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Miniature art dollsDmaoklles tyhoaut swmillile Debbie Ritter has found a way to merge her love of art and her passion for literature in to these one of a kind miniature dolls.Iam a miniature doll artist a bit of trouble at school for originally from the state of drawing on my homework)! Indiana and now live in the As a professional artist, I am small southern town of Cull- now able to combine those man, Alabama. two interests by creating little characters that resemble Ever since I can remember, authors, historical people of I have always had two things all kinds, famous people I especially enjoyed doing, from different venues, and and that would be artwork of much more. different kinds, and reading. I especially like to read classic I came up with my current authors and history or well- doll art form about nine years written biographies. (I even ago when my husband was have memories of getting into putting together a dollhouse for my mom as a gift. I told him it needed people in it and set out to come up with a way to create them. After deciding to work with wooden clothes- pins I began my journey of Above: Puss in Boots complete with his black boots and feathered cap. Left: The Albert Einstein doll displayed next to his photograph shows Debbie’s attention to detail.52 American Miniaturist

Miniature art dollsAbove: From left toright, Agatha Christie,James McCain, A.A. Milne,Carolyn Keene, DashielHammet, Elmore Leonard,Wilkie Collins, and G.K.Chesterton.Right: Andy Griffith, BarneyFife and Aunt Bee cometo life through these tinycharacter creations.creating characters thatcombine a wee bit ofhumor, and a whole lotof fun! In the very begin-ning I would only makeVictorian ladies becauseI didn’t have the fullconfidence to makeanything too adventur-ous, especially malecharacters of any kind. American Miniaturist 53

Miniature art dolls Above: Beauty is in her fairy tale dress with Beast by her side.As the years passed, my skillsand techniques developed to enjoy trying to cap- because it involves studying athe point where I began to try ture something in person’s features and gettingnew people that previously I their face and trans- a sense of who they are. Thatavoided because I wasn’t sure is the fun of my chosen formI could do them. But keeping late that into of artistry.at it, and learning from trial painting theirand error has paid off, and I expres- If you were to visit mynow have created thousands sion and house, you will most likelyof different art characters, features. find me in my workroomeach one of a kind. To me, working on several new ideas human- or custom orders, and trailing I often get asked what or ity as a fabric scraps about my house,whom my favorite characters whole is which is often how my hus-are to create, but I have to so en- band tracks me down. I lovesay I really don’t know if I tertain- to create, but cleaning thecan answer that! People, any ing that I mess is a different story!kind, from all walks of life,are so interesting that I just don’t ever get tired I love what I do and have of doing what I do found it highly rewarding,54 American Miniaturist I have met lovely customers Above: Debbie and I enjoy knowing that my does a great job at dolls make them smile- it capturing the fumbling just doesn’t get any better personalities of these than that! AM two classic characters.

Mini dollMake your veryown mini dollDebbie Ritter shares her technique formaking a little art doll that will add lifeto your miniature house or room box.H ere is a step by step of Step 1: Drill a small hole at Step 4: Take some clay and how I create my unique the base of the neck of the shape it on to the arms and head art character dolls. It clothespin that you will be of the clothespin to form the is really fun and a great way using for the body of your doll. shape desired. Let the clay dry. to be creative. Plus, it is also This hole is where you will be an affordable way to fill your threading the wire for the arms. dollhouse with little occupants. Step 2: Glue the bottom of the Tools & materials: clothespin into the wooden disc using Tacky Glue. Let dry. Step 3: Push the coated wire through the hole that you drilled so that both sides are even.l A traditional, no spring Step 5: Use acrylic paint and wooden clothespin paint the head and arms the flesh color that you would like.l Wood disc base Then paint the details of thel Tacky Glue character’s facial features. Let dry.l Scissorsl Needle and thread American Miniaturist 55l Coated wire for arms- 16 gage. Best found at hardware stores.l Air dry modeling clayl Acrylic paintl Fabric and triml Fiber for hair

Mini dollStep 6: Take your desired fabric Here Debbie shows us in detailand trims and cut out your how she created the hair for hercostume. The sleeves will be Anne of Green Gables doll.glued around the arms, butsome hand sewing with needle Step 1: Once the paint is com-and thread may be required to pletely dry, put the glue on thecreate the costume you prefer. top and sides of the dolls head.Embellishments to the costumesuch as; silk flowers, beads andtrim will be sewn or glued onaccording to your preference. Step 3: Press the fiber to the head a bit at a time and style it with dampened fingertips. Let all glue dry.Step 7: Put glue on the top of Step 4: Cut some ribbon and tiethe head and or facial areas. Take it to the bottom of the braids.the fiber (unraveled yarn, wool, orany type of preferred fiber) andstyle it as you wish, then add thefiber onto the head. Step 2: Braid the hair to the Step 5: Trim off any extra stray length you prefer for your doll. hairs and add her hat! AM Tip: When putting hair on the doll, have a damp, clean rag handy to keep fingers free of glue. It keeps the fiber from sticking to your fingers.Your character is now complete!56 American Miniaturist

Dream kitchenAinmdirneiaamtukritechen A picture-postcard kitchen filled with cherubs was just what Ronnie Godfrey wanted. So she made it a reality.For a long time I’ve been mind. The idea would have of cherubs preparing good- fascinated by those stayed in the future too if ies. Then when I came home, German kitchens that something hadn’t kick started Lin at Wicor Models showed occasionally come up for me into action, two some- me some good quality new auction at huge prices. Origi- thing’s, actually. nally intended to teach the “I wanted to capture the girls in the family the basics I spent my autumn half spirit of the card and so of good household manage- term in Innsbruck and I copied it as closely as ment, they usually contain while there had bought my possible, but added a shelves full of bright copper Christmas cards, which few more copper pieces pans, enough china for a were facsimiles of antique because I like the warm, small town, and huge wood- Christmas postcards. One shiny glow of the metal.” burning stoves. Often a stern, of them showed a kitchen humorless cook presides over very similar to the one of my the room. Unlike today’s dreams, inhabited by a group miniatures, the scales of the individual components are often rather random, which actually adds to the charm, even though we might not want to emulate the style. Being unable to bid for the real thing, I’d set my mind on making my own “German kitchen” in the future, and had been collecting copper pots and pans with that inRight: It all started with this vintagepostcard of little cherubs makingmagic in a German style kitchen. American Miniaturist 57

