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roadtripdirectory Add your business to the map, call 1-866-606-6587 or email [email protected] • USA MINNESOTA • USA MINNESOTA • USA M i n i a t u r e M a k e r s ’ Wo r k s h o p A m e r ic a n M in ia tu r is t L i t t l e En c h a n t m e n t s 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 28120 Woodward Ave, 68132 250th Ave. 5013 Ewing Ave S, extended vacation, take a road trip and venture out to visit these fine full service miniature shops to find your next miniature treasure. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Kasson, MN 55944 Minneapolis, MN 55410 Phone: (248) 549-0633 Phone: 866-606-6587 Phone: 612-746-4040 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Hours: Tu-F 10-7 / Sat 10-5 Hours: T, TH, F, SAT 10-5, W 12-8 Hours: M-F 9-5 CT Monday by appointment www.miniaturemakers.com www.americanminiaturist.com www.littleenchantments.comNEW HAMPSHIRE • USA NEW YORK • USA NEW YORK • USA AM_24 p92-p93.qxd 3/17/2005 10:09 AM Page 93Ea r t h & T r e e M i n i a t u r e s registerC h a u t a u q u a M in ia t u r e s &D o llh o u s e s D . T h o m a s F in e M in ia tu r e s Call276 Route 101 # 1 5031 W. Lake RD Rt. 394 1-86Am herst, NH 03031 Mayville, NY 14757 Historic Hudson ValleyPhone: 603-673-8707 Phone: 716-753-3100 Open seven days a week COLLECTIBLES * WORKSHOP * GALLERYateHours: M-Sat 10-5 / Sun 12-5 579 Warburton Avenue Shop #6www.EarthAndTree.com www.chautauquaminiatures.com Hastings-On-Hudson NY 10706 dthomasfineminiatures.comOHIO • USA OHIO • USA Forever Friends OORREEGGOONN• USA The Ma Dollhouses & Miniatures Dots Doll House M 2105 Bishops Castle Drive Ma In The Rocking House Mall Olney, Maryland 20832 1542 North Hi Way Crown Plaz 301-774-3037 Sponsor Lincoln City, OR 97367 • (541) 994 4647 Museum [email protected] On the Beautiful Oregon Coast [email protected] For A FULL SERVICE MINIATURE SHOP Closed Wed Oct thru Mar 15 Located in Olney, MD, a short drive from Columbia, katruss D o t’s D o ll H o u s e Baltimore, Frederick, DC, and N. Virginia. VIRGINI InPTEheNRNocSkYingLVHoArsNe IMAall MiniaturD o lls a n d M in is T h e M i n i a tOu Pr Ee NC Ee Vl lEa Rr Y THURSDAY 10-48068 Columbia Road 12652 WeCsatllGoreea-muagilafoPr oltahezrahours & directions 1542 North Hi Way 101 Lincoln City - ONE-ELEVEN PARK AVOlmsted Falls OH 44138Phone: (440) 647-1519 ChesterDlaonllhdo,usOesH& K4i4ts024Furnishings & Accessories oPEnmhotahniele: :hB(oe5ta4du1ot)ti3f9u29l5A4O@--or4Cehf6go’4Msot7mnEianCmilio.apcaotsoumtrrieusmHours: Tue-Sat 10am-6pm Phone:W4al4lp0ap-7er2&9F-l6oo4r6in4g Electrical Supplies, Lightingwww.dollsandminis.com Hours: Closed Wed“noveeorsnd5d0aisydpsollalyh”ouses Email: [email protected] TEXAS • USA Hours: Tu-WSFEaINtCIOS1HN0S-&T5RRUESCTTO, PRAEINDTO,LELLHEOCUTRSEIFSY, VIRGINIA • USA 724-942-4120 www.miniaturecellar.com 1-800-777-2447 MISSOURI PIT TSBURGH AREA’S LARGEST MINIATURES SHOP VERMONT • USA Treasure Hill Houses, Furniture, Building Materials, and Accessories PLEASANT VALLEY SHOPPES Hours: 10-5 Thursday, Friday, and 100 E. MC MURRAY RD. @ RT.19 Saturday or by appointment MC MURRAY PA 15317M y D o ll H o u s e In c . 4746 State Road J South, Fulton, MO 65251 FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO SHOP DURINGAlamo Heights, 6000 Broadway St (Millersburg Area) N.A.M.E. CONVENTIONSan Antonio, TX 78209Phone: 210-930-5363 Ph. 573-642-8802 or 573-642-2502 H a p SpPEi Cl yIALEIZv INe Gr INA Hf At e NDr CRAFTED MINIATURES Visit our web sEmail: [email protected]: M-Sat 10-6, Sun by appointment R e a l G o No Ed WT o y Js ERSEY 20609 Gordon Park Square, Ste. 110 De\"TphLike us on Facebook D1F0aorlQmlhuo),auBrsraeyrSFreat,rceVteoTGtry(0IBN5Oe6uAh4ti’l1nEeSdtXDSPtOaRtLeELSHSOUSE AsThEbuNrnN, VEAS2S01E4E7 (7www.mydollhouse.us PHhoounrse::M80-S2a-4t 797-4-A61ls4lt6yD4eoarllAhnonuivseersSaurypplies www.realgoo17d6toRoyuste.c2o3 mS. Hamburg, N.J. 07419 PMhIoNnIAeT:U7R0E3C-O7T7T7A-G1E86IN9C. Tennessee's oldest Wed. - Eamndalial:[email protected] Drive Phone: 973-209-7900 Fax: 973-209-4984 HNoaushrvsi:lleT, uT-NSa3t712004-46&15.b2y98a.2p8p7o2 inMtmonednayt - wSawtuwrd.haay p10pAilMy--5ePvMer-after.biz CustomTEXAS WHILE INASmANeAriNcTaOnNMIOin, TiaEtXuArSis-tFor rates and information visit: www.americanminiaturist.com www.dollhouseexpress.com 51 WISCON NEW YORK Visit \"My Doll House\"

