The Miniature Grapevine...
The Miniature Grapevine…
Celia Thomas
New AIM Members...
- Claire Campbell Smith
- Susanne Rosso
- Arla Johnson
- Wendy Smale Of Wendy’s Miniatures
- Barbara Davies
- Steve Harvey
- Jane Harrop
- Debie Lyons of Piskies & Poppets
- Margie Parus of Margie’s Petite Palette
Mini AIMers...
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Dolls House Magazine – February Issue 129
*Kathryn Gray (Templewood Miniatures) gets a mention in the 'Matter of Size' article on page 18, as does Petite Properties.
*There is a project for an inset 24th scale room set written by Bea Broadwood (Petite Properties) pages; 22 - 27 and also a readers’ competition, featuring a chance to win £70 of Petite Properties Vouchers on page 27
* Annette Shaw (Little Hatter) is featured in the 'Valentine's day buys' piece on page 39
*Chris Shepherd (Shepherd Miniatures) & Carol Lester (The Dolls House Mall) feature in the web focus section on page 46
*There is a kit review of Liz Le Pla (Elf Miniatures) Vanity Unit Kit on page 47. Liz has informed us that the price has been reduced since the magazine went to print due to the fact that she has changed suppliers of the bowls therefore has been able to reduce the price accordingly.
Dolls House & Miniature Scene Magazine – February Issue 176
* Eileen Sedgewick tells us that she is making a small appearance in the Study in Red feature in the Martha Puff article, with " La Belle Dame Sans Merci " on page 7.
*Part One of the 1940s Hallway Room Box which is now up for auction to raise funds for Breast Cancer Campaign features as a “How To Make Project” by Celia Thomas (KT Miniatures) on page 44. This also features the work of several artisans including AIM members Robin Britton (Coombe Crafts), Ellie de Lacy and Mags Cassidy (Mags-nificent Miniatures.)
*Kathryn Gray (Templewood Miniatures) has Part 4 of her Period Flower Arranging article on page 73.
Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine
Aim member Louise Goldsborough (Angelique Miniatures) tells us that seven of her miniature dolls have just appeared in the latest issue of the American “Contemporary Doll Collector” magazine. The dolls featured are Coronation Queen Elizabeth 1st, Spectre at the Masquerade, Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother, The Queen and The Knave of Hearts & The Winter Bride.
Dollhouse Miniatures Magazine (USA) – Jan/Feb Issue
American AIM member Pamela J Nicholson who makes miniature food tells us that there is an article about her in the latest issue of Dollshouse Magazine.
Miniature Collector February Issue 2009
Aim member Sassy Marsha (Sassy Mini Dolls) has told us that she has just found that her doll "Born to shop" is on page 24 of the February 2009 issue of Miniature Collector.
WELL DONE TO ALL OF YOU! OF COURSE THERE ARE LOTS MORE AIM MEMBERS FEATURED IN MANY OF THE DOLLS HOUSE AND MINIATURES MAGAZINES ALL OVER THE GLOBE BUT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MENTION EVERYONE HERE.
Miniature Bookbinding Course...
What will students make during the course?
Where is the course being held?
The venue is the charming Les Hallais in North Western France near Le Mans where Anita Mills has created a miniaturists’ haven complete with an on-site miniatures museum which houses the host’s collection of more than 30 miniature houses and room boxes. Accommodation is in single or double rooms and all meals are provided along with wine for dinner.
What skills are required?
The course starts on 5 July 2009 and runs until Thursday 09 July 2009 but it is suggested you arrive sometime on the Saturday. Departure day would be the Friday. The closing date for applications is 31 March 2009.
If you would like to receive a brochure with details of the venue and the course, e-mail Barbara Brear at bbminiatures@yahoo.com or visit her web site:
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Brass Hardware...
AIM member Susanne Rosso informs us of the following:
“Tom Walden of Florida has graciously volunteered to handle the last of my old Brasses line of Hardware and accessories. Once it is gone there is no more. So first come, first serve. There is 1/12th scale brass furniture hardware, doll accessories (even working scissors), hinges, door hardware, trunk hardware, trim, clock dials, and also a variety in 1/2" scale - the likes of which you will probably never see again.
You can view PDF files that show each and every item still available with descriptions, prices, and quantities still available. You can see all this on Tom’s website at this link: http://www.tomwalden.name/RussoBrass.html . There is also an order form on that same web page. Plus, shipping is FREE to all USA addresses (minimal to international).
Tom will also be selling these items at my dealer table at the Orlando (Cromwell), Chicago (IMA), and NAME National shows - but some items may not be available for each subsequent show. “
AIM TO HAVE A SHOWCASE TABLE AT THAME DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR
AIM will be displaying their talents at the charity Thame Dolls House & Miniatures Fair taking place next year on 21st February 2009. We hope to have a large selection of AIM members’ work to showcase the wealth of talent of our members plus we hope volunteer members will be on hand to answer any questions that the public may have.
PETITE PROPERTIES WORKSHOP AT KENSINGTON DOLLSHOUSE FESTIVAL - detail just released!!
This Bea (Fiona Broadwood) will be teaching a workshop on Friday 15th May [morning] - 9.30am to 12.00 at the Kensington Dolls House Festival...