Dream kitchentile papers, one of which was made a floor plan around that lookedDelft blue and white, similar them. Then I constructed a like realto the tiles on the post card – room box to those mea- terracotta, butit was love at first sight! Two surements and were plastic,and two rapidly added up to made the ceil- and easy to cuta lot more when I bought the ing higher and stick. I madeBodo Hennig kitchen stove than usual an accurate cardthat I’ve been dying to own to really template of the floorfor years. With the basis of show the tiles and glued the tiles to thatmy kitchen in my hands, I sat off and allow rather than the floor itself.down and planned it. more space for the shelves Typically, I found myself half and copper items. a dozen tiles short, so I used I wanted to capture the the off-cuts and patch workedspirit of the card and so I As usual, I painted the box the floor where it didn’t showcopied it as closely as pos- throughout with two coats of – under the stove.sible, but added a few more white emulsion paint, sand- Next I made a template forcopper pieces because I like ing gently between coats. each separate wall sectionthe warm, shiny glow of the The flooring caused a bit of a and cut the tiles accordingly,metal. Using the stove as a hold up. I tried the combina- then ignoring the instructionsguide, I worked out the size tion of tiles and floorboards that came with the paper,of the other pieces of furni- as in the picture and didn’t stuck it directly to the wallture, cut paper templates, and like the effect. I didn’t like using my homemade terracotta tiles thickBelow: Because Ronnie loves the either. But at London Arena Tackywarm glow of copper cookware Fair I found some very attrac- Glue.in her kitchen, she adding many tive self-adhesive floor tilespieces of them to her kitchen.58 American Miniaturist

Dream kitchenBecause the walls are so molding and assembled and Above: Busy little cherubshigh, I had to cut and join the painted before being glued to are working hard to gettiles, which was simplicity the wall. the holiday meal prepared.itself to do. The paper Below: Even the dough the littlewas thick, so it was The cherubs posed a girl cherub is needing has her tinynecessary to renew problem. It’s no secret that I handprints pressed right into it.the blade of the knife don’t like dolls and rarely usefrequently to avoid them. I find their stiff body the slightly dog-eared card,ragged edges. My positions unnatural and unat- I toured the stands, search-favorite disposable tractive. However, the room ing for children with round,knives were ideal for looked empty and lifeless happy faces and chubby,this. I left the decora- without them, so I forgot my cherubic bodies. My friendtive border along the prejudices and added some and I rejected most of whatbottom of the larger little people. Again I waited we saw, due to the facialsheet, as it broke up the until the London Arena Fair expressions, but came awaylarge areas of tile. to find what I wanted. My with three Katy Sue dolls and previous experi- one from Sure Harrington that The tables were ence of using a fitted the bill to perfection.relatively simple to make, doll kit hadbeing a top, four legs and been an American Miniaturist 59those support bits underneath unmitigatedthat I don’t know the proper disaster, soname for. One of them had I decideda shelf underneath too. Any on posable,good book, such as Venus complete por-and Martin Dodge’s will have celain dolls.instructions for a basic table, Clutchingwhich can be adapted to thesize you need. The cupboardwas slightly more problem-atical and as I didn’t have asuitable pattern I made it upas I went along. The stoolsare an almost exact copy ofthe ones on the card. All thefurniture was painted withacrylic paint that was thinnedwith extender, sanded lightlybetween coats and varnishedwith clear gloss acrylicvarnish. I decorated thecupboard door with paintedroses as in the card, using acocktail stick. The shelves arestrips of 1” wide obeche, sup-ported on slices of decorative

Dream kitchenDressing the them with ribbon or slicing along the marks with an ultra-sharp craft knife.cherubs was thread. Then the items could be glued as usual, though I alsonot my favor- Once the com- pinned the shelves.ite part of this ponent parts were When the furniture and shelves were secured, Iproject. As an assembled, I was able to picked the copper pans and utensils I wanted to use andexperienced put the box together very where to use and nailed the tool racks in place.dressmaker quickly. One unfore- Once everything was inand dolls’ clothes seen difficulty was that place I realized that some- thing wasn’t quite right inmaker, I was able the tile paper is smooth the cherub department. I needed another boy, andto make basic patterns and shiny. I discovered this being impatient, I needed one NOW. I remembered aand adapted the prototypes when the clock (white but- child doll kit that I’d received as a swap from my frienduntil I had clothes that fitted. ton, clock face from an Argos Gina Gagnon in America,However, if it hadn’t been catalog) slid gently down the and set to with cotton wool and pipe clean-for the invaluable fray check, wall into a position I hadn’tenabling me get rid of real intended. I had to carefullyhems, I’d have dropped the peel off the top layer of tileidea of dolls altogether. I to reveal the rougher paperbought suitable striped fabric underneath. This called forfor the girls’ dresses at the careful placing ofLondon Arena, and had white items to be stuck,fabric at home. I admit to marking roundstealing a blue handkerchief them andfrom my son for the trou-sers, but he let me off – heprefers man-sized tissuesanyway! I’m grateful thatall the dolls wear hats. Wig-ging is too good a wordfor the way their hairis attached. The hatswere well glued overthe thatch that repre-sented hair. When dry,I trimmed the hair intothe tousled styles you seein the picture. I puzzledover the wings for quitea while, and finallyhit on painting feath-ers onto tracing paperand gluing them ontothe cherubs’ backs. Ipainted shoes directly Above: Ronnie hand made all ofonto the feet of those dolls the outfits that the tiny dolls arewithout toes, and trimmed wearing, including the hats.60 American Miniaturist

