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NAME ® Only through sharing can we really enjoy our treasures $5.95 US Detail Shot of The Wizards’ Convention by Joann Craig – Winner of People’s Choice Award at the Madison Avenue Miniaturists exhibit - see pages 30 & 31. Peggy C. Taylor • A Profile in Dedication By Janet Vivian, Port Monmouth, New Jersey
eggy Taylor of Bethlehem, Pennsyl- an active club, Peggy has delighted in miniature collection, begun in the 1930’s vania had already mastered several countless hours of creating, sharing, and and spanning fifty years. It is now ‘The craftsP before discovering dollhouse contributing while enjoying the friend- Kruger Collection’ at the University of miniatures. Among them, she made ship of fellow hobbyists, and being part Nebraska-Lincoln. The article focused (and taught) of many special club activities and char- on various miniatures from her won- hand hooked, ity endeavors over the years. drous collection, including a Chippen- life-sized rugs, Other mini adventures have included dale slipper chair for which Mrs. Kruger many in use the fun of attending (and sometimes designed a flamestitch (bargello) pattern throughout her teaching at) numerous NAME House- and used it to hand-stitch upholstery for home today. parties, now called Conventions; many her chair. The article provided read- One is her 9’ x memorable road trips to the wonder- ers with a materials list and stitching 12’ living room ful Ashland,Virginia Back-to-College chart to replicate Mrs. Kruger’s original rug which Weekends in the 1980‘s; and attending upholstery pattern for a 1” scale seat took two years IGMA’s inspiring Castine, Maine classes cushion, and used Peggy’s “basic wicker to complete! three times (once awarded a scholarship chair” to display the finished seat cush- In addition, to do so.) A NAME member since 1979, ion. A wonderful full-page picture of framed needle- Peggy has twice created souvenirs for Peggy’s wicker chair with the Kruger- work samplers NAME Conventions. I met this dedi- inspired seat cushion appeared on page and crewel cated miniaturist in 1999 when we both 22 of the Sept/Oct 2009 issue of “Piece- work adorn served on the Steering Committee for Work” magazine, and accompanies this the walls of her the Y2K National Houseparty, “Cherish article in the Gazette. home. Indeed, the Past, Imagine the Future”. Fast forward to August 2014, and Peggy Taylor holds her What prompted this article — which Peggy was asked if she would create basic Wicker Chair it can be said that Peggy’s ex- proudly shares Peggy’s miniature story 75 wicker chairs so that kits can be tensive thimble collection, displayed in while hopefully inspiring beginning created which will include not only the printer trays, is testament to more than miniaturists to pursue every avenue silk thread to embroider the cushion a passing interest in stitchery. (What that may present itself during their own exactly as seen in the 2009 magazine, stories might be told if those thimbles miniature journey — was learning from but it will also include Peggy’s finished could talk!) Peggy that a miniature experience of 1” scale wicker chair as well. Did our Bringing her well-honed handiwork hers in the publishing world five years dedicated miniaturist accept this latest skills to miniatures occurred when her ago has returned to offer her yet another mini adventure? You bet she did! In daughter Susan asked for a dollhouse. unique adventure: fact, it took longer for me to complete Waiting until her son married, which In 2009, “PieceWork” magazine fea- this article for submission in September left a room in the house with a door that tured an article about Eloise Andrews than it did for 75 chairs to be created, might “cat-proof” a dollhouse, Peggy Kruger (1914-1995) and her extensive painted, boxed and shipped! And once assembled a 1” scale dollhouse kit. She again, Peggy’s love of miniatures will be and Susan shared responsibility for shared with others. finishing the rooms, discovering their If one of your mini passions is individual decorating styles along the stitchery, check out the kit, which is way. They shopped at Noel’s Restau- available at www.interweavestore.com. rant, a then local miniature store, but Perhaps stitchery enthusiasts who are also began to acquire “how to” books. not yet aware of the wonderful world of Soon Peggy tried her hand at making dollhouse miniatures will be inspired to miniature wicker furniture from scratch, venture into our hobby as a result of this using only an exacto knife and a hand- kit … let’s hope so! held drill bit. Over time, her tool collec- [Currently, Peggy Taylor’s wicker cre- tion grew to include a scroll saw, a table ations are available annually at the Lehigh saw, a moto tool and a drill press … the Valley Small on Scale Miniature Show each rest, as they say, is history. Little did July (club website: www.lehighvalley- Peggy know when she created her first miniatures.com ) and at her own website, wicker piece that it would lead to her www.peggysminiaturewicker.com.] becoming a vendor of all things wicker in 1”, ½” and ¼” scales! Peggy has been [PieceWork magazine is published bi- a vendor at many east coast miniature monthly by Interweave LLC; shows over the years including in Penn- www.pieceworkmagazine.com ] sylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, New York and New Jersey. [The Kruger Collection is located at 133 This busy miniaturist has enjoyed Architecture Hall on the campus of the many miniature adventures along the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For an way, not the least of which is her 35-year up-close look at a sampling of miniatures membership in the Lehigh Valley Small from the collection, see the Online Exhibi- on Scale Miniature Club (“SOS”), C-285. Photograph courtesy of ‘PieceWork’ magazine; tion at www.krugercollection.unl.edu/ Like many hobbyists affiliated with photographer Joe Coca kruger-masterpieces-inside-and-out ]