Miniature toysMOFtiOnYi LmaenmDories Martha Puff takes us on a visit back to our chidhood while featuring some wonderful miniaturists’renditions of toys to remember.Throughout history, toys “remember toyland, toyland, beautiful girl and boy land have enchanted and While you dwell within it you are ever happy there delighted children. Childhood’s joy land, mystic and merry toylandSome are even passed down ”Once you passed its borders you can never return again.from generation to generation —Barry manilow, toyland Lyricsand continue to be popular Today, it is still the iconic enjoyed as kids. Lovinglyeven decades after being firstintroduced. children’s toy--celebrated in recreated in miniature byGreek and Roman children story, song, and film. talented artisans, these all-timeplayed with toys that are still Shared here are an amazing favorites instantly conjure uppopular today—balls, dolls, variety of the toys that we happy memories of childhood.hobby horses, and spinningtops. Dollhouses were made inGermany as early as the mid-1500s. Victorian girls playedwith wood or porcelain dollsand had dollhouses. In the1890s, British boys enjoyed toysoldiers, farmyards, zoos, andtoy boats. By the 1920s, trainsets had become very popular.Early in the 20th century,Richard Steiff in Germanymade the first teddy bear,and named it after PresidentTheodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.Top: One-of-a-kind hand-sculptedchildren by Carol McBride.Right: A hand-painted screen, littletuffet, and a many handcrafted toysby Valerie Anne Casson.52 American Miniaturist

FVArLaEnRcIEe ANNE CASSON Miniature toys“I’ve been making and selling miniatures since Above: A 19th century toy1975. At that time, there was hardly anyone warehouse and antique toy theatremaking miniatures in England. A complete for children that are 1:12 scale.stranger invited me to view a miniatureEdwardian house completely in the round. GET IN TOUCHIt was so unusual, I went straight home andturned a bookcase into a shelf of rooms. As for Valerie Cassonwhat I make, I tend to stick to what I do best—painted furniture, toys and ceramics in 1:12 scale.” Phone: 33 (0) 494787752 Email: [email protected]: A beautifully Web: valeriecasson.comhand-paintedchair and table American Miniaturist 53set depictingsome of theall-time favoritenursery bookcharacters in1:12 scale.Right: A selectionof handcraftedtoys based onactual vintagetoys. A castle, jackin the box clown,horse pull toy,and little armymen.

Miniature toysCSaIGliRfoIDrnWiIaLLIAMS Right: Fantasy table and matching chairs“I’ve been making 1:12 scale each sport shoes andminiatures for fi e years, and stockings.selling them for two years. The Pumba Panda and MeeshaI started making miniatures when Monkey pull toys are from theI couldn’t find exactly what “Animal Party” line.I wanted. I’d get something closeand then embellish it until I cameup with just the right thing.I love whimsy, and the “AnimalParty” line lets me get animalsall dolled up for a party. I plan toadd additional animals and willhave them in more whimsicalfantasy themes.”GET IN TOUCHSigrid WilliamsPhone: (209) 594-1563Email: [email protected] Featuring Zeb the Zebra, Pooh Pig, and Linda Lamb pull toys.54 American Miniaturist

Miniature toysCSaHlEifLoLrIEnKiaAZAN, SHELLIE’S MINIATURE MANIA“I opened my miniature shop in 1976—nearly 40 yearsago. I take great pride in my fine selection of vintage andunusual handcrafted items in 1:12 scale. Always searching foruncommon pieces, I love to purchase from estates. I also sellestates online for people. My goal is to keep adding qualitycollectible miniatures—both vintage and new—and shyaway from mass-produced miniatures except for children.”Above: Tiny handcrafted dollies from Taller Targioni, Spain. Top: Handcrafted wood doll trunk Handcrafted stuffed bears and rabbit with dollies and tiny stuffed bear from Taller Targioni, Spain. from estate. Above: Handcrafted toy cabinet with dollies and stuffed animals from Taller Targioni, Spain. GET IN TOUCH Shellie’s Miniature Mania 732 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 Phone: 650-593-4921 Web: www.shelliesminis.com American Miniaturist 55

Miniature toys Above: Fully-functional German child pedal car, “Deluxe Touring Car”.OArLeAgNonHAMER ~ IGMA FELLOW A fully-functional French child pushchair“I have been making and selling 1:12 scale from the 1950s.miniatures since about 1993. I work in iron,copper, brass and (at times) silver.I make a little bit of everything—children’stoys, furniture, gardening tools, householditems, outdoor pieces...it goes on and on.I try to do new things more and more. If Imake 6 or 8 hand trucks, or swords, or winddrags, I may not make any again for severalyears (or never).”Above: A beautifully antiqued fully-functional child pedal car named,“Tin Racer”. 1:12 scale.Right: A fully-functional antiquefrench farm child’s cart. 1:12 scale.A great addition for little frenchcountry house or scene.56 American Miniaturist

CCaAlRiLfoArGnAiUaSTAD Miniature toys“I have been a dealer and collector for Above: Three handmade pull toysover thirty years. The miniatures that I sell by Amanda E. Skinner, U.S.always reflect what I find of interest in reallife. Ninety percent of what I sell is one- Toys by Laura Collum-Leeinch scale—occasionally, half-inch scale. Silverstein, U.S. rocking horseMy miniature goal, so to speak, is simply by Pat Kay of England.to continue searching for what is special,unique, and lovely from so many talentedartisans.”Right: Doll in box anddoll in bed by Gale ElenaBantock, England.Below: Handcrafteddollies in different sizesand an ornate standingscreen with photographsof dolls. American Miniaturist 57

Miniature toys Above: A tiny copy of an antique French paper toy in 1:12 scale.CLaEWlif&orBnAiRaBARA KUMMEROW“We started selling miniatures in 1972 and make Tiffa ylamps, other unique lighting, stained glass pieces, toys,houses, furniture, and more. We work in 1:12, 1:48, 1:144scale, and even a little 1:24 scale from time to time. At thepresent time, we are designing some new lamps, toys, andmini buildings to offer at upcoming shows.”Above: These tiny toys include a moving coach with horses around acastle, cat skittle toy, and a 1940’s pull toy in 1:12 scale.Right: This is a tiny Halloween booth that is filled with many Halloweenthemed items. Below it is a little witch and black cat that are also inquarter-scale to go along with the Halloween booth.Three tiny copies of antiqueFrench paper toys in 1:12 scale.58 American Miniaturist

Miniature toysGSeILrVmIAaLnEyINER“I have been making and selling 1:12 scale miniatures for26 years. I have a wide range of historically correct productstypical for Germany—Christmas ornaments, German toysand household goods. I’ve started making quarter-scalefurniture in the German style “Jugendstil”--a variation ofArt Nouveau. Next, I plan to make a series of quarter-scaleGerman open-roofed dollhouses in the style of MoritzGottschalk houses and room boxes.”Above: Traditional Christmas pyramid painted in thehistoric colors. The figures represent the people inThuringia Forest, where the pyramids originated.Left: Two dollies in the style of the inexpensive Germandolls from Thuringia. The box shows a picture I foundin my great-grandmother’s friendship book from aboutthe same period in time as the toys. Left: Two examples of typical late 19th century wooden toys from the toy-making area of Thuringia, Germany. A small castle with soldiers and horses as well as a pull boat toy with sailors. American Miniaturist 59

