MODEL MAGIC: To all Aussies out there. Model Magic is available at Dymocks Stationery Store in Sydney. They will do mail order. Cost $9.00 but don't expect a large package.

Melinda from Sydney Down Under

Woven Oriental Carpets: I sell the woven miniature carpets you're looking for.  Please take a look at my web site www.kadija.com, especially small carpet numbers 19, 22 and 35.  All have a good deal of blue in them, although it's a bit lighter than navy.  I'm not familiar with blue willow wallpaper, so I can't picture what you're trying to match. As far as the quality is concerned, my wholesaler was originally from Turkey and is now a naturalized U.S. citizen.  He takes great pride in the quality of his carpets.  He tells me the quality does vary widely, and has sent me a sample of one of the competitor's carpets that is duller and thicker than those we carry.  Ours are more supple and a little shinier, although I don't think overly so.  Some of the carpets in his manufacturer's line are -- to my taste -- too vibrant.  However, there are many lovely patterns in the line.

JoLynne

Room Boxes Dealer: You might be thinking of Ruth Hansen of Hansen's minis.  Her stuff is designed to stack, and had slide out pieces with door/window. She is at:  hansonminis@yahoo.com   I know she has a website, but I can't find it at the moment.

Trish in San Jose, CA

Ceramic Molds: If she wants to pour porcelain, the molds would need to be made of plaster. Note:  porcelain shrinks more than ceramic clay so if "scale" is important, she'd need to know whether the mold was designed for ceramic clay or porcelain.  Both require a plaster mold.  Try House of Caron... she sells all kinds of molds and may sell that style also, or can tell you where to buy them.  Her email is:  House of Caron@HouseofCaron.com

Viola Williams

Horses:   If you want professional-looking 1/12 scale horses, put "Breyer Horses" in your search engine, and you will get many sites to go to. The "Classic Breyer Horse" is the one that is 1/12 scale. They have other scales, also, including 1/24 scale. These horses can cost about $20-$30 dollars, but are very realistic, and perfectly proportioned. The "Traditional Breyer Horse" is about 1/10 scale, so watch for the name. Check out http://www.sweetnutthings.com/page5.htm for the history of the Breyer Horses.

Olivia

Eggery Tips: Check out Mrs. Frank Perdue's fabulous eggs at

http://www.eggscape.com

Linda

MiniPrinties Printable Travel Trunk: http://www.printies.homestead.com/

Barbara Del Duco

Hand dyeing with Natural and Vegetable Dyes; This site lists several links with information about DIY dyeing, I couldn't resist some browsing; it's absolutely fascinating. You might expect to find bark, berries, and lichens there - but Jello and Koolaid?!

http://www.weaving.about.com/hobbies/weaving/msub3n.htm

Mary in Oregon

Painting Plastic: There is a product available here in NZ called Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer Stain Killer, recommended by paint specialists as suitable for painting over plastic, Formica, varnish etc. It is so easy to use - water based - top coat in one hour. You can use either water-based or oil-based top coat. The manufacturer is William Zinsser & Co, 39 Belmont Drive, Somerset, NJ 08875. It was so easy to use.

Pam

Miniature Fringe: You can purchase mini fringe from:

http://www.geocities.com/etcetera_etc2000/ and http://www.sandyslace.com/

Marsha, Newark, CA

French Knot Rugs: If anyone wants complete directions for a French knot rug, go back to the September 1995 issue of Nutshell News. There is a pattern for a cat rug.

Paula in NJ

1/8 inch grosgrain ribbon: You can find it Etceteras, Etc., 13 Isla Court, Roswell, NM 88201. Phone 505-624-2649. Email rwk@rt66.com.

Working Loom: Dee's Delights has a real working loom for about 250 American dollars if that helps.

Susan

Mini Fabric Source: The address for the Etcetera, ETC catalogue is:

Pam Kille, Proprietor
13 Isla Ct.
Roswell, NM 88201

(505) 624-2649

Her e-mail address is rwk@rt66.com

Penny Johnson, Winnipeg, MB

Mini Fabric Source: For those of you looking for a web site for Etcetera, Etc. here it is - http://www.geocities.com/etcetera_etc2000.

Linda

Embroidery Supplies: The best source for embroidery supplies is Stitchers Paradise. They have EVERYTHING! www.stitchers-paradise.com And, yes, I get my 40 count silk gauze there!

Kay Baughman

Granny square afghans: I have granny square afghans for sale at my site http://www.bulback.com/kim in case anyone else is interested as well.

Kim Bulback

Carpets: We have a full range of carpets and stair runners on our website - all at very reasonable prices. http://www.littlebylittle.co.uk

Karon Storer

Silk Gauze: To let anyone interested know that I do carry 40 count and 54 count silk gauze along with 22 count canvas and various and sundry small count cross stitch fabrics. If you ever need to order in sizes other than the fat quarter, 1/2 yard or yard, I sell by the square inch.

Mary Lynne in Huntington, WV

Patterns for Miniature Clothing: Some years ago Nutshell News published a series about clothing of different periods, with patterns, that was good reading even for the non-needler. The author, Susan Sirkis, has published several how-to booklets, and apparently these are still available. http://www.amazon.com says "by special order," which I suppose means available with a bit more than usual delay.

Mary in Oregon