If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
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 →
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 →
When I first thought about finishing The Princess And The Pea, I told myself the main thing I needed to do was paint the bed frame*, and that it shouldn’t take too long. (Experienced miniaturists are laughing already.) Finishing the bed frame has proved anything but quick, and my results are not as polished as... Continue Reading →
One of the down sides to my leisurely approach to big projects is that my abilities change. I find myself questioning what I’ve already done. A good example is my Princess and the Pea miniature, also known as The Gift of Sensitivity. In 2004, I made a bed frame and two ladders and collected fabrics.... Continue Reading →
