June This and That

An unexpected blip in my blogging as I jumped into helping my sister move the last couple of weeks.  I think we all underestimated the amount of things she had gathered and time it would take.  After all the packing/unpacking and crafting, what was supposed to be one week turned into three!

Here are a couple things that have been going on during my absence:



I finally learned how to use my sewing machine!  I made those 1:1 cushions in the first image for my sister's new place and have lots of material left to make 1:12 projects.  If you didn't know this already, Ikea sells great fabric for very good prices.  Especially solids like white, cream, navy, and black.  Perfect for miniature sofas! (I also made the gold frames shown)

I couldn't help but sneak out during the week and walk over to the Little Dollhouse Company while  I was in Toronto.  The store always has a glorious collection of tiny things and I had to keep reminding myself to only buy for the current build!  My favourites were the displays by the cash register that spin round and round.  So many beautiful pieces!

To be honest the majority of what I got this visit was modern miniature hardware!  Too much of the build is still unfinished! The folding doors are requiring a lot of hinges so I took every last one they had in black/pewter.  Below is what I brought home, although missing the many packs of hinges I've already opened.

I've always admired the electrical components on the outside of dollhouses for their realism, so I'm super happy to have found these Handley House electrical part kits.  And I just had to get the LDC's trunk kit because I saw what Kat did with hers and it's too much fun.  (Especially for when I get stuck on a build and need a quick motivation project!)

The one thing I unexpectedly fell in love with, but saved for another visit was the collection of 1:144 kits.  I'm such a sucker for the dollhouse within a dollhouse look.  Next time!

While walking around the Leaside neighbourhood I also came across this fabulous display by the Leaside Paint Centre!  (And to top it off the Realtor across the street had a dollhouse on display in her window!)

Meanwhile my boyfriend decided to get into the minis with me away.  He surprised me with maple floorboards all cut and ready for the build!  I can't wait to get these laid down.

This week I got real glass for the folding doors cut and I have the laser cutter booked for Monday so I'm working hard to get my files ready.  I'm hoping to cut sofa and chair pieces.

Hope you're all having a great weekend!