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Dolls House News

New Articles This Week:

• 1/24th Scale Floral Welcome Mat by Shelly Hawley-Yan: Some stitchers prefer to hold their silk gauze, and some prefer to make a "frame" for stitching. Even for small projects, I think it is worth the time and effort to mount your work in order to reduce the amount of distortion of the gauze. There are 2 common ways you can do this . . . continue reading
• Cape with Bootees and Wrap for a 5cm Heidi Ott Baby by Helena Bleeker: After a long absence I am pleased to have a few more patterns ready for publication on the pages of DHA. This month I have the pattern called "Carol" which includes the Cape, Bootees and Wrap for a baby of about 5 cm. I used a Heidi Ott baby doll, you can of course use your own favourite doll but do check you're knitting with the doll and if necessary adjust stitches . . . continue reading

Saturday Chat: Due to an ongoing absence of members in the chat room, I have decided to cancel the weekly Saturday Chat Meetings. However, if enough members want to get it going again, I am open to persuasion -- please start a thread on the forum if you are interested.

January Prize Draw: This month we have on offer a hand crafted plush black and white cat in 1/12th (1") scale, kindly supplied by Bridget McCarty . . . continue reading

Doll's House Clubs: If you belong to a local doll's house or miniatures club and would like us to feature photos of any special events or projects that you may have planned, please email http://www.dollshouseartisan.com/members/425.cfm">mandy@dollshouseartisan.com to find out how.

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Dolls House Miniature News

New Articles This Week:

• Crochet Baby Cape by Roz Walters: It is always a pleasure to design for babies and this little cape is no exception. It is worked in the very finest of Venne half ply Shetland wool, 36/2, available as usual from Helena . . . continue reading
• 1/12th Scale Pack Pack by Kathy Brindle: This realistic little back pack or ruck sack is simple to create with these step by step instructions, and would look great in your doll's house or miniature scene . . . continue reading

Prize Draws: Congratulations to Rosalind Fisher of Ontario, Canada, who is the lucky winner of our December prize draw. Your set of mini books will be mailed out to you in the next few days. A brand new Prize Draw is now open for January. This month we have on offer a hand crafted plush black and white cat in 1/12th (1") scale, kindly supplied by Bridget McCarty . . . continue reading

Saturday Chat Meeting: Please note that the weekly Saturday chat sessions will recommence from next Saturday (12th January 2008) from 7pm GMT -- please make a note in your diary and come join me -- all members are welcome! For a time zone converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

All that remains if us to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous 2008!!

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Dolls House Artisan Weekly News

Hand Made Chocolate Christmas Cake in 1/24th Scale by Rachel R. Pensit: This is an easy handmade 1:24th scale miniature cake for your Christmas celebration. You do not need any special tools and anyone can make it, just follow the steps and you will see . . . continue reading

Colourful Needlepoint Christmas Stocking by Sally Grice: You can make one stocking with both sides stitched as I have done, or two stockings and then stitch a plain backing fabric to each one. They would look great hanging on the fireplace mantle . . . continue reading

December Prize Draw: With all excitement of Christmas now upon us, don't forget to register your entries into this month's Prize Draw for a chance to win a set of 1/12th scale readable books -- an extra little festive gift for yourself, perhaps? For full details . . . continue reading

Saturday Chat Meeting: As it has been so quiet in the chat room these past few weeks, I am assuming that everyone is too busy preparing for the forthcoming festivities, so I am cancelling all further chat meetings until after Christmas. However, if you still want to drop in and see if there is anyone else about, please do so.

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Dolls House Artisan Weekly News

New Articles This Week:

• Lemon and Almond Ring by Mandy Wright: This delicious looking little cake is based on a real life recipe, which consists of a light almond flavoured sponge ring, decorated with lemon glace icing and candied lemon slices. The miniature version is much easier to make than the full sized one, and looks every bit as tempting! . . . continue reading
• Miniature Photos in a Pretty frame by Rebecca Farwell: You can add a very personal touch to your mini settings by including your own photos. The frame gives them a lovely nostalgic look. And mini photos of someone's wedding, grandchildren or pets, for example, make very welcome presents . . . continue reading
• How to Make a Marotte by Sandra Morris: Marottes (or poupards) were small carved wooden dolls that were made throughout Europe from the late 17th century. Simple versions were carved in one piece, and usually represented a baby in swaddling clothes. Later, dolls had separately made limbs attached to a turned body and head . . . continue reading

The Big Creative Contest 2007: The entry photos for this year's contest can now be viewed by clicking the link at the bottom of the contest page. For full details . . . continue reading

Saturday Chat Meeting: As usual, I will be waiting in the chat forum to meet you from 7pm (GMT) to discuss minis, share project ideas and meet new friends. Please join me if you are able. For a time zone converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

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Dolls House Artisan Weekly News

New Articles This Week:

• 1/12th Scale Decorated Christmas Cookies by Holly Wright, Age 9: My mum makes lots of Fimo foods for her doll's house, and to sell on ebay, and they always look great! So I decided to have a go myself, and have made these little iced cookies which would be perfect for your doll's house children to leave out for Santa! I hope you like them . . . continue reading
• Christmas Blackwork by Sally Grice: Try this blackwork project using black and gold or red and green for a real Christmassy feel. Start by stitching the hexagons and inner lines in black, stitch as many as you need for the length of your table . . . continue reading

Saturday Chat Meeting: Had a couple of chatters in last week, but it would still be good to see some more of you! Please join us in the chat room on Saturday 17th November from 7.00pm GMT (please note that our clocks have recently gone back an hour, so make sure that you check a time zone converter if you are unsure). Hope to see you there! For those of you on different time zones, here is a converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Big Creative Contest 2007: This contest is now closed, and no further entries will be accepted. Thank you to those of you who have sent in entry photos -- judging is now complete, and I can announce that our winners are, in third place, Rebecca Farwell with Princess Jasmine; in second place Rosalind Fisher with The Princess and the Pea and our first prize winner is Grazhina Kayhart with Little Red Riding Hood. Congratulations -- your prizes will be mailed out shortly. The entry photos will be made available for viewing onsite very soon.

Junior Contributor: If you take a look at the New Articles This Week, above, you will see that we have a new contributor -- Holly Wright, who is just 9 years old (and yes, also my daughter!) has written her first ever polymer clay tutorial, Christmas Cookies. I hope you enjoy them!

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