AIM Members News 2012 ~ Miniature Home by Melissa Boling

Itching for Spring?

If you're itching for warmer weather, how about doing some spring stitching?  The crocus pillow above is the newest addition to Melissa's website and coordinates with the hollyhock pillow.  Both cushions are done on 40 count silk gauze and are designed for DMC cotton floss.

The "Birds and Blossoms" cushion is the spring cushion from her Four Seasons Series.  The Four Seasons cushions are done on 48 count gauze and each has a plaid border, and an optional stitched plaid back.  (If you live in the southern hemisphere, and are tired of the hot weather, you might like to try the autumn pillow in this series.)

There are many other projects on the website, such as a peony rug if you're looking for more spring flowers, a cheery yellow tea cozy suitable for a 1950s kitchen and much more....

Why not take a look at  http://www.miniaturehome.com/  and start your spring stitching!



AIM News 2012 ~ Issue 40 of the AIM Imag

Here at Artisans In Miniature work has begun on the next issue of the popular AIM imag and behind the scenes our volunteers are beavering away formatting and editing the wonderful features, stories and news that will be in the next issue.

 Like Kay Brookes article on Scale; 'Size Does Matter' where Kay shares with us her adventures in dollmaking... from Barbie size scales to the tiny 1/24th scale!

http://www.kaysminidolls.com/

Issue 40 of the AIM imag will be out in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, if any of our members have any spare time or news that they could contribute to the next imag, as ever, please get in touch, your contributions are welcomed!

Meet Our Members ~ A.E.G. Miniatures

Introducing AIM Member, Alberto Gozzi of A.E.G. Miniatures, who started building miniatures in 1996.  Alberto explains that he has always had an interest in architecture and worked for many years with his father as a carpenter in Italy.  Alberto stumbled on the miniature hobby by chance one day whilst walking down the street and thought this would be a great way to express his interest in architecture.  So far, Alberto has built several large houses and a few room boxes but would really enjoy building some smaller houses.  He currently works in 1:12 scale which Alberto admit is his favorite scale. 

The stunning house shown in these photos are from Alberto's 'Victorian Italinate'



For more photos of this and other fabulous buildings by Alberto, take a look at his website at http://www.aegminiatures.com/

AIM Members News 2012 ~ Janet Granger

If you love stitching in miniature, then make sure you visit Janet Granger's website http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/ during January, to take advantage of her Sale. Everything in the online shop has 10% off its usual price - all the kits, chart packs, cut canvas and gauze pieces, and accessories such as Wood Finishing Packs and Fray Check.

If you fancy making a tiny cushion or bellpull, or maybe a dining chair or footstool, Janet's website is the place to look.

With over 180 kits to choose from, there's sure to be something to tempt you!

Shipping is free worldwide on all orders of £10 or over (under £10, there's a flat-rate charge of £1.25 per order).

Janet Granger's Sale runs throughout the whole month of January, so grab a bargain while you can!