If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I’ve made my second mock-up for the chemise for my Princess and the Pea diorama. I adjusted the pattern to see if I could get a less comical result. Fortunately, I’ve been boning up on dress-making skills, including designing clothing. When I pulled my old pattern out, I could see at once what I needed... Continue Reading →
Last January, I told myself I would finish my king-sized maple leaf quilt “Forest Floor” in 2024, and it actually happened. I had to take breaks, overcome frustrations, and troubleshoot problems, but I actually got it done. That success convinced me that I should pick a project for 2025. After much consideration, I’ve chosen “The... Continue Reading →
While many of my favorite miniaturists construct homages to movies or TV shows, Whitney LaBrie is particularly creative. In addition to recreating exact scenes, she incorporates story details into her build. The 15-room dollhouse she is renovating is a good example. Each room has a movie or TV show as its theme. The baby room... Continue Reading →
This week, I started on the nightgown for my Princess and the Pea diorama. Although I’m getting ideas from historical costumers on how a Renaissance chemise is constructed, I have to develop the miniature pattern myself. Fortunately, I decided to test it with an old bed sheet before cutting into the handkerchiefs I’ve collected, and... Continue Reading →
Now that the bed is mostly finished, I need to move on to other pieces of my Princess and the Pea diorama. Originally, there was going to be a doll on the bed reading a book titled “The Gift of Sensitivity.” It’s hard to imagine how being sensitive enough to feel a pea through forty... Continue Reading →
