Russian Nesting Dolls: Warwick Miniatures in England make some Russian nesting dolls in painted pewter. Warwick do not sell retail but you can see, and buy, from Jojays at http://www.jojays.co.uk You will find them by going to Catalogue, then Warwick, then Nursery Toys, then page 2. Jojays have nice things anyway.

Andrea in Yorkshire, UK

Realistic Dolls: For Mandy who is looking for real looking people that are affordable check out the hand sculpted dolls on my web site. http://www.littlebylittle.co.ukEach doll is individually hand sculpted from Fimo then hand painted. They are poseable so you can sit them down or stand them up (without stands) and have beautiful wigs and hand stitched clothing. No two dolls are the same.

Karon

Dolls to dress: If you are looking for porcelain half dolls to dress you might like to take a look at the doll kits on my website. Have almost sold out this past couple of weeks but have some more on order and expect them in soon. http://www.littlebylittle.co.uk

Karon

Mini Iron: I just got my mini iron from Michelle at www.minidolls.com. I also ordered fabric and trim from her for doll making. Her service was great and her web site is wonderful.

Jean

Mini Iron: I have the mini iron that everyone is talking about and its great. If you make doll clothes, mini soft furnishings or you make quilts, you would really appreciate having the "Miniature Seamstress Pressing Aid". I got mine from "HAPPINESS IS", 12 Middle Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, 508-992-6501. Sammy's web site is : http://happinessisminiatures.com/Her Pressing Aid isn't on the site, but she does still make and sell them. Her email address is sammylass@mediaone.net

Jean

Mini Ribbon: For mini ribbon try www.craftyribbons.com They have ribbon 1.5mm wide (or should I say narrow?) In satin or silk, and lots of colors to choose from.

Annie

Fimo canes: Donna Smolik sells the canes you are looking for. Also sells completed items. Her web URL is http://home.flash.net/~wolfes/and e-mail is dsjsws@yahoo.com

Patricia / Redwood City, CA

Fimo canes: I carry some of the fimo canes that you mentioned. http://JBsDollhousesMiniatures.com

Jackie

1940s-1950s kitchen & laundry accessories, Marcia Backstrom dolls, etc: Just spent quite a while with your website, Doris, and made a looong shopping list! If anyone hasn't seen it yet, go to http://kentsmini.com and drool. Lots of wonderful things.

Kay in Ottawa, Canada

Rugs: I'm not sure what kind of rugs you are looking for, but I have kits for needlepoint rugs on my website: http://sites.netscape.net/orientalsxpressd/ I also have tutorial page with photos and instructions.

Michelle Fox

Punch rug supplies: I get all of my punch rug supplies from Bonni@weevings.com She has starter kits and everything else you might need. Service has been super!

Leslie

Quality miniature rugs do exist. They take lots of time to make, so you need to be prepared for the expense since they are individually handwoven. Also, the artisan spends time in the originality of the rug. See a sampling at: http://weaver.iwarp.com

Lili

Miniature Rugs: For those of you are interested in stitching rugs or anything else on silk gauze you don't have to leave home to buy your supplies.

On my web site I have silk gauze in 40, 42, 48, 54 and 60 counts plus #10 Crewel, #26 Tapestry and am just adding #12 Sharps needles.

If you don't want to design your own, I have lots of kits that come with all the necessary components to begin stitching right away and include a stitching diagram for the continental stitch (recommended) and assembly instructions. If you have a problem or question with your stitching just e-mail me. The advice is free:) This applies to customers and non-customers alike. http://www.micro-stitchery.com

bobbie

Needlework supplies: Silk Gauze, etc: I always kind of hesitate to "advertise" on SS, but just thought I would let everyone know that I, too, have gauze (32, 40 and 54 count) along with 22 count monocanvas, 24 count Congress cloth, and various and sundry small count cross stitch fabrics. Also, I've recently made arrangements with Joan Adams (the designer of the Aubusson rug that I show on my site that everyone always writes and says "where can I get that pattern?"!) to sell her patterns at shows and/or from my website. She has been finding it difficult to keep up with her needlework business since she broke her arm, and after I told her how much interest that one rug generates, she agreed to let me offer her rug patterns. I received the first set of patterns last week and already sold about half of those, so I will be replenishing my supply, and hope to try and get some pictures scanned and posted to my site very soon. http://www.angelfire.com/wv/minipix

Mary Lynne in Huntington, WV

Artisan chairs: PHYL in Kentucky asked about artisans who make chairs. My personal favorite is Colin Bird in England, although I don't know about French country, but these are wonderful works of art. Worth a look even if, like me, you are just looking.
http://www.colinbird.co.uk/index.shtml

Barbara B in South Africa

Great Halfscale (1/24th scale) website: I just received my first order from Kathy Thomas' new halfscale (1/24th scale) website and am a happy camper! The order was packaged great, complete and came very quickly!

As a halfscaler, I'm thrilled to have an easily available website devotetd to halfscale (1/24th) products and building components, so I hope anyone out there who's interested in halfscale will think about this site when there's something you need.

I don't know Kathy, but I've heard she plans to continue to add to her inventory as her business grows, so I thought I'd offer a satisfied "customer testimonial" to help her out! http://www.halfscaleminis.com

Debra

Pharmacy Ideas: I purchased a book in a home decorating shop that opens in the middle to make a pharmacy scene for my son and daughter in law. I cut an opening and added a bay window for one side where I made a display of an ancient pharmacy book made by Barbara from South Africa. She does beautiful work and her prices are very reasonable. Her site is: http://www.bbminiatures.homestead.com

Juanita in Missouri

Pharmacy items. I have quite a few (including mortar and pestles) on my website at http://www.spminiatures.com/doctor.htm

Carol

Semolina: I saw that someone was having trouble finding semolina. I hope that this helps. One source is King Arthur Flour, Box 1010, Norwich, VT 05055, (802) 649-3881 I believe they have a catalog for mail order service. I used to buy my semolina when visiting my in-laws in South Philadelphia. The shop I went to has the big, old barrels filled with it--and of course, the meats and cheeses hanging from the ceiling. But, my local supermarket now carries it along with some other staples used in Italian cooking--I live in PA Dutch land so these items were foreign until recently. If you have a gourmet cook shop nearby they should have it or be able to order for you. BTW--if you ever get the chance to have homemade pasta (not from a box) it is out of this world.

Kathy B. in PA

Bodo Hennig baths; [Also, they don't only come with that pink rose pattern on them. I have seen them plain white] The bathroom set also comes is two different blues. One is a blue 'onion' maybe pattern, the other is Royale - cobalt blue background ,with gold outline and pink rose in the middle. The are all on my web site http://www.dollhouse-miniatures.comunder Rooms - Bathrooms - Bath Suites shows blue and pink ones, Bath 2 is white, Bath 3 is pink, bath 11 is blue, German bath is Royale.

Tom Berkner