Miniature toysOMrEeLgVoInN YOST“I have been making miniature animals and toysfor 35 years. I started by making toys for mydaughter’s dollhouse. Later, I decided to make andsell some in miniature shows. I endeavor to maketoys and animals that bring a smile to someone’sface. I do mostly quarter-scale or smaller toys and alimited amount of 1:12-scale toys. I also handcraftquarter-scale cottages and other structures usingmaterials native to my locale in Sunriver, Oregon.” Above: Both rabbits are made from 38 pieces of clay. One is on a handmade Manzanita wood table. Left: The train is made out of alder wood with glass bead wheels, 5” long. The sitting clowns are ¾” tall. Left: Clown made from 50 individual pieces of clay, 1½” tall. Handmade chair of Manzanita wood. Girl bear and flower basket are made from special porcelain clay. The cat’s ball is made from actual yarn.60 American Miniaturist

Miniature toysASArRiAzoRnISaLEY“Since my father brought me a gift of Mexican Worry Dollsabout 60 years ago, miniatures have been a passion.I endeavor to provide other miniaturists with interestingand unique antique, vintage and artisan miniatures. Myitems are usually 1:12 scale, but I believe a variety of scalesare appropriate for many settings. I am a docent at thewonderful Tucson Museum, The Mini-Time Machine, andam amazed at what joy the museum brings to visitors.” Left: An off-beat Steampunk fairy sculpted by Sandi McAslan . Above: Handcrafted figure of the mischievous Peter Pan with his best friend, Tinker Bell.Right: Artisancreatedpuppeteertheatre withdetailedpainting. American Miniaturist 61

Miniature toysCFaERliNfoVrAnSiIa~IGMA ARTISAN“I have been making 1:12 scale dolls forover 30 years. As a collector, I couldn’t finthe characters I wanted for my scenes.So, I started sculpting. The first one asclay. When someone offered to buy it,I thought porcelain would be better.I tried it and realized I could sculpt thewet porcelain to get the featuresI wanted. Each year, I strive to re-inventmyself through my work with new andunique figures. ”Above: This little girl is curled up for Above: “My favorite toy—an air plane!” This little farm boy isa nap with her favorite plush toys. sitting on a bale of hay and enjoying his brand new toy air plane. This fun little piece is titled, This scene is titled, “Playing dress-up.” “Look what I found!”62 American Miniaturist

EKnAgRlOaNnCdUNNINGHAM Miniature toys“I had a high-end shop selling miniatures in Bath, Above: A miniature toy theatre byEngland for 8 years from 2003. I started exhibiting Jacqueline Crosby, England.at U.K. shows in 2007. I only buy things that I like—mainly 1:12 scale. Quality and scale are paramount,but it doesn’t have to be expensive. I have a studioin the garden where my miniatures are on display inglass cabinets and houses. My husband once said‘I buy and sell miniatures to feed my own addiction’.”Above: A very small hand-painted pewter train set by Minnie Maria, England. Above: This wonderfully grumpy little duckling doll was made by Christel Kallies of Germany. Left: A Victorian-style rocking horse in 1:12 scale by Ian Rose, England. Tiny hand-carved wooden rocking horses are by Huu Phuoc. American Miniaturist 63

Mini lampLight up yourlittle worldJennifer Tuttle has been busy with her newobsession, making mini lamps. Once yousee how easy it is you will be hooked!A s of recently I have a Step 1: Take the lamp apart by Tools & materials: new mini obsession, gently wiggling the shade off the which is taking apart plastic hub that it sits on. Remove l Miniature electrifiedminiature lamps and putting the sticker from the bottom of lampsthem back together with beads the lamp. You will probably haveand jewelry findings. This all to scrape the adhesive off with a l Various beads with largestarted because I was tired of the razor blade. Cut the plug off close holessame old traditional brass and to the plug end. There is usuallywhite lamps. I thought the lamp a little hole or place where the l Scrapbook paper in tinyshades would look much more cord sticks through the base of printspersonal covered with paper or the lamp. If the wire is glued infabric, but I also wanted to come place then very gently pull the l Bunka or fairy laceup with a creative way to change wire free. l Satin spray paint withup the bases of the lamps. Witha love for handmade lampwork Next, pry the plastic hub that primer, white or creamglass beads I had been collecting holds the socket off the stem of l Clear gloss or satin spraylots of them from eBay. After the lamp. Hold on to the hubspending some time collecting and not the socket and bulb; sealerthem I have finally come up with you don’t want to pull the wires l Sheet of card stocka great way to use them in my loose. The hub should wiggle l Small zip top bagminiatures. free easily. Straighten the wire so l Spray adhesive l Super glue gel I really love the “shabby chic” l Hot glue gunlook so I painted the lamp bases l Plierswhite and then added glass l Bead Reamer, ifcrystals to some of the lampshades, which satisfies my love of necessarymaking jewelry at the same time. l Small sharp scissors l Tacky Glue Are you ready to make some l Toothpicksunique miniature lamps of yourown? It’s easier than you think! there are no kinks in it by running it securely between your fingers.64 American Miniaturist Carefully pull the wire out through the tube. If there are beads or things on the lamp, pull

Mini lampthem off. (It’s a good idea to saveany lamp parts you don’t use forfuture projects). Now you areleft with a base, a shade, a bulbsocket with a hub, and a plug. Step 3: Search for lamp shade Step 5: Place your beads on the printables on the Internet. Print post of the base. Sometimes they some patterns on card stock don’t want to fit over the post. If and cut them out. Test fit a few this happens try sanding the hole patterns on your lamp shade and out with a bead reamer. then pick one that covers the entire shade, plus a little extra. Cut the wire to the desired Trim the pattern to fit the lamp length. Push the wire through shade, leaving about 1/16” edge the top of the lamp base until it around the shade pattern. sticks out of the bottom enough so you can grab it and pull it all Trace your pattern onto the the way through. Don’t pull too scrapbook paper. (Fabric can be hard on the wire, just enough to used in the same way). Cut out pull the slack. Push the hub with the paper and give the back a the socket back onto the post. light spray with spray adhesive. Pull the wire through the hole on Line up the top of the lamp the base. with the center of the paper and smooth it down all the way around.Step 2: Place the excess wire Step 4: Using a toothpick, place awith plug in the bag and seal it thin line of Tacky Glue on the topwith the lamp base sticking out. and bottom edges of the shade.Place a very small blob of hot Place your bunka or lace trimglue over the hole in the post onto the glue, pressing downof the base. Don’t go squirting lightly. Let it dry.a whole bunch of hot glue inthere, just a teeny blob to coverthe hole! Paint your lamp basewith the spray paint color ofyour choice. When the paint isdry, give your lamp a coat ofclear gloss or satin sealer. Aftereverything dries, pick the glueblob off the top of the post; itshould pop right off. American Miniaturist 65

