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Miniature Dolls

MSATMiniDolls This is a sister list/digest of "Mini Scenes And Things". This is a free list where we discuss all facets of miniature doll making and dressing. Members range from beginner to the Pros in the field. A very friendly group that will make you feel comfortable and have fun.
Dolls in Miniature Magazine - Wonderful little magazine for the Miniature Doll Lover.
           Dolls in Miniature
           Diversion Publishing Co.
           Box 411, 30799
           Pinetree Road, Cleveland, OH 44124
           (216) 504-DOLL (3655)

"The Dainty Dolly Newsletter", published by Paulette Stinson. This newsletter is loaded.  There is information, patterns, tips, instruction on making and dressing miniature dolls.  It is a physical paper kind of thing not a computer newsletter.  It will be published 6 times per year.  If you are interested send $15.00 for a year subscription U.S. $21.00 for International (U.S. Funds) to:
      Dainty Dolly Newsletter c/o Stinson's
      722 Saratoga Dr.
      Jeffersonville,  IN.  47130-5644
P & C Dolls  Visit this site to see another great miniature doll artist.
House of Caron - This web site is a fantastic source for miniature doll molds and other goodies!!
All That Glissons - Original miniature doll molds by sculptor Theresa A.Glisson.  Theresa's molds are some of the cleanest and well detailed miniature molds out there.  Plus, she is a nice person !!
Doreen Sinnett Miniature Molds  Doreen in one the best miniature sculptors out there.
Original art dolls in 1:12 scale by Diana Wieler Whether enjoyed as figurative sculpture or original artist dolls, these little people have a life of their own.  Based on an exacting 1:12 scale, each scene portrays people caught up in their own lives, moments of joy or reflection, intimacy or exultation.  Diana Wieler is an exciting new artist sculpting in polymer clay.  e-mail Diana
Cynthia Howe Miniatures Cindy's site is a must see website. Loaded with information, fantastic molds!
Theresa Yu's Miniature Doll Collection.  A MUST see!
Hofman Doll Works Molds - Miniature doll Molds from Stacy Hoffman.  Breathtaking dolls in decadent ball gowns.

Inspiration

The Costume Page - Need inspiration for that next dolls?  This is a great resource page for all kind of link on costuming information.
Vintage Pattern Resource - Use for inspiration for you mini doll making.
Bell'occhio  - More good stuff.   Not miniature but still gorgeous.
Victorian Millinery  - Just for inspiration!
Miniatures

Imagination Mall  A source for links to everything and everybody in miniature. Over 300 links.">Suite 101 - Dollhouse Miniatures - All kinds of info and goodies on Dollhouse Miniatures.  Great Articles!!
Small Stuff  - This is a miniature digest with subscribers all other the world.  A daily e-mail newsletter full of tips, sharing, resources and encouragement in our creating and collecting dollhouse miniatures.
Tiny Talk - the most informal, interesting and ingenious group of 870+ miniaturists (creators and collectors) in the whole world. Tiny Talk has members of every type -- artisans and amateurs from all over the world (New Zealand, Finland, England, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Hong Kong, South Africa, Italy, France and Canada) as well as all over the U.S.   Members receive a daily newsletter via email compiled of members' email postings. Many include hints and tips for the crafter (and craft impaired!), descriptions of current miniature projects, resources, answers, and encouragement. There is also opportunity to participate in regular swaps in 1/12 and smaller scales.
EBAY - Shop till you drop.  I have bought and sold lots of great stuff on this site.  Try it!  If you want to see any dolls that I may have for bidding on ebay then search on seller "minidolls".  There is a whole section on Miniatures and Doll House's.
Miniatures at about.com - Informational page on Miniatures.  Always great articles and loads of links.  Make sure you bookmark this one.
Russian Miniatures -  The most exquisite hand painted and metal work miniatures from Russia.  Fascinating to see miniatures in other countries.  A must see.
Miniature Search Engine - This search engine searches for miniatures only!!.  Each person or company is defined by their country of origin.  This proves miniatures are growing on the net.  Very clean and easy to use.
Dollhouse World by Seiko - Seiko lives in Japan and is very talented.  She makes fantastic real life "scenes" in miniature.  Also, scale clothing ready to hang.  She is very good!!
BugKnits - Simply wonderful detailed miniature knitting.

Supplies

Loptien Leather - Specializing in this "doll" weight leather that you can purchase in small cuts.

Doll Searches and Informative Sites

Doll Collecting at about.com - So much information on ALL kinds of dolls.  The guide is Denise Van Patten and she is very passionate about what she does.  VERY informative.  I could spend hours looking at all the articles and links.
Doll Making supplier list - Can't find it check here!  Everything you can't find for doll or bear making.
Doll Designs.com- Bringing Doll Artist's, Designers, Suppliers and Resources together on the web.
ArtDollSearch - The perfect place to search for all those things doll related!

Bigger than Miniature Dolls

Karen Williams-Smith - Exquisite life sculptures by one of the MOST talented artist's.  I hesitate to call them dolls.  She also teaches sculpting and I can to attest to the fact that her classes are wonderful!
The Enchanted Attic- Dolls by Barb Spencer - Absolutely charming cloth dolls.  Some supplies too.
Jean Bernard - Jean is a fabulous original doll artist, not to be missed.
Teresa Wenzel - Simply enchanting figures!!
Cyndi Mahlstadt - A wonderful mix of cloth dolls ad sculpted figures.  Masterful use of textiles and embellishments.
Jane Darin - Wonderful fabric art dolls. So detailed! Can they really be made of cloth?
Original Doll Sculptures by Bonnie Jones - Wonderfully whimsical characters.  
The Little Doll- Specialize in Vintage Barbie ® doll plus her friends and accessories made from the late 1950's to 1970.
Crawford Manor Elegant and Romantic Fashion Dolls.

Teddy Bears

Bearcouture -Artist made Teddy Bears. So detailed you will be amazed!

Crazy Quilting, Embroidery and Ribbonwork

Quiltwoman.com -Created to foster interactions between members of the quilting community; provide an outlet for designers, a resource for finding teachers, shops, guilds, shows and quilt related leisure activities and free stuff for quilters with more to come...” 

Hobbies - other than miniatures (yes there are!)

HGTV - Even if you do not receive this channel on your TV, their web site is loading with info on decorating, crafts and gardening.  Just search the library.
Victorian Hairwork Society - Here is something you might not know about.  In the Victorian times jewelry was made out the hair of the departed as a remembrance.  I collect the type of jewelry.  Don't ask me why or how I got interested in it.  But finding this site made me feel more normal as there are others like me.  Check it out.

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Mailing address: 761 Quarter Circle, Gardnerville, NV, 89410, (USA)

Due to the birth of my twins Nicolas and Natalie I will not be taking any phone orders.
I have had so many people ask about Zach. Here is his web page.
I still have to update the site to include the twins but REALLY have not much time now.

Zachary

Nicolas and Natalie


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