Dream kitcheners. Long trousers and long shells, so easy to do andsleeves hide the deficiencies looking so difficult! Asin my skills, and I think he some of the food wasn’tlooks equally as cherubic as really identifiable in thethe others. picture, I improvised and made a meringue con- The final touch was the fection to challenge thefood. My friend and I had strongest stomach, anda lovely afternoon mak- some iced cakes. Anothering tiny things to cook. He evening had them allmade dozens of ring dough- painted, varnished wherenuts, I made the dough that appropriate and placedthe girl is kneading, and in their containers. I hadput her real little hand- some antique china doll-prints into it. When the house plates that I wanteddoughnuts were (really) to use, but didn’t wantcooked, he set to with Sce- to spoil with glue, so Inic Water and a copper pan cut circles of card slightlyand “fried” the doughnuts smaller than the diameter,in “oil”, taking care to glued the cakes to them,get the bubbles the right and then waxed the cardsize. Meanwhile, I made in place. Because I can’t bearRight: Ronnie can’t stand empty emptiness where therespaces so she promptly filled the shouldn’t be any, I filledcabinet with kitchen items. the cupboard with kitchenBelow: Two cherubs, sweetly utensils and ingredientsdressed, are adding treats to and finally placed two littlethe basket full of goodies. treasures on the table that I’d bought from Lawrence St a Guglhupf Leger; a tiny pastry wheel in one of the that really works and the fluted cake neatest little pastry brush tins. While I you ever saw. Poetic license, made vanilla but totally irresistible. crescents, he filled the The kitchen that I’d imag- bottles and ined for so long turned out jars with fruit rather different in the end, juice and jam, but I think it’s improved in red Scenic the making. This was such Water with an enjoyable project that I’d “bits” in. We encourage anyone to give both made it a try. Look at pictures of eggs, and I antique kitchens and decide was able to which one to make. AM make broken American Miniaturist 61

Cherub patternsLittle outfits forbusy cherubsRonnie Godfrey shows us how to makethe perfect little outfits for the cherubsshe has in her vintage German kitchen.C hoose lightweight cotton Materials: Tools: or polyester cotton for all l Lightweight cotton or clothing. Trace all pattern polyester cotton fabric: l Small, sharp scissorspieces onto the wrong side of - Blue striped and red l Fine sewing needlethe fabric and run a line of fray striped for the dresses l Fine paintbrush for fray stop around all the lines with a - Royal blue and white for stopfine paintbrush. When the fray trousers l Beading needlestop is completely dry, cut out - Royal blue for shirt l Cocktail stick or all pieces. This is particularly - White for the aprons paintbrush for glueimportant because there are no l 2mm wide white silk sewn hems. Ironing seams flat ribbons for boys’ apron option as the fully dressed dollis tricky and can melt the fray ties and one mobcap was made from a kit and hadstop. I’ve found that it’s possible l 4mm wide white ribbon pipe cleaner arms and waddingto flatten the seams by running for girls’ aprons torso. I sewed his trousers ontothem firmly between the fingers. l 4mm wide royal blue his body for extra security. ribbon for mobcap The cherubs have different l 6mm wide white ribbon Cherub dressfigures. The dresses and shirts for boys’ hats Step 1: Cut out all the pieceswill fit both chubby and slim l 4 royal blue petite beads along the lines of the patterns.dolls, but choose the trousers l Small amount ofaccording to your dolls. Refer polyester wadding or Step 2: With the right sidesto the pictures as you dress the cotton wool together, attach the front to thedolls to check the details. l White polyester thread back bodice pieces across the l Royal blue polyester shoulders using the narrowest For decency’s sake I dressed thread possible seam.the girls in knickers made from l Aleene’s thick Tacky Gluea strip of lace joined down the Step 3: Press the seams flat.back and between the legs. you want yours to wear themThe boys had to make do with is entirely up to you. I had no Step 4: Repeat with the sidetrousers only. In the original seams.picture, some of the boys woreshirts and some didn’t. Whether62 American Miniaturist

Cherub patternsStep 5: Gather Dress patternthe top ofone sleevebetween xand x.Step 6: Jointhe sleeveseam. Pressthe seam flat.Pull up thegathers.Step 7: Insert back of the Step 15: Join the back seam ofgathered bodice. the skirt with tiny running stitches.top of sleeveinside the Step 12: Step 16: Run a gathering threadbodice with Put the along one long edge and pull upright sides bodice onto slightly.together, the doll.matching Overlap the Step 17: Pin the center front ofsleeve seam bodice backs and slip stitch the the skirt to the center front of thewith bodice seam closed. bodice and the back seam to theside seam center back.and with the Step 13: Draw up the gatheringgathered part threads on the sleeves and secure. Step 18: Draw up the gatheringin line with the thread. Check the skirt forsleeve edge. Step 14: Mark the center of the length. If it is too long, remove, skirt by folding it in half and and take up a hem to the rightStep 8: With inserting a pin. length.tiny runningstitches,attach thesleeve to thebodice.Step 9: Repeat all sleeve stepswith the second sleeve.Step 10: Run a line of gatheringalong the bottom edge of eachsleeve, about 1/16” from the edge.Step 11: Press a narrow hemalong one edge of the center American Miniaturist 63

Cherub patterns and apron gathers. Step 5: Fit hat to the doll’s head and adjust position. Leave glue Step 4: Attach the apron with to dry. tiny running stitches. Step 6: Run a line of glue along Step 5: Run a thin line of Tacky the outside of the hat along the Glue along the gathers all gathers. around the body. This is where you will be placing the white Step 7: Starting at the front, ribbon for the tie of the apron. stick a piece of 2mm white ribbon over the gathers, Step 6: Starting at the center snipping to length at the front back of the doll, glue a length of the hat. of 4mm white ribbon to Step 8: Make a tiny bow out of cover the top of the apron, the same ribbon and glue it over snipping it to length at the the join at the front. center of the back.Step 19: Re-pin the skirt and Step 7: Make a bow from Boy’s trousersdraw up the gathering thread. the same ribbon and Step 1: Cut out the all pieces.Secure thread. glue it over the ribbon join at the back. Step 2: Pin front to backStep 20: Then attach the skirt matching A to A, B to B, x to xto the bodice with tiny running Girl’s mobcap and x1 to x1.stitches, that are close to the edge. Step 1: Cut out the pattern piece Step 3: Join using tinyGirl’s apron for small hat/ running stitches about 1/16”Step 1: Cut out the pattern piece. mobcap. from the edge. Press the seams open.Step 2: Run a line of gathering Step 2: Run a line ofusing needle and thread along gathering using needle Step 4: With right sidesone long edge and pull up thread and thread all round together, join the insideuntil gathers are about 1” long. circle, about 1/16” from leg seams from xx to xx. the edge. Step 3: Draw up gathering and try on the doll’s head. Pull up gathers to fit snugly on her head and then secure thread.Step 3: Pin the apron centrally Step 4: Run a line ofon to the front of the dress, glue inside the hatmatching the top of the skirt along the gathers.64 American Miniaturist