Mini lamp Floor lamps, hanging lamps, coach lamps, andStep 6: Pull the two brass posts candelabras can all be madefrom the plastic plug. Remove prettier just by using someany leftover wires. Pull the socket paint and glass beads. Oncewire through the bottom of you understand how thethe plug. Make about a 1/8” slit commercially made lightsbetween the two halves of the are put together, they are sowire with a scissors and separate easy to decorate and thenthem for about ¾”. Strip the ends reassemble. You can makeof the wires to about ½”. Twist the your cord as long or as shortstrands of copper wires together, as you wish to fit into yourkeeping the two sides separate. house. Have fun! AMTrim the ends of the copper wiresto about ¼”. Bend the copperwires over and place them intothe two holes on the top of theplug. Replace the brass posts. Pullthe slack through the bottom ofthe plug.66 American Miniaturist

Mini lampLeft and above: The finished lampfrom the tutorial with a fl weredshade and shown turned on.Below left: These lamps show thepossibilities depending on thebeads you choose for your lamp.Below: Good sources for large holedbeads are found at craft stores,bead shops, Etsy, Oriental Trading,and eBay. But beware, refurbishinglamps is addictive and the constanthunt for beads is as well. American Miniaturist 67

Mini lamp Above: You can also make tall floor Above: Are you making a winter lamps using any mix of beads. holiday house or scene this year? String a few seed beads for a fancier Add some winter or Christmas lamp shade if you wish! beads to your special little lamp. Left and below: Don’t forget to Here Jen has made two snowmen make some festive hanging lights lights with special paper shades. as well and lamps for the holidays. Jen has made a skull chandelier, a floor lamp with a bone shad , a tiny skull candle and a double pumpkin table lamp. The possibilities are endless so you can see why Jen is addicted to making lamps! GET IN TOUCH Jen Tuttle San Diego, California Email: Jenniferltuttle@ hotmail.com Shop: http://www.etsy.com/ shop/miniholiday Shop: http://www.cdhm.org/ user/jenjen66 Facebook: Miniholiday DollhouseMiniatures eBay User ID: rman101768 American Miniaturist

Wind chimeMini gardenchimesAdd some fun and interest to yourmini garden with these easy to makeornaments made by Chris Walton.E very year there seems the same order, Tools & materials: to be a new selection of but keep this decorative features for our group on the l Shaped Clips S-curve gardens. Of course, our miniature inside loop. l Gold eye pins gardens need to be updated, too! l 2 small jump rings Here are some simple designs Step 5: With wire l Fine chain, 1” long for garden ornaments for you to cutters, snip the l Glass beads, larger than make that reflect the latest styles. eye pins so they are the same seed beads Wind chimes length, about ¾” l Super Glue Step 1: Using your pliers, turn from the bottom l 24-gauge brass wire the inner rings of a swirl clip loop. l Round glass bead perpendicular to the outer rings l Assortment of round on both curves of the S. Choose Step 6: With a one end to be the top; slide one tiny drop of Super pens, ¼” to 1/16” dia. bead on to the swirl so it rests at Glue, attach the the top of the inner loop. bead at the top brush handle the same diameter and the color1 as the bead, start a smooth spiral Step 2: To hang the dangling beads on the in the center of the wire. the wind chimes on the bottom bottom. curve, slide glass beads and Step 3: Wrap twice at this size; Super Glue eye pins on to the Spiral with bead then gradually work with smaller swirl in this order: Bead, color1; This may take some practice and smaller handles until you Eye pin; Bead, color2; Eye pin; before you are satisfied with it. have a satisfactory spiral. Bead, color1. But the end result is worth it. Step 4: Gently slide the bead into Step 3: Slide this group to the Step 1: Cut a piece of wire that is the center, pushing the wire back outside loop of the wire. about 4” long. together if it spreads out. Step 4: Make a second group in Step 2: Starting with a pen or Step 5: Make a small loop at one end for hanging. American Miniaturist 69

Shopping spreeSYOhuopDrunOtPil Gabriele Layne makes a small scene inspired by a decorative game board, a sleeping doll, and a favorite past time.Every so often a lady gets a delicate white handkerchief Below: The vanity has everything to enjoy a little shopping that had been in her inven- a girl needs to look her best. Hat spree. Whether it’s to tory for some time. She knew boxes, beautifully wrapped shop update her spring wardrobe or boxes and bags lay about the room. to treat herself for having her nose to the grindstone, the fun of browsing the shops to see all the new fashions is a grand time. Gabriele decided to commemorate the fun of an old-fashioned shopping spree in this miniature project.“Gabriele decided tocommemorate the funof an old-fashionedshopping spree in thisminiature project.” The inspiration came to herafter finding a chess boardwith an intricate mother ofpearl and wood inlay. Sheknew the moment she caughtsight of it that it was meantto be a 1:12-scale floor for aroom box. The doll with closed eyesis in a nightgown made from70 American Miniaturist

Shopping spreeRight: Gabrieletook special care inmaking many littleboxes and bags withstore labels andtissue paper.Below: Exhaustedafter a shoppingspree this little ladyis having a welldeserved rest beforegoing through all ofher new purchases. American Miniaturist 71

Shopping spree bed made from a true-to-scale sofa pillow cover that Gabriele cut and sewed to fit the minia- ture bed.Above: The bedside table has this was the perfect scene in The assemblyspecial items displayed on it. which to use it. Exhausted Years ago a local dollhouseBelow: There is barely enough room from the shopping adventure, shop had a closeout sale andon the bed with all of the items she the little lady rests on a fanciful Gabriele purchased somehas bought on her busy day. elegant Bespaq furniture at a great price. Because the floor was so fancy and special she knew this furniture would be a great match. With the right wallpaper, room trim, furniture, and doll, it was time to fill the room with all of the fun little details. Framed photos were placed around the room and the vani- ty was decorated with a dresser set by Chrsynbon, which was placed on top of a lace doily. Gabriele got to work and made all of the little boxed lingerie items, perfumes, shop- ping bags, hats, and hatboxes. She also added a dress on a hanger and other little acces- sories to place on the bed, the bench, and the floor. There must have been an amazing sale, which this little lady could not afford to miss! Tiny purses, perfume, and a mirror are shown in boxes and bags. Obviously she was much too exhausted from her shopping to unwrap and put everything away, so she is having a rest. Once refreshed, she’ll enjoy unwrapping all of her treasures and admiring them before putting everything in its place. AM72 American Miniaturist