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Marcia Kay Icenogle, Secretary [email protected] We chatted some more as we took the big boxes down 1116 N. Riley Avenue Fundraising Committee Chairman from the garage shelf and opened each one with care. I Indianapolis, IN 46201 [email protected] marveled at her Mom’s work. It showed she really loved 317-402-4999 miniatures. Lots of time was spent putting these 6 rooms [email protected] NAME Webmaster [email protected] Dan Stewart together and I knew that out there somewhere in our world [email protected] of miniaturists there was someone who would love to have Cary Yerves, these rooms. An ornate bedroom, a baby’s room, a toy Past President & Museum Liaison Copy and Ad Deadlines shop, a lazy but ornate front porch, a yarn shop and the best 1950 Greeneich Ave of all, a Captains Quarters that had been one of the projects Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4483 January/February: October 1 March/April: December 1 at the College of Miniature Knowledge. 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The other option was to donate them to NAME PO Box 1090, West Point, CA 95255 Membership Dues 209-293-4299 Effective June 1, 2006 as a gift. The gift is tax deductible and NAME assures that [email protected] Individual the rooms will end up with a miniaturist that appreciates 1 Year: $35 2 Years: $63 the work her Mom did on them. That was all she wanted Tom Walden, Technology 3 Years: $90 to hear. A miniaturist would end up preserving her Mom’s 1361 Altamont Avenue NE Family Member (Must reside at the creations and her memories would bring someone else a Palm Bay, FL 32907-1169 same address as full member) 1 Year: $14 happy memory. 321-728-9321 2 Years: $23 [email protected] 3 Years: $34 In the whole process, I inherited something for myself . . . Youth Membership a new friendship and a lasting memory. 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4 January/February 2015 • ���.minia���es.o�� Blog: http://name-carmelindiana.blogspot.com Bulletin Board S p e c i a l N o t i c e s Academy of Honor Regional Nominations Ambassador Any member of NAME may send nominations to the Chairman of the Selection Committee. AOH members are selected for their contribu- Award tions to NAME and/or miniatures whether for artistry or service. Any It is time to recognize the member of NAME in good standing may nominate any other member s�ecia� e�o��s of membe�s in for consideration. your Region. Every year at the The AOH recommendation form can be found on the NAME web- National Convention, NAME site. Click on Documents and Forms, then AOH. The Committee asks honors a member from each Re- - that all nominations be sent on the AOH form in order to have the same gion with the Regional Ambassa info about all nominees. dor Award. This is a person who, The AOH Committee also wants members to note that multiple in o�cia� �o��s� ��as s�o�n nomination forms are not necessary. If there is a group who wish to o��s�an�in� e�o��s �o ��omo�e express their support for a nominee the group should sign one form. NAME and public awareness of miniatures and the miniature AOH Members hobby.” The application form for the Mell Prescott If you know someone in your Memorial Award is also on the NAME web site. Region whom you would like to see nominated for the Regional DEADLINE: February 1, 2015 Ambassador award, contact your Regional Coordinator. Visit the Send completed form to NAME website for guidelines for Shawn Betterley, Academy of Honor Chairman this award: www.miniatures.org A O H 70 Wing Street, Bangor, ME 04401-5981 [email protected]
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f you are reading this article it is prob- capacities and to her husband, Don, are a list of ideas for clubs and individu- ably because you belong to NAME. who provides many driving hours for als: IIn several past issues of 2014 there have her youth groups. • ��e� �o �i�e an a�� �eac�e� o� been stories related of how a teacher Marnie King, state representative librarian some basic lessons in min- used miniatures to encourage a learning from Delaware, has worked with Girl iature. Public schools are sometimes project in social studies and another Scout groups of all sizes and all ages �i�c��� �o �o in�o fo� safe�� conce�ns� created a wonderful library display to to promote the love of all things small. but teaches can take our experience into encourage an interest in reading. Our She has compiled a list of resources that a classroom. organization needs new, young mem- boggles the mind. Since she has shared • ��o�s an� e��os ��a� a�e �ene�a� bers who will create a small world for this list with me I have it available to (not miniature) will sometimes pro- the future. share with all of you and will be doing vide a complimentary table to a club to There are two miniaturists, both that in future Gazette issues. I am very display their project. Doesn’t hurt to NAME members, who are introduc- anxious we do what these ladies are ask. Have some quick easy projects to ing young people to miniatures. Carol doing and others are doing to reach demonstrate and share Tierce of Corpus Christi Texas has been young people for our hobby and for our • �a�e a �ki�s �a� o��� a� �o�� mentoring small groups in her home, organization. miniature club meeting. Invite your �eac�in� minia���e ��o�ec�s ��s� �o a This afternoon I received an email children, grandchildren, neighbor chil- group including her granddaughter. from Ann Rhoads from Kernersville dren to come and spend a fun day doing As time passed and the girls grew into North Carolina telling me about a little ��o�ec�s ��a� can be �nis�e� �o �ake young adults with many other inter- boy her daughter brought to her house home with them. ests, Carol started another group. As a and how they built a market stall and • En�e� �o�� co�n�� fai� an� �o ��e teacher and a long time miniaturist, she ���e� i� �i�� a�� ��e �o�e ba� �oo�ies demonstration of some of your work. has both the skills and the enthusiasm from many years past. A new miniatur- • Ask an� ci�ic o��ani�a�ion o� for this endeavor. Carol gives a grateful ist was born this weekend. church group that regularly holds class- nod to the Society of American Minia- These stories and the ones from past es of any sort to include one on minia- turists, an organization based mainly Gazettes and those untold are all such tures. (Be ready to teach that class)! in Texas but with members nationwide, good examples of how we reach chil- The list is endless. More ideas next to NAME which she serves in several dren of all