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The county fair was an exhibit done at Philadelphia miniature area

by the club of Another World in New Jersey. The three clubs of South Jersey, Another World, Gardenstate Miniatures, and a quarter inch club always exhibit at the Philadelphia Miniaturia.

We always make Philadelphia Miniaturia show our deadline to get our projects done so that we can exhibit them for the customers that to go to the show.

The County Fair ExhibitBy Bonnie Gallagher, Glendora, New Jersey

Sandy Bair designed our kits. Some were done on full size booths and others

1” scale County Fair.

did a half size booth. All really enjoyed this project using up their one inch left overs.

— Continued on inside back cover.

1/4” scale County Fair.

The County Fair ExhibitContinued from inside front cover

1/4” scale County Fair.

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Page 16Organizing Tips

ESTABLISHED 1972

Special FeatureS

6 NAME County Fair - Preview

8 What’s Cookin’? - Alphabet Soup

9 NAME County Fair - Dealer List

10 NAME Couples - Debbie & Jeff11 International News13 Startin’ Small14 Troy Soldiers15 International Quilt Festival16 Organizing Tips17 NAME Day 2015 - Window Shopping

18 A House for Mary20 Hallmark Ornament Contest32 County Fairs33 Sharing the Fun34 First Timer Tips34 Mini De-Lights35 Steampunked Trunks36 Jersey Shore Miniature Society36 Mini GAME Club37 Insider News

Work projectS

28 It’s All in the Details29 Garden Chair30 Country Fair Stand - 1/4” scale31 A County Fair in a Matchbox

DepartmentS

3 From the President4 Thank You 5 Bulletin Board7 Headlines - Houseparties & Conventions7 State Days12 Treasurer’s Report12 New and Returning Members36 In Memory38 Shop Directory39 Regional Map40 NAME’s Business Partners41 Calendar�� assi�e� A�s42 NAME Promoters43 Regional & State Representatives45 NAME Membership Form46 NAME Merchandise47 Merchandise Order Form

Volume 43, Number 4 March/April 2015

Miniature Gazette

© The Miniature Gazette, the acronym “NAME” and the distinctive house logo are all copyright 1982 and 2012 by the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. All rights reserved. No part of this publication, in whole or in part, may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the National Associa-tion of Miniature Enthusiasts.

Persons who submit articles published in the Miniature Gazette understand that copyright for said articles is transferred to the publica-tion and become the exclusive property of NAME and/or the Miniature Gazette and may be distributed worldwide in any form of media by NAME.

THE MINIATURE GAZETTE (ISSN 1047-367X) is a semimonthly publication. Material published in the Miniature Gazette is contrib-uted by individuals for the reading pleasure of NAME members. We are happy to review contributions of articles, reports, work projects and photos concerning miniature activities. Material accepted for publication becomes subject to whatever revisions are necessary to meet the space requirements and quality standards of the Miniature Ga-

zette. NAME and the Miniature Gazette s�a� cannot be held responsible for determining originality of content or accuracy of informa-tion in articles submitted for publication. We take every care to prevent error and omission; however, we assume no liability for such, except to the extent of running the corrected information in the next issue.

Materials that are to be returned must be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope �i�� s��cien� �e��n �os�a�e.

Send address changes to NAME, PO Box 69, Carmel, Indiana 46082.

NAME reserves the right to reject any advertising or articles that do not meet edito-rial standards. The appearance of ads in the Miniature Gazette does not denote endorse-ment of the advertisers by NAME.

Contents

On the Cover:1/4” scale • Brick Bungalow

By Debbie YoungPages 18 & 19

Editor/Production - Dorothy A. HansenContributorsCharlotte Atcher, County Fair Matchbox

Jan McCandliss, Fair Stand

Barbara Renken, Garden Chair

Alicia Simon, It’s All in the Details

Inside Front Cover & Inside Back CoverCounty Fair Exhibit

Pages 28-31Work Projects

Pages 13-15, 34-35Club News

Page 17Window Shopping

2 March/April 2015 • ��.minia��es.o�� Blog: http://name-carmelindiana.blogspot.com

Editor’s NotesDorothy A. Hansen

Phone, Fax & Mail

NAME Na�iona� �ea��a��e�s ��ce �o��s8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (Eastern Time)

NAME National Headquarters Museum Hours9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

NAME National Headquarters130 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN 46032

NAME Mailing Address:PO Box 69, Carmel, IN 46082

1-800-571-6263 or (317) 571-8094FAX: (317) 571-8105

Email:General questions: [email protected]

National Convention or Houseparties:[email protected]

Membership, Regional accounts or payments:[email protected]

Gazette Editor: [email protected]

Website: www.miniatures.org

NAME is proud to be:A Patron of the

Museum of Miniature Houses in Carmel, IN

A Sponsor of The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

A Patron of theToy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City

A member of IGMAInternational Guild of Miniature Artisans

A Carmel Arts & Design DistrictBusiness Association member

A Patron of the Mini Time Museum in Tucson, ArizonaA member of CIMTA

Cottage Industry Miniaturists Trade Association, Inc.A Sponsor of

Real Good Toys Dollhouse for a Cause programA Supporting Member of the

Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis

Blog: http://name-carmelindiana.blogspot.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/NAMEMinisFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/291500559776/

In the November/December 2001 issue of the Gazette, Debbie Young showed us how to use a Hallmark ornament in a

scene. ��e sca�e ma� be a �i��e �i�e�en� ��en �e a�e �se �o b�� e ��e o�� o� �o make ��em �o�k. �ook a� �s no�� Eight pages of photos from NAME members that submitted scenes using Hallmark ornaments begin on page 20. This is a wonderful way to use ornaments and as you can see they don’t have to be all about Christmas. Personally, I love the Star Trek Scene.

I hope to see many of you at the NAME County Fair in Madison. I love a county fair, the crafts, the animals and the food. It will be so fun. There are still a few openings, it’s not �o �a�e �o �oin ��e f�n� ca�� e NAME o�ce an� �e� si�ne� �� today. You can start the fun with two County Fair projects in this issue.

What’s Cookin’? Registration opened January 30th for our National Convention in Indianapolis. This would be a perfect time to see the NAME National Headquarters, the NAME museum and be with mini friends. The registration form was in the November/December 2014 issue and is also on the NAME website.

Miniature Gazette DeadlinesJanuary/February issue: Deadline October 1

March/April issue: Deadline December 1May/June issue: Deadline February 1July/August issue: Deadline April 1

September/October issue: Deadline June 1November/December issue: Deadline August 1

Send all items for the Miniature Gazette to:Dorothy A. Hansen, Miniature Gazette Editor

PO Box 1285, Monroe WA 98272-4285E-mail: [email protected]

2015 Miniature GazetteDeadlines & Themes

Deadline: April 1, 2015Theme: What’s Cookin’?

Deadline: June 1

Deadline: August 1NAME Theme Items


People & PoliciesFrom the

PresidentLuci Hanson

Board Committees

Museum ChairmanPhil & Lynne Joehnk7240 Walnut Creek DriveWest Chester, OH 45069

Historian Debbie Young11468 North Bloomfield Rd.Nevada City, CA 95959(530) [email protected]

ParliamentarianMaxine Rudder4501 Mandeville WayLexington, KY [email protected]

Academy of Honor ChairmanShawn Betterley70 Wing StreetBangor, ME [email protected]

Founders Award ChairmanAmy Rauch,RC Liaison Committee Chair

[email protected]

Fundraising Committee [email protected]

NAME WebmasterDan [email protected]

2014-2015 Board of Trustees Luci Hansen, 5531 Riverbanks RoadGrants Pass, OR [email protected] Babette Overman

Babette Overman119 Long Branch DriveLancaster, KY [email protected] Rebecca Lipscomb

1910 Bella Vista Drive Chattanooga TN 37421423-899-2444 or ([email protected] Stan Boyd, 2106 Hallmark Crt.Wheaton, IL [email protected] Marcia Kay Icenogle, 1116 N. Riley AvenueIndianapolis, IN [email protected]@miniatures.org Cary Yerves,Past President & Museum Liaison

1950 Greeneich AveSanta Rosa, CA 95401-4483(707) [email protected]@miniatures.org Kim Wood, 10569 Georgetown Ct.Indianapolis, IN [email protected] Leslie Swager, PO Box 1090, West Point, CA [email protected] Tom Walden, 1361 Altamont Avenue NEPalm Bay, FL [email protected] Karla Smith

PO Box 5916Vancouver, WA [email protected] Thuy Means, 14114 W. Monterey St.Wichita, KS [email protected]

Copy and Ad DeadlinesJanuary/February: October 1March/April: December 1May/June: February 1July/August: April 1September/October: June 1November/December: August 1Advertising InformationRequest a rate card from the NAME

office for color and black-and-white ad prices. A typesetting/design service is

available. Classified ads are 65¢ per word. Abbreviations, initials, name and

address are chargeable words.

Membership DuesEffective June 1, 2006Individual1 Year: $352 Years: $633 Years: $90Family Member (Must reside at the

same address as full member)

1 Year: $142 Years: $233 Years: $34Youth Membership1 Year: $172 Years: $343 Years: $51Student MembershipAge 18-25 studying at a recognizedcollege/university 1 Year: $17Individual (Outside US)1 Year: $37 (U.S. Currency)2 Years: $69 (U.S. Currency)3 Years: $103 (U.S. Currency)Life Membership - $750Shop Membership$50 per calendar yearBusiness Partner$100 per calendar year

On a scale of one to tiny...

I recently manned a NAME table at a Model Train show. � sa� so man� ��ains an� �a�o��s in so man� �i�e�en�

scales and they all were fascinating. Most fascinating was an entire village, countryside and operating train...all in a briefcase. I am very glad that as a dollhouse miniaturist I only have four scales to keep up with.

Scale is a matter of preference. There are some who are comfortable with all scales and others who only prefer a particular scale. There are a lot of factors that go into the scale we each prefer to work with, age, physical capabilities, resources, space and comfort zone are but a few.

I think it a fair assumption that most of us miniaturists got our start in one inch (1:12) scale. The detail was very ap-pealing and lets face it, we could see it without binoculars. We could even add items we picked up at a hobby shop that were a bit out of scale and it was not all that noticeable. The only down side to that wonderful world we found so appealing was that after building the 3rd, 4th or 5th house most of us found that the one we lived in was beginning to get a bit crowded. Our mini addiction was taking over.

Being true to ourselves we vowed to stick it out with one inch scale even if space was becoming a problem so some of us resorted to shadow boxes that hung on the wall and room boxes that could be stacked on a shelf. After all, that underlying urge to continue making miniatures was bein� sa�is�e�. A�mi��e�� i� is easie� �o �n� a ne� �ome for a room box than a big house. It’s also easier to take a room box to the local library or fair for display or to a club for show and tell, than it is to haul a two story eight room house. Those are also easier for protecting the contents behind glass.

The urge (or challenge) to go smaller was ever lurking in the background and it took space constraints and the advent of the laser cutter to bring smaller scales to the attention of many of us. With the laser cutter the small and smaller now had detail that was more acceptable to our detail loving desires. For many of us, we were entering the realm of too small to see or work on without the help of tweezers and lenses...thick lenses.

There are some who have taken the challenge a bit farther and dabbled in what is referred to as Micro Scale. (Is it possible that the Micro refers to the fact that you need a MICROscope to work on it or see it?) Actually one nice ��in� abo�� e mic�o sca�e is i� ��s �e�� e�� as a minia��e item in a one inch scene.

A�mos� e�e�� eek someone con�ac�s ��e NAME o�ce� a Board member, one of the State Reps or Regional Coordi-nators about the fact that our Houseparties favor one scale

— Continued on next page


to the individuals and organizations who have made generous donations to NAME. October 1st - November 30th

Thank You

o�e� ano��e�. ��e ��ce� ��e �oa�� e ��a�e �e�s an� ��e Regional Coordinators have nothing to do with the scale of the Houseparty. The Houseparty Chairman selects the scale, the theme and the location.

We keep hearing there are too many small-scale housepar-ties . Where does that leave our dedicated one inchers?

The Annual Conventions are all scales. Classes in all scales a�e o�e�e�. �o��eni�s a�e one inc� sca�e. �en�e��ieces a�e in one inch scale. Tote bag favors are mostly one inch scale. Most of the Houseparty Helpers are in one inch scale. The ex-hibits are generally mixed in scale. So where does that leave our dyed-in-the-wool small scalers?

The answer to both questions above - there is more to a Houseparty or Convention than scale. The lasting friendships

that are renewed at these events, theme luncheons where tech-niques are shared, workshops where we learn new techniques that can be applied to our scale of choice, the awe inspiring talent that is out of this world in the exhibit room, the home-improvement seminars that teach new skills and best of all the sharing of three meals, laughter and hugs is worth every penny. Friendship, learning and hugs are not scale related.

So if you think that NAME is playing favorites there is an

easy solution. Become a Houseparty Chairman and pick your scale, theme and location. While you are at it, be prepared to dedicate at least two years to bringing it to fruition.

Luci Hanson

President, NAME Board of TrusteesYou can reach me 18/6 at: [email protected]

From the President— Continued from page 3

BOOSTER $5-$49Jennifer Ashley

Kimberlee BaldwinPeggy Bugg

De-Vonna ClarkNatalia Frank

Gail GreenPatricia Hong

Carol KolbLisa Meyer

Aimee RagusaSallie Reitemeyer

Linda SchwarzElizabeth Solomon

SUPPORTING MEMBER $100-$249First State Miniature Club (PA)Louisville Miniature Club (KY)

Alexis Sharif

SUSTAINING MEMBER $250-$499Mini Imaginations (CA)

PRESIDENT’S CLUB $500-$999JP Morgan on behalf of Ann Silverman

Miniatures West (CA)Quarter Connection

NAME DAY FUNDLady Slippers (MA)

San Diego Miniature Crafters (CA)

STAFF OFFICE FUNDMartha Bates

Betty Ann BramletGwen Campbell

Betty DeWittTim & Jen EdensDolores KelleyLinda MacTierAlician PearceEdna Perkins

Dan & Ruth StewartVirginia Miniature Enthusiasts (VA)

SPRUCE UP FUNDBabette & Kirby Overman

Tom Walden

REGION N2Louise Pipher

IN MEMORY OF EILEEN BRUZEWICWindy City Miniatures Club (IL)

IN MEMORY OF DEE ACQUISTOPatricia Johnson

IN MEMORY OF BILL ALLENBonnie DoggettMarion Haerle

IN MEMORY OF JO DEWANEJane Ann SanemMini Moos (WI)

IN MEMORY OF

JEAN MARCAURELLEJean, Cynthia, Ceil, Elaine, & Emily

IN MEMORY OF HARRY OLSONGale Welch

IN MEMORY OF

DENISE PRITCHARDCarol Jelich

Wee Friends Miniature Club (E1)

IN MEMORY OF NANCY ROSASCOWee ‘C’ Miniature Club (IL)

Gale Welch

IN APPRECIATION OF

BEVERLY BROOMEFirst Coast Miniature Guild (FL)

IN APPRECIATION OF

BASIL BROOMEFirst Coast Miniature Guild (FL)

IN APPRECIATION OF

REBECCA WITHERSFirst Coast Miniature Guild (FL)


Bulletin BoardS p e c i a l N o t i c e s

Send information for the Bulletin Board to: �o�o�� A. �ansen� �� o� �� Mon�oe �A �� • E-mail: [email protected]

Regional Coordinator Founders Award

Nominate your past regionalcoordinator for this award now! Go to our NAME website at www.miniatures.org and click “forms” and download a copy of “Rec-ommendation for Founders Award” form. You can a�so �e� a fo�m b� con�ac�in� ��e NAME o�ce. Please take a few minutes to recognize our past �a��o�kin� �e�iona� �oo��ina�o�s b� ��in� ��is form out. Send it to me on or before the May 1, 2015 deadline.

Amy Rauch 1043 Waltons Pass , Evans GA 30809 �� • �a�c�fam�ao�.com

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Window ShoppingNAME Day 2015

Thuy Means [email protected] and �a�ba�a ��o�n�on��i�� • ba��ca��mai�.com Contact them for information on cutting kits.

Having an event for your NAME club or other NAME members?

Events Chair is Ruth [email protected]

Contact Ruth to announce your event.

Contact Barbara [email protected] or 530-265-5704

RegionalAmbassador

AwardIt is time to recognize the special

e�o��s of membe�s in �o�� e�ion.