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A treasured houseAOF tlritetlaeshuorueses Deana Tritch enjoys the challenge of turning unsuspecting everyday objects into miniature treasures for her hobby.Ilive in a rural area in the in the house” idea led me to often used in French coun- Midwest and I don’t have a French country theme. I try décor. That’s my story, any miniaturist friends promise there was a logical anyway. other than the wonderful transition in my head. I think people I’ve met online. I it had to do with the roosters I tend to work on dollhous- do, however, have amazing es in a backwards manner, in friends who frequently find great deals on dollhouses and other miniatures for me. The French country house started as one of those finds. My friend, Susan, found a partially built 1:12-scale Artply Allison kit with the rest of the kit, instructions, plastic wrought iron pieces, ten different wallpapers, two types of shingles, a piece of pink dollhouse carpet, and two books on miniatures— all for $8 at a local thrift shop. I happily reimbursed her for the $8 and started to brainstorm what the house would become. My husband contributed increasingly silly options, but his “barn animalsRight: Deana took on the challengeof making a dream house with verylittle money and lots of love.74 American Miniaturist

A treasured housethat I usually start with the Above: The exterior of the French boards. Then they werefurniture, then the interior country, inspired dollhouse. painted a dark brown/blackdecorating, and finally the Below: Deana gave the living room and waxed. The sofa, otto-exterior work. This house was many small personal touches to man, and fireplace were madeno exception, and it was com- give it a comfy-cosy feeling. from scratch. The wire meshplicated by the fact that I had chandelier was created fromno idea what I wanted to do part of a broken car part mywith the outside of the house. son found in the yard. I justI did know that I wanted to added some beads and crystalsuse the “wrought iron” pieces to fancy it up.rather than the trim that camewith the kit. The armchair was a bright purple resin piece I found at a thrift shop. The console table under the stairs was also a thrift purchase. The pur- chased pieces were all given a makeover. An online friend made the pretty potted rose. The biggest project in the living room was the staircase. It’s supposed to face the other way, but I couldn’t fit the fur- niture in that way and I like to see the stairs in a dollhouse. I modified them to have a small landing and I covered the backThe interiorThe living room was alsoplastered and then I paintedand aged it for effect. Thefloorboards were created bydrawing on the boards with aballpoint pen. That leaves anindention in the floor mim-icking the space between the American Miniaturist 75

A treasured house Left: Most of the furniture was aged to give the house a rustic effect.of the stairs with mat board to house, the upper two-thirds of base dining table was a happyneaten that area. In the end, I two of the walls had a plaster accident. A heavy plastic winefelt that all of the furniture fit finish. I painted those a soft glass fell out of my kitchenwell and that the room looked yellow and then wallpapered cupboard and the base brokecozy and welcoming. A couple the third wall and the wain- off. The more I looked at it,of my favorite touches in the scot area. the more I thought it wouldliving room are the baby name make a fabulous glass table-book on the end table and the The tile floor is made from top. With a dollar store plastictwo lists with boy names and scrapbook paper. The “iron” trophy cup painted black togirl names on the ottoman. look like iron, the table was complete. The kitchen cabinets weremade with parts of a basic The chairs were made fromhutch. I added scrapbook black wire bent into shapestickers for details and gave with seats and cushionsthe cabinets an aged finish. added. The island was madeThe counter was painted to from wood scraps and the potlook like granite and I made a rack from a tea light tin withfarmhouse sink using a small the bottom cut out. My onlinejewelry box. The refrigera- friends and I made the minitor is a paper-covered piece food items. The plates were allof balsa with Sharpie marker made from card stock.clip handles. When I got the Upstairs is the bathroom. I love this room! One of the joys of dollhouses is that you can play with new decoratingRight: The kitchen is fully stockedwith many miniature treasures.76 American Miniaturist

A treasured houseAbove: Deana was very resourceful sconces and pretty little chan- family photos. I grouped thein making the furniture and delier were made from jewelry dolls that live in the houseaccessories for her country house. findings and beads. for a family photo and cut the other pictures from the dollideas. The pretty toile wallpa- The center hall is lined with section of a miniatures cata-per is scrapbook paper. log. The hall door leads to theThe pattern is oversized, upper porch area.but I thought that it madethe décor more dramatic. On the other side of the hallThe floor treatment is is the bedroom. The prettythe same paper as the blue wallpaper in the bedroomkitchen. came with the house. The floor was finished similarly to The tub started as a the living room floor and thecontainer that held bath ceiling beams were stainedgels. I added paint and to match. I made the bed andwall-mounting hardware. bedding. The armoire is a ba-The sink was made from a sic hutch and the nightstand isVictorian washstand and an unfinished piece from thea measuring spoon basin. craft store with more of theThe toilet was also made scrapbook sticker carving. Thefrom scratch. gorgeous wicker cradle was a The stone wall adds Below: Making dollhouses is a funprivacy and hides the toi- way to play with interior design.let as well. The toiletrieson the shelf were madefrom beads and coloredlight pegs. The wall American Miniaturist 77

A treasured house from the craft store and the colors were just perfect. They, and the kitchen wall tiles, were stocking stuffers from my husband at Christmas. I made the stucco with a blend of gesso, buttermilk-colored paint, and tan sand. Once it was painted and dry, I aged the stucco with a mixture of burnt umber and water. The house was coming to life as I worked! I didn’t like the doors the way the instruc- tions called for them to be assembled, so I made some adjustments by turning them upside down, and then paint- ed them blue. The wrought Left and below: This pretty bed was handmade for this room and the wicker cradle was a gift to her from a good friend to welcome the newest member to the family.gift from an online mini friend The exteriorand awaits a soon-to-come By the time I fin-baby. I made the nightstand ished most of thelamp and the chandelier. The interior decorat-French doors lead to a small ing, I had settledprivate balcony. on an outside look. I did a lot The attic area is the nursery. of research onlineI imagine that Joy and Joe looking at photoshave a toddler, little Jamie. of French-styleThe adorable clown wallpa- houses, so I decid-per was already installed in ed to do a stuccothis room. Jamie’s bed is a exterior with tilevintage 1:16 piece —just right trim around thefor a toddler’s bed. I made the doors and win-afghan. Online mini friends dows. The tiles aremade many of Jamie’s toys.78 American Miniaturist

