stick can always be decorated too. American Miniaturist 83

Woven wall hangings Step 2: Divide the work into three or four segments if it startsCircular weaving to pucker up and you can tie theThese are made in a similar way threads together as the knotson circles of cane about two always seem to work to theinches across. The ends are stuck back.together with tape, which iscovered by the weaving. Other ideas You can also make simple matsStep 1: Make the warp by on a card loom. Rainbow woolstretching fine crochet cotton is fast and effective, or use longacross the circle like bicycle and thin lengths to fashion intospokes, tying them all together bags or scarves. This makes anin the middle. You must have excellent club project and it isan odd number to make it clean and portable. Why notwork. Weave round and round send everyone on a yarn huntfrom the center until you have and then have a grand swap? AMfinished. Not a subscriber toWhat’s in the newest issue of... Dollhouse Miniatures? Visit www.craft-club.com or call toll free 1-866-606- 6587 to subscribe today!Bluette Meloney, Queen Let IGMA Fellow, Kiva Dabble in miniature magicof Faux, shows her Le Atkinson show you with Gayle Palama asPetit Lapin Toy Shoppe how to make your own she graciously shares herand exquisitely whimsical miniature jar full of potion! second witch house, Theminiature nursery. Judge & Gibbet.84 American Miniaturist

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showdates We always advise checking times and dates before traveling. We wouldn’t want you to drive 500 miles to a show that’s been canceled.SEPTEMBER 6-7 Center), 1000 NE Multnomah OCTOBER 11–12MCLEAN, VA St., Portland, OR. Door Prizes; SAN JOSE, CA Workshops for ChildrenMid-Atlantic Dollhouse and Adults; Red, Blue & 39th annual ShowcaseMiniatures Festival (formerly Green MAX rail stops at the of Miniatures (Good SamTysons Corner Show). Change door. Admission: $7; children Show) at Doubletree Hotel.of date, location, and name, under 12 Free. For more Super workshops Fridaybut still the show you wait information, contact: Pat (Oct. 10). Exhibits, children’sfor and more! Host Hotel Bennett. Email: PatBennett@ activities, auctions andMcLean Hilton, 7920 Jones PortlandMiniatureShow.com.  drawings. Sunday: FreeBranch Drive, McLean, VA, Phone: 503-362-6012 nights.  Tools and Techniques.22102. Note new location-still 2nd annual Good Samin the Tysons Corner area, SEPTEMBER 14 Academy of Miniatures,closer to the Capital Beltway GREENVILLE, SC 9 classes following the495. Great Room Rates in show. For more info, pleaseour Show Block ~ Call: 703- Greenville Small Scales contact: Barb Jones. Email:847-5000 press 0. Arrive at Regional Public Day, Hyatt [email protected]. Phone:Washington Dulles or Reagan Regency Greenville, 220 N (408) 257-9385. Website:National airports. Saturday, Main St, Greenville SC 29601- http://goodsamshowcase.5pm – 8pm Pre-Registered 2129. Sunday, 12pm – 4pm. miniature.net.Preview. Send check for Admission: Exhibit room$18—includes weekend admission free, $5 admission OCTOBER 17–19admission. Sunday, 10am to the sales room, $4 with FENTON, MO– 4pm, general admission. current NAME membershipFor additional information card. No baby strollers, St. Louis Dollhouse andor dealer contracts, contact: please. For more information, Miniatures Show, previouslyMolly Cromwell. Address: please contact: Cat Wingler. the Gateway Miniature Show2455 Crispin Court, Email: [email protected]. at The Stratford Inn 800 SouthSarasota, FL 34235. Email: Hwy Drive, Fenton, MO [email protected]. OCTOBER 11 Friday, 4-9 pm, Saturday,Phone: (941) 371-3193. View ROCKY RIVER, OH 10am-4pm, and Sunday 10am-pre-registered workshops 3pm. Admission is $5.00 adulton web: http://www. Cleveland Miniaturia and $2.00 children 5-15. Themollycromwell.com. Society 43rd Dollhouse & Gateway Miniature Museum Miniature Show. Don Umerly will be hosting exhibits andSEPTEMBER 13-14 Civic Center, 21016 Hillard silent auction. There will bePORTLAND, OR Blvd, Rocky River, Ohio. free gifts for first 100 people Saturday, 10am – 4pm. For each day and special kidsExhibit Hall, DoubleTree more information, contact: giveaways. There is also goingHotel Portland (at Lloyd Leah Heinsius. Email: to be a free raffle for some [email protected]. items. We will also have a finished dollhouse being auctioned off and the funds88 American Miniaturist