Every year at the National Con-

vention, NAME honors a member

from each Region with the Regional

Ambassador Award. This is a

�e�son ��o� in o�cia� �o��s� ��as

s�o�n o��s�an�in� e�o��s �o ��o-

mote NAME and public awareness

of miniatures and the miniature

hobby.”If you know someone in your

Region whom you would like to see

nominated for the Regional Ambas-

sador award, contact your Regional

Coordinator. Visit the NAME web-

site for guidelines for this award:

www.miniatures.org

Deadline: May 1, 2015

Due to a scheduling conflict, the “Celebrate Summer” Online Mini Weekend

has been changed. More information will be on-line

and in a future Gazette.

facebook.com/NAMEMinis


Come take an imaginary walk with me through the county fair.

It is a beautiful warm sunny, day and we just got your tickets to get into the county fairgrounds. There are men and women, children, young adults and elderly walking and mingling about. People are laughing and chattering with joy and happiness.

We begin to stroll down the main av-enue, with grass, dry hard dirt or small rocks under our feet. There are rows of tents and booths with vendors trying to draw you in and sell you that “must have” item that will improve your qual-ity of life.

Over here they have sunglasses in every shape and size. Next is the hot ��b an� s�a fo�ks an� o� �es� �e o�e� �nancin�. ��e�e a�e �omema�e soa�s� hippie like clothing and accessories, car accessories, homemade jewelry, brand name products such as Avon, Shaklee, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple to mention a few. There are book vendors and that gotta’ have one of a kind toy for your child. How about a fancy pic-ture frame with engraving right in the frame.

Let’s not forget those insurance com-�anies ��a� �i�� o�e� �o� ��e �e�� bes� rates of all times. Need new windows in your home, how about a new garage door, want to update your kitchen or bathroom? They all want you to come to their booth and listen to the pitch.

��e �oca� �o�ice an� s�e�i� a�e ��e�e to remind you not to drink and drive, wear bike helmets and obey road signs. And, oh look, over here is the local animal shelter with a couple of darling dogs and cats to appeal to you softer

A Day at the NAME Country FairBy Lynn Jensen, Chair of this Small Scale Regional Hoseparty

side so you will check out the shelter to adopt your next pet.

��e�e a�e �en�o�s se��in�� an� o�e�-ing samples, of everything local to the area. Things apple, cranberry, honey, wine and cheese related. Wisconsin Badges, Milwaukee Brewers or the ��een �a� �acke�s s��.

Don’t know about you, but I am getting hungry. Let’s stroll down this av-enue and see what goodies there are for sale. I don’t even know where to begin. There are hot dogs, corn dogs, ham-burgers, bratwurst, sausages, caramel/candied apples, ice cream sundaes and cone, snow cones, cheese curds, funnel cake, elephant ears, Indian fry bread, pretzels and cotton candy. Then there are all those foods they are putting on a stick and deep frying, bananas, pickles and cheese. Now let’s have something to drink. Let’s see, there is soda, beer, wine, ice c�eam �oa�s� smoo��ies an� mi�k shakes. Too many decisions. Think I’ll just have some water for now.

�� m� �oo�ness� � am s��e�� no� �o mention on a sugar and fat high. So let’s keep walking over to see all the farm animals on display. There are rows of cows, steer, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys and rabbits. I need to sit for a little while, so let’s go watch the sheep judging and rest our feet for a bit.

Well, that was fun. Oh look, let’s go into the exhibition/hobby hall and check out the displays. There are so man� �a�en�e� �eo��e s�o�in� o� ��ei� hand-made items here. There is cloth-in� fo� a�� i�e�en� occasions� kni�-ting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, counted cross stitch, weaving, canning of a�� i�e�en� kin�s of foo�s an� bake� goods including cakes, pies, cookies and breads. Fresh food displays and cake decorating. There is table decorat-ing and model building. Here is the art section with photography, watercolors, oil painting and mixed media pictures, pottery and sculptures. There is wood working, handmade teddy bears and dolls, tole painting, quilling, paper c�af�in�� i�ami� ki�es� �o�e� a��an�-ing, clock making, wood carving and a Holiday tree decorating display.

And look, here are all the miniatures. This is my favorite section. There are dollhouses, room boxes and dioramas. Look at all this really cool furniture, food and accessories. I am so inspired now, my mind is spinning with ideas.

Before we head home to turn those ideas into some really awesome minia-

tures, let’s talk a walk on the midway. It is so colorful and there are a lot of musical tunes coming from the various rides. There are rows of rides for every age and level of adventure. The bumper cars, the tilt-a-whirl, pony rides, roller coaster, spider ride, whirligig, the Yo Yo, Cyclone, giant slide, the merry go round, airplanes, mini trains and there is that big beautiful Ferris wheel. The jewel of the whole fair. Think I’ll take a ride on the Ferris wheel so I can get a bird’s eye view of the whole fair. Want to join me?

Wow, that was fun. Now let go test our skills and play some games. So many choices. The milk bottle tip over, pulling ducks from the pond, ring toss, tip over that funny monkey face, throw darts to break a balloon, Piñata swing, horse races, BINGO, basketball shoot, �s�bo�� in �on� ba�� oss� an� s��i��-ing water in the clowns mouth. There are some any games and so little time.

Let’s stop in at the NAME County pig and duck races. They are so fun to watch, especially those potbellied pigs.

I don’t know about you, but I have had wonderful day and can’t wait to come back. Oh, you can come with me to the NAME County Fair being held in Madison, Wisconsin, May 1 to 3, 2015. We may not have all of the things we saw and did today in our walk through this imaginary fair, I guarantee there will be lost of exciting things to do and there are lots of wonderful prizes await-ing you.

We will be having a special display of fair related booths, like we saw today in our walk through the fair, but these booths will be made you who will be at-tending the fair. Later in this issue of the Gazette is a simple fair type booth you may make or create your own fair booth. You can do anything you would like in your booth, games, sales, displays, or whatever sparks your imagination.

If you would like to participate in this special display, please submit the entry on the exhibit form and forward to the Exhibit chair on the form. Make a note that it is for the fair booth exhibit section. I can’t wait to see what creative ideas people have.

Thank you for spending the day with me and the entire steering committee look forward to welcoming you to The Name County Fair, a small scale House-party in Madison, Wisconsin on May 1-3, 2015. We still have space available.

— Madison Dealer List on page 9


HEADLINESMADISON, WISCONSIN

SMALL SCALES HOUSEPARTY

NAME County Fair May 1-3, 2015

Registration Opened October 31, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

2015NATIONAL CONVENTION

What’s Cookin’?July 30 - August 2, 2015

Dealer, Workshop,and Theme Luncheon

ApplicationsPlease note changes to application

instructions and use current applications from the Documents & Forms section on the NAME website.

Application forms are available online at: www.miniatures.org

or from: NAME, PO Box 69Carmel, IN 46082

See the Calendar Section or the

NAME website for more information

about the events listed here.

STATE DAYS

E-1 VirginiaApril 18, 2015

A 19th Century Peddler Doll

E-3 North CarolinaApril 25, 2015

From Murphy to Manteo

N-3 IdahoMay 23 & 24, 2015

facebook.com/NAMEMinis

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON2016 NATIONAL CONVENTION

Welcome to My GardenJuly 21-24, 2016

Dealer, Instructor, and Theme Luncheon applications

postmark deadline is August 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINASMALL SCALES HOUSEPARTY

Gals, Gangsters & Gatsby September 16-18, 2016

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA HOUSEPARTYABCs of Miniatures

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION

Come to the CircusJuly 27-30, 2017

TARRYTOWN, NY HOUSEPARTY • Legends of Sleepy Hollow • �c�obe� ��

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY HOUSEPARTY

Jockeys and Juleps

2018 NATIONAL CONVENTION

Sweet Tea & Sunshine - a Southern Celebration • ��

HONOLULU, HAWAII HOUSEPARTY

My Hawaiian Souvenirs • �e��embe� ��

Around the World in 8 Days

Limited SpaceAvailable

Registration

Opened

January 30th,

2015

NAME Day 2015

Window Shopping

October 3, 2015


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2015 Indy NationalConvention All Star Team

Chairman • N-3�a�en �a�one M�� • ��

[email protected]

�i�� A��en N�� • ��n Memo��

Assistant Chair • A-3�im As� • ��

[email protected]

Operations • A-3Ma��i �ceno��e • ��

[email protected]

Work Shops (Pre & Reg) • A-1�e�onica �o�eman • ��

[email protected]

Sales Room • N-3 A-3Am� A��en • ��

[email protected]

Na�a�ie �a��oo� • �� [email protected]

Centerpieces • A-3��i� � ��nne �oe�nk • ��

[email protected]

Door Prizes • E-1�omaine E��e� • ��

[email protected]

Houseparty Helpers • A-3 E-3Ma�ion �ae��e • ��

[email protected]

��nn Mon��ome�� • �� [email protected]

Home Improvement Seminars��en �am�be�� E�� • ��

[email protected]

Events Coordinator�a�en �a�one M�� • ��

[email protected]

�e�onica �o�eman A�� • �� [email protected]

Exhibit Room • A-3��is ��n�a� • ��

[email protected]

Souvenirs • A-3��ac� �i�son • ��

[email protected]

Goldstar Volunteers • E-3Am� �a�c� • ��

[email protected]

Mini Exchange • A-3�in�� Mc�anie� • ��

[email protected]

Hospitality�a�� o�nson A�� • ��

[email protected]

�e�� e�i�� E�� • �� [email protected]

Registration�ick� ��ne� • ��

[email protected]

Ann �i��e�man • �� [email protected]

Round Tables • M-1��san �a�a��as • 724-388-2901

[email protected]

Souvenir Book • M-1�a��ie ��ne��i • 607-821-9014

[email protected]

Table Host/Hostesses • A-3�ean E��s�o�� • ��

[email protected]

�in�� M��en • �� [email protected]

Theme Luncheons • A-1�a�� a��e • ��

[email protected]

Jo Dewane A-1“In Memory”

Tours • A-3�im As� • ��

[email protected]

Youth Coordinator • M-1�a�e�ina �a��ia�o • ��

[email protected]

Tote Bags • A-3�im �oo� • ��

[email protected]

Garage Sale A-3Ann �i��e�man • ��

[email protected]

�ick� ��ne� • �� [email protected]

Publicity • A-1�a�b An�e�son • ��

[email protected]

Jo Dewane A-1“In Memory”

Public Day • A-3�icki ��kes • ��

�is�o��b��mai�.com

NAME Auction • N-1�onna �ac��es • ��

[email protected]

Registration opened January 30,2015

What’s Cookin’?July 30 - August 2, 2015

Since we’ll be “Cookin” in Indianapolis at the 2015 National

next July, we thought we’d give you an Alphabet Soup recipe............ all of the ingredients will be available at the National Convention, just add yourself, mix, and have a great time. �o�e �o see �o� ��e�e��

A - AOH, Auction, Annual Meeting

B - Badge, Banquet, Board of Trustees

C - Culinary Wizard Contest, Centerpieces, Committee Members

D - Dealers, Dress up

E - Exhibits, Excitement

F - Friends, First Timers, Fun, Food

G - Gala, Garage Sale, Gold Star, Goodies

H - Houseparty Helpers, Hosts/Hostesses, Hugs

I - Indianapolis, Instructors, Improvement Seminars

J - July 30, 2015

K - Kids Workshops

L - Lifetime Members, Laughter

M - Mad Hatter Workshop, Mini Swaps, Marriot Hotel

N - National Convention, NAME House in Carmel

O - Operation Christmas Child

Submitted by Joanne Dewane & Barb Anderson

P - Projects, Public Days

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R - Round Tables

S - Souvenirs, Sales Room, Sharing

T - Theme Luncheons, Tours, Tote Bags

U - Useful New Ideas

V - Volunteers

W - Workshops, What’s Cookin?

X - Xtreme Fun & Shopping

Y - Youth

Z � ��s...........��en �o� �e� �ome�


Barbara Anderson Miniatures�a�ba�a An�e�son • ��ebo��an� ��

[email protected]

Petworth MiniaturesGayle Baillargeon

Winchester, ON [email protected]

Mary Banner MiniaturesMa�� anne� • �o�o�a�o ��in�s� ��

[email protected] www.marybanner.weebly.com

The Quarter Source�a�en �enson • ��i�e��

[email protected]

Robin Betterley’s Miniatures�obin � ��a�n �e��e��e� • �an�o�� ME

[email protected] www.robinbetterley.com

Pat’s Bloomers�a��icia ��e�m�Nas� • ��e��on� �A

[email protected]

Miniature at Butterfly Crossing�ame�a ��o�n • �i��e�an��

[email protected]

Wee Folk and Fantasy�a��ie ��ne��i • �ancock� N�[email protected]

www.weefolkandfantasy.etsy.com

TMC – Teresa’s Miniature Creations�e�esa �a��en�e� • Na�e��i��e� ��

[email protected] www.teresasminiaturecreations.com

Carolyn McVicker�a�o��n Mc�icke� • �i�e�� A

[email protected] www.carolynmcvicker.com

Gayledolls�a��e ��a�sen • �k�a�oma �i��

[email protected] www.galyedolls.com

Carolyn’s Creations�a�o��n Eic�e • ��en�a�e� N�

[email protected] www.carolynscreationsminiatures.com

Dorothy’s Doo-Dads�o�o�� A. �ansen • Mon�oe� �A

[email protected]

Cascade Miniatures��ci��e � �ick �anson • ��an�s �ass� ��

[email protected]

Sue Herber��e �e�be� • �e��e��e� �A

[email protected] www.thing.com

Jancrafted, Etc�an �o�ns�on • ��ain�e�� [email protected]

Sdk Miniatures LLC��san �a�a��as • Moon�� A

[email protected]

True2Scale�a�o� � �omas ��b�ican • �a��a�osa� ��

[email protected] www.true2scale.com

Ginger Landon-Siegel�in�e� �an�on��ie�e� • Ne� �o�k� N�

[email protected] www.picturetrail.com/gingerlandsiegel

Sally Manwell Miniatures�a�� Man�e�� • �i�e��oo�� N�

[email protected]

Melanie HouseA�� Ma��ink • ��e�e� ��

[email protected]

Jan Be Nimble�an Mc�an��iss • �ic�mon� �ei��s� M�

[email protected]

Mini-gems�a�ba�a Ann Me�e� • ��ica�o� ��

[email protected]

Desert Minis, Inc

�ane� �mi�� • �as ��ces� [email protected] www.desertminis.com

Cindy’s Minis

�in�� Mc�anie� • �en��e�on� �[email protected]

Sandy Stakes, It’s a ½ scale World�an�� ake� • ��oomin��on� ��

[email protected]

Grapevine��a��i�a �ea��e• �a�is� �N

[email protected] www.grapevineminiatures.net

Young at Heart�ebbie �o�n� • Ne�a�a �i�� A

[email protected] www.youngatheartminiatures.com

National Association ofMiniature Enthusiasts

NAME • �a�me�� Nwww.miniatures.org

MADISON, WISCONSINSMALL SCALES HOUSEPARTY

May 1-3, 2015• Public Days •

Saturday May 2, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM andSunday May 3, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Over 12 years old $5.00, $4.00 for NAME members with proof of membership, children under 12 years of age are free. Exhibit room will be free to all.

Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WisconsinDon’t forget to see the exhibits!

• ��eck o�� ese �ma�� ca�e �ea�e�s •



Meet the Artisan Couple - Debbie Young and Jeff PackardBy Luci Hanson, NAME President

When did you first become

Debbie: I have been interested in min-iatures my whole life. I used to go into our local toy store – Village Toys - when I was young to buy miniatures. In fact, �e� �e��e� me �i�e m� �o��o�se ��en I was probably 15 or so, but I didn’t know him then. I started working at the toy store when I was in High School. �e� �as � �ea�s o��e� ��an � �as� so b� the time I started working there, he was o� a� a �ea� �ob. �e �i� a��a�s seem �o hang around the toy store on weekends when I worked…hmm… wonder what that was about?

Jeff: I grew up with a father who was very into trains, but I always enjoyed the buildings and landscaping most. I spent a lot of time at Village Toys in Los Gatos, especially in the model depart-ment. Since I was there all the time an��a�� e� o�e�e� me a �ob as soon as I was old enough. When the toy store started selling miniatures, I designed and built dollhouses to sell (they were embarrassing by today’s standards). I went to school and learned professional model building and built industrial models and prototypes for the next 25 years. Basically, they were scale minia-tures, just not dollhouse scale.