A treasured houseiron door handles were made trophies. The wall-mounted Above: The attic serves as thewith black wire and beads. light was made from a suction nursery for baby Jamie.The “iron” trim came as white cup, the hook that came withplastic, so I cut the pieces to it, and a scrap of cardboard. This project was so muchfit, painted them matte black, fun. I enjoy doing the researchglued them in place, and The grand total spent on and I love figuring out how toadded touches of paint to give this dollhouse is less than $25, make the things I want fromthe iron an aged look. I gave not including the family who what I have. While I havethe bay window a copper roof lives there. The only things I a few very beautiful artisanwith a touch of patina. purchased especially for this pieces made by online friends, project were the trophy cups, for the most part I prefer mak- Through all of this work, I four sheets of scrapbook pa- ing my minis. My mini budgetstill had no idea what I was per, three packages of stickers, is very small (pun intended)going to do with the roof until and I wouldn’t be able toI discovered that terra cotta “While i have a few very enjoy this hobby if I were notbarrel tiles would be appropri- beautiful artisan pieces able to figure out how to makeate for a real French country made by online friends, things. An online mini friendhome. I was excited, except for for the most part i prefer once called me the Trash tothe fact that the actual terra making my minis.” Treasure Queen. That’s acotta tiles in mini were beyond name I am proud to claim! AMmy budget. The formed plastic one fat quarter of fabric, andsheets were less, but not attrac- the perfect little rooster mugs GET IN TOUCHtive. After some brainstorming on the kitchen shelf. Thewith my husband, we came up residents were extra. Joy and Delightful Miniswith the idea to use cardboard Joe are Houseworks resin dolls De Tritchtubes as the tile and corrugated and little Jamie cost a dollar atcardboard for the base to help the dollhouse shop in Holland, Email: delightfulminis@with spacing. We are happy Michigan. Normally, I make outlook.comwith the results and think the my dolls, but I fell in love with Blog: www.delightfulminis.roof turned out great! pregnant Joy. blogspot.com Shop: www.zibbet.com/ I made flower boxes for delightfulministhe end windows from cardstock and bits of the plasticiron. The vines flowing overthe balcony railing were madefrom tiny silk leaves. Thetopiaries on the upper porchwere made with the track ballsfrom computer mice that nolonger work. I coated them inglue and rolled them in greenlandscaping foam. They sit ona console made from part ofa hutch. The lower porch hasa flowering topiary plantedin another of the dollar store American Miniaturist 79

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ittybitsMartha Puff’s gallery takes us to the wonderous land of toys. May Highlights contest We would love to know what your favorite highlightsMay 15 Issue #145 www.americanminiaturist.com CANADA $1P0.r9i5cCeAD.$U7K .£95.525 were in this May issue of AM. You could win this Mini Flower Class Project DVD by Carol Rosenthal! All it takes is PROJECTS a small paragraph for our random drawing! • • Send your entry to May Highlights contest, American • • • • • Miniaturist, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944. You may also send your entries via email to auralea@ ashdown.co.uk. Please be sure to include your name,A tiny tea room created with love address, phone number, and email address. The deadline by G em m a F ig uerasfor this contest is Wednesday, May 20, 2015.04MA15_p001.indd 1 3/23/15 1:32 PM Mini Lamp giveaway Nursery basket Jennifer Tuttle has donated giveaway this 1:12-scale table lamp to winner giveaway! Send your entry to Lamp giveaway issue –145 American In our March issue of American Miniaturists Miniaturist, 68132 250th Ave., Kasson, (AM143) Gabriele Layne donated this sweet MN 55944, or fax them to (507) nursery basket to giveaway. 634-7691, or email them to auralea@ ashdown.co.uk. Please be sure to We have randomly selected April Haswell include your name, address, phone of St Petersburg, FL to be our winner for thisnumber, and email address. The deadline for this beauty basket contest! Congratulations April!contest is Wednesday, May 20, 2015.Last Word contest those twoDo you have a miniature story or project you pages of awould like to share with us? Each month, weselect one such special story to publish on future AM issue!pages 97-98 in that issue of our magazine,and we want to be able to feature your Send yourspecial mini project in an upcoming issue! entry to Last Your special project will inspire us as well asour readers more than you know. We urge you Word writingto share your own vision and creativity. Tell usa little about you and the project you want to contest, Americanshare, where you got the inspiration, and howyou made it all came together. Miniaturist, 68132 Please keep your stories around 500 words, 250th Avenue, Kasson, Phyllis Reese was a 2014accompanied by a few pictures of you and MN 55944. You may winner and made a miniyour special project so that our readers can also send your entries scene in a tennis ball.enjoy it as well. It could be your work on via email to auralea@ ashdown.co.uk. Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and email address. The deadline for our next Last Word writing contest is Wednesday, May 20, 2015. American Miniaturist 81

Roof tilesRoof tilesmade easyDeana Tritch shares an affordable wayto make a terracotta roof for a 1:12-scalehouse roof using recycled materials.S aving money on a project For a more uniformly colored Tools & materials: usually means spending a roof, just use the oranges, burnt little more time to get the umber, cream, and light brown. l Craft paint: Dark orange,desired results. If you love a good medium orange, burntDIY project then you will enjoy Step 2: You should have a large umber, cream, soft white,the satisfaction of completing collection of toilet paper tubes. light brown, dark brown,this tutorial. One tube makes 18 tiles. My roof black took over 400 tiles to finish. PutStep 1: Search for a photo of out a social media plea and you l Cardboard tubesaged terracotta tiles on the will have all you need before you l Corrugated cardboardInternet. This will give you a know it. Save a roll for the tiles l Chopsticks or skinnygood example for the colors and that will go along the very top oftexture that you will want on the roofs peak. These will need to dowelsyour tiles. All of the paint colors be cut a bit wider than the rest. l Scissorsmay not be necessary, but the l Tacky Gluevariety may help make your Step 3: On a paper plate put l Matte Mod Podgefinished tiles look more aged. blobs of several l Paintbrush l Paper plates82 American Miniaturist

