Mini Knitting: I just started mini knitting too. I use no.20 needles . I ordered mine through the Dollshouse Draper in the UK. You will also find them at www.dollshouseworld.com it is the site of the magazine so you must go to their Craftclub for the needles. Their p and p can be high though, so watch before you order. I used DMC tatting thread no 80 so far. It comes in lovely colors and it is easy to work with. You can also use one ply wool but this often splits which makes it harder for beginners. DMC flower thread is also nice and I have even used ordinary darning wool.

Marianne

Mini Knitting: I notice a few postings about mini knitting. While my range is mainly for dolls from 5" to 20" I have recently added two patterns for minis - Diana and Joy. I have also just finished a new one for Kelly 4" - a lovely dress with pleated skirt, puffed sleeves and striped bodice. Will be posting photos to my web site www.daydreamswindow.co.nz next week. Have recently knitted my Joy pattern with no. 20 (1mm) knitting needles and DMC flower thread and it fits a 2-1/4" Hilda (or similar) beautifully. Will also be posting a photo of this one on a Janna Joseph Hilda baby.

Pam Jackson

Computer Desk: You asked about a computer desk. I make one that I also sell as a kit. Here is the link: http://www.miniature.net/sdkminiatures/compdesk.htm

Susan

Miniature copies of sculpture; David, Thinker, etc: Neil Carter, Nice to deal with, and the prices are reasonable. Oddly, he is not on the web, but his address is 10 North Street, Raunds, Northhamptonshire, NN9 6HX, Great Britain. He exhibits at the Guild Show in April, but I don't know where else.

Jaganath Carrera

Musical instruments: there sure are a lot of great instruments in miniature:
http://www.junkndisorderly.com/Musical_Ins.html

http://tjstreasure.safeshopper.com/5/cat5.htm?560

http://www.veghead.com/music.html

http://www.crystalworld.co.uk/musical.html

http://www.u-net.com/zzls/zzl030.cgi?store=guitars

Marlene Chapman-Ontario

Betsy Rouse dolls, mini Dolly Dingles: Pat Boldt has them. Go to http://patboldtdolls.com and click on "New Dolls for 2001". They are under "Doll's Dolls Small".

Anne

Rich Wood Minis: A Site I've not seen before. . . Outstanding work!!! Lovely wood.
http://www.righteouswoods.net/clients_page3.html

Judie

Vladimir Natusovsky- Silver: Vladimir's address is 32 Leroys Grant Dr., #904, Kingston, Ontario K7K 6W8 Canada. He made silver trays for the NAME Pasadena Regional Houseparty and they were really beautiful. He specializes in filigree, which kind of sets him apart from some of our other master silversmiths like Peter Acquisto--lucky for us, their styles are completely different.

Leilani and Roger, Warling Miniatures

Tiny Glass Animals: I just got an order of tiny glass dachshunds (my *thing* is collecting dachshunds) from "Sputniks". She has lots of tiny glass animals from Russia (many only 1/2" long) and takes credit cards. Her service was prompt and my doxies look just like they were pictured.

There are bears, cats, dogs, piggies, frogs, fish, rabbits, hedgehogs, etc. -- even some vegetables under "misc."

I think some of these could be used to embellish a baby's room lamp, or bookends. http://www.tsarinaonline.com/sputniks.html

Anne Gerdes

Food packages: We have quite a large selection of authentically labelled food packages at reasonable prices. We are based in the UK but will deliver internationally.
Visit our website at http://www.wood-street-miniatures.co.uk

Maddie

Miniature ceramic pieces: If you are interested in miniature plates, bowls, containers, etc., please have a look by selecting the "Ceramics" link: http://www.swallowhilldolls.com/

Joy in Midland, Ontario

Book Rooms: I can't remember right now who asked about books rooms but Shannon Moore is noted for her book displays. She can be found at www.shannonsminis.com/minis.html

Ana

Dremel Table Saw: Dremel no longer supports the table saw. I have some suggestions for you:
1. Before the belt breaks, take it off and make a tour of hardware, tool repair shops, auto parts stores, even plumbing supply stores to see if you can find a belt that looks like the one you want to replace (without the wear, of course).
2. Call 1-800 437-3635, which is Dremel's customer support and ask the question.
3. Go to http://www.dremel.com and then go to the Owners Club (it's free but you might have to register your e-mail address) and ask the question there. There are many folks on there that shareyour problem and perhaps someone can help.
The bottom line is really to try to get a belt before this one breaks. After it breaks, the dimensions are distorted.

Dave, Bradenton, FL

Dremel table saw belts: I know they are carried by Atlas Mfg. Co., 1829 Grant St., Santa Clara, CA. Phone 408-988-8002. Joanna Scarboro got 4 from him last year. You might also try http://www.dremeltool.com and see if they have them. They repair Dremels of all ages.

Barb Jones

Microbrush: Very very fine plastic applicators with a minute bit of fuzz on the ends. Ends taper into a needle point. 10 applicators in pkg. for $1.49. Handles are dead ringers for 1/2 scale bed posts.. They have a web site: http://www.microbrush.com I haven't used them yet, but did open the package and finger one. Neat thing! I think they'll work just fine. Washable too if used with washable stuff.

Judie

Mini Quilting Supplies: For quilting supplies in miniature, such as rotarycutters quilting squares, cutting mats, try

Sylvia Hansen
12 Scott Dr N
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 404-0054
sylhansen@cs.com

Trish in Sunnyvale, CA

Dishes: Chris who was asking about inexpensive dishes for her mini foods: I've bought scads of unfinished metal mini dishes from Pat Reynolds at:
Reynolds Metal Miniatures
1000 Central Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
847/251-2455

She's very nice to deal with and gets your order out fast! You'll need a metal file or sandpaper (I use files) to get a few seam lines off, but there's really very little to remove. I just clean the metal minis with soapy water with vinegar, using a scrub brush (to remove any mold resist left on them), dry and paint, then varnish. All the plates, etc. in my dish cabinet and on the trestle table of my Colonial Kitchen came from her. Just painted them "pewter" and was very pleased.

Rita Pierce

Miniature Musical Instruments: I have 2 addresses for miniature musical instruments. One is for patterns and the other one is the actual hand-crafted instruments.

The Ken Manning Collection
15486 85th Avenue
Surrey
British Columbia
Canada V3S 6V9
Phone 604 597 2991

SUDLERS
2851-B Redemeyer Road
Ukiah
CA 95482
Phone 707 463 0565

Even if these are not what you want, they may be able to put you on the right track to find it.

Dianne, Tasmania Australia

Mini Quilting Supplies: For quilting supplies in miniature, such as rotary cutters quilting squares, cutting mats, try

Sylvia Hansen
12 Scott Dr N
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 404-0054
sylhansen@cs.com

Trish in Sunnyvale, CA

Animal Trophies: I don't remember who was interested in animal trophies, but Cotton Ridge Designs has them for sale at 50% off right now. They are really beautifully made, and very realistic. There are many other great things at 50% off as well - definitely worth checking out. Here is the URL: http://cottonridge.safeshopper.com/353/cat353.htm?851

Jonathan in Israel