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A sad loss.
I am so sad to tell you of the death of Lynne Medhurst. She was found dead at her house on Friday. Without Lynne there would be no website here. I was exhibiting at possibly my second Miniatura when a … Continue reading
Platelets on the brain.
I have no idea if there is such a thing, but if there is, I’ve got it. Last time you caught up with me I was just going to make the boxes for my gift with purchase. Days ago. This … Continue reading
The 100th Miniatura.
Is really something to celebrate. I have been to most of them. I started as a visitor in the Eighties, when the show was at the cricket ground. Some of the exhibitors were in a hall, others were on banked … Continue reading
A light coating of soup.
I did remark some posts ago about the disappearance of time as soon as the Min is but a few weeks hence. Three currently. Do scroll down if you visit weekly, or even, weakly, this is the third post in … Continue reading
Cats.
Cats, cats, I have done catsSome of the cats have got little hats So far, eventually some will be dressed.Some will wear more, others much less.Some will come furry, as made by JaneSome will be stripey, some rather plain.Some two … Continue reading
Brand new.
The brand, if I can call it that, is me. All my dolls are mine, as you know if you are a regular reader. All my porcelain dolls begin as sculptures done by me, from which I make the moulds. … Continue reading
Disaster.
This will be a high speed posting, I am running out of time. It’s three weeks and a couple of days to the show and I haven’t even begun assembling dolls yet. And, helpfully, there has been a disaster. Here … Continue reading
Werk. Bang.
I have finished the rubbing down and cleared up. I have wet washed the floor, all the drapes across the furniture, my clothes, my hair, my bed and anything else involved. Fifteen solid at least fourteen hour days. Never done … Continue reading
Pressing the buttons.
The OH is utterly addicted to his mobile phone. If he is awake, it is in his hand. He thinks he is a genius because he knows everything, I think he has outsourced his thinking. When I rub down the … Continue reading
Werk 3 ish.
I am working twelve hour days at present. I am still rubbing down all the porcelain castings and now after a week of rubbing I am here. All the big stuff up the far end of the dining table has … Continue reading