Roof tilesdifferent colors. Include theoranges and burnt umber andany other colors you want.Dip the paintbrush into one ortwo colors and brush onto thecardboard tube. Don’t clean thebrush while you are painting.Continue to randomly paint thetubes. Paint several tubes and setthem aside to dry.Step 4: Use your scissors or thehandle of your paintbrush toremove the paper from one sideof the corrugated cardboard.The simplest way is to put thepaintbrush handle into the endof the cardboard in a valley andpush the brush down the lengthof the cardboard at a slight angleto loosen the paper. Do this foreach valley until you can peel thepaper off completely.Step 5: Cut the corrugatedcardboard into pieces to coverthe entire roof of your dollhousewith the ridges runningperpendicular to the height ofthe roof as show in the photos.The ridges and valleys will be theguides for you to attach the rowsof barrel tiles. On the larger sections of roof,I folded the cardboard over theroof peak to give my roof someadded strength. Glue the piecesof cardboard to the dollhouseroof with glue. Spread the glueevenly over the cardboard. Youwant it to adhere securely to thedollhouse roof.Step 6: Now it’s time to cut thetiles. Cut each tube lengthwise American Miniaturist 83

Roof tilesinto 6 even strips. Don’t worry ifthere If there are slight variationsin the widths, it will just add tothe aged look of the finishedtiles. Cut each strip to tiles thatare about 1 1/2” long. Once you’vecut several tubes, mix the tiles upin a pile.Step 7: Finally, it’s time to start roof. Place a few tiles, then let the rest of the tiling, glue a tile intiling! Each tile is glued over two glue set, then place a few more place over the peak and the topof the cardboard ridges. I used tiles, and so on. of the tiles on each side of thechopsticks to hold the edges roof, overlap the next tile slightlyof the tiles down until the glue Periodically remind yourself and glue into place. Continueset. Unlike shingles, barrel tiles that the finished roof is going to to glue the tiles until you haveare applied in a straight row look great and that it’s worth all covered the end of the peak. Inrather than offset rows. Working the time. I worked several hours places where the peaks intersect,horizontally, glue each tile in over several days to get all of cut the tiles so that they butt upplace over two ridges. the painting, cutting, and gluing against each other neatly. Study finished. the photos you found online to Start the next tile in the same see how your roof tiles will needvalley as the previous tile so they Step 8: Start the next horizontal to fit.are side by side. Line the bottom row, overlapping the previousrow of tiles up with the bottom row by about 1/2”. Continue to Step 10: When the glue isedge of the roof. The valleys act glue, and hold the edges down, thoroughly dry then coat the tilesas the upside down tiles on a real etc. row by row. with matte Mod Podge. A adding a second coat will add strength Tip: Where the adjoining Step 9: Once all of the tiles are to the cardboard tiles if desired. roof areas meet (not the roof glued in place, it’s time to finish peaks) you have a couple off the roof peaks. I cut the tiles Now stand back and admire of options. My house was for the peak just a bit wider than the results of your hard work purchased as a partially built the other tiles to make it easier and think about the money you shell and there were gaps to cover the tops of the tiles on saved with this recycle and reuse where the roof parts met so each side. miniature project! AM I used strip wood to cover the gaps. I painted the strips Using the same process as the with some of my paint mix from the tile painting and then trimmed the tiles to meet in the joint just as you would with regular shingles. You could also use card stock to cover the joint or just cut your tiles to meet closely in the joint.84 American Miniaturist

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Miniatures, 2599 Willow registered Preview 5-8, give them our Group CodeBrook Park, Fenton, MO $18 Early Sales, Weekend G5 20068  mollycromwell@63026. Phone: 636-296-3818. Admission, Cash Bar aol.com for more & Refreshments. Mail informationMAY 23 reservation to: MollySTOCKTON, CA Cromwell Presents, 44421 SEPTEMBER 18-19 Adare Manor Square, INDIANAPOLIS, INMiniatures on the Ashburn, VA 20147.Waterfront presents the 4th Sunday—Sales Room open The Museum of MiniatureAnnual Stockton Miniature early for Preview Attendees. House’s 15th Annualshow on Saturday, May General Public 10-4. $7 Miniatures Show will take23 from 10am to 4pm at Adults, $4 Children. Pre- place Friday, September 18Stockton Scottish Rite registered Workshops Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm andHall, 33 W. Alpine Avenue, & Saturday. Saturday, September 19Stockton, CA 95204. from 9:30am to 4:00pm atDealers and Dollhouse St. Luke’s United MethodistEnthusiasts selling: JUNE 7 Church, 100 W. 86th St.dollhouses, furniture, BURNABY, BC, Indianapolis, IN. Miniatureminiature accessories, CANADA furniture, accessories, dolls,electrical, lighting, and dollhouses and supplies formore. Admission $6 at the The West Coast Dollhouse sale by dealers from all overdoor, $3 children 12 and & Miniature Show & Sale the country.  And don’t missunder. Free LED Lighting will take place June 7, the exhibits, workshops,Seminar by Luci Hanson, 2015 from 10:00am to make-it-and take-it projects8:30am to 10:00am. Please 4:00pm at Gizeh Hall, 3550 and the silent auction.RSVP to reserve your seat. Wayburne Ave, Burnaby Admission:  $7.00 forFor more information and to B.C. Canada. Sponsored adults - $6.00 for Museumpre-register as a vendor call by the Miniature Club of members - $4.00 for ages 6Leslie Flint 209-462-4200, B.C. Adults $6.00, Children to 12.  Admission fee goodminiatureswaterfront@ $2.00, Family $14.00. for both days. Contact:  317-aol.com. Please view Vendors, exhibits, hourly 575-9466, info@our website for more door prizes, charity raffle, museumofminiatures.information, www. lots of free parking and org or www.miniaturesonthewaterfront. food available. New vendors museumofminiatures.orgcom and exhibitors always welcome. Contact Joanne To add your event to the Bailey, [email protected] or American Miniaturist ShowMAY 30-31 604-465-8279. Web: http:// Dates calendar for a nominal fee,STURBRIDGE, MA westcoastdollhouseandmini please contact Sara Vix.The Sturbridge Miniatures atureshow.webs.com Email:Festival will be held May [email protected] & 31, 2015, Saturday AUGUST 1-16 Phone: (507) 634-3143& Sunday (First weekend EUROPEAN TRIP Fax: (507) 634-7691after Memorial Day) at the Mail:Host Hotel on Cedar Lake, Explore Alpine Villages of Show Dates366 Main Street/Rte 20, Europe Aug 1-16, traveling American MiniaturistSturbridge, Massachusetts. from Italy to Germany, 68132 250th Ave Kasson, MNSpecial show room block Austria and Switzerland.  55944price. Reserve now: Contact Molly Cromwell 703508.347.7393. Show 200 5341 or reserve nowIncludes: Saturday—Pre- with Grand Circle Travel: 1 800 597 2452, press 2 and American Miniaturist 89