What inspired you to start a

Debbie: I was into photography and, just out of High School, purchased an Antique Photography business (where you dressed up in antique clothes and had your photos taken…remem-ber those?). I started doing miniature shows in 1978 and would dress people up, photograph them and then reduce their photos to miniature. On the side,

I would make whatever was needed in the miniature department of the toy store. ‘Why pay $1 for a pincushion when I could make them for half that?’ So I would make pincushions, and Christmas ornaments, and Trick or Treat Bags and little 1” scale baby photos with bronzed shoes…

Jeff: I started helping Debbie with the things she made. Debbie and I were ma��ie� in �� an� s�en� ��e mon��s on our honeymoon (in our VW bus) making miniatures and selling to stores and at shows. Pretty much…we just never stopped.

Do you and your spouseshare responsibilities

We really don’t share…I would say it is more like divide and conquer.

What jobs are each of you more inclined to do when it comes to

Debbie: �e� �as been o� �o�k fo� abo�� 5 years now…so he has been taking on more and more of the work. We each have things we do. For the houses, I come up with an idea…we talk it over and he cuts a sample…I ask for chang-es…he cuts it again…back and forth until it looks good. He cuts plywood for the houses…I cut all siding and most of ��e o��e� s�� an� �o a�� e �nis� work. He does the cast furniture… he is brilliant at making whatever I ask for. I design and cut the wood furniture. I do the instructions, he does the drawings. I package furniture, he packages house kits. I pack the suitcases…he packs the car.

Jeff: Debbie gets these ideas, then I ��e o�� o� �o make ��em. ��e�� much…I am just there to do whatever she wants me to. When I get stuck, I can always count on her for a creative solu-tion to a problem.

What tools and special equipment do you use to

Debbie: I use the Micro Mart baby table saw almost every day. I divide my cutting between that and a Byrnes 4” table saw – it is a work of art and cuts so accurately…I just love it. It was a

bi��a� ��esen� f�om �e�. �on�� o� just love a world where a table saw is a wonderful birthday present? I have a workshop in a separate building, but we tend to work all over the house as well. We have a casting table, the computer and a laser cutter upstairs. We keep all of our stock in our daughter’s old room and use our son’s old room for packag-in� an� o�e��o�. Mos� of ��e �ime ��e�e are miniatures in progress all over the house.

Jeff: I have a shop in the garage where I do most of my cutting. I regularly use a 10” table saw for ripping, a 8” table saw for cross cutting, a Dremel 4” saw for miters requiring a left tilting arbor, and Debbie’s worn out 2” Micro Mark saw for cutting little pieces. I also use my router mounted upside down for odd shapes, as well as a Dremel Tool mount-ed the same way to cut out window and door holes. We just recently acquired a laser cutter, so I am looking forward to working on that more.

What is your favorite scale in

Debbie: Pretty much everything we do is in �� sca�e no�. � �ike �i�e�en� s��es of �o�ses an� ��e� �� so �e�� on book-shelves. You can actually take them to shows and put a bunch of them out on a �ab�e. ��e� a�e so m�c� mo�e a�o��-able and portable and just so darn cute I can hardly stand it. I still collect some 1” scale and will do a small display now and then, but nothing much bigger than the space that a 1/4” house occupies. Like so many of you, I am just plain old running out of room to have everything I love.

Jeff: I think that ¼” is the perfect scale if you like structures. I like that you can pick up a ¼” house and look at it. You can get some wonderful detail in ¼” scale.

Have your children gotten involved with your

Debbie: Our kids did a lot of packaging when they lived at home. Our daugh-ter, Erin wrote several articles for the Gazette an� �a�� a co��e of �i�e�en� Roundtables when she was young. She

Jeff and Debbie


Debbie Young and Jeff Packard— Continued from page 10

likes miniatures and is still a member of NAME. Our son, Cody, did a lot of packaging for us and even worked one summer for Grandt Line (where we get our windows, doors and now some of our accessories). Our daughter-in-law, Kristen is the one who makes things for us now. We are currently selling sheets of photos she has done for us and she is currently working on drawing some can labels.

What is the hardest part of

Debbie: You are never caught up and you can never get everything done you wanted to. When you work, you work long hours. And, your house is always a mess because there is a project on the ki�c�en �ab�e� a ��o�ec� on ��e co�ee table and a pile of orders by the front �oo� ��a� nee� �o �o �o ��e �os� o�ce.

Jeff: I love making the kits and cast-ing parts, but sometimes there aren’t enough hours in a day. I don’t know how I did it when I worked full time as well. Quality supplies are always an iss�e as �e��. �� is �a�� o �n� �a� plywood and smooth accurate strip-wood. It also seems that we start using a particular product, but before we are ready to retire the kit, that item has been discontinued.

Debbie: You don’t have to get dressed

in the morning unless you want to. You get to travel. And…best of all…people actually pay you for making miniatures.

Jeff: Walking out to my shop to work. I was used to a 2 ½ hour commute.

Debbie: I get to spend all day doing what I love the most with the person that I love the most. Then, when it is time to go to a show, I get to visit friends, eat at fun places and see and buy lovely things.

Jeff: I love spending each day with Debbie. I like to see a prototype in its �nis�e� fo�m af�e� s�en�in� �o��s together developing it. I also really en-joy traveling with Debbie. When I was working, I couldn’t always get away.

Someday, you will want to “Hang it up”, as they say.

What will you do with your

Debbie: I already have the pieces picked out that I will take with me to “the home”. But, when I die, I plan on having one heck of a Theme Luncheon…great door prizes…fantastic favors. Can you ima�ine� �e�ni�e�� o�� si�nin� �� fo��

If you met someone who was just getting started in miniatures

what words of wisdom would

Debbie: Specialize - don’t try to do ev-erything - do something really well. Join

NAME. Share. Teach. Do Roundtables. Try ¼”. Go to Houseparties and Conven-tions. Cooperate – don’t compete. Be generous - all the good you put out there will come back to you.

Jeff: When you scale something out – use a ruler and a calculator. If you are going to put time into making some-thing - make it the correct size.

You have generously donated time and product of NAME and

Debbie: I believe in NAME and it’s mission. I have been a member so long I can’t even remember not being a mem-ber. It is nice to be a part of a group of like-minded individuals, and nice to be a part of something that is bigger than yourself. My involvement in NAME has introduced me to some of the most wonderful people that I would not have met otherwise, let alone become friends with. I am thankful to NAME for that. I can’t even imagine my life without the people that I have met through NAME. The members of NAME have been very good to me as well. I have been able to make miniatures my whole life and now �e� is ab�e �o �o ��a� �i�� me as �e��. �� just doesn’t get much better than that.

Thank you both for SHARING your in-

sights with us today. We wish you both

continued success with your business

and miniatures.

On NAME day, we again met at my house in Yorkshire. This year we

were a smaller group, but we still had f�n. �e �nis�e� ��e co�ne� an� �ab�e b� lunchtime, so we made a potted plant to stand on the table. We had door prizes and table exchange gifts, in the tradition of NAME sharing

NAME Day 2014By Shirley Dufton, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom


WELCoME NEW AND RETuRNING MEMBERS

WelcomeNAME NewLife Member

Terri Young

The Miniature Gazette� ��e o�cia� ��b�ica�ion of NAME� contains news and information, which is essential for

membe�s �o ma�imi�e ��ei� bene��s of NAME. � ��o�� i� would be helpful to share with members some key informa-tion regarding a breakdown of costs to publish and distribute the Gazette.

Gazette costs include printing, postage and editorial costs for six issues each year. Publication of the Gazette is the sec-on� �a��es� e��ense in ��e c��en� �sca� �ea� �� of ��e NAME operational budget. The budgeted cost of the Gazette at $80,000, represents 26.2% of the $304,837 total expenses b��e�e�. �is�o�ica�� base� on ac��a� ��es� ��e Gazette continues to consume an increasing percent of the total budget:

Gazette Total Budget Gazette % Expense Expense of total expense

2013-2014 $95,085 $325,735 29.22%2012-2013 $83,044 $341,438 24.3%2011-2012 $81,481 $342,769 23.8%

The cost per member for the current year (2014-2015) based on 4269 members is $18.74 per member. The last three years, base� on ac��a� e��enses an� membe�s�i�� e�ec�s a con�in�e� increase in cost per member:

Membership Gazette Cost Cost per member

2013-2014 4287 $95,089 $22.182012-2013 4550 $83,044 $19.372011-2012 4633 $81,481 $17.59

Without raising dues, we ma� �a�e �o �n� a �ess e��en-sive medium to communicate the Gazette news and informa-tion to our members or cut the amount of issues in the future. The Board is exploring all pos-sible avenues.

Treasurer’s Report

ReGion A1

Shirley Pedersen, Fridley MNPeggy Hughes, Frankfort IL

George Gaines, Lyons KSKathy Bryant, Edwardsville IL

ReGion A2

Marilyn Chapman, Parker CO

ReGion A3

April Ansley, Williams INCarrie Lanham, Painesville OH

Norma Lange, Parma OHMary Holley, Gallipolis OH

Lilah Claycomb, Morgantown WVGary Walker, Noblesville INDiana Walker, Noblesville IN

Yong C. Hoh, Newark OHSusan A. Keane, Cleveland OHPaula L. Welberry, Franklin INDarlene Chaplin, Toledo OH

Donna Tilley, Livonia MIDawn Reese, Olmstead Falls OH

Julie Stevens, Brownburg INRobin Prewitt, Lexington KY

Doris Denlinger, Cincinnati OHNikki Higgins, Lawrenceburg KY

ReGion e1

Karen A. Giblin, Arlington VAPatrick Kearney, Glenwood MDLuisa M. Freeman, Vienna VA

Carol S. Jelich, Queenstown MDKen Eyler, Westminster MDJackie Aiken, Edgewood MD

Johanna Guccione, Alexandria VACarolyn J. Nelson, Bel Air MDJulie Silvester, Richmond VA

Lauren Silvester, Richmond VAJoellen S. Waldenmaier, Ashland VA

Victoria Wynn, Henrico VA

Nancy P. Pinchbeck, Richmond VA�in�a �in�o��o�e�� es�e�e�� A

ReGion e2

Alana H. Mars, Fort Worth TXKaren A. Young, Dallas TXMegan Kasper, Dalhart TXAlexia Gordon, Dallas TX

Rose Trigg, Oklahoma City OK

ReGion e3

Rebecca Baker, DeLand FLElizabeth Hajjar, Edgewater FLMargaret Smith, Cordova TN

Janis L. Duree, Herdersonville TNDominique Arrieux, West Palm Beach FL

Christine Osborn, Memphis TNSusie McCormick, Oviedo FLJeri L. Holt, Lawrenceville GAMelissa Edwards, Deland FL

Heather Maddux, Decatur GACarol Lupo, Sea Harbor FL

Jennifer Rosskamp, Fairburn GADeborah McGuire, Dade City FL

Norma Glazer, Palm Beach Gardens FLMarilyn Willey, Alpharetta GA

Eulalie Hintz, Dade City FLJoan A. Wheatley, Boiling Springs SC

Sandy Collins, Tampa FLMary Kingston, Port St. Lucie FLWayne Rosskamp, Fairburn GA

ReGion M1

Lisa N. Meyer, Seaford NYBev Gelfand, Jackson NJ

Crystal VanHorn, Sewell NJAnn M. Williams, Pittsburgh PA

Hillary Lee, Abington PAAnne Mengden, Larchmont NY

ReGion M2

Ingrid E. Hasselbaum, N Attleboro MA

ReGion n1

Elaine Freeman, Hesperia CAKim Redlin, Casa Grande AZSharon Hesterlee, Tucson AZ

ReGion n2

Billi Cline, Burlingame CABette Kalohi, Waipaho HI

Jennifer Davis, Burlingame CAMeg Milani, Redwood City CA

Tricia Weber, Royal Oaks CAMeShelle Keel, San Pablo CAHong Mckinsey, San Jose CAAimee Ragusa, Martinez CA

ReGion n3

Susan Hacker, Cornelius ORNatalia Frank, Nine Miles Falls WAMindy Wallace, Central Point OR

Cathy Colman, Boise IDRobert Argyll, Gresham OR

Darby Meehan, Coupville WAStephanie Meehan, Coupville WA

Marilyn Barclay, Corvallis ORMisty Black, Gresham OR

CAnAdA West

Corinne MacKay, Strathmore AlbertaMarilyn Akazawa, Airdrie Alberta


Startin’ Small, our miniatures club in southeast Pennsylvania, has installed

a display of our projects in the Henrietta Hankin Library in honor of National Dollhouse Miniatures Month. The Library is located at 215 Windgate Dr, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

Through the month of October, four shelves of projects included a NAME Day cart and road-side stands featured in Miniature Gazette, a fully furnished baby house, a French cafe and a Tudor tavern. There are

also three tiny buildings made from 1/4” scale kits. To demonstrate the three

Startin’ SmallBy Susan Sharratt

popular scales, we show a 1/4” scale Windsor chair sitting on a 1/2” scale chair, sitting on a 1” scale chair.

Because little library patrons would have dif-�c�� seein� ��e top shelf, we used that space to show o� o�� b��e �ibbon� c��b ce��i�ca�e an� information about our club and minia-tures in general, and to note that October is National Miniatures Month. We also proudly displayed our signature tote bag, given to all Startin’ Small members. We are happy to have this opportunity to promote our interest in minis and to recruit new members to Startin’ Small. Startin’ Small meets on the third Sunday of every month at Joann Fabrics in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

We are currently working on the con-servatory from the Gazette and looking forward to meeting at a member’s home to make the corner nook on NAME Day.


Troy Soldiers Refurbish Dollhouse for Wigs 4 Kids Charity Auction

The members of the Troy Soldiers in cooperation with The Miniature Makers’ Workshop, both of Royal Oak, Michigan, recently completed major renovations on a dollhouse for a local charity auction. The project, a Real Good Toys 1” scale Victorian, needed exterior improvements from foundation to roof and work on each of the nine rooms of the interior.

Troy Soldiers Refurbish Dollhouse for Wigs 4 Kids Charity AuctionBy Nancy Lessem, Beverly Hills, Michigan

Chartered with NAME in 2003, the Troy Soldiers miniaturists club meets monthly at The Miniature Maker’s Workshop (MMW) at 28120 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan. The project ��s� came �o ��e a��en�ion of �a��ene Hall, owner of MMW. She was contact-ed by the Wigs 4 Kids Wellness Center and Salon in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

��e non��o�� o��ani�a�ion ��o�i�es wigs and services at no charge to chil-dren and young adults experiencing hair loss due to cancer or other illnesses. The group received the dollhouse from donor Jeanne Ingram and sought Dar-lene’s help in restoring it for auction at the group’s yearly fundraising event.

The Troy Soldiers volunteered their time and expertise to rehab the doll-house while Darlene, along with MMW employees Jan Adler, Carrie Stroup and Carole Sussex contributed work space, s��ies an� �nis�in� �o�c�es. �eno�a-tions included painting and wallpaper-ing; installing a new stairway, doors, windows, trim and baseboards; replac-ing wiring and lighting; repairing and staining roof singles and shutters and much more.

After more than 200 combined work hours from the Troy Soldiers and ready contributions of building materials from MMW throughout the rehab process, the For Sale sign went up on the beautiful Victorian in time for the Wigs 4 Kids

11th Annual Gala on September 18, 2014. Darlene Hall attended the event and reported that “everybody was just awed by the dollhouse. The doors were open and the lights were on and there were crowds of people standing around admiring it.”

The house sold for $500.00. It was purchased by Les and Lili Gold from the American Jewelry and Loan Company featured on the Detroit-based reality show Hardcore Pawn. According to Dar-lene, Lili Gold said there was no way she was going to leave without the beauti-fully refurbished dollhouse.

“We have many highly skilled and experienced members in the Troy Sol-diers,” club president Janet Paulus said. “Everyone in our group participated in the renovation project, donating time and talent to turn the dollhouse into a much admired contribution to the fund-raising auction. We are happy that our love of miniatures could help support the great work being done by the Wigs 4 Kids program.”

Members of the Troy Soldiers from left to right.

Back row: Carole Sussex, Sue Scott, Nancy Simp-

son, Jean Nicholson, Janet Paulus, Norma Harris.

Front row: Mary Lynn Kincaid, Monica Puga, Nancy Lessem, Helen Reilly, Vickey Sanfield.