Cherub patternsStep 5: Slim trousers only: join Step 3: With right sleeve seams, pin the sleeve tooutside leg seams, stitching sides together, join the shirt.between Y and Y. the side seams. Press the seams flat. Step 9: Attach the sleeve withStep 6: Run line of gathering tiny running stitches. Press thearound top of trousers. Pull up the Step 4: With right seam flat.gathers slightly. sides together, fold sleeve in half, aligning Step 10: Repeat with the secondStep 7: Try trousers on cherub. x with x and y with y. sleeve.If the legs are too long, then turnup both of the hems and secure Step 5: Make a American Miniaturist 65with tiny running stitches. narrow seam using running stitch. PressStep 8: Put trousers on doll. Pull the seam flat.up gathers tightly and securethread. Step 6: Repeat step 5 with the second sleeve.Boy’s shirtStep 1: Cut out all the pattern Step 7: Turn the sleeves the rightpieces. way out. Insert the sleeve inside the shirt with the right sidesStep 2: Join shoulder seams using together.tiny running stitches about 1/16”from the edge. Press seams flat. Step 8: Matching the side and

Cherub patternsStep 11: Turn a narrow Step 5: Take the ribbon Step 3: Draw up the gatheringhem down one center around the doll’s neck and try on doll’s head.front. and attach to the glue on the other side of the front. Step 4: Stuff the crown of the hatStep 12: Put the with polyester wadding.shirt on the Step 6: Glue the ribbondoll, over the around the armhole Step 5: Pull up gathers to fittrousers. and leave a 2” length snugly and secure thread. protruding at the back.Step 13: Overlap Step 6: Run a line of glue insidethe center fronts Step 7: Allow the glue to the hat along the gathers.and slip stitch the join dry thoroughly.closed. Step 7: Fit the hat to the doll’s Step 8: Tie the apron head and adjust position. LeaveStep 14: Sew four tiny around the doll, over the glue to dry.beads along the center gathers in the trousers, tying afront for buttons. neat bow. Step 8: Run a line of glue along the outside of the hat along theBoy’s apron Step 9: If you wish, you could gathers.Step 1: Cut out the pattern piece. glue the ribbon over the gathers for neatness. Step 9: Starting at the back, stick a piece of 6mm white ribbon over Step 10: Glue the ribbon ends the gathers, snipping to length at to the back of the trousers so the back. AM they look as if they are hanging naturally. Chef’s hat Step 1: Cut out the pattern piece for large hat.Step 2: Run a line of tacky gluearound the armholes betweenthe crosses.Step 3: Leaving an end at least 2” Step 2: Run a line of gathering alllong protruding at the back, glue around the circle, about 1/16” froma piece of 2mm white ribbon up the edge.around one armhole.Step 4: Put the apron on the dollin the correct position.66 American Miniaturist

The heritage heartTheorthheerheitaargt oef After a family trip to Israel Suzy Yee gets inspired to create miniature folk scenes that represent her family heritage.Would you believe it happen in her 1:12 scale actions, for the common good a beginner in our Olive Gatherer’s, Potter’s, and of all. And, because I suspect hobby could bring Rug Merchant’s scenes. Here, that’s how we all like to thinktogether a tiny, eclectic, group simple pieces which were of our common past, we warmof European-made folk dolls never meant to be displayed to Suzy’s unique work - which(in their traditional dress), together, and representing dif- I like to call a product of herwith Italian-made nativity ferent eras in different coun- “heritage heart.”pieces (taken from Israeli tries, form “storybook scenes”history), to form a trio of of productive times in which Suzy explains this phenome-beguiling folk life scenes? folk people worked both non further, saying all culturesNew artisan Suzy Yee made together in logical, measured, had, in earlier times, limited materials such as wool, clay, and plant fibers, to serve their basic needs. Indeed, weaving, basketry, and pottery were once common denominators throughout the world of useful household items. And, too, “cultural Left: After seeing olives presses all over Israel and at museums, Suzy knew she wanted to create her own. American Miniaturist 67

The heritage heart Left: While in Jerusalem Suzy caught site of a rug merchant, which has now come to life in her miniature scene. She created the cart herself.diffusion” has happened when trees, animals, rock walls and ancient and remakes,one culture influenced others fences, pottery, and jugs, are such as we saw at thein the use of materials. Our interchangeable.” Sea of Galilee. Andunderlying sense of these people selling every-things makes Suzy’s mini folk Suzy’s excitement thing - both at the for folk life found markets and sometimes“I have a couple of things its beginnings on just a table set up alongI am very passionate the Yee’s family trip the roadside, givingabout and miniatures is to Israel. She out samples. Then weone of them. When I find explains: “Isra- were at the Garden atsomething that means el has always been Gesthemane, where allsomething to me, I put special to me, and these olive trees were100 percent into it.” from the time I very, very old. I was was very young; looking at the grove,scenes feel secure and valid. it was a their wood, the leaves, andShe comments, “Sometimes, place I had was engrossed with them aswhen I find a piece that I wanted to visit. one of the most special treesthink might work, I can later There we saw olive presses I had ever seen. So, I wouldpull it from one scene and all over, and also ancient onesuse it in an entirely differ- at archeological sites and have to find a model olive treeent scene, because natural museums. I knew then that I for my first imagined scene.”and cultural elements like wanted to do an olive-pressing Suzy went on, “There were scene in miniature. Then, the fig trees everywhere and fresh rug merchant was selling at an figs for sale at roadside stands; open-air market in Jerusalem. also dates, pomegranates, and There was pottery too, both nuts like almonds, pistachios, and cashews. Those are things68 American Miniaturist