Miniature knittingOmfifntihaethuoroeks April Haswell’s miniature crocheted toy animals and costumes add a creative fresh twist to an age-old art form.April Haswell can be iatures in the first place. Top: A tiny dolly sleeping in a bed. sure of one thing when “I became interested in the Above: A playful family of sock she purchases embroi- monkeys in vests and army gear.dery thread for the miniature hobby about 40 years agoanimals she crochets: she’ll when visiting one of my hus- Bay Miniature Enthusiasts, aget cautionary advice from band’s aunts. She had a doll- NAME club.the salesperson. house and I was fascinated by the quality of the items she After pouring over her “Every time I go in to buy had in it. I didn’t know that aunt’s magazines, she beganMettler #60 cotton, I am such a world existed,” says to dream of creating her ownalways told that the thread April, now an IGMA Artisan miniature world—one thatI am looking at is very fine,” and president of the Tampa would be far different than thesays April. Each time she shoe box she had filled withkindly acknowledges thewarning and then shows thewell-intentioned clerk whatshe does with the thread. Thereaction is pretty much alwaysthe same, as well. A look thatsays “You are crazy!” Disbelief is common in theworld of miniatures. If youwere to have told April 40years ago that she would bemaking miniature crochetedanimals as she ventured intothe 21st century, she probablynever would have believed it.Nor would she have believedher story would be publishedin the same type of magazinethat got her interested in min-90 American Miniaturist

Miniature knittingpeople and furniture from the sleeper, so I crocheted it. I had Left: Two tiny crochetedSears catalog when she was a so much fun making it, I then kitty cats in fun outfit .little girl. made a teddy bear and a little dolly.” sories for dollhouse Later her husband would dolls and is currentlybuy her a dollhouse kit, which The items became so working with dollshe completed—but like many popular, says April, that she makers Laura Collumminiaturists, April found room decided to concentrate on and Lee Silversteinboxes to be more practical making them and today her and selling pieceswhen it came to space. Plus, Etsy shop and Facebook page through IGMA’s Gal-she adds, “Room boxes are are filled with all types of lery of the Guild.so much easier to handle and hand-crocheted animals andI can decorate in different dolls which sport separate April’s mother,periods and styles.” crocheted outfits. She also who dressed 18- crochets costumes and acces- inch dolls with her One of the styles April liked own crocheted costumes,to re-create included elegant was amazed to see what hertable settings with fine china daughter could create withand crystal atop crocheted the same medium she used.tablecloths, but she was April’s first room box, which contained a bedspread, table-“april soon found out cloth, and lamp shade shethat she could crochet crocheted, as well as furniturejust about anything in she made, were among herminiature.” mother’s prized possessions. The rest of the family isunhappy with the selectionof the textiles she found. Below: Miniature rocking horses“Most tablecloths were just make great fun for these tiny toys.full-size doilies thrown overthe table and not to scale,”she explains. “Being an avidcrocheter, I decided to try tomake my own. I bought somehooks and tatting thread andstarted experimenting. I gotsmaller and smaller hooks,switched to machine embroi-dery threads and, as they say,the rest is history.” April soon found out thatshe could crochet just aboutanything in miniature.“I wanted a little bunny for adoll I had dressed in a bunny American Miniaturist 91

Miniature knitting “The fifties was a post war era and I think women were looking for something spe- cial to grace a room in their house. They wanted to create something beautiful after all the pain and suffering of the war years. I am hoping I can re-create these special dolls,” says April. “in addition to new crocheted critters and dolls, she has doll dress patterns from the early fifties that she plans to adapt to 1-inch porcelain dolls she’s accumulated. ”Above: A family of mini teddy year. In addition to new cro- And when she does startbears and a micro sock monkey. cheted critters and dolls, she the project, it won’t be from a“What is more endearing than a has doll dress patterns from pattern. “I just try to picturedoll sitting on a bed or a teddy left the early fifties that she plans the toy in my mind,” explainson a rocker?” says April. Many of to adapt to 1-inch porcelain April of her process. And ither pieces are made to be toys for dolls she’s accumulated. will more than likely be fromdollhouse children. Wooden toys the comfort of her couch withare made by David Krupick. her trusty 0.4mm crochet hookBelow right: This little clown is within reach.pulling his friends in a wagon.pretty smitten, too. Her daugh-ters are currently waiting fortheir sock monkeys dressed incamo and April’s grandsonsare looking forward to gettingtheir puppy dressed in the col-ors of the University of Floridaand Florida State University,colleges in April’s home state. They may have to wait lon-ger than anticipated, though,as April has a lot of ideas shewants to develop over the next92 American Miniaturist

Miniature knittingAbove and right: April makes wonderful treasureswith the thinnest threads and smallest hooks. Bears,bunnies, and little people are in full outfit . “I usually sit with my feetpropped up and relaxed,”says April. She does have anoffice with a computer, binsof thread, pompoms andfiber fill, and bookshelves ofold crochet patterns, minia-tures magazines, and paperdoll books, but being able todesign and create from herstation of choice is all part ofthe fun. “The best part is that“From wherever she Above: These little pupscreates, april is certain to have team spirit. Aprilget lost in her work, one makes them match anyof her favorite parts of team colors.the trade.” Right: A Christmas couple for December.miniatures are portable. I cantravel anywhere with hooks From whereverand thread in my purse. I can she creates, April isslip several finished pieces certain to get lostinto an Altoids Smalls tin and in her work, one ofsimply slide it into my jeans’ her favorite partspocket.” of the trade. “I love miniatures because you can create a American Miniaturist 93

Miniature knittingworld to get lost in, a fantasy April crocheted aworld where there is harmony. bridal gown thatA world where my little dolls, took nearly a yearsock monkeys, and teddy to complete. Thebears hopefully bring joy and gown has a 6” traina smile to someone’s face.” and contains over 100 seed pearls. We’re smiling just thinkingabout it. AM Left: A porcelain doll by Karen Surrette wearing a bunny sleeper and slippers crocheted by April. GET IN TOUCH April Haswell, IGMA Artisan Phone: 727-507-1932 Email: aprilscrochetedminis@ outlook.com Shop: www.Etsy.com/shop/ AprilsCrochetedMinis Facebook: April’s Crocheted Minis94 American Miniaturist

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