go to the MS foundation NOVEMBER 2 Mary Barrett: 614-792-2733,for Multiple Sclerosis. Come BOWMANVILLE, ON [email protected] the world of miniaturesand be a kid again. You can The 3rd Annual Bowmanville 2015obtain more information by Dollhouse and Miniature Salecontacting Teresa Zwiener. will take place November MARCH 7-8Phone: 314-277-2601. 2, 2014 from 10am to 4pm SEATTLE, WA at the Garnet B. RickardOCTOBER 25-26 Recreation Complex, 2440 Seattle Miniature Show.SAN DIEGO, CA King Street W., Bowmanville, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Ontario (NW corner of Seattle Airport/Southcenter,2014 5th Annual F/B King [Hwy 2] and Regional 16500 Southcenter Parkway,Miniature Collector’s Show Road 57), Hwy 401 to Exit Seattle, Washington (located& Sale will be held Saturday, 431. Admission $5.00. in Tukwila). Doors open bothOctober 25th, 10am-5pm, and Portion of the proceeds to days at 10am. Free parking!Sunday, October 26th, 11am- benefit Bethesda House. Handicap accessible. Food4pm at the Al Bahr Shrine Refreshments, door prizes, on location. Workshops.Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa and silent auction. Lots of Childrens’ classes - free.Rd. San Diego, CA 92111. free parking. No strollers Exhibits. New website: http://Adults-$7.00, Children Under please. Website: http:// www.SeattleMiniatureShow.10-$4.00. Raffle proceeds to bowmanvilleminiaturesale. com. Contact: Pat Bennett.benefit San Diego Chihuahua dave-sawyer.com/ Phone: 503-362-6012Rescue. Free Parking. For Inquiries: Doreen Perry, Sale evenings & weekends.more info, contact: Florence Coordinator, 905-623-0280 or Email: PatBennett@858-454-4959. email: perry.doreen@gmail. SeattleMiniatureShow.com com.OCTOBER 26GREENSBURG, PA NOVEMBER 15 To add your event to the COLUMBUS, OH American MiniaturistThe 36th Annual Show Dates calendar forWestmoreland Hospital Columbus Miniature Society’s a nominal fee, pleaseAuxiliary Dollhouse and 28th Annual Dollhouse and contact Sara Vix.Miniatures Show. The Miniature Show and Sale willRamada Hotel, 100 Ramada be held November 15, 2014 Email:Drive, Greensburg, PA from 10am to 4pm at Bethel [email protected].  Sunday, 10am – United Methodist Churcht, Phone: (507) 634-31434pm. Admission: Adults $5, 1220 Bethel Road, Columbus, Fax: (507) 634-7691children $2.  Free parking.  OH 43220. Admission: $5.00 Mail:Hourly door prizes, drawing for adults; $2.00 for children Show Datesfor a beautiful Victorian under 12. No strollers please. American Miniaturistdollhouse, and free children’s FREE parking! Food: provided 68132 250th Ave Kasson,event: a make and take room by TWIG. Exhibits: May or MN 55944box.  For more info, contact: may not be based on theNora Kemp. Phone: (724) theme. All profits donated to832-1687. Email: norsmyth@ charity. For more info contact:aol.com. American Miniaturist 89