The heritage heartI now want to add to my and weeds, but the look and selling nuts, herbs, andscenes, which are just begin- of grass creates a satisfy- spices of the Israeli world. Shening to take shape.” ing scene.” She also admits even has ideas for some un- certain fearlessness when Even as a beginner, once buying pieces on the sec- usual folk foods, such asshe became confident with ondary market, which Hungarian, Gypsy, andwhat she was doing (Thanks may never appear Israeli. She concludes,to mentoring by Artisan again for sale,Jan Yinger), Suzy says she, concluding, “I have a couple“veered off and went on to “I put them of things I amdo some things which are not in a bin in my very passion-common in our miniatures studio and ate about andhobby,” but were high-level adds miniatures is oneinterests of her own. To begin other of them. When Iher folk collection, Suzy found to the find somethingnativity furnishings meant bin as that meansto represent the activities of I get something topeople during biblical times, them.” me, I put 100which are presently available percent into it.”mostly through secondary In addition to finding moremarkets, such as eBay. She elements to add to each of We hope to check back withthen gathered new and pre- these scenes, Suzy is now Suzy in a year or so and seeowned European dolls, created collecting for a grain gathering the results of her enthusiasmin time-period dress of the and milling scene, and hopes for this wonderful, unusual,1800’s through early 1900’s, to create one of folk preparing and satisfying way to combineand very hard to find in folk pieces into scenes that tugAmerica. And, she created the at our own “heritage hearts.” AMRug Merchant’s cart herself,using skills also learned from American Miniaturist 69Artisan Jan Yinger (whosefolk carts were featured inDollhouse Miniatures Maga-zine). To bring these elementstogether, Suzy goes backto photos she has from thefamily trip, taking out ones,which she calls her “inspirepictures.” Suzy admits she isnot afraid to take quite a fewliberties in her scenes, as wesee here in the green “grass”underfoot! She comments,“In Israel, it’s more like dirtRight: This scene was inspired bythe immense amount of potterySuzy saw while at the Sea of Galilee.

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Knitted curtainsKnitting somewindow drapesFor curtains that are a little different - whynot knit them? Desna Tysoe designs herown using different stitch patterns.T his idea can work for Tools & materials: l Next row – P1, K2, rep to last whatever curtains you st. P1. want to produce, from l Anchor Pearl cotton l Repeat these 2 rows untilheavy, dark drapes to the lightest (for small windows length required.of lacy work. Curtains can be 1 skein per curtain – l Cast off.made to whatever width and Stocked by Hobbycraft) l If pelmet required add stitcheslength you require, just add l 1 pair size 18 needles to fit window and work 6 – 8stitches or rows. Finish the rows. Cast off.curtains by pulling into shape l Depending on size of window, l Pin out work and spray starchand starching, this will help them usually 13 for small windows, 19 until wet and leave to dry.to drape correctly. for large ones. l If putting on rail, sew rings to top. l Work in pattern. l If using pelmet, glue to a piecePlain rib curtains l First row - K1, P2, rep to last of square woodcut to size andl Cast on (multiples of 3) +1. stitch, K1. glue curtains to underside. l Any rib pattern will work. AM Above: These dark green curtains are perfect for the sitting room and are worked in a plain rib stitch. Left: Sew rings along the top if you want to put them on a brass rail curtain rod.72 American Miniaturist

Shopping miceAat tMhe siche odpays Beverley-Ann Immerman takes us to a special place where mice are fashionably dressed and spend a lovely afternoon window shopping.Beverley-Ann Immerman was born. The name of my the Sea, called Chintsa. She was born in South Africa miniature studio was created currently has a private collec- and is the youngest of by using the first two let- tion of twenty-four dollhouses three girls. Growing up she ters of my three sons names, and countless other projects, was the only one out of the which are Shaun, Kevin, and three that had any interest in Robert.” Her daughter claims that animals or dolls. Beverly has a “go big or Beverley now lives on the go home” attitude. Her love of miniatures all East Coast of South Africa, in started twenty-two years ago. a small village on the edge of American Miniaturist 73 “I started mak- ing porcelain dolls when I was pregnant with what we believed was go- ing to be a little girl. I remember thinking that every little girl needs a porce- lain doll. Soon after that one statement, the sh-ke-Ro studioRight: ElizaDoolittles lovelyflower shop is fullof fresh bloomsto make anyoccasion extraspecial.

Shopping micewhich also include room Above: It’s a family outing for this little mouse couple. The baby mouse isboxes and book ends. Every- all bundled up to stay cozy while they stroll through the village streets.where you look in her homethere is a project. She evenhad large display cupboardsmade especially to hold herminiature masterpieces. Sheenjoys working in both 1:12and 1:24 scale. Beverley’s miniature worksof art tend to start with aspark of her imagination oreven an inspiring momentfrom something that she sees.This wonderful little streetof shops with fashionablemice started with the hand-Right: There are many treasures tobe found in this mini antique shop.74 American Miniaturist

Shopping micemade blank shops that she The mice in this scene Above: A very playful mouse justpurchased from a gentleman were made by a close friend bought herself a new hoop to playin South Africa. She went with. If only the streets weren’t soto work and began of hers named Sue busy and crowded today!painting, creating, and Loftus-Brigham. Suestaging the scene to have lived in Chichester, Many of the goodies thata romantic antique mood. United Kingdom, and fill the streets were collectedThe cloudy sky back- met Beverly at Covent from various shows in theground was hand Garden Market wherepainted by a Sue had a miniature You can almost hear thetalented friend. store in 1990. They friendly street chatter andThis brought the shop doors jingling asthe entire scene clicked instantly they open and close.to life. and shared an amazing friendship UK as well as the few limited The little with many visits back ones that Beverly frequents inshopping street is and forth right up to South Africa. She has captureda 1:12 scale project when Sue passed away the hustle and bustle of a busyand approximately 39” wide in 2004. Sue had worked street full of shops with muchby 28” deep. Her daughter as a costumer and also made enthusiasm. You can almostclaims that Beverly has a “go backdrops for the theatres inbig or go” home attitude. London. She was an incredibly talented lady. American Miniaturist 75