Before: Exterior of dollhouse before renovations After: Refurbished dollhouse with For Sale sign


The NUTS, Club C-385 of the Hous-ton/Galveston area of Texas, joined

together with a group of miniaturists to exhibit miniature quilt shops and other quilt-themed displays at the 2014 Inter-national Quilt Festival in Houston, Octo-ber 29 through November 2. It was the 40th Anniversary - Ruby Jubilee show.

It all started when Elizabeth Stil-lion showed a picture of her miniature quilt shop to the 2013 Special Exhibits coordinator. That got the ball rolling and almost a year later, it happened. It was not an easy task as our displays did no� �� e ��ica� e��ibi� c�a�ac�e�is�ics. They created a special registration selec-tion just for us. Through the persistence of our club president, Julie Fisk, with the help of the club secretary, Suzie Aguilar, we managed to overcome many other hurdles and have 29 projects displayed on our exhibit tables (22 provided by our NUTS members).

We talked with people all over the world who took pictures and wanted to know more about our unique hobby. We explained our motivation for the projects in the exhibit, how we can turn everyday items into mini treasures, and that age was not a limitation since two of our exhibitors are in their 80s. One of

The set up team (left to right) from NUTS were Lori Howell, Kitty Eng-strom, Dorothy Hamilton, Suzie Aguilar, and Elizabeth Stillion. Lori, Kitty, and Suzie also served as docents for the exhibit on three days.

We provid-ed information on our table about NAME and our local club.

2014 International Quilt FestivalBy Suzie Aguilar, Webster Texas

those being our own Dorothy who was ��e�e �o �e�� se� �� i�� e�en ��o-vided details of purchasing miniatures at local miniature shops, retail stores, and online.

Hopefully we ignited a spark for someone who will join the ranks of miniaturists all over the world and have a growing passion for miniatures. It was a huge success and an event to remem-ber. I personally did not understand the honor it was to have items exhibited at the International Quilt Festival. It was �o�� e �o�k�

Share your projects with other NAME members. Send your photos and/or workprojects to:

Dorothy Hansen, Gazette EditorPO Box 1285, Monroe WA 98272

Email: [email protected]


We all know that the more orga-nized we are the more we can get

done, but sometimes it is hard to know how to organize. We hope these tips will help with that.

Paper Punch OrganizingDede Turner

�e�e �oes a �o� of �o�e�s an� s�e organizes her punches by using over the door holders, made for shoes and other smaller items.

Organizing Tips from the NAME Online GroupCompiled and edited by Preble McDaniel

The shoe holder works great for big-ger punches. She does small scale and has a lot of border punches and says ��e� �� e�fec��

Sometimes Dede pre-punches in basic shapes and various colors. She stores these into sectioned boxes used for beads. She marks the lid with the shape in corresponding section. Inside a sec�ion s�e �as �i�e�en� co�o�s in separate bags.

If Dede has several punches with �i�e�en� si�es� s�e �i�� a�so ma�k ��e punch and section as to size.

When working on a project with �i�e�en� �o�e�s� �e�e �ses a �i�� bo� �o keep the parts in.

When making 144th scale dolls Dede keeps most of the supplies in one place so all she has to do is pull out the box. She uses crepe paper for the clothes (most of the time) and bunka or cross stitch thread for the hair.

JoAnn Jacot

JoAnn Jacot uses clear zip bags to store her kits. She combines them by subject, writing that on the outside. Then she stores them in cardboard boxes with similar type subjects.

Project BoxesPlastic containers and drawers in

many sizes are a popular organizing solution. Many of our contributors use these. These can be small containers that go into larger containers or drawers with dividers.

Kathy Valent Kathy reminds us to use a label and

to sort like items together. Kathy asks her local pizza shop for some unused boxes and then uses them to store her ��o�ec�s in. ��e �ses �i�e�en� si�es fo� s�o�in� �i�e�en� si�e ��o�ec�s o� s��-plies.

Jan McCraw

Jan like many others uses the photo bo�es �o s�o�e s��ies sa�in� ��e� �� perfect on 10 inch deep shelves and are stackable. She likes to purchase them in the solid colors and use that to help o��ani�e b� �i�e�en� ��o�ec�s o� ��e of supplies, such as all green ones hold landscaping items; pink holds tiny jewelry, beads and perfume bottles; and yellow for electrical items such as plugs, wires, transformers, etc.

Dianne Bourgeois

Dianne uses a pie chest and other shelving to store her miniatures that includes the ever popular photo boxes.

She cuts pieces of the crepe paper from the large package and places in

envelopes with the name and a swatch. This keeps her from going back and forth to the larger crepe storage box. She does similar for cross stitch thread. The number is impor-

�an� so can �e�� e sma��e� ba�.Dede gives one more suggestion and

that is to tape a sample punch on cards so you can see what you have. This would be something to take with you to the store so you don’t buy duplicates.

Kit and Building Component Organizing

Lydia Murphy and Barb Striethorst

Lydia and Barb use door hangers as organizers as well. They use them to store their stash of kits and Lydia uses them to store building components like doors and windows. The hangers make it easy to see what is there and also to keep them safe from breaking. She purchased over the door clips to hang them.

Miniature Gazette 17facebook.com/NAMEMinis

In much of our NAME world, win-ter is waning (except for our mini

friends in areas like Australia, where the fall/winter seasons are just begin-ning). We’ve been cooped up in our offices, our homes, and our cars, with the heat on high, wishing for a glimmer of sun (well, I have—I live in the Pacific Northwest).

We are eager to get outside, to enjoy the spring and summer weather we anticipate with such pleasure. Flow-ers popping up; gentle breezes wafting through windows thrown open to the air; we start planning for summer vaca-tions and lighter wardrobes.

To achieve this, we call our friends and saunter down the avenues, look-ing at the promising styles and perhaps

Close up of Karen Laisure’s window shopping NAME Day 2015 project.

Window Shopping: NAME Day 2015By Pat Frost, Renton, Washington

NAME Day 2015

Window Shopping

October 3, 2015

even accessories to freshen up our homes.

Wouldn’t it be fun to do this without having to search for park-ing, find comfortable shoes, or heft heavy bags? Of course it would be….and we miniaturists have the perfect answer.

On October 3, 2015, NAME once again sponsors its annual NAME Day project, an oppor-tunity for you to join a couple thousand other NAME members and work together, or apart, on the same project. This year’s project is a shoppe window, which opens you to all kinds of possibili-ties. Think of creating a window for a holiday, or a season. How about a tool shoppe, or a toy shoppe? Maybe your shoppe window will be filled with the latest fashions, shoes, and accoutre-ments. Make your shoppe really unique by creating a cultural window in the style of a shoppe found in the market-place in another country!

What is the most memorable win-dow you’ve ever seen? Think about it! Remember when. Were you five, or ten, or were you a teen or adult? Here’s a chance to replicate a memory!

Start getting excited. Label a shoe box and begin to collect the items you’ll want for your shoppe. Circle the date in red. Call your NAME friends. Encour-age others to join NAME and join in the fun!

Want to get even more involved?

Cutter chairs are Thuy Means ([email protected]) and Barbara Thornton-Hill ([email protected]). Contact them for information on cutting kits.

Having an event for your NAME club or other NAME members? Events Chair is Ruth Heisch ([email protected]). Contact Ruth to announce your event.

Watch the Gazette and the NAME web site for changes in lists and other information!

Above all, come one come all!!

18 March/April 2015 • www.miniatures.org Blog: http://name-carmelindiana.blogspot.com


I was extremely honored when I was asked by Babette Overman, the host

of the Gala at the St. Louis National last year, if I would make a gift for Mary Engelbreit. Mary had agreed to be a guest at the Gala and they were looking for a thank you gift for her. Naturally, I agreed. And then it hit me…I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE A GIFT FOR MARY ENGELBREIT.

A House for MaryBy Debbie Young, Nevada City, California

small. That was when I decided to Mary Engelbreit up the house that I was teach-ing in St. Louis.) The house was a very accurate reproduction of a house on Loughborough Ave. in St. Louis. Since Mary is from St. Louis and these darling Gingerbread Style bungalows are found throughout the historic neighborhoods there, I thought she would appreciate it.

When I decide on a house to build, I usually start with actual plans, but for this house I did something I had never done before. I found a house that was for sale…and built it. I Googled historic houses in St. Louis and found all sorts of these brick bungalows with huge promi-nent chimneys that were very Storybook in nature. As I looked at the listings for houses for sale there were all kinds of interior shots as well as dimensions for every room. Why had I never thought of this before? It was brilliant! Zillow not only has multiple photos of each house, but you can use Google maps and look at all sides of the house…amazing! (The address of this house is 3900 Loughborough Ave. in St. Louis…look it up!)

After looking at house after house I noticed that many of these houses (re-member most of them had very promi-

I have been a huge fan of all things Mary for years. I love her colors, her artwork and her attitude. I have a gigantic collection of ME items that would be useful in miniatures and have made houses using her wallpaper and a grandfather clock decorated with her stickers and even two different theme luncheons with a Mary Engelbreit theme. I even regularly use Mary Engel-breit as a verb – to Mary Engelbreit, as in to decorate something in her style. And now…I was going to be making a gift for her and I was scared stiff.

I decided the house that I was teaching in St. Louis would be perfect. (Well…actually…first I was going to make her one of the Grandfather Clocks that I used to make that were deco-rated with her stickers and papers, but it seemed too big. Then I made a tiny little ME style cottage, but it seemed too

nent chimneys) had non-functioning fireplaces. What? Hold on a sec…the houses had giant fake chimneys and then a fake fireplace on the inside…and frequently…the fireplace wasn’t even on the same wall as the chimney??? That settled it…I had to build one of those houses.

I decided to decorate Mary’s house in colors from the Love, Home, Family and Friends palette – black and white checks and red and yellow flowers. Mary Engelbreiting anything is guaran-teed to be fun…there is just something about the bright colors and the mixing of patterns that makes you feel alive and creative. You just enjoy working on the project a little bit more. I loved decorat-ing the house.

It was a thrill of a lifetime to meet her and to give her the house. She could not have been more kind or gracious. She was curious as only an artist is…fasci-nated with the casting process we used on the brick…amazed that we work so small…and appreciative of all the work that goes into a piece.

It was exciting to watch as she posted photos of the house and her experi-

Mary Engelbreit receiving the house from Debbie Young.

The real house in St. Louis. Inside of the house Mary received decorated by Debbie.


ences at the Convention on Facebook. It was fun reading the comments from her followers. Turns out, there are a whole lot of people out there who enjoy miniatures.

Thank you Babette for asking me to do this…and thank you for helping Mary Engelbreit become a member of NAME.

On the cover: The brick bungalow house Debbie taught in St. Louis at the 2014 National Convention, kits available at: http://youngatheartminiatures.com

The outside of the house Mary received.


Miniaturists are geniuses at using found items, and adapting them to

miniature scenes. Hallmark Ornaments are one of these resources, offering so many possibilities during the holidays and year round. Towards that end, NAME has sponsored for the third year the NAME Hallmark Ornament contest, giving NAME members the opportunity to create vignettes using Hallmark orna-ments.

With permission from the Hallmark

Giving The Very Best . . . in miniatureThe NAME/Hallmark Ornament Contest

By Pat Frost, Renton, Washington

Company, NAME undertook the contest in 2012. The one significant provision was that only authentic Hallmark orna-ments—unaltered—could be used in the vignettes. (The hanger can be removed.)

A committee of five judges evaluates each entry from submitted photographs. Four of the judges drawn from different geographical areas of the United States must be NAME members and prefera-bly to be Hallmark ornament collectors. The fifth judge must work in a Hallmark

shop, but is not necessarily a NAME member. An administrator oversees the committee but does not vote.

Three winners are awarded mon-etary/merchandise prizes as provided by NAME.

In the 2014 contest, entries ran the gamut of Halloween to Christmas, Star Trek to cartoon subjects. This year a mother/daughter team submitted en-tries, both of an Easter motif. “Eggstro-dinary Eggs” was completed by Lesia Lennex, and her 10-year-old daughter, Libby Lennex Stone, submitted “Pooka’s Parlour.”

It is testimony to the creativity of NAME members that scenes varied so widely. Judges paid attention to a variety of categories; for example: origi-nality, use of theme, workmanship, cre-ativity. Entries are given to the judges without identifying the creator.

This year’s winners include: “Santa’s workshop,” first place, a 1:12 creation by Marilyn Akazawa. Marilyn used a collection of mini ornaments—rocking horses, train set, airplanes, kiddie cars, motorcycles, and other toys. Marilyn

1st place: Marilyn Akazawa (Canada) “Santa’s Workshop” 1:12

— Continued on next page2nd place: Connie Teolis “Village Town Square at Christmas” 1:48


said of her creation that “this box was a solution for all the cute mini ornaments I had collected for many years.”

Second place went to Connie Teolis, whose “Village Town Square at Christ-mas” included 14 of the Nostalgic Houses series. The 1:48 vignette was completely lit, including street lights.

Judi Hamilton created the third place 1:12 vignette that will be the first Exhibit

3rd place: Judi Hamilton “Museum of Childhood: Transportation Exhibit” 1:12Runner-up: Vicki Scidmore

“The Trouble with Tribbles” 1:12

Room in her Castle Museum of Min-iatures, Dolls, and Toys. The room is filled with Hallmark pedal cars.

Star Trek beamed in as Runner Up, a 1:12 scene in a lunch box, by Vicki Scidmore, entitled “The Trouble with Tribbles.” For the uninitiated, tribbles were little furballs whose purpose was to eat and reproduce until they overran the Enterprise Star Trek ship!

This annual contest is announced each June. If you have one or a collec-tion of Hallmark ornaments in need of a scene, look for forms in June’s Gazette issue and submit your entry by the December 1 deadline.

Thirty-four entries were received this year; for next year, gather together your own ornaments and imagination and be ready when ‘tis the season!

2014 NAME Hallmark Ornament Contest Entries

“Parked to Play” 1:12 • By Debby AlbertOrnament: 2013 Little Tikes Cozy Coupe. Play yard using many items from State Day and Hallmark Little Tikes Cozy Coupe.

“Our Heritage, A German Christmas”By Joyce Bockemuehl

Ornaments: all nutcrackers seen (2 sizes), Santa on sleigh (upper left corner), Teddy Bear in Lederhosen.

This 1” vignette was created for adult grandson using Robin

Betterley market stall, many Hallmark ornaments, and Reutter porcelain plates of Bach, Mozart,

Wagner and Beethoven.— Continued on next page



“Our Train Collection”, 1:12By Mary Ciccocella

Ornaments:Miniature Lionel trains

“S.Claus and Company” 1:12 • By Paula FrancisOrnament: 1987 House on Main Nostalgia Street

Everyone is so busy—Santa with his list, Mrs. Claus with her cookies & milk, elf in rear making toys and elf in front trying to decorate a dollhouse for Christmas. Of course, Rudolf looks on excitedly!

“Summertime Loungin Fun” 1:24 • By Elizabeth GrabauOrnament: 2007 wicker lounge chair

The unfinished structure was won at an event and finished as an outside vi-gnette featuring a Hallmark wicker lounge chair with a bar and cooking area with flowers. The wicker chair was bought on clearance and originally had a drink on the side but was missing when purchased so it was covered up with a plate of hot dog. Everything else is a miniature.

“Home for Christmas” 1:48 • By Claudia HeckartOrnament: 2011 Nostalgic House #28

The vignette uses a Nostalgic House ornament set in a glass front room box and depicts family arriving from far and near to be home for the holidays.

“Catching Santa by Surprise” 1:12By Gabriele Layne

Ornaments: 2004 Madame Alexander miniature; 1989 Noel Railroad locomotive;

1993 Flatbed car; 1996 Cookie car; 1997 Candy car;

1990 Coal car; 1998 Three Little kittens

The scene is in a10” x 10” gift box.

Too excited to sleep, little Zoey tiptoed downstairs

into the room with the decorated tree and to her

surprise there was Santa!



“Esmerelda’s Gift Shop and Inn” 1:12By Maureen Fenton

Ornaments: Witch, Frankenstein

The building is a plastic pumpkin altered to accommodate two floors. There are three witches: Esmerelda in the Gift Shop behind the coffin-shaped desk reading a book entitled “Black Magic Book”. To her left, Frank N. Stein can be seen just after he signed into the Inn’s Registry. He seems surprised to see that prior to his stay, Bela Lagossi, Lon Chaney, Jr. and Christopher Lee all were guests at Esmerelda’s. Oh, Boris Karloff, too.