Mini toysTplianyyfutolyhs efoarrts The talented Suzanne Knight makes an assortment of lovable toys that no miniaturist could resist collecting.Tell us a bit about you doll design was very basic, When and why did you startBoth of my parents are artistic but I now find myself making making miniatures?and creative pursuits were the same ones in miniature, My father made a full-sizethoroughly encouraged during decades later - it just takes a Victorian style rocking horsemy childhood. I was earning little longer as my fingers are when I was pregnant withpocket money through my so much bigger. Sascha. I scaled down thecrafts from the age of ten, plans and made a twelfthwhen my uncle sold I thought that any art was scale version. It was far fromsome felt dolls that purely a hobby and perfect, but I was very proudI had made to his that any money of my effort, especially as itfriends at the local earned from it was took twice as long because ofpub. The just a bonus. Some- the large bump in front of me. how I drifted into I was living in Nottingham at90 American Miniaturist an office job and the the time and took it to my fa- creative part of my life vorite dollhouse shop to show was all hidden away them. They ordered two and in a closet until I my business was born. I then left work to start a started making miniature ted- family. dies when Shelley was born I live in England the following year. and am married to my husband, Where do you work – work- Chris. We have shop, studio or spare room? two daughters, Sometimes I work in my Sascha and studio, which is at the back of Shelley. the house. It gets great light for much of the day. I have a Left: The rocking lovely view in the distance, horses were which is a nice focal point inspired by a life for when I need to do some size gift from creative daydreaming. During her father to her daughter.

Mini toysAbove: A few of the lovable bears have included a skiing bear as wagon and tried to undercutthat Suzanne creates in miniature. an heirloom gift and a six inch and steal away business from tall, white policeman bear other artists, souring the out-the evenings, I sew in front of with blue eyes for a six foot, look of artists and collectors.the TV usually with a cat on white-haired policeman withmy lap. blue eyes, and furry “crea- What would encourage more tures” as witches pets. young people into the hobby?How do you decide what to Get rid of computer games anddesign and make next? What would you change TV! I think they have beenI find insomnia helps the cre- about the hobby? the biggest killer of creativityative process. The pressure of Fewer shows, especially among young people and it’san upcoming show will often around the southeast. As an very hard to bring them back.inspire a whole new range island we are saturated with If miniatures were used as anof items. Of course, some shows comparative to the educational tool to illustrateideas are too late to make it USA, which is huge with fewer situations or periods in his-into production and have to shows spread much further tory it might incite a wholewait until the show is over, apart. Also, there are a few new enthusiasm among kids,by which time I have thought copycats in the business who which could remain a lifelongit out and designed the new have jumped on the band- interest. The best example Ipiece in my head. By the timethe design makes it into fabric, Right: Theseit needs very little tweaking to little creaturesmake it work the way I want. are the perfect companions for aDo you take on commissions? which or wizard!I have been asked to make aChristmas rocking horse for awoman who has a Christmastoyshop, and another collectorasked me to make a replicaof her western-style rockinghorse complete with westernsaddle. Other commissions American Miniaturist 91

Mini toysBelow: The intricate Pros/Cons of your job? Above: Two of Suzanne’s teeny tinyattention to detail I work at home so I squeezable mini teddy bears.makes this rocking am very fortunate tohorse a one of a have the flexibility to and a passport. A few yearskind work of art. be able to work when later, in 2001, I had a spot I’m in the mood or on Gloria Hunniford’s “Opencan think of here is the model take time off to look House” show, talking aboutof Ironbridge Gorge at the after the children. But it my miniatures and I metGorge Museum in Shropshire. will never make me rich. Joan Collins. She asked me toWhat’s the longest time Miniatures have allowed make a bear for her grand-you’ve spent making some- me to travel and to make daughter, and I also made athing and what was it? some wonderful friends Joan Collins bear.I carved a Hippocampus based in the process, but theon an American carousel crea- Do you own a dollhouse?ture. It took about fifty hours. jetlag following a Yes, the house itself is aThere is a lot of my DNA in trip is detrimental beautiful three storey Georgianthat one. I was so pleased to the creative style made by my dad. It’swith the result, and felt that it juices. the second one he has madeneeded to be preserved in case for me – the first from when II never got around to it again, Favorite piece? was a child was stored in theso I had some cast in resin. I You can’t make garage at our old house andnow offer that item as a lim- me choose! a family of mice moved inited edition in my range. The latest bear and used the bathroom, is always my well, as a bathroom. favorite until Sadly it was be- the next one yond rescue. comes along, but if I had to choose, it would be my three- inch bear with a double neck joint. Made for stargazing and looking around corners. Have you ever made any- thing for anyone famous? Years ago, I made a bear for Michael Palin. It was in the days when Pole to Pole was airing on the BBC and I had been a fan for years. The bear had a little friend, and his own suitcase containing a travel book, a tiny tin of Spam (you have to be a Monty Python fan to get that) a travel rug92 American Miniaturist

