Handcrafters of Miniatures Show - Fall 2011

FYI.....
The Handcrafters of Miniatures Show is this coming Sunday!
November 13th, 2011 - Sunday
It will be held at the Holiday Inn
in Dedham, Massachusetts
Hours are 10 am - 4 pm

Easy to get to from all points north and south of Boston
Interesting people and a fun day for all miniature enthusiasts
Hope to see you there and please look for my table
Marquis Miniatures

House Portrait

Here is a custom order I painted for a house portrait in miniature.
For some reason I have always enjoyed painting houses, buildings, lighthouses,
and of course, animals.
I really try to stay away from portraits of people - not easy, for me anyway.

But with this green raised ranch - A clear photo or two is all I really need.
And to please my customer, she decided she liked the snowy-look better
So, here it is before the snow storm started and then during.....

Tiny Aprons

Another of my half scale customers ordered a TINY apron so I got motivated to make several of these cute little aprons. Can't make just one!
As you can see next to a "regular" one inch scale apron - wow!!
I hope I'm not asked to go any smaller than this!
If you need an apron this small for your kitchen, they will be posted on my site.

Cute Half Scale

Thanks to a chosen few of my very special customers....
I've been encouraged to make even more half scale miniatures.
How cute are they?
The more I make, the more I like such a tiny size.
I know I'm going to be making my own little half scale house one of these days.

Don't worry - I'll never give up the 1" scale......
It leaves alot more room for the details I like to add.

Tables and Chairs

Thought I'd share some of my latest....
Getting more requests lately for half scale miniatures.
I think many collectors are running out of room, but won't give up this hobby without a fight!

Appropriate with these photos.....
I need to add one of my favorite (and true) words of wisdom:

People don't change...
Tables don't become chairs!

Scenes Near Sturbridge !

The Host Hotel is fine and there was a great turnout as usual for the miniature show.
But... maybe this is what may have kept some customers away who normally attend.
Only a few miles up the road into Brimfield was a whole different story !!

The Sturbridge Show Is Coming!!!

The Sturbridge Festival of Miniatures

Held at the Host Hotel on Cedar Lake

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

June 4, 2011 Saturday evening preview 5 - 8

June 5, 2011 Sunday ALL DAY SHOW 10 - 4

For more information - mollycromwell.com

On beautiful lakeside grounds....

This is a fantastic show with approximately 100 dealers

to purchase miniatures from....

Well worth the trip !!!

Please look for my table and I hope to see you there.