Shopping mice Left: Officer Badger diligently writes a ticket for some unlucky soul. hear the friendly street chatter and the shop doors jingling as they open and close. Beverly is always happy to accommo- date fellow miniatur- ists or any other visi- tors when they come to her home with a comfortable bed, a hot meal and a few Left and below: With so many different wonderful characters and small stories taking place in this street scene, this is truly full of wonder and personality. It is a delicious feast for the miniaturists’ eye to behold.76 American Miniaturist

Shopping micedays in her village. With out a and one she has Above: A tinydoubt you could spend those not worked out fountain sits in thefew days just admiring Bev- who the lucky center of the streeterly’s house full of wonderful residents where birds stop tominiature treasures! will get a drink. be as Left and far left: At the moment she has of yet. She This busy lady isthree more 1:24 scale projects also has a enjoying a cup ofin progress. The first is a cas- Wind in the tea after a longtle filled with mice characters Willows morning of mini proj- shopping. ect to finish up. This beautiful mouse American Miniaturist 77 street scene is a great remind of what can hap- pen when you include the ones you love into your pas- sion while you are creating a masterpiece. AM

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Winter hatsToasty minisin winter hatsA perfect project to help make a winterscene with your little people extra special.Marianne Colijn shows us how easy it is.T his is the perfect time for Abbreviations: l Round 2-4: work 1 sc in every making hats and scarves l Sts= stitches stitch. Do not close rounds. for the people in your l St= stitch l Round 5: * 1 sc in the first stitch,dollhouses. Hats and scarves are l Sc= single crochet work next 2 sc together, repeatfun things to make that don’t take l *= Repeat instructions from *, do not close the round.up too much time and they are Making a beanie l Round 6: 1 sc in every stitch,perfect projects for cold winter The beanie is a very fun little hat do not close round.evenings. They also are very to make for babies. You can make l Round 7: work 2 sc together allversatile both for kids as well as tons of variations once you have around, do not close round.adults. I am sharing some crochet tried the basic pattern. Here is l Round 8: work 2 sc together tilland knitting patterns that are nice a crochet beanie for a standard there are no more stitches left.just as they are, but can be turned porcelain toddler who is 2” tall. l Finish off and weave in ends.into many other creations for your The beanie is worked in rounds.mini people. Beanie based hat with earflaps l Chain 20 and close into circle You will need everything for the Please note that the sizes of with a slip stitch, chain 1 round beanie and some thin thread fordolls heads can differ a lot! So try 1: 1 sc in very chain, do not close markers.the hats for size when you are round.working on them and adapt the Make the basic beanie. Tonumber of stitches if needed. make this one look a little different I worked row 2-8 using Tools & materials: only the back loops (the loop farthest away from you on top l 0,60 crochet hook of the crochet). This gives a very l Thin wool or punch nice effect to your crochet. thread (a wool that is used for making mini Put the hat on your baby and bears and that after mark the spots for the earflaps knitting can be brushed using a thin thread in a different to look like fur). color. Check with the photo and l Needle put two markers 5 stitches apart over each ear. American Miniaturist 83

Winter hatsl Row 1: Attach thread to one Tip: This little hat also looks dc in next chain and 1 sc in themarked stitch and work 1 sc, lovely when done in stripes and last chain. Finish off.work 1 sc in the other 4 sts. Chain you can even add a pompom.1, and turn. The flaps are worked Step 2: Sew or glue leaves to topusing both loops on top of the Blue bell beanie variation of hat.crochet. Once again this is a variationl Row 2: 1 sc in every stitch, on the basic beanie. To turn the Matching blue bell beanie scarfchain one and turn. beanie into a cute flower hat you l Chain 41l Row 3: work 2 sc together two can add a little stem and two tiny l Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd chain fromtimes, and turn. leaves. You will need green thread. hook and 1 sc in every chain tilll Row 4: work 2 c together and end. Chain 1, and turn.fasten off. Stem for beanie l Row 2: 1 sc in every stitchl Chain 10 for the cord so you Step 1: Attach yarn to top of hat using, chain 1 and turn.can tie the flaps if you like. Make and work 1 sc, pick up 1 loop l Row 3-4: repeat row 2.the second flap in the same way. of the hat and work 1 s into it, l Row 5: repeat row 2 till end repeat 2 times, close into a circle. and fasten off. Weave in ends. Step 2: Work 1 sc in every sts. Teddy bear beanie Make the basic beanie hat in Step 3: Work 2 sc together all light brown thread. Then add round and finish off. two cute bear ears. l Chain 3, work 4 dc in 3rd chain Leaf for beanie from hook and finish off. Make Step 1: Chain 4, work 1 sc in two and sew ears to hat. Weave second st, from hook, and work 1 in all ends. If you like other furry friends you can make rabbit or bunny- ears, or floppy dog-ears. The basic for this is a chain as long as you want the ears to be and one extra for turning. Then work 1 sc in every stitch starting in the second chain from the hook and three sc in the final stitch, then work 1 sc in every st. till end along the other side and there are your ears. You can make them bigger by adding more rounds The baby showing off this hat also has a big and very simple to make scarf to keep warm. I used the same thread as for the hat. l Chain 36 l Row 1: work 1 sc in second84 American Miniaturist