Mini toysAbove: Three sweet little teddy How do you unwind? ahead to the next round ofbears that are ready and waiting Red wine and chocolate and shows. Any serious plan-to go to their new mini homes. stroking cats are all good for ning further than that usually unwinding. And I spend a lot involves something with theIf you could have followed a of time emailing friends. children.different career, what wouldyou have been? What are your plans for Ok, you’ve got an open mikeAn artist or a travel writer. I’d the future? – any last commentsstill like to be a travel writer in Win the lottery and travel to make?the vein of Bill Bryson – may- more. I don’t tend to plan I wouldn’t be enjoying thisbe “The World in Miniature more than six months wonderful venture without(it’s smaller than you think)” the support and inspiration ofwould be my first publication. family and friends, and cer- tainly wouldn’t still be doing it without the support of my collectors and customers, so thank you. And if anyone would like to sponsor my world travels to research my book, you know where to send the check. AM Below: Three classic dapple- grey rocking horses. The perfect addition to a stellar miniature collection. American Miniaturist 93

Toy crocodileIn a whilecrocodileElles Leenders shares her miniaturepattern for making a soft toy crocodile in1:12-scale that you will love to cuddle!Step 1: Transfer the pattern and sew together, starting at the Tools & materials:pieces onto a single layer of point where the mouth will be.material and cut out. Slit open l Green felt, suede for bodyone of the body parts (the Step 3: Open the mouth and l Orange felt, suede for bottom) for turning. insert the orange mouth part. mouthStep 2: Put the two body parts l Black and white felt for together, wrong sides facing Step 4: Turn the body the right eyes way out and stuff with wadding. l Black stranded cotton94 American Miniaturist l Stuffing Close the body opening l Contact glue with mattress stitches. l Hole punch Step 5: Sew the eye Step 8: Sew the legs in place sockets together, but leave with a few tiny stitches. the entire underside open. Turn the material and Step 9: Apply glue to a small stuff the parts lightly with piece of white and a small piece wadding. Sew the eye of black felt. Let it dry thoroughly. sockets to the body. Make two white circles and slightly smaller black circles Step 6: Sew the legs with the hole punch. Glue these together and turn the together then glue them onto pieces and stuff them. the eye socket. Close the opening, but don’t cut the thread. Step 10: Apply glue to a second piece of white felt, let it dry then Step 7: Stick your needle cut small triangles for teeth. Glue into the indent in the leg as many teeth as you like for the and sew a few overhand mouth, but make sure there is the stitches to define the same number on both sides. AM shape.

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Miniaturists dedicationMminaikoinmgelmeyt In the small hours of the night, when sane people sleep, Mandy Groves is awake and busy with her cornflakes and eggs.I’ve only gone and done peeled itself off, in fact, It was now horribly appar- it again. Everything was everything was going ex- ent that all those carefully peaceful in my dollhouse tremely well until the awful stained floors and ornate ceil- until I had another “good realization struck me that I ings would have to go. Now, I idea”. It all seemed so reason- now had major holes in the know there are many retail- able at 3am, to completely floors and ceilings where ers, who would be delighted rip out the remaining three to supply me with a mahog- staircases in my Georgian I absolutely hate that any veneer suitable for stain- townhouse and create three “I wish I hadn’t started” ing and polishing to a degree new rooms in the resulting stage. I know the old virtually identical to the rest space. I’d already taken out saying that you can’t of the house, but at 4am on the stairs in the attic and make an omelet without a Sunday morning there was basement to house a bath- breaking eggs, but I no alternative but to make for room and storeroom, and I always forget how much the kitchen cupboard, which needed somewhere to put my I hate making omelets. is reliably stacked with a newly acquired Gentleman’s seemingly inexhaustible sup- washstand and make a start the stairs used to be. I know ply of lightweight cardboard on his much desired collec- that for the sake of realism packaging. tors room. dollhouse makers feel obliged to incorporate holes for the Cereal packets have got to I absolutely hate that “I staircase, but considering the be the most versatile piece of wish I hadn’t started” stage. occupants would have to be rubbish that the average 2.4 I know the old saying that on their hands and knees to family can generate. And in you can’t make an omelet make it to the top anyway, these days of recycling you without breaking eggs, but I’d cheerfully forgo that kind can stand back and congratu- I always forget how much I of attention to detail. Now late yourself for freeing up hate making omelets. back to the omelet. a piece of landfill. Unfortu- nately, a high percentage of The staircases came out the things I make with cereal surprisingly easily, consider- boxes do end up in the bin, ing the trouble I had getting but the thought’s there. them in, in the first place. The wallpaper positively I suppose it must have been American Miniaturist 97