The upstairs maid, “Medea” is cleaning after the last guest and is trying to rid the room of mice and rats. (Good luck!) Outside to the left is the third witch, “Hazel”, who takes care of the garden and sells produce (currently, pumpkins). To the right is the skeleton, “Red” (Red Skelton, ha-ha-ha) who seems to have stolen a pumpkin for himself. Who knew pumpkins were a favorite of skeletons? At any rate, my only two ornaments are Esmerelda and Frank(enstein) and I suppose they are happy amongst all the mice, rats, and bats---Maybe a romance might occur! P.S. They’re sure to eat well as there is a zombie cooking in the fireplace cauldron.

“Santa’s Christmas House” 1:12By Lori Jackman

Ornaments: 2013 Mrs. Claus stove, 2013 Hutch, 2010 Armoire, 2013 Santa checking list, 2013 Reindeer, 2011 & 2013 mischievous kittens, 2013 Bird Bath with cardinal, 2014 Grandfather clock; 2014 Teddy Bear Maker; Madame Alexander dolls, dog, elves.


“Pooka’s Parlour” 1:12By Libby Lennex-Stone

Ornaments: 1995 Easter Bugs Bunny; 1997 Alice

in Wonderland rabbit thimble; 2013 Baby’s

First Christmas rabbitThis is Easter Bunny’s

bakery hangout in British Columbia.

“Eggstrodinary Eggs” 1:12By Lesia LennexOrnaments: 2014 Easter BeagleAll items except Snoopy are hand-made miniature items. The eggs are made from beads and bead findings. The cross-stitched rug was stitched by Lesia.



“All the Books You Can Read—Dr. Seuss” 1:12 By Sally Lonn

Ornaments: Red Fish, Blue Fish open book; Cat in the Hat

I have loved miniatures since early childhood, when I would take tiny boxes and turn them in to houses with furniture and people all out of paper, of course. I became an elementary school teacher for grades K, 1 and 2 and over the years also taught preschool and parent educa-tion. Early Childhood is filled with magic, and discovery and our three children, along with my school kids, loved Dr. Seuss. The rhythmic sound of the words, the funny disbelieving adventures, and the hidden message got my children started reading, and many others are still benefitting today from the magic of the Dr. Seuss books. Our state day project for Arizona was a narrow room box, just four inches deep and about nine inches long. It was designed to be a cafe, a craft room, or a garden room. My husband, daughter and I had traveled to Orlando the year before, and I fell in love with the play area for Dr. Seuss at Universal Studios. I took lots of pictures. The first challenge was to change the shape of the build-ing. Because it had been designed to house an electrical light I only changed the roof line by making it longer.

The angle of the house posed an interesting chal-lenge as I had to recut the front and back of the house and lengthen the sides. Inside I copied and made over 50 books to make this a Dr. Seuss Book Store. I’m afraid the front hinders complete view of all the books and cute ornaments I’ve collected over the years, but I love the colors, the tuffala trees, and of course the wonderful addition of two Hallmark Dr. Seuss ornaments. I think they add

the perfect touch to my book store. I love display-ing my work and did so at the March show in Phoenix.


“Barbie’s Wedding” 1:12By Wendy Matthias

Ornaments: 1997 Barbie and KenBarbie and Ken in their Garden Gazebo Wedding with pine trees and flowering bushes around them. They are all dressed in their 1960s original attire.

“This Bird is Stealing my Scene!” 1:12By Rosemary Shipman

Ornaments: 2010 Yogi & Boo bears; 2004 Hedwig owl

“Hockey on a Hat” 1:12 • By Eleanor SmithOrnament: hockey player. This is a tricorne hat decorated and used to march in the Lexington, Mas-sachusetts April 19th parade. The hat has been featured in the local newspaper, parades and several store windows. The hats are hidden and townspeople try to look for them. If discovered, the finder keeps the hat. This particular hat was hidden in an ice cream shop where it was found by a Lexington police officer, who also happens to be a rabid Bruins fan. All items, except hockey player ornament, was hand made by entrant.

“Get Out and Vote” 1:12By Polly Hackett-Morey

Ornament:1988 Uncle Sam nutcracker

The “room” is a party hat.




“Night Out” 1:12By Sheila LaQuia

Ornament: 2007 Barbie Little Black DressThis scene is about a lady that is getting ready to have a roman-tic night out. The little black dress, jewelry and high heels are the just the start of a wonderful evening. Everything in the scene including roombox was made by hand.

“Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen & Santa’s Office” 1:12 • By Marilyn SchaeferOrnaments: 2007 “Do Yourself a Flavor”; 2005 “O Kitchen Rack”; 2013 Mrs. Claus Stove; 2012 Mrs. Claus cupboard; 2013 “Busy Bakers”; 2013 “Pre-flight C heck”; 1996 Rudolph’s Helper; 2011 “Season’s Treating” Mrs. Claus is taking a break from her holiday baking. She has taken Santa some coffee and cookies and now is taking milk and cookies to her little bear helpers.

“In Honor of the 75th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz” 1:12 •By Jeanne StilpOrnaments: 2006 Magic of Glenda; 2013 Out of Time in Oz; 2014 Dorothy in poppy fields. “The Wizard of Oz” has always held a special place in my heart. When color TVs 1st came out in the 50s, my grandfather bought one. He had all the grandchildren gathered to check out the TV—“The Wizard of Oz” was to be on.

“Christmas Anticipation” 1:12 • By Jan StreileinOrnaments: Happy Little Elf; Santa the Toy Bringer; 1994 FLHR Road King. Starting to wrap gifts, set up tree and decorations around fireplace.

“Laundry Room” 1:12By Sandy Venezia

Ornament: 2009 washing machine/dryer

Roombox is made in a cigar box.

If you pick up the sock on the floor the clothes spin

in the washer/dryer.

“Soft Landings” 1:24

By Celeste York

Ornament:1981 Star Swing


2014 NAME Hallmark Ornament Contest EntriesThe Barbie Shop 1959” 1:12

By Helen Sparks

Ornaments: 1994 Barbie, 1995 Barbie, 1996 Barbie, 1999 Barbie Dreamhouse, 1999 Barbie lunchbox, 1999 Barbie travel

case & miniature Barbie, 2001 1961 Barbie Hatbox & case

The store is a repainted Vintage Emporium from 2002 Seattle National Convention and showcases multiple

Barbie doll and Barbie accessories ornaments.

“A Cozy Christmas” 1:12By Deanna ThomasOrnaments: black rocking horse pull toy, mini Pinocchio puppet, puppy in pull wagon, Merry mini mouse, mini snowman in snowglobe hanging from ceiling, Scene was assembled in a gift box from Tuesday Morning. Background is a 3D card (win-dow with dog & cat). The quilt hanging on the wall is from a greeting card.

Cooking with Mommy” 1:12 • By Kathy StrobosOrnament: pink kitchenette

“Tea for Two: a Child’s Playroom” 1:12 • By Diane BodjanacOrnament: pink kitchenetteItems put together from childhood, favorite toys ie easy bake oven, kitchenette, teddy bears



“Santa’s Back yard” 1:12By Walter and Joan Rissler

Ornaments: A Winter Perch, Santa’s Polar Friend, Deer FriendThe cat is a miniature, and not a Hallmark ornament.

“Gingerbread Market Stall” 1:12By Karen Carter

Ornaments: nutcrackers on top shelf (7), gingerbread house on counterThe stall is a State Day project & features items from Germany, personally designed items or made minis.

“Gepettos’s Workshop” 1:12By Jacqueline MacPherson

Ornament: 2004 Pinocchio marionette

“Our Permanent Christmas Town” 1:48By Sylvia Henderson

Ornaments: Nostalgic HousesThis vignette is integrated with HO-gauge model railroad scenery and remains up on our table full time.


Hello! So far some people have told me they want projects using items

around the house, and some have said a project start to finish, and some have said random little projects. So today I’m showing you a project that fills two of those themes. This project even fits multiple scales!

One day recently I was cleaning up my craft room and found a whole plastic bag of chess pieces and game parts from back in the days that I did mixed media art. At first I pulled out one or two fun bits and threw the rest into a bag to get rid of. Then I thought for a second and pulled it back out, and boy am I glad I did! That one bag will help fill tons of little corners and nooks! How? By chopping them up! I had all sorts of pieces, probably 3-4 chess sets worth of kinds, but not full sets. I had black, white, and tan plastic, and two different kinds of wooden pieces in different colors. Variety is good, but not necessary. If you don’t happen to have a bag full of chess pieces don’t worry! You can pick them up easily at yard sales, thrift shops, and rummage sales. Or just put out the word that you’re looking for them, that’s how I ended up with a bag.

• It’s All in the Details •By Alicia Simon, Crofton, Maryland

First I started with a random stack of chess pieces, a small hand drill, and my Dremel loaded with a good cutting bit. No Dremel? No problem! In the past I’ve used a small hack saw on similar projects with better results, it’s just a bit slower, but also requires less clean up. I just looked at each piece and started cutting off random sections based on what they looked like. I suggest starting with the smallest end first, and then simply working your way down. If the top bit looks fancy it may be a vase, a finial, even a statue! Depending on what you cut you can end up with pieces for a variety of scales. One fancy urn I made could be a table piece for 1” scale, a door side piece for 1/2” scale, or even a large outdoor piece or fountain for 1/4” scale. Just keep your eyes and mind open!

I even had a few pieces that looked good exactly as they were. What did I do? I drilled a hole length-wise from the top, and then cut a tiny notch from the bottom hole out to the side of the piece. Then I threaded a grain-of-wheat bulb right down the whole to make a wired lamp!

After you’ve got a stack of pieces you just need to polish them up. I ended up with vases, finials, canisters, urns, flower pots, and even a few lamps! To clean and polish them first use your fin-gers or a stick, or a widget, or a gadget, and pull off any tiny plastic pieces that are clinging from when it was cut and melted a bit. They usually pop right off. Then use a fine sandpaper or sanding pad, and a 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper.

Filled flower pots.

It gets a bit messy. My desk had piles of bits, and tons of little plastic chips that cut off. If you’re safety minded (as we all should be) you should wear safety glasses, and even a mask over your nose and mouth. Sometimes the plastic stinks as it cuts, melting a bit as it goes from the heat of the Dremel.

Simply sand it smooth. You can sand down any bumpy corners, smooth

rough edges, and help flatten the bottom. For me the wet sandpaper worked the best, but a few pieces were cut crooked and benefited from a minute with the fine sandpaper.

Random stack of chess pieces.

Urns

Flower pots.


Industrial lights.

Canisters.

You can also go back in with your Dremel and make more details. If you have a flat top to an item but the item looks like a bowl grind it out and make it a bowl! It is quite quick, and I had suc-


cess making several. Unfortunately I did not have much success getting a photo of a finished bowl.

Don’t like the color? Paint them! I used a mix of acrylics, and enamels and did a variety of patterns and colors!

The plastic pieces especially usu-ally come out hollow, and depending on the piece may have no bottom. Or course this works fine if

Details— Continued from page 28 the bottom sits on a shelf not seen, or if you fill the bowl with something. It also helps make almost any piece a possible ceiling lamp by just gluing it in place and allowing a bulb to hang down in the middle. If it doesn’t work for your proj-ect there is an easy solution, paper! Just take a piece of paper that matches and carefully cut it to match the bottom of your piece and glue it in place. You can even use a thick card stock and paint it to match.

I ended up with a drawer full of bits and pieces from Industrial to Victorian that I can customize for future projects. I hope this simple projects helps gets your

Finished bowls.Finials.

gears going and sends you running to your craft area! Until next time.... Alicia

Email me anytime with your ideas:[email protected]

This is a versatile Garden Chair. It can be adapted to celebrate

any season or event to enhance your Dollhouse. Suggestions are Patriot, Christmas, Easter, Wedding, New Baby, Sports or just a simple Garden Chair.

This could be modified for children to create with an inexpensive ready made chair, or for those with more experience, it had no end of possibili-ties. How about trying it in 1/2” or 1/4” scale?

Garden ChairBy Barbara Renken • [email protected]

• Supplies • • Chrysnbon Chair Kit• Tacky Glue• Wire Cutter• Tweezers • Large Stylus• Small Stylus• Fimo, any color, can be painted • Small Paint Brush• Foam Pad• Paint, color of your choice• Minwax Stain for aging• Cloth covered wire #30 gauge• Green Paint• Brown Paint• Various Green Foliage • Punched Leaves for Flowers, Ivy

Check that you have all supplies. Read through all the directions first. As-semble the chair, allow to dry and paint with color of your choice. When dry, ‘age’ with Minwax Stain. Paint cloth wire green. Cut 3 into 4-5 inch lengths. Cut others into lengths to compliment the flowers you plan to make.

1. Twist 3 of the wires, gently twisting them around the legs and back of the chair to simulate ivy vines. See photo.

2. Shape Fimo on seat of chair to simu-late soil. Poke with wire and bake. When cool, glue onto chair seat. Fimo should be about 1/4” thick and formed to chair seat. Paint brown to simulate soil.

3. Insert wire into holes previously made in step two. Tear green floral

foliage into small bits and glue all over the chair seat, completely covering the seat, and brown base, but not wires. Allow glue to set up.

4. Shape petals with stylus on foam pad and glue in place on foliage, to resemble flowers of your liking.

5. Shape leaves on foam pad with sty-lus. Glue onto wires. Time consum-ing but easy.

6. Spray entire chair with a semi gloss, clear spray to bring out the color and secure all the leaves stay in place.

Source: www.hankypankycrafts.com


Booth1. Check wood pieces against pat-

terns on page 33. Lightly sand to remove wood burrs and uneven cuts.

2. Glue counter top pieces to 1/4” side of counter base, leaving a small amount of counter top on each side of the base.

3. Glue front and side counters to floor, leaving room at the back for the awing support poles.

1/4” Scale County Fair StandDesigned by Jan McCandliss, Jan Be Nimble

Cut Wood:1/8” x 1/8” wood

• Front Columns: 2 pieces 1-3/4” long• Back Columns: 2 pieces 2” long• Awning Frame Sides: 2 pieces 2-3/4” long• Awning Frame Front & Back: 2 pieces 2” long

1/4” x 1/2” wood• Side Counter Bases: 2 pieces 2-1/2” long• Front Counter Base: 1 piece 2 “ long

1/32” x 1/2” wood• Side Counters: 2 pieces 2-1/2” long• Front Counter: 1 piece 2” long

1/32” x 3” wood• Floor: 2-3/4” long

• Craft ribbon, 4”• Craft Glue• Sand Paper• Paint or Stain

Madison’s small scale houseparty committee was inspired by this centerpiece at the Charlotte 2012 Na-tional Convention.

4. Glue a 1-3/4” square pole up-right to each end of front counter, placing each even with the back side of counter base. Make sure that the front and rear square poles are lined up. The side top counters meet at the front poles (see diagram A). Let glue dry, then paint (or stain) as desired.

Awning5. Using awing frame pattern

(diagram B) on the page 33, glue remaining 1/8” square wood strips in a rectangle.

This frame should fit down on the tops of the poles. Paint or stain wood before gluing onto awning. Fold one scalloped end of the ribbon approximately 1/2” down and crease. Fit the frame onto the awning, gluing the front of the frame (small side) into the crease and centered within the width of the ribbon. Fold the rib-bon over the back of the frame, crease, then glue. If desired, you can trim the back edge to ap-

proximately 1/2”. It will be easier to fill the counters and place the stool before gluing the awning down.

6. Glue accessories you have chosen into your booth, then glue awning onto top with scalloped edge toward front of booth. Enjoy!

The County Fair Stand instructions are being used with permission from Jan McCandliss.

— Continued on page 33


A County Fair in a MatchboxDesigned By: Charlotte Atcher, Woodinville, Washington

1. Find a small matchbox. (Look at Dollar Tree).

2. Use a black sharpie around the top edges of the inside box and both open edges of the outer sleeve.

3. Cut out the graphics, then score and fold at the arrows. Use Yes Paste to glue graphic A around the box sleeve and graphic B inside the box. Note: Snip at the *Arrow from the edge of graphic B to the thin black line in the middle of the picture

• Small Matchbox• Black Sharpie• Fun Foam• Fine Glitter• Tacky Glue• Elmer’s Glue• Yes Paste

4. Cut some very tiny squares of colored fun foam and glue on the back of the partial picture pieces. Place a dot of Tacky glue on the foam square then place the partial piece on top of the area of the picture that corresponds to that piece. Layer graphic C on top of B and D on top of C.

5. Finish decorating the inside, by gathering some very fine glitter in fireworks colors. Use a thin brush

to paint the fireworks display with thin glue (Elmer’s). Sprinkle on the glitter and tap off excess. Let the glue dry before using additional colors of glitter.