Winter hatschain from hook and 1 sc in l Round 8: Chain 2, work 1 sc in Tools & materials:every stitch. every stitch (24 sts) close round.l Row 2: chain 1 and turn, 1 sc l Round 9: chain 2, * work 2 l Thin wool or punch every st. sc together, 1 sc in next 4 sts *, threadl Row 3-16: repeat row 2. repeat *-* till end of round. Close l 0,60 crochet hookIf you like you can make an round. l Needleedging by working 1 sc in every l Round 10: chain 2, 1 sc in everyst around the scarf. I brushed stitch (20 sts), close round. The hat is worked in roundsmine with a stiff brush to make it l Round 11: * work 2 sc together, l Round 1: Chain 3, 10 sc in 2ndlook a bit fluffy. 1 sc in next sts * repeat *-* till end chain from hook, and join with a of round. Close round. slip stitch.Crochet stocking cap for baby l Round 12 -22: chain 2, 1 sc in l Work in back loops only (the every st. From now on do not loops farthest away from you on Tools & materials: close rounds but work in spirals. top of your crochet) from here on. l Round 23: work 2 sc together l Round 2: Chain 1, 1 sc in same l DMC tatting thread or all round. st, 2 sc in every stitch, and join similar (I used a space died l Round 24: work 1 sc in each round. thread in shades of red). stitch. l Round 3: Chain 1, * 1 sc, 2 sc l 0,60 crochet hook l Round 25: work 2 sc together in next st.* repeat all around and l Pompom all round. join round. l Round 26: work 1 sc in each l Round 4 – 7: Chain 1, 1 sc in stitch. every stitch, and join round and l Round 27 work 2 sc together finish off. all round. l Weave in ends. l Finish off and weave in ends. Add pompom to end of cap. I made mine pretty long but you can also make a shorter version of the cap by omitting several or all rows between 12- 22.l Chain 30 and close into a circle Slough cap or beret for babies mum Scarf with leaves and flowerswith a slip stitch. This is a classic that is back in These scarves are very hip thesel Round 1: Chain 2 and work 1 sc fashion. Fun to make and it can days for full-scale people so Iin each chain, close round. be worn in many different ways. thought it would be fun to makel Round 2: Chain 2 and work 1 sc a mini version of my own scarf.in each stitch, close round.l Round 3 – 6: Repeat round 2.l Round 7: Chain 2, * work 2 sctogether, 1 sc in next 5 sts*, repeat*-* till end of round Close round. American Miniaturist 85

Winter hats Tools & materials: Flowers thread tail through needle and l 0,60 crochet hook l Small flower: in white chain 11, pass through all stitches on the l Green and white thin work 1 sc in second from hook and knitting needle. Gather closed wool or punch thread. 1 sc in all other chains. Finish off. and fasten off. Close back seem l Needle of hat and weave in all ends. To make flowerLeaf pattern Thread yarn through bottom of This hat looks fun in stripesFirst leaf stitches and pull together. Sew and in any color you like.Step 1: chain 3, work 1 sc in 3rd flower into shape. Weave in ends. Decorate with pompoms orstitch from hook. flowers or whatever you likeStep 2: Chain 2, turn, 1 sc each Big flower to make different hats. I madestitch = 4 sts. Work as small flower but at the enough to fill a shop.Step 3: Chain 2, work 2 sc end of row 1, chain 1 and turntogether 2 times = 2 sts. and work 2 sc in each sts till end Matching scarfStep 4: Chain 1, 1 sc in each sc of row. Finish as for small flowers. l Cast on 10 sts= 2 sts. l Row 1–55: knit in Knit 2, Purl 2Second and all other leaves rib so front and back of scarf willWorked on top of the finished look the same.leaf, they are all worked into a l Cast off and weave in ends.long row.l Chain 3, do not turn and work Knitted hat for babies1 sc in base of chain.l Repeat row 2-4 Tools & materials:Make 14 leaves in all for the scarf. l 1 mm knitting needles If you are like me and hate l DMC tatting threads your knitting these very short rows Tip: By making more or less choice of color. I used a you can also make a different leaves you can make this space died thread for version by casting on 55 stitches scarf for a child or an adult. easy stripes. and working 10 rows in stocking stitch. The scarf will look different86 American Miniaturist This hat fits the 2” toddler and if but also very nice. AM you roll up the rim it will also fit a little Heidi Ott baby very well. l Cast on 25 sts. l Knit first 2 rows. l Row 1-12: Stocking stitch (Knit on right side, purl on wrong side). l Row 13: knit two stitches together to shape hat. l Row 14: purl l Cut thread leaving a tail,

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Leather with styleA little leathergoes a long wayThere are multitudes of ways of using thinleather around the mini house to make aroom more stylish. Here are a few to try.L eather always adds a touch Step 2: Drill hole 1/8” in Step 5: When glue is dry, stain the of luxury to any setting, sidepieces using template. inside, base, feet and all around and covering a very plain the edges – only leave the ends wooden piece of furniture Step 3: Glue sidepieces to one and sidepieces unstained. instantly transforms it into a more end. Then glue the other end in stylish piece. Each piece is simple place. to make and apart from the display stand, can be made from thick card or wood. Tools & materials: Step 4: Glue the base up in Step 6: Cut out the leather between the sides and end pieces. pieces according to the template.l Basswood 3/32” thickl Cocktail stickl Scissorsl Craft knife/jigsawl Wood stainl Leatherl Wood gluel Wood stainMagazine rackPerfect for storing magazines orbooks in any room of the house.Adding the leather gives it awhole new look.Step 1: Cut wood or thick cardpieces using template. See thenext page for templates.90 American Miniaturist

Leather with style Tip: Cut the shapes from basswood using whatever tools you are comfortable with. This could include a craft knife or using a jigsaw.Step 7: Glue the leather cut outs Privacy Screen which a lady wouldon to the outsides of the rack. A screen has always been a very discreetly disappear useful item of furniture, and has to change her clothes,Step 8: When dry, gently make a been found somewhere in a whether or not anyonehole in the leather of each end so house for centuries. They have else was in the room.the handle (cocktail stick) will go been used in bedrooms, behind In many rooms theythrough the rack. have been used as draftStep 9: Push the cocktail stick excluders.through both holes starting atone end and then glue in place. Before doubleStep 10: Cut a small strip of glazing for windows, sittingleather and put glue on the down to read for the eveningcocktail stick. Then wrap strip of could mean that you eitherleather over the cocktail stick. required a blanket or a jacket to keep out the cold air that circulated around the room. Your screen can be decorated to match the décor; for the gentleman’s study use leather and Hessian; for the lady in her boudoir, silks, satins and floral fabrics, even use embroidered panels. In the conservatory Hessian and cane, or painted white with floral pictures used in the panels. Screens can also become family heirlooms; cover the panels with photographs of family members, or pictures that have been painted by some of the children. Screens covered in cards and invitations to family occasions will definitely become a conversation piece in any household, also it’s a good way of remembering birthdays or American Miniaturist 91