Miniaturists dedicationabout 5am when my husband ing a door for the hole and a Last Word contestarrived downstairs to find me monster to peer out.lying on my back in my dress- Do you have a story oring gown, amidst a light scat- Anyway, allow me to cast project you would like totering of cornflakes, cursing a your mind back to my omelet. share? Each month, wepiece of card that was refusing Picture, if you will, a beloved select one such special storyto adhere to the old ceiling. Georgian style dollhouse, its to publish on pages 97-98 inMy husband has just about proud owner delightedly ad- that issue of our magazine,seen it all when it comes to miring the latest renovations, and we want to be able tomini DIY, and knows better lovingly adjusting the newly feature your special minithan to question a woman placed furniture to optimum project there next!who is clearly possessed. advantage. Enter the owner’s mother. Please take a moment Thankfully he simply made to share your work. Yourcoffee, which I gratefully ac- Mother: “Oh yes, very nice project will inspire us ascepted, and sat down for a five dear - you’ve taken out all of well as our readers moreminute breather to bemoan the staircases then.” than you know. We urgethe holding power of a certain you to share your visionbrand of glue, whilst picking Me: “Er, yes.” and creativity.cornflakes from my hair. Mother: “So how exactly do your people get upstairs?” Tell us a little about the I’ve done a lot of strange Me: “Um, I don’t know” project, where you got thethings in the middle of the Mother: “Well, I suppose you inspiration, and how younight. On more than one could always say the stairs are made it all came together.occasion I’ve padded off at the back of the house, onlydownstairs in the small hours you don’t appear to have a Please keep yourto see if the paint has dried door leading to that either.” story around 500 words,yet. I once fell asleep at the Now my Mother is an abso- accompanied by a fewkitchen table whilst support- lute stickler for realism. People pictures of you and youring a foam board wall on a should have beds, floors, special project so that ourcake board whilst the glue staircases, and interior doors readers can enjoy it as well.went off and awoke to find are an absolute must. Yet more It could be your work onmy glasses firmly embedded eggs to crack. those two pages of a futurein the side of my head. At I solved the problem by issue!least the wall was straight. putting in false doors to an imaginary staircase and now Send your entry to Last A few nights later I woke have all the rooms I desire. Word writing contest,up with yet another fabulous How I enjoy the warm feeling American Miniaturist, 68132idea, rushed downstairs and and sense of relief that engulfs 250th Avenue, Kasson, MNattacked the same cake board one on completion of a perfect 55944. You may also sendhouse with a steak knife out omelet, or so I thought. your entries via email toof the kitchen drawer. When Several days later, as I [email protected] came down in the morn- tidied up bits and bobs under Please be sure to includeing, I found that my “dream” my dollhouse, I happened to your name, address, phoneabout making a trapdoor for a glance up and notice the hole number, and email address.monster was in fact, a harsh in the storeroom ceiling. Oh The deadline for our nextreality and had to spend the well, good job I’ve still got a Last Word writing contest isnext couple of days construct- dozen eggs. AM Thursday, September 18 2014.98 American Miniaturist

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