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IN THE NEWS
CDHM Writer, Lauretta Carroll

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Lauretta Carroll
Staff Writer
IGMA GUILD SCHOOL NEW SPONSOR

CDHM Members Teach Classes

During June 12-18 two of CDHM's artisans, IGMA Fellows Betsy Niederer and Cristina Minischetti will be teaching classes at the IGMA (International Guild of Miniature Artisans) School at Castine, Maine this year.

Betsy Niederer will be teaching two classes, "A Summer Garden Basket" and "The Castine Chocolatier". The 'Chocolatier' class is already full, so we hope you are one of the lucky ones that signed up. While Cristina Minischetti will be teaching two classes, "Meat Safe" and "Canning Day".

Make sure to register on the IGMA site if you plan on attending any of their classes.



New Sponsor
Welcome CDHM's newest sponsor, Margie's Petite Palette.



Margie Parus, a Chicago native has been hand painting dollhouse miniature furniture and accessories for over 30 years. Check out the individual 1:12 scale pieces as well as the themed and seasonal furniture and accessories. She also carries 1/4 scale hand painted works.


HELPFUL MINIATURE TIPS TUTORIALS

Helpful hint for April is grain

Many miniaturists who print their own wallpaper sometimes have less than acceptable results when papering inside or outside wall corners. One reason may be that they're working against the grain. All paper has a "grain," which is described as being "long" or "short".

To check your paper, simply fold a sheet in half so that the 8.5-inch edges line up. If the fold in the middle is not sharp then your fold is against the grain. Just make sure you print your image so the grain and the orientation of your design are the same. This trick also comes in handy when making small boxes or packages.


Have you missed a live tutorial?

If you were unable to attend any of the live tutorials presented by CDHM Artisans all is not lost. Past tutorials are posted in the forum, and are just a mouse click away.

Sign up for the Forum today.

IN THE NEWS NETWORKING

Lilessentials to have whirlwind month
Congratulations to Sarah Anne West (lilessentials) and Simon Mallard who on April 2, 2010 will be saying "I Do" and starting their life as man and wife. Everyone from Sarah's "CDHM family" wish the couple a bright and happy future.

As if planning her wedding day wasn't enough, Sarah will have her first sales table at the Dolly Daydreams miniature show in Derbyshire, UK on April 11, 2010, where attendees will have a chance to purchase some of her 1/12th scale foods.


It's showtime!
Lydia Murphy (minicrochet) will have her first sales table at the Kingston, Ontario Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale on May 8th, 2010. She will be offering an array of delicately crocheted afghans, doilies, sweaters and dresses, not to mention complete crochet kits for some of her original designs. Lydia also plans to have some of her miniature quilted pillows and wall hangings on display. Good luck Lydia!


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