I have now completed my eBook and it is available for purchase and download from my webstore, just hit the `Buy Direct` button to get there.

This 95 page eBook covers all aspects of miniature bear making.  The book is directed at beginners through to experienced bear makers and many of the techniques used in miniature also apply to big bears and animals. There is a pattern for a 3.75 inch bear which can be adapted to a cat or rabbit with the additional patterns in the book.  There is also a 1.4 inch (3.5cm) pattern for a tiny dollhouse sized bear which is sewn mainly by machine.  How to sew by machine and by hand are both covered in this book. 

 Choices of fabrics and the benefits of each are discussed in detail along with the available threads and tools which are required.  The idea of turning very small pieces deters many people from trying miniature but with planning, the correct tools and the various methods which are in the book it can easily be achieved.  Also covered in the instructions are nose embroidering, setting in eyes and mouths and face finishing including needle sculpting and shaping.  Stuffing, one of the most important details of creating sewn toys is discussed in depth,

Having completed the small animal there are some ideas for costuming and accessorizing and some patterns to make dress, dungarees and pants. Pattern design is examined and the shapes of my various head patterns which have been used to make all sorts of animals from birds, to muzzled bears, to mice to rabbits are all shown.  Also discussed in the book are points of inspiration and where to find the ideas to make fun pieces  and how to progress on to other animals be they,  monsters, cloth dolls or Original bears.  I have shared my method of planning design. There is also a section on how to wire miniatures to give them that extra shape and detail.

Through out the book you will find tips which I have learned over the years.  My aim was to share everything I have learned in the last 25 years with artists today and also with people who just want to have fun making a miniature

January News

January always seems to be a crazy busy month.  I have updated the Web store with Spring items and orders over $95 will receive a free `Parsley` bunny, while stocks last.

I plan to have some Originals up on the web store on Saturday 1st February at 1pm and they will include some Cookie Cutters and some Prim Dolls and more.

I will be attending the Hugglets `Winterbearfest` at Kensington Town Hall, London On Sunday 23rd February, 2014.  Such a trip down memory lane for me since I lived around the corner in the late 70`s.  I am really hoping to launch my new book (which might only be on a CD depending on printing costs) called `Everything I know about Sewing Miniatures`.  The title says it all!

I hope everyone is staying dry and warm, the weather seems crazy.  It has been cold in Florida too but I hesitate to complain about it, or even mention it given the weather so many of you are having.

`Happy Holidays`

I just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful holiday. 

love Deb xxx

Thank you but all the dolls are now sold out.  I will be doing more in the New Year because I just love making them. Deb

New Original Limited editions

 

I have just added to my Store on my website two`Original`  new limited editons.  The dragon `Jack Frost` Pictured above)  is now sold out so sorry to those of you who were not able to get him.  Also up there is `Snowgirl` a 3.5 inch white mohair bear in my Prim style and she is limited to 5.  As of now, there are some available. 

I will be adding some Prim Dolls and some Cookie Cutters next Saturday. 

Convention Auction Report

The 2013 Convention `Circus Parade` is all finished and shipped.......it was a truly fun event and I had the best weekend ever!!!

On the Saturday night we had an auction which has become the highlight of the weekend.  The majority of the pieces are Originals or my `Working Samples` I take to the factory to work from. I try to only sell `special` pieces like my very first `Cookie Cutter` pieces and my first `Prim Doll`.  My first `Gothic Prim` went into the raffle.  I also included my first large sized `Prim Dolls` including `Pumpkinella` who I had a hard time parting with.....but she went to a great home, as did all the pieces....which makes it so much easier!!

All my other `First` Cookie Cutters went into the Raffle.

The prices for the pieces this year were really high and I was really `blown away` by some.  Auctions are funny things, sometimes the prices go crazy high and other times you can pick up a real bargain....no bargains this auction!  I think the prices show more about the collector`s than the artist.  They were are a bunch of good people who wanted to show me their support as I change direction slightly. 

  

7 inch Fairy Godmother Dragon  $1260

14 inch Pumpkinella, ball jointed cloth Prim doll $400

`Patches (4 inch) on a PushamePullyou $1250

14 inch `Adelaide` ball jointed cloth Prim doll  $325

7 inch `Trick and Treat` English Gollies $800

 7 inch `Laugh`s` Dragon $1150

`Petalumpa` Mouse 2.5 inches  $1,550

3.5 inches ` Peanut`  $675

 5 inches `My first Cookie Cutter Cat...Catawampus` $400

7 inches  `My first Prim doll...`Nelly`  ...she was one of my favorites  $500

This 3 inch bear is one of my very early Artist pieces dating back to around 1990

he was my very first `Magician` piece and the rabbit was tiny and very detailed ..he even had paw and foot pads.  $375

The remainder of the pieces are One Of a Kinds also but they are my working sample which means I might have sewn it but I definitely finished it.  They are pieces I planned to put into manufacture as small editions but in fact, never did, nor ever will!!

4 inch `Saffron`  $430

4 inch `Turmeric`  $400

3.5 inch `I am a Princess All Day` $325

3.5 inch `Ray of Sunshine` $700