SUMMER SWAP 2011 ORGANIZED BY CATERINA

I participated in Summer Swap 2011 that was organized by Caterina (http://leminisdicockerina.blogspot.com/).

My partner, that sent her minis to me, was Rosamaria (http://contrastes-rosamaria.blogspot.com/):
These are beautiful minis she has made for me.

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Thank you very much, they are adorable.

My second partner, that I sent minis, was Heather (http://diaryofadollhouse.blogspot.com/).
I made for her this pair of sandals

embroidered and framed picture

vanity tray for her madam

I can't wait to see what other participants have made for the summer exchange.

One More Pillow

Here is my last pillow for now:

New Pillow "Gemini"

This is a first pillow from the series "Astrological Signs" and it is called "Gemini"

Christmas Pillow # 3

New Christmas Pillow for you:

More Christmas Pillows

I bet, you recognize these 3 pillows:

Christmas Pillow # 2 "Red Robbin"

New pillow:

Christmas Pillow # 1

I have been in the mood for Christmas since last Christmas. It is probably doesn't make any sense for you. The matter of fact is that it was only last year that I finally got the Christmas spirit since I have come to the USA and I really don't know what was so special about it last year. Today I want to offer you a new collection of Christmas pillows:

More Fabric Pillows

I put together more fabric pillows:

Fabric Country Pillows

When I go to the fabric stores I can't help myself and buy some fabric that is in scale, and I make little pillows. These country pillows are my favorite:

Christmas Stockings All Together

I decided to gather all Christmas stockings and some matching pillows together and make one picture:

More Christmas Stockings...

These Christmas stockings were stitched based not on my designs:
Bargello

Damask

just a stocking

Christmas Stocking # 6 and # 7

More stocking coming...

Christmas Stocking # 5

Christmas stocking and matching pillow in red:

Christmas Stocking # 4

This is a Christmas Stocking and matching pillow:

Christmas Stocking # 3

Another Christmas Stocking:

WORKSHOP "DEALS ON HEELS"

As I have shared with you already, I will attend Tom Bishop's International Chicago show in 2012. I am excited to tell you also that my workshop "Deals on Heels" has been approved and here are some pictures of what we are going to make during the workshop.

The workshop "Deals on Heels" is all about making shoes in miniatures, 1:12th scale.

The students will be introduced to 3 different ways to make the shoes in 1:12 scale:

1. A pair of elegant evening mini shoes in black and gold with high heels, that actually can be put on and taken off from the doll's feet.

2. A pair of summer sandals on high heels using silk ribbon.

3. A pair of Christmas slippers with stitched dancing Santa Claus on the front and Ho-Ho-Ho on the sides. The stitched top with Santa Claus will be provided for each student. Chair is not included.

See you there!

Christmas Stocking # 2

Here is another Christmas stocking I designed, stitched and put together:

Christmas Stocking # 1

It is not Christmas time yet, but I am preparing for it for sure. The fact is that the annual theme at one of my local Dollhouse Miniatures clubs I belong to is Christmas, and all workshops are dedicated to Christmas and inspired me on new Christmas stockings' designs. Here is one of them.