Leather with styleanniversaries. Here we have abasic shape screen that you canuse, but it is easy to alter, justdraw in the shape you wantbefore cutting the pattern out. Tools & materials: l Basswood or card l Leather l Outline stickers l Wood glue l Paint l Scissors l Micropore l Craft knifeStep 1: Cut out four screenpanels in thick card or basswood.Step 2: Cut out four center panelsin thin card to glue leather on to.Step 3: Glue strips of micropore,as hinges, on to the panels.Step 4: Leaving 1/8” in betweeneach panel for easy folding.Step 5: Paint panels includingthe hinges – leave to dry.92 American Miniaturist

Leather with styleStep 6: Glue center panels on to Tip: A whole range of sheets This is a very easy little projectthe thin leather and cut out. of Outline Stickers can be that will only take an hour or so found in all good craft shops. to make, and the stand makes Look for the sheets of lines. the perfect place to display your – They are available in latest plant or piece of china. different colors and are The finish can be made to fit in perfect for use on many with any décor, from shabby chic projects to French polish or you could – Edging furniture; wall add resin or plaster moldings panels; book titles. and paint it all gold for a really opulent piece of furniture.Step 7: Glue leather covered Display standcenter panels on to the screen. Step 1: Cut out all the pieces and Tools & materials: lightly sand all the surfaces. SeeStep 8: Stick Outline Stickers template on next page.around the edge of each of the l Basswoodleather panels. Top 38mm x 38mm x Step 2: If you want to stain the 1/8” thick piece now is the time to color Shelf 28mm x 28mm x all the pieces, then leave to dry 1/8” thick thoroughly. Top support 4 pieces, 28mm x 6mm x 1/8” thick Step 3: To start the assembly, Shelf supports 4 pieces, attach a leg to one end of a top 28mm x 6mm x 1/16” thick support piece. Use a jig to help Legs 4 pieces, 1/8” x 1/8” x keep everything square. 72mm l Stain Step 4: Continue adding a leg l Paint to each end of the top supports l Jig until a square has been formed. l Wood glue l Pencil Step 5: Glue the top piece on l Sandpaper to the legs and supports – make l Glue sure that there is an equal overhang all the way around. American Miniaturist 93

Leather with style Step 7: Put a pencil mark 1” up Step 8: Glue the shelf in place from the bottom of each leg. – make sure the bottom of the shelf lines up on the pencil mark of each leg. There you have it, a lovely little table to display in your next miniature room! AMStep 6: Glue the shelf supportsaround the sides of the shelf.94 American Miniaturist

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Last wordFmaokuenfdutnretaosuyrses Rhea Avery makes a lovely tribute to her son Ted’s passion for toys by creating an easy to make, low budget mini toy store.This display is named for bargain prices, sometimes as from miniature dealers were my son, Ted Nelson, who low as ten cents, and you will the people in the store, and still has his original col- always find a use for them. the cash register, which camelection of Star Wars toys. (Check the free boxes, and from Hobby Builders, and the boxes of toys at garage sales. doll boxes, and some boxed My first miniature project They can yield some real toys, which are from Annwas a space station for him, treasures.) Vanture’s paper minis. The restmade from Styrofoam boxes of the boxes were free fromand forms and then decorated Many of the items on these old cut out pages in Dollhousewith red and blue tape. It had shelves were found at those Miniatures, and Doll’s Housea living area with furniture, places, and we all know that World, or from miniprintables.a control center with lots of the hunt is half the fun. I ac- com. The toy soldiers andcomputers screens, gauges, cumulated so many toys that three trucks were purchaseddials, and knobs, and several I needed a toy store to display pewter items that needed toelevated walkways. It was lit them all. be painted, and two stuffedwith battery-operated lights,and all his little figures fit The only things I purchasedinside it perfectly. It was set up under the treeon Christmas Eve, when he re-turned from “helping Grand-ma.” He loved it, and I onceheard him tell a friend, “Thisis my whole life right here.” Ten dollhouses, and severalroom boxes later, I had learnednever to leave behind a minitoy at a garage sale or thriftstore. They are always sold atRight: Trains, horses, kites, blocks,and dinosaurs make perfect accentsin this fun miniature toy store. American Miniaturist 97

Last wordanimals were from a craft store.The counters, as well as theshelves on either side weremade from kit scraps. (I alwayssave the interesting lookingscraps where trim has beenpunched out.) The small rounddisplay table was made fromscraps, and covered with a diskof colorful, fused plastic piecesfrom a garage sale. All of themwere very easy to make, andonly required a ruler and arazor knife.The horizontal shelves,and the shelf holding the doll Above: When all of these little treasures come together, they make magic!boxes, were wooden boxesfrom thrift stores. I cut strips of doing them over. of the cars, trains, planes, andbasswood to make the shelves. The toy box trunk was from boats were from thrift storesIt’s so much cheaper than a thrift store, but can be found and garage sales. The blocksbuying them. Always check at a craft store. The castles in by the train are cubes from athe height of what you plan to the foreground were both from craft store, which I painted.put on the shelves. It’s not fun thrift stores. The dollhouse was They are decorated with some purchased at a garage wonderful cut outs from a mini sale of miniatures, with magazine. The stacking boxes everything at bargain are from Ann Vanture. The prices. The mini furni- little red barn is also from a cut ture was found piece by out page, and is one of my fa- piece. vorites. My sister-in-law found The dolls by the dis- the tiny animals. play of doll boxes were The bears in the toy box all found at thrift stores came from a craft store years and garage sales. One of ago. The blue dinosaur was them was made to wear free at a local thrift store, as a pin. because the tip of his tail was I glued a spring from missing. He is positioned so a ballpoint pen onto a that his full tail is not showing. found head, and made You can have hours of fun the Jack-in-the-Box. The with your little toys. Old issues box was easy to make out of mini magazines have lots of of kit scraps. It was deco- articles on making toys, and rated with stickers, and I great cut out pages with boxes,Above: Using printables and little dolls put a bow on his neck. etc. to assemble. I had beenthat she found over time, Rhea made a The blackboards can be saving these for years and waswonderful little doll section in her shop. found at craft stores. All so glad to finally use them. AM98 American Miniaturist

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