For personal use only


Gazebos are often seen a county fairs.

County FairBy Polly Hackett-Morey, Akron Ohio

I have been to several Fairs, small ones in Butler Pennsylvania and the Ohio

State fair once.

Fairs often feature a puppet show. In Europe, most often the show will be Punch and Judy, this theater features The Pied Piper of Hamlin.

This mock souvenir of the 1939 Chicago’s WorldFair was made by Tootsie Toy.

Small shops and eating places often appear atFairs. This one was donated to the Akron Chil-dren’s Hospital Tree Festival last year and won a ribbon for “Most Original Design”

Fairs often have displays of old time things, like this old general store.

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Sharing the FunBy Becky Lipscomb, 2nd VP/Membership, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Do you have a friend who enjoys any sort of arts or crafts but isn’t

involved in miniatures? Think of the many types of handcrafts there are . . . ceramics, oil painting, folk art, needle-work, decoupage, polymer clay, jewelry making, cake decorating, scrapbooking . . .the list goes on and on. While the electronic age has zoomed into our lives with a vengeance in the past couple of decades, there are still thousands of us who enjoy the pleasure of creating something, using our time and talents

and hands. In my last article I wrote about possible ways to interest youth in miniatures and belonging to NAME. Today I’d like you to consider inviting an adult friend who already has an in-terest in arts and crafts to join our group and our organization. I am giving my dear friend, Camelle Gibson, a one-year membership in NAME and our local miniature club for her birthday. She will be my guest at our annual Chat-tanooga Fun Day in April. Camelle is a retired teacher who loves to paint and

do all sorts of crafts. My hope is that she will enjoy miniatures enough to stay a NAME member for the rest of her life. Do you have a friend or family member who might like to join us? Consider a birthday, graduation, Mother’s Day, or a “just because I like you” gift of a year’s membership. It’s a gift that would keep on giving, and giving, and giving!

PS Clubs can do this, too!A membership form is on page 45 or can be found on the NAME website: www.miniatures.org

1/4” Scale County Fair Stand— Continued from page 30


The Mini De-Lights Miniature Club of Ft. Myers, Florida recently displayed

three cases of miniature projects, shar-ing their love of miniatures, for the Lee County public library patrons. One high-light of the initial six week display, was an afternoon “Make and Take Event.” Club members participated in the event by teaching and assisting the public with sev-eral fun miniature creations. This event was very well attended by a wide range of ages and many participants expressed an interest in the club. Public recognition lead to a second display for the month of October featuring Halloween miniature projects. The Mini De-Lights Club con-tinues to be featured in The Friends of the Library newsletter in various articles and future club displays have been planned.

Mini De-Lights Miniature Club of Ft. Myers, FloridaSubmitted by Mary Jo Little, Fort Myers, Florida

I went to my first National Convention in St. Louis. I had a great time. I want to thank all the people that

worked hard to make the event so spe-cial. It was amazing and hard to believe that most of work getting it together was done by volunteers. I for one appreci-ate your countless hours of work, thank you.

I also want to thank my friend and mentor Ann Pennypacker for letting me go with her and helping me choose which events I attended.

Since not everyone is lucky enough to have a mentor I thought maybe I could help others that are considering being “first timers”.

Make sure you check all deadlines ahead of time so you don’t miss out on anything you want to do. (But think about your energy and stamina level before signing up for everything).

Pre-national you will need to look at your exercise program. Your legs must be able to get you from one event to an-other. Your arms must be strong enough to lift overstuffed suitcases when you leave. You may also want to practice some blocking with your arms. (They do not allow scratching biting or kicking when trying to be first for something.) Your midsection should be able to bend easily so you can get closer to the many miniature works of art. Your face will

National Convention First Timer TipsBy Paula Williams, Media, Pennsylvania • Ladies of Adventure and Startin Small

need to do many expressions but the one that you will be using the most is smiling.

Don’t forget to give yourself enough time to make or buy swaps, table favors, and table exchanges. Though these are not required they are certainly fun.

Try to be well rested before you go because there is so much excitement and things to do you may not get as much sleep as you are used to. Some meet-ings start early in the morning and are worth getting up for. Some events like the auction and the banquet can go late into the evening.

What to pack is always an issue espe-cially for the ladies. Most of what you pack should be comfortable especially your shoes. If you sign up for the “gala” you might want to bring some dressier clothes. Some people do get dressed up for the Saturday night banquet including dressing according to event’s theme. (I saw Mark Twain and several characters from his books running around at our banquet.) You might also want to pack an extra suitcase, bag, or shipping boxes for your purchases, awards, swaps, etc.

If you have room you might want to pack some food. We took breakfast foods and snacks (mostly healthy). We knew ahead of time that our room would have a refrigerator (because we asked). The hotel had a microwave

guests could use. (I have heard that some people heat water in their coffee makers for oatmeal and soups).

We got from the front desk a list of places that delivered and restaurants that were in walking distance. We ordered out two times and used the left overs for a third meal. There was a restaurant and a coffee shop with sand-wiches in the hotel. There were three meals included in the event. Remem-ber spending less on food means more money for minis.

How much money should I bring, is probably another question on your mind? Most vendors take checks or credit cards and all of them take cash. If you intend to get round tables or mega round tables bring five and ten dollar bills. You can get to more tables before they run out of these fantastic kits if you don’t have to wait around for change. (I have to admit that I went a little crazy at these two events but my excuse is some are going to be for Christmas presents.)

Do pack tools. Do not get so excited that you pack them in your carry-on! If you are taking a workshop your instruc-tor should let you know ahead of time what is required. But even if you are not taking a class bring your favorite glue, knife with new blade, small cut-ting board, small gluing jig, scissors,



In January, 1988, after being involved with miniatures for over 20 years,

I received an invitation to become a member of the Wee Bees of Birmingham, Michigan. This was something that I had been wanting to happen for many years, but had long before given up on the possibility. Sometimes, dreams really do come true, even when it is least ex-pected. I am humbled to belong to this wonderful group of gifted individuals who never seem to tire of sharing their talents with others and enjoying a mu-tual love for this unique form of artistry.

The club’s highlight of the year occurs in December when we come together for our Christmas party to share delicious food and an exchange of

Steampunked TrunksBy Mary Lou Prevost, Lansing, Michigan

miniature gifts. While some purchase gifts, most of us make something of our own design to share with each of our members. This year, I chose to make steampunked trunks. This was a fun-filled project from beginning to end. I always enjoy working with wood; so, I started by cutting out all the pieces for the 15 trunks and putting them together in sort of a production line. Part of the fun was shopping for all the accessories to simulate the steampunk look, a look that keeps gaining in popularity. Thanks to our local hobby stores, I found pack-ages of mini gears made by “Spare Parts”, the Paper Studio. Another great find was fasteners, gears, keys, etc. made by Jim Holtz “idea-ology”. The

remaining steampunk items were found at my local bead store and some items from my own collection.

The nice thing about this medium is that just about anything you chose can fit in.

I always wait with great anticipa-tion for our party when we share our friendships, great food and, of course, our treasurers.

The Wee Bees of Birmingham have been active supportive members of NAME since 1974 and are proud of their Blue Ribbon status.

15 Steampunked Trunks, gifts for our Christmas party.

measuring device, pencil, favorite twee-zers, and notepad.

Don’t forget your camera. You can take pictures of touristy things, minis, new friends, and even “selfies” of you having fun.

At registration you are greeted by a lot of smiling faces. You are given a tote bag, schedules and information, tote favors (my favorite), and an item that hangs around your neck with your name on it. Since you are a first timer a ribbon that says “first timer” will be attached. This will get you recognition, entrance into a “first timers’” meeting, and even some freebies.

We also had a sticker next to our name. It was explained to us that it was a game to help us meet people. We had to get 10 names from people with like stickers. This was a good idea but it did cause a strange occurrence to happen to me. I was dropped off at the front of the

hotel after an outing and on my way in I was chased by a woman in an electric chair screaming, “Are you an angel?” Unfortunately for my assailant I am no angel. (My sticker was a butterfly.)

There are a few other things I should explain that could be misconstrued. Such as there were people there ex-changing money for little baggies? Not only that but they had on tags that said “dealers”. Don’t get too excited, there was nothing illegal going on just vend-ers of the round tables and mega round tables making sales.

You will get “badged”. No cops involved, this just means people are checking that you are with the group and at the right place.

I have been to many auctions but I have never been to one where people threw money at a woman (the bidder) before. Thank goodness it was just her friends trying to up the bid to raise more money for NAME.

All the events are a lot of fun. But

some you have to plan ahead for because often lines form an hour or more ahead of the event (especially the “garage sale”).

The hospitality room is a place you will want to visit more than once. They have freebies, candy, free make-it-take-its, friendly miniaturists, and room to work on your projects.

Home Improvement seminars are another must do. The only problem is that there are more than one at the same time and you have to choose which one to go to.

Another room that is a must to visit is the exhibit room. You will see many mini works of art there.

It goes without saying that you have to visit the sales room. You will find items there from all over the world. You will even find things to buy that you didn’t even know you needed.

I had a great experience and I’m sure you will too. Hopefully I will see you in Indianapolis in July.

First Timer Tips

— Continued from page 34


A couple of years ago, Rhonda Keef found a dollhouse at a consign-

ment store in desperate need of tender loving care. The dollhouse underwent a drastic transformation thanks to club members Marilyn Oakes, Janet Chase, Donna Brewington, Susan Farnik, Debra Washington, Rhonda Keef and Michelle Martinez. After the house was cleaned and painted, Donna Brewington added decorative painting to give it the perfect finishing touch for any girl. The club made curtains, beds, sofas and chairs and donated lots of furnishings.

The house now has a new home at Pendleton Place for Children and Families in Greenville, South Caro-lina. Club members safely delivered the house to Jed Dews and Colleen

Mini GAME Club • Greenville, South CarolinaBy Rhonda Keef, Greer, South Carolina

Pictured left to right are: Susan Farnik, Donna Brewington, Rhonda Keef, Jed Dews, Colleen Krainas and Marilyn Oakes.

Krainas of the staff at Pendleton Place who were delighted to have the house available for the girls and visitors. The house will be placed in their recreation room, but was temporarily on display in the dining hall as a surprise for the girls in residence at their dinner meal.

Pendleton Place provides safety, comfort and healing for children hurt by abuse and neglect. Most of the girls who call Pendleton Place home are middle school to high school aged. Mini GAME is de-lighted to share our motto; only through sharing……

On Saturday, October 4th, the mem-bers of the Jersey Shore Miniature

Society were joined by four guests to participate in NAME Day. All of us did ¼” scale this year. The club generously provided breakfast goodies and coffee. Our kits were cut by Kathy Abdinoor, so they were easy to put together.

It was fun listening to everyone’s ideas of where they were going to put their benches and tables. A couple of people are going to get the Cookbook Corner kits from Janet Smith, one is go-ing to make a southern “Juke Joint”, and one is going to make an outside patio in the back of a restaurant.

After our kits were put together, we all adjourned to the Starving Artist

Judy Lloyd working on her bench.

Jersey Shore Miniature SocietyBy Sallie Reitemeyer, Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Kathy Abdinoor at work & Mary Johnson reading directions.

restaurant in nearby Ocean Grove. The food was delicious! If you go there, try their breakfast pizza with a side of salad greens and an outstanding homemade herb dressing or the stuffed French toast!

We all left with the happy feeling of getting together again and seeing people we hadn’t seen since the “Ice Cream Social” in May.”

From left to right: Donna Johnson, Pat Brown, Judy Lloyd, Linda Carroll, and Mary Johnson at lunch.


UK between about 2000 and 2010. They are aimed at a range of abilities from be-ginners to more advanced. Sue has always challenged the way polymer clays are used and most of the miniatures in this book are an exploration of “other things besides food” that you can make with these marvellous clays that can simulate so many materials to perfection. Many of the models have moveable parts such as a winding handle on a miniature gramophone, a balancing set of dolls house scales and a tiny globe that spins. A unique collection to delight any keen miniaturist or dolls house enthusiast!

Sue Heaser has worked profession-ally in polymer clay for over 25 years and is the author of 15 major craft books including 9 on polymer clay. She is the author of the bestselling Polymer Clay Techniques Book and teaches work-shops all over the world.

Beautifully clear step-by-step photog-raphy shows you a picture for every step of the way.

More details on www.sueheaser.com

Bill AllenOn November 7, 2014 we

unexpectedly lost a dear friend and fellow miniaturist Bill Allen. Bill’s interest in miniatures started when he married his wife Amy April 15, 2005. Some of you may remember Bill and Amy’s wedding at the St. Louis Miniature Show. Miniatures is a hobby that they both loved and could enjoy together. His passion for NAME began when he became the Regional Coordinator, Newsletter Editor, and Webmaster for Region N3 in 2009. He also served as the NAME Board of Trustee’s Treasurer from 2010-2014. He was the Salesroom Co-Chairman for the

2010 Seattle National and the 2012 Small Scales Portland, OR Houseparty. Bill was the Chairman for the upcoming 2015 Indianapolis Convention. His enthusiasm and excitement for the convention was contagious. He would always say “if it’s not fun then we ain’t doing it.” The committee will continue to work hard to fulfill his vision of a successful and fun convention.

You could always find Bill at the Seattle and Portland shows or at a National Conventions ready to talk and promote NAME. He was always more than willing to go the extra mile or take the time to talk to a member. Remember

him in his red dress at the Cleveland Convention?

After 33 years of service with the Navy and 10 years working for the US Forest service he officially retired this year and was looking forward to his new life of leisure with Amy. Bill and Amy have four children, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

I will miss the Monday morning phone calls rubbing it in when the Seahawks beat our Colts. I have enjoyed working with Bill over the years and I will truly miss his friendship. — Submitted by Kim Ash

Sue Heaser has written dozens of articles for dolls house and minia-

tures magazines published on both sides of the Atlantic over the past 20 years.

This book is a fascinating compilation of some of her most popular miniatures projects first published in Dolls House and Miniature Scene magazine in the

New Book - Miniature Projects with Polymer Clay by Sue Heaser


REGION N-1ArizonaAuntie Em’s Miniatures5625 West Glendale AveGlendale, AZ [email protected]:00am-5:00pm Monday-Saturday

The Doll House& Toy Storeat the Promenade16447 N. Scottsdale Road 115DScottsdale, AZ 852501-800-398-3981 • (480) 948-4630Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun [email protected]

Southern CaliforniaMs. Peggie’s Place5063 Cass StreetSan Diego, CA 92108(858) 483-2621Wed-Thurs 5pm-8pm, Friday 12-5Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5, Mon-Tues Closed

My Doll’s House1218 El Prado Ave, Ste 136Torrance, CA 90501310-320-4828Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun [email protected]

REGION N-2

CaliforniaDollhouses, Trainsand More300 Entrada DriveNovato, CA 94949415-883-0388M-F 10:00-6:00pm Sat-Sun 10:00-5:00pmsupport@dollhouses-trains-more.comwww.dollhousestrainsmore.com Shellie’s Miniature Mania732 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070650-593-4921 • Fax: 650-593-4985Tues-Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 10:[email protected]

The Elegant Dollhouse1120 Fulton AvenueSacramento, CA 95825(916) 484-0411Fax: (916) 484-0412Open 7 [email protected]

REGION N-3IdahoCreative Gifts & Miniatures3314 North 5th StreetCoeur d’ Alene, ID [email protected] 12-5 or by appointment

WashingtonBobbi Jo’s Miniatures2804 South NeedhamSpokane Valley, WA 99037-9007509-928-0881 or 509-928-5052Monday-Saturday 10:30-5:00 pmNo email or website

Alki Beach Miniatures2622 Alki Avenue SWSeattle WA 98116425-821-1579Alkibeachminiatures@gmail.comwww.alkibeachminiatures.comMon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5

REGION A-1IowaDollhouse Dreams 613 Ave GFort Madison, IA 52627319-372-0599 or toll free 1-877-875-6500Brenda@dollhousedreams.comwww.dollhousedreams.comMon-Fri 9-5:30 & Sat 9-4

IllinoisBlackberry Harvest Dollhouse Museum Shoppe18120 Dixie HwyHomewood, IL 60430708-957-4332Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm & Thurs 12-5pm. Please call first.

MinnesotaLittle Enchantments5013 Ewing Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410612-746-4040Tues-Fri 10am-7pmSat 10am-5pmMonday by special [email protected]

MissouriAlice’s Tea RoomThrough the Looking GlassMiniature Shop & Museum329 South Main StreetSt. Charles, MO 63301636-946-0505 or 636-946-0026636-946-0737 FaxMon-Sun 11-5

McGhee’s Miniatures, LLCBarbara McGhee8835 Manchester Rd.St. Louis MO 63144314 [email protected] 12-6 F-SAT 12-8 SUN 12-4

Miniature Museumof Greater St. Louis4746 Gravois AveSt Louis, MO 63116314-832-7790W-Sat, 11 am-4 pm; Sun [email protected]

REGION A-2

MontanaOn A Smaller Scale805 16th St WestBillings, MT 59102406-259-069210:00-6:00 [email protected]

REGION A-3

IndianaMuseum of MiniatureHouses andOther Collections11 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032(317) 575-9466Wed-Sat 11-4, Sunday [email protected]

KentuckyMiniatures Store at The Dollhouse Museum344 Swope DriveDanville, KY 40422-2630859-236-1883Tuesday-Saturday [email protected]

Mini Mansions4759 State Route 54Owensboro, KY 42303270-926-3754 Appointment [email protected]

Nancye’s Dollhouse &

Miniature Shoppe

1860 Mellwood Ave #174Louisville, KY [email protected]://www.facebook.com/nancyesdollhouseshoppeWednesday-Saturday 10-4

The Jot & Tittle Dollhouse372 Shadow Ridge DriveCold Springs, KY 41076859-816-8707Hours by [email protected]

OhioDolls and Minis8068 Columbia RoadOlmsted Falls, OH 44138440-647-1519wwwdollsandminis.comdollsandminis@zoominternet.comTues - Sat 10am -6pm

Hartland Miniatures706 N Rosedale AveLima, OH [email protected] not available at this time.Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6,Sunday by appointment only.

Junction Hobbies & Toys7379 Squire CtWest Chester, OH 45069513-898-8078Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sunday 12-6pmdoeters@entertrainmentjunction.comwww.entertrainmentjunction.com

The Miniature Cellar12652 West Geauga Plaza, Unit AChesterland, OH 44026440-729-6464minicellar@sbcglobal.netwww.miniaturecellar.comTues-Sat 10-5, Sun Noon-5Closed on Monday

REGION M-1New YorkD. ThomasFine MiniaturesDarren Scala579 Warburton Ave #6Hastings-On-Hudson NY 10706914-381-9871dthomasfineminiatures@gmail.comwww.dthomasfineminiatures.comOpening Fall 2014

PennsylvaniaTrishie’s Tiny Treasures66 Robert StNanticoke, PA 18634570-735-1622Wed 4:00-8:30 & Sat 10:00-2:00other times by [email protected]

Volant Miniature Shop310 Main St.PO Box 164, Volant, PA 16156(724) 533-582411:00-4:30 Mon-Sat, 1-4:30 [email protected]

Miniature Shop Directory The shops highlighted below in color give a 10% discount to NAME members.

When you stop by, mention that you are a NAME member and be prepared to show your membership card and remember to thank them for all they do.



Miniature Shop Directory


The Doll House Shop8534 Patterson AveRichmond, VA 23229804-285-8484VADollhouses@gmail.comwww.Virginia-Dollhouses.comMon 10-6, Tues 10-1:45, Wed 10-6,Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-3:30, Sat 9-2Sun closed

REGION E-2

TexasHill CountryMiniatures MuseumJuliane Smith907 Alamo Road, Alamo SpringsFredericksburg, Texas [email protected] iappointment

REGION E-3

FloridaRon’s Miniature Shop, Inc.751 West Colonial DriveOrlando, FL 32804-7343407-841-9333Mon-Sat [email protected]

GeorgiaMiniature Designs3555 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30044770-923-8500Mon-Sat, 10-6; Th 10-7:30, Sun, [email protected] www.miniaturedesigns.com

North CarolinaSpencer Doll andToy Museum108 Fourth StreetSpencer, NC 28159704-762-9359spencerdollandtoymuseum@gmail.comwww.spencerdollandtoymuseum.comWed - Sat 10am - 4pm Closed Sun, Mon & TuesAdults $5, Seniors & Students $4

CANADA

A Dollhouse Shoppe23 Main StreetPO Box 317Grand Bend, OntarioCanada N0M [email protected]://adollhouseshoppe.caWinter: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5Summer: Monday-Sunday 10/5

Out of the Ordinary641 King St. EastCambridge, OntarioN3H 3N7 Canada519-650-2255 or 1-877-430-MINIminis@outoftheordinary.on.cawww.outoftheordinaryminiatures.comTues-Fri 10:00-5:00 & Sat 10:00-4:00Evenings by appointment

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REGION M-2MaineStudebaker MiniaturesBill and Barbara Studebaker13 Maverick StreetRockland, Maine 04841Tel: 207-593-7039540-454-5510 (cell)540-454-2102 (Bill)Open by Appointmentstudio@studebakerminiatures.comwww.StudebakerMiniatures.com

New HampshireEarth and Tree Dollhouses & Miniatures276 State Rt. 101, Unit 1Amherst, NH 030311-877-801-8707Mon-Sat 10-5, Sunday [email protected]

VermontReal Good Toys Dollhouse Factory Outlet10 Quarry Street, Barre, VT 05641802-477-6464Monday-Saturday [email protected]

REGION E-1

MarylandA Little Something Special108 East Baltimore Street (inside Valley Antiques & Uniques), Funkstown MD [email protected]/ALittleSome-thingSpecialMDMon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun. noon - 5pm

Forever Friends Dollhouses and MiniaturesRuth Dubois2105 Bishops Castle DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-3037forever.friends@verizon.netforeverfriendsminis.com/shop10-4 most days.Closed Wednesday and Thursday.Suggest calling to be sure we are in the shop.

VirginiaTammy’s HeirloomsPO Box 651122, Sterling, VA 20165703-626-0456info@tammysheirlooms.comwww.tammysheirlooms.comOnline Shop

Website:

www.miniatures.org

NAME office:1-800-571-NAME (6263)


NAME’s Business PartnersAll About MiniaturesGreg Snyder3325 Holt Street, Whiteland, IN 46184812-345-1664gsnyder365@yahoo.comwww.allaboutminiatures.comMiniature items for all scales and budgets, with a specialization in building materials.

American Miniaturists & Dollhouse MiniaturesKelly J. Rud68132 250th Ave, Kasson, MN 55944507-634-3143 • Fax: 507-634-7691kelly@ashdown.co.ukwww.americanminiaturist.comwww.dhminiatures.comPublishers of American Miniaturist &Dollhouse Miniatures

Butterfly & BlueJennifer Whittlesey2806 Manitoba StreetVancouver, BC V5Y 3B2, Canada604-708-8722 • [email protected]: resin tiles and tiled items

Cascade MiniaturesLuci & Dick Hanson5531 Riverbanks RoadGrants Pass OR 97527541-479-2354 • [email protected], display cases & Electrify. Dealer & Manufacturer

DBJ MiniaturesPO Box 1553, Chino, CA 91708909-984-4354dbjminiatures@verizon.netwww.dbjminiatures.comDollhouse Furniture and AccessoriesInternet Store

Diane Cotanza StudioDiane Costanz47 Glide Lane, Holtsville, NY 11742-2205631-379-574 • [email protected]://dianecostanza.etsy.comSpecialty: 1/12th accessories, dolls, & furniture, Internet Store

Evan DesignsShelly Jamison1140 US Hwy 287 STE 400-225Broomfield, CO 80020888-764-2610 • 815-642-8438 [email protected]’s for minis, printable stained glass. Manufacturer

HanaMini.comHong McKinsey505 Cypress Point Drive #130Mountain View, CA 94043408-766-4647 • [email protected], Distributor, Manufacturer& Internet Store

Hobby Builders Supply/miniatures.com2388 Pleasantdale Road, Atlanta, GA 303401-800-223-7171 • [email protected] & AccessoriesMail Order & Internet Store

IGMAPO Box 629Freedom, CA 95019-06291-800-711-4462 • 1-831-724-8605 [email protected] organization

It’s Totally MinisMyra Roland97 Arcadia Dr.Port Townsend, WA 98368360-774-3201itstotallyminis@gmail.comwww.itstotallyminis.com1:12 Scale Miniatures, Internet Store

Kentucky GatewayMuseum Center215 Sutton Street, Maysville, KY 41065606-564-5865 • 606-564-4372 [email protected] Miniatures Collection Museum

Kreative AcrylicsBruce Krietzman6174 Olson Memorial HighwayGolden Valley, MN [email protected] acrylic display cases, gluing jigs and risers

Lighting Bug LTD.Linda Orleff147 Meadowview DriveCrossville, TN 38558931-287-0195contact@lightingbugltd.comwww.lightingbugltd.comProduct Specialty: Handcrafted lighting in 1” and ½” scalesDealer, Manufacturer, Internet Store, Mail Order.

Mainly Minis, Inc.129 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986518-304-1342 • 866-445-7745minis@dollhouseminiatures.netwww.dollhouseminiatures.netFull Line of Miniatures, Internet Store

MeldogminiaturesMelanie FlegalPO Box 135Silverado, CA 92676-0135(714) [email protected] - ETSYFairy homes

Mini Etchers, LLCShellie Williams7924 Olympus Ave, Las Vegas, NV [email protected] and Metal Kits

Philadelphia MiniaturiaPO Box 42, Ferndale, FL 34729267-684-6276show@philadelphiaminiaturia.comwww.philadelphiaminiaturia.comShow Promoter

Raggedy D’s MiniaturesPO Box 357506, Gainesville, FL [email protected], porcelain dolls and clothing.Show dealer, internet store

Real Good Toys, Inc.Dollhouse Factory Outlet10 Quarry Street, Barre, VT 056411-866-524-0222 toll free or 802-477-6464email: [email protected]: M-F 9am-4pmDollhouses & accessoriesManufacturer, online store, factory outlet

Showcase of MiniaturesRuth Heisch, Chairman7197 Wooded Lake DriveSan Jose, CA [email protected]://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/Show Promoter

Smallisimo.comGwendolyn Edwards c/o Glassworks Dream Boutique, LLC201 17th Street, NW, Suite 300Atlanta, GA 30363404.919.1319 • [email protected] www.smallisimo.comOnline Miniature ResourcesPublisher

S P MiniaturesCarol SingerPO Box 733, Hightstown, NJ [email protected] RepresentativeDealer, Mail Order, Internet Store

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MARCH 2015March 6 & 7 • Atlanta, GAAtlanta Miniatures Show. Holdiay Inn Select, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Sat., March 7, 10am-4pm. Adults $7. Children under 12 $3 (No Strollers). Exclu-sive Preview Show & Sale Friday, March 6, 7pm-9:30 pm. Preview Admission $15 - Includes Hors d’oeuvres Party from 6:30-7, Early Buying Privileges and 2 Day Admission. Tickets available at door - No children. Info: Tom Bishop, 10528 Oak Meadow Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33449, (561) 434-6622 Fax: (561) 434-6159 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BishopShow.com

March 7 & 8 • Seattle, WASeattle Miniature Show. Doors open at 10:00 am. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Seattle Airport/South-center. 16500 Southcenter Parkway (Tukwila). Admis-sion $7.00; children under 12 free. Parking is free. 45+ dealers; exhibits galore; workshops for children and adults; handicap accessible; food on premises; door prizes every half hour. Info: Pat Bennett, Promoter, PO Box 846, Salem, OR 97308-0846. Email: [email protected] Website: http://seattleminiatureshow.com

March 14 • Boca Raton, FLLes Petits Collecteurs of South Florida Dollhouse & Miniature Show & Sale. Boca Raton Community Center. 9am-3:30pm. Adults $5; children 12 and under $2. Ex-hibit room, dealers, raffles, make & take projects, lunch available & free parking. Info: [email protected] or 561-737-5416. Workshops March 13 a SASE to Barbara Teta, 6274 Dunsenburg Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/lespetitsclub or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Les-Petits-Collecteurs-of-South-Florida/381520401919590

March 21 & 22 • NetherlandsNETHERLANDS INTERNATIONAL DOLLSHOUSE SHOW. Join Molly Cromwell touring Holland March 18-25 with kindred miniature spirits. Two days a this terrific show, plus travel to Delft, Hindeloopen, Keuke-nhof Gardens, Baby Houses in Amsterdam & Haarlem and much more! Itinerary & Reservation form on www.mollycromwell.com

March 22 • New Castle, DEFirst State Mini Club’s 38th Annual Show and Sale, 10 AM – 4 PM, NEW LOCATION, Clarion Hotel “The Belle,” 1612 N. Dupont Hwy. , 19720. Tax-free shopping! Admission: $5 Adults, Seniors $4.50, Kids under 12 $ 2.50, no baby strollers, please. Door prizes, exhibits, quality vendors and artisans, free make-and-take, food available, free parking. Partial proceeds to charity. Email [email protected], Dealers – 610-347-2255, Exhibits – 302-654-8278, hotel – 302-428-1000. www.firststateminiclub.org

APRIL 2015April 11 & 12 • Cincinnati, OHThe Miniature Society of Cincinnati’s 38th annual Doll-house and Miniature Show & Sale at Entertrainment

Peachland Community Centre 4450 6th Ave.(just off Beach Ave.) Peachland BC. Time - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wheel chair access and plenty of free parking. Admission $3.00. Children under 8 yrs. free. Info: Barb @ (250) 767-2842.

April 26 • Lancaster, PA25th Spring LANCASTER / READING AREA DOLL-HOUSE MINIATURES SHOW & SALE. The Lancaster Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road. 10AM - 3:30PM. Adults $5.00; Child 12 & Under $2.00. Info.: SASE to Diana Fogel, 322 Longview Rd., Boyertown, PA 19512. email: [email protected] Dollhouse Miniatures Shows April 27, 2014

MAY 2015May 3 • Liverpool, New YorkThe Syracuse Area Miniature Enthusiasts 40th Annual Miniature & Dollhouse Show & Sale will be on Sunday, May 3, 2015. It will be held at the Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway, NYS Thruway Exit #37, Liverpool, New York. Admission $5.50 per person. Children under 12 free. Quality Dealers, Displays and Ample Parking.Contact: [email protected] or 315-399-8520.

May 8 & 9 • Ann Arbor, MIThe Holiday Inn, 3600 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI. 48105. 734-769-9800 Friday 4 pm to 8 pm. Saturday 10 am to 3 pm. Info: Linda Frye 407-744-1188, 4750 Siesta Court Lot 459, Kissimmee. FL 34746. www.3blindmiceshow.com Wheelchairs and strollers welcome. First 100 people each day get a Free Gift

May 15 & 16 • Davenport, IAMetro Mini Makers 31st Annual Show & Sale, Fri., May 15th (4-8 pm) and Sat., May 16th (10am-4pm) at the River Center, 136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA. $5 for adults and children 0-12 FREE! Workshops on Friday from 9-3. Contact Jo Cohrs at 309/738-9564 or [email protected] for workshop information and call Karen at 309/797-6489 or [email protected]. Free children’s workshops Saturday from 11 - 2 pm. Exhibit room with all scales and items from containers, room boxes and dollhouses. The sales room will have dealers from 9 states .

May 23 • Madrid, SpainMadrid Dolls House Miniatures Fair. Hotel ConvencionO’Donnell, 53, 28009 Madrid, Spain. Saturday, May 23, 10 am - 8:00 pm. Admission at door: Adults - 5 euros, Children under 12 - 2.50 euros. Tom Bishop, 10528 Oak Meadow Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33449 Phone: (561) 434-6622. Fax: (561) 434-6159 E-mail: [email protected] Web address: www.BishopShow.com

May 23 & 24 • Couer d Alene, IDOur state day will be on May 23 & 24 2015 at Couer d Alene, Idaho. For more information please call Judy Krueger at 208-699-4187.

May 24 • Willoughby Hills, OHThe Greater Cleveland Miniature show, to be held on Sunday, May 24, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Willoughby Hills Community Center at 35400 Char-don Rd., Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Admission if $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 4 - 12, under 4 is free. There will be raffles, door prizes, and customer appreciation gifts. Info: Rosemary Macedonio, Email: [email protected]

May 30 & 31 • Sturbridge, MAMolly Cromwell Presents STURBRIDGE DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES FESTIVAL~ New England’s Largest Show! Host Hotel on Cedar Lake, 366 Main St//Rte 20., Sturbridge, MA. Directions & Room Block Reser-vations: 508 347-7393. Saturday night Pre-Registered Preview ~ Sunday General Admission, Workshops May 28, 29,30 & June 1 View on www.mollycromwell.com Sat night Preview Reservations and Info: Molly Cromwell, 44421 Adare Manor Square, Ashburn, VA 20147 [email protected]

Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester Township. From I75 (North of Cincinnati), exit 22. Hours Sat 12-noon to 6pm, Sun 12 noon - 5pm Adults $5, Children3-12 $3 Exhibits, door prizes, children’s table, no stroll-ers, free Parking, handicapped accessible, Info (513) 535-8972 Email [email protected] www.cincy-miniatures.org

April 16, 17, 18 Chicago, ILWyndham Garden Hotel, 1725 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, IL. Thursday 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Free Shuttle all 3 days during our show hours look for the yellow school bus from First Student. Hotel rate 79.00 847-397-1500 includes a free buffet breakfast. Info: Linda Frye 407-744-1188, 4750 Siesta Court Lot 459, Kissimmee, Florida 34746. www.3blindmiceshow.com. Wheelchairs and strollers welcome. First 100 people each day get a Free Gift

April 17, 18, 19 • Chicago, ILChicago International. Marriott Chicago O’Hare, 8535 W Higgins Rd. Sat., April 18, 10am-5pm. Sun., April 19, 11am-4pm. Daily: Adults $8, Children under 12 $4 (No Strollers). Exclusive Preview Show & Sale Fri., April 17, 10am-5pm & Sat., April 18, 9am -10am. Pre-registered Preview Admission $25 - by mail only. Preregistered Workshops Mon., April 13 through Thurs., April 16. Info: Tom Bishop, 10528 Oak Meadow Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33449 (561) 434-6622 Fax: (561) 434-6159 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BishopShow.com

April 18 • Richmond, VASave the date! Our State Day project is “A 19th Century Peddler Doll.” The 1” scale porcelain doll is painted and wigged. All the machine sewing for the clothing has been done - participants will only have to do hand stitching and gluing to dress the doll. Project will include the doll stand, a 5” x 7” base and lots of accessories for the doll’s peddler tray. And no State Day would be complete without lunch, souvenirs, tote bags, door prizes and State Day helpers. Limited to 50, cost is $80 per person. Info: Carol House, email: [email protected]

April 18 • Worchester, MAFriends Thru Miniatures will hold their 14th annual Fun Day on April 18, 2015. Breakfast, lunch, classes, exhibits, and a silent auction with a souvenir and door prizes. Registration at 8am. Workshops end at 4:30. Greendale Community Church, 10 Francis St. Worcester, Mass. For more information call Sandra at 860-377-0685 Or e-mail her at:[email protected]

April 18 & 19 • Boise, IDMini Les Bois presents our 35th Annual Dollhouse - Miniatures Show and Sale. Several scales available. Saturday, April 18th 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday April 19th noon - 5 pm. Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport, 2645 Airport Way, Boise Idaho. Adults $4.00, Children 5 -12 $2.00. For more info Bobbi Hargett 208 377-9154. email [email protected]

April 24 & 25 • Chattanooga, TNChattanooga Miniature Society announces their annual Fun Days featuring displays, sales and workshops. “May Day” will be held Fri. April 24 and Sat. the 25th, 2015, in the meeting rooms behind Innovative Miniatures on Lee Hwy. For information on registration, hotels and class offerings, contact Ginger Morrison at [email protected] or by phone at 423-344-8502.

April 25 • Mooresville, NCNorth Carolina State Day 2015. “From Murphy to Manteo”. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Charles Mack Citizen Cen-ter, Mooresville, North Carolina. Registration opens January 19, 2015. Info: Rachel Bonney, [email protected] phone 704-663-4692.

April 25 • Peachland BC CanadaMiniature Enthusiasts of Central Okanagan (MECO) presents their 21st annual miniature show and sale.

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June 27, 2015 Branson, MOAll inclusive day of workshops, show and hotel included for one price. Great fun. Amazing miniature artist. Pre registration required. Info: Katharine Walter, PO Box 14414, Springfield, MO 65814, 417-988-4589 Website: www.BransonDollhouseShow.com

JULY 2015July 12 • Fogelsville, PAThe 38th Annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale, sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Miniatures Club “Small on Scale”. The Holiday Inn, Exit 49A off I-78 onto Rt. 100 South. GPS info: 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, PA. 610-391-1000 10AM–4PM $5. Adults (4.50 with coupon), $1.00 children under 12. Exhibits, free parking, food available. Free children’s class. Show information: Jo Roseberry 570-620-0810 [email protected] or Mary Breidinger 610-762-8370 [email protected] Website: www.lehighvalleyminiatures.com.

AUGUST 2015August 15 & 16 • Dayton, OhioHara Conference Center, Silver Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd, Dayton, Ohio. Saturday 9 am to 4 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. Info: Linda Frye 407-744-11884750 Siesta Court Lot 459, Kissimmee, Florida 34746www.3blindmiceshow.com Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. First 100 people each day get a Free Gift

SEPTEMBER 2015September 4 & 5 • Frankenmuth, MIBavarian Inn Lodge, One Covered Bridge Lane, Franken-muth, MI. Come to the River Rooms, Conference Center Entrance. Friday 2 pm to 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pmInfo: Linda Frye 407-744-1188, 4750 Siesta Court Lot 459Kissimmee, Florida 34746 www.3blindmiceshow.comWheelchairs and strollers are welcome. First 100 people each day get a Free Gift

September 18 & 19 • Atlanta, GAAtlanta Miniature Society 36th Annual Miniature Show & Sale. NEW LOCATION: Wyndham Galleria Atlanta, 6345 Powers Ferry Road. Fri., September 18th – 6:15 p.m. • Preview, Friday, September 18th – 7:00-9:30 p.m.

Exhibits & Salesroom. Adult Preview Admission $12 Child Preview Admission $5. Sat. 10a.m.-4:30 p.m. Exhibits & Salesroom. Adults $6 • Child $2. Website: atlantaminis.org. Info: Margaret Jones at [email protected]. Dealers contact Linda Backelant at [email protected].

OCTOBER 2015

October 10 • Mooresville, NCThe Charlotte Area Dollhouse Clubs of North Carolina 2nd Annual North Carolina Dolls, Dollhouse Miniatures Show, Exhibit and Sale. 9AM to 3PM. Admission is $1. Door prizes. free classes for children. Hilton Garden Inn, 159 Gateway Blvd., just off Rt. 77 at Exit 33 on RT. 21 N Dealer tables are $15 and space is limited so call early for a reservation. Info: Maria Cannizzaro, (704) 230-0569 Donations will be made to NAME and the Mooresville Lions Club. Bring used glasses or frames if you have them. Show your NAME card at the door for a free gift.

October 17 • Tampa/Largo, FLHoneywell Minn Reg Building, 6340 126th Ave, NorthLargo, FL. Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Info: Linda Frye 407-744-1188, 4750 Siesta Court Lot 459, Kissimmee,FL 34746Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. First 100 people get a Free Gift

October 28 • Cruise10 day, 29th annual MINICRUISE saling roundtrip on Princess Cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Panama

Thanks to the following shows and promoters for providing NAME a complimentary table.

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May 2014Linda Frye

Three Blind Mice Show, Frankermouth

July 2014Lehigh Valley Miniatures

Lehigh Valley Small on Scale

August 2014Tom Bishop

Chicago Miniature ShowHoliday Inn Express, Palatine Illinois

Shelly NorrisA Mini Miniature Show, Online Show

Linda FryeThree Blind Mice, Dayton, Ohio

Linda FryeThree Blind Mice, Michigan

September 2014Lehigh Valley Miniatures

Lehigh Valley Small on Scale

34th Annual Miniature & DollFall Show & Sale, Denver Museum of

Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, Denver, Colorado

The Atlanta Miniature Society, Atlanta Georgia

Molly Cromwell, Molly Cromwell PresentsTysons/McLean, Virginia

New Deal Miniatures Show and SaleNashville, Tennessee

Atlanta Miniatures Society35th annual show and sale, Atlanta, Georgia

Champs ShowSponsored by Mini Dreamers, El Cerrito, CA

Pat BennettPortland Miniature Show, Portland, Oregon

October 2014Linda Frye

Three Blind Mice Shows, Largo, Florida

Louisville Miniature ClubLouisville, Kentucky

Westmorland Hospital Auxiliary36th Annual, Dollhouse and Miniature Show

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Canal and Western Caribbean. Special workshop guests: Ray Whitledge/Scott Burgess, and Judith Orr. Cabin prices starting at $1379 per person. Info: [email protected], (800) 876-6664, or(323) 467-6313.


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Dark Stained Tableby Bob & His Gals $8

1” scale Red Dressby Helen Sandow$40 sale $20

1” scale champagne setby Carolyn McVicker$18 sale $12

Picture of Pittsburgh Incline

by Three Rivers Club $12

2005 NatioNal CoNveNtioNPittsburgh, PeNNsylvaNia

2007 regioNal houseParty

Columbus, ohio

2007 NatioNal CoNveNtioNorlaNdo, Florida

2007 regioNal housePartyrestoN, virgiNia

2008 NatioNal CoNveNtioNNashua, New hamPshire

1” scaleWhite Star

Shaped Table with painted floral design

by Bespaq$28 sale $18

1” scale Flower arrangementby Kimberly Hammer $26

1” scaleRustic Table

by Al Chandronnait $9

1” scale Shelf to hang dress

by 2011 Committee $5

1” scale Music sheet rack

by 2011 Committee$5

1” scale “King and I”gown on hangerby JoAnne Roberts $40

1” scale Blue suede shoeswith shoe box by Sylvia Rountree $28

1” scaleMusic Stand

by Tom Walden $40

Guitar with pick(has pin backing

to make into a pin) by Laser Creations $20

1” scaleGuitar stand kit

by Laser Creations $8

2011 NatioNal CoNveNtioN ClevelaNd, ohio

RED RUBY REMEMBRANCE

Red Ruby

Remembrance Pin$25

NAME’s 40th

Anniversary Book • $25

NAMESouvenirs

More items on the NAME website

2014 National ConventionSt. Louis, Missouri

1” scale‘Becky’ doll by Pat Boldt $60

1” scaleTitle Set of 6

Mark Twain Books(non-opening)

by Grace Griffin $15

1” scale • St. Louis Scrap Bookby Carol Kubrican $18

1” scalePewter River Boatby Barbara Ann Meyer$10


TOTAL FROM SIDE ONE(PLEASE CARRY TO SIDE TWO)

NAME MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM ITEM AND DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH QUANTITY COST

2005 NATIONAL CONVENTION - PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: PICTURE OF PITTSBURGH INCLINE BY THREE RIVERS CLUB $12.002007 REGIONAL HOUSEPARTY - COLUMBUS SOUVENIRS: DARK STAINED TABLE BY BOB & HIS GALS $8.002007 NATIONAL CONVENTION - ORLANDO, FLORIDA SOUVENIRS: 1” SCALE RED DRESS BY HELEN SANDOW $40.00 $20.002007 REGIONAL HOUSEPARTY - RESTON, VIRGINIA SOUVENIRS: 1” SCALE WHITE STAR SHAPED TABLE WITH PAINTED FLORAL DESIGN BY BESPAQ $28.00 $18.002008 NATIONAL CONVENTION - NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE SOUVENIRS: FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BY KIMBERLY HAMMER $26.00 RUSTIC TABLE BY AL CHANDRONNAIT $9.00

2011 NATIONAL CONVENTION - CLEVELAND, OHIO SOUVENIRS: SHELF TO HANG DRESS BY 2011 COMMITTEE $5.00 MUSIC SHEET RACK BY 2011 COMMITTEE $5.00 GUITAR WITH PICK (HAS PIN BACKING TO MAKE INTO A PIN) BY LASER CREATIONS $20.00 “KING AND I” GOWN ON HANGER BY JOANNE ROBERTS $40.00 BLUE SUEDE SHOES WITH SHOE BOX BY SYLVIA ROUNTREE $28.00 MUSIC STAND BY TOM WALDEN $40.00

2013 NATIONAL CONVENTION - TUCSON, ARIZONA SOUVENIRS: 1” SCALE LIMITED EDITION ART DECO DESIGN WITH BAKELITE DISK BY JOE ADDOTTA $45.00 1” SCALE LIMITED EDITION OIL PAINTING “QUIET TIME WITH THE LITTLE ONES” BY GILBERT MENA $30.00 1” SCALE SET BOWL IN CLEAR GLASS AND VASE IN CRANBERRY GLASS BY PHILIP GRENYER $30.00 1” SCALE “AT NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM” TRAY COMMITTEE GIFT $5.00

2014 NATIONAL CONVENTION - ST. LOUIS MISSOURI SOUVENIRS: 1” scale ‘Becky’ doll By Pat Boldt $60.00 1” TITLE SET OF 6 MARK TWAIN BOOKS (NON-OPENING) BY GRACE GRIFFIN $15.00 1” ST. LOUIS SCRAP BOOK BY CAROL KUBRICAN $18.00 1” PEWTER RIVER BOAT BY BARBARA ANN MEYER $10.00

RED RUBY REMEMBRANCE

RED RUBY REMEMBRANCE PIN $25.00 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK $25.00 RED RUBY REMEMBRANCE PIN AND 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK $50.00

ASSORTED COLORS


NAME LOGO MERCHANDISE

NAME Tote Bag 14” x 17” x 5” ❑ Solid black ❑Black & Red ❑Black & Blue ❑Purple & Black $18.00Lanyards - blue only $3.50Flip Pen: ❑Green ❑Pink ❑Red ❑Blue ❑Black $3.50Travel Mug 16oz. Low rider blue, non-skid bottom $8.50Mug Boss $10.00NAME LOGO APRON 3 POCKET WITH AN ADJUSTABLE NECK: ❑Black/pink logo ❑Red/white logo ❑Royal/white logo ❑Purple white logo ❑Pink/white logo $15.50NAME LOGO NOTE CARDS $6.50Soft and comfortable ultra cotton LogoT-Shirts - check with the NAME office on availability

❑National Association Of Miniature Enthusiasts with Logo House ❑Cherry ❑Daisy ❑Lt. Pink ❑Royal

❑A Quarter to One Time for All Scales! ❑Antique Cherry Red ❑Carolina Blue ❑Daisy ❑Orchid

❑Miniaturists work as little as they can ❑Cardinal ❑Bright Pink ❑Iris ❑Sapphire

❑Member of NAME XXS Miniaturists ❑Grey ❑Cherry ❑Daisy ❑Lt. Pink ❑Royal

❑Ask Me About My NAME! ❑Carolyn Blue ❑Cherry ❑Lt. Pink ❑Orchid

❑Small $15 ❑Medium $15 ❑Large $15 ❑XL $15 ❑2XL $17 ❑3XL $17NAME ❑ HOUSE PIN Red, Blue and Green Cloisonné Pin ❑ GOLD LOGO PIN $5.00REGIONAL PIN Colorful Enamel Pin Depicting the States in Your Region Region:________ $5.00CLUB PRESIDENT PIN $5.00ONLINE REGION PIN $5.00NAME YEAR PIN AVAILABLE FROM THE NAME OFFICE UPON REQUEST

GENERAL MERCHANDISE: Brickyard CD $25.00A REFERENCE GUIDE TO MINIATURE MAKERS MARKS $45.00 $20.00BIG AND LITTLE RECIPES COOKBOOK $10.00

SEND ORDER FORM & REMITTANCE TO:NAME, PO BOX 69, CARMEL, INDIANA 46082

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NAME

❑ PLEASE CHECK IF YOU DO NOT WANT ITEMS BACKORDERED

NAME ________________________________________________

STREET _______________________________________________

CITY ________________ STATE ______ ZIP _______________

PHONE ( ) ___________________________ SIGNATURE ___________________________________________

VISA/MASTERCARD NUMBER

EXPIRATION DATE ________________

NAME MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM

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ITEM AND DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH QUANTITY COST

ADD $2 HANDLING CHARGE FOR ORDERS UNDER $15

TOTAL REMITTED

POSTAGE PAID TO CONTINENTAL USCANADA $7, INTERNATIONAL $15

TOTAL CARRIED FROM SIDE ONE

TOTAL FROM SIDE TWO

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 456Carmel, Indiana

N A M E®

NationalAssociation ofMiniatureEnthusiastsPO Box 69Carmel, IN 46082

•Inside This Issue•

A County Fair in a MatchboxBy Charlotte Atcher

It’s All in the DetailsBy Alicia Simon

NAME Day 2015

WindowShopping A Garden Chair

By Barbara Renken

A County Fair StandBy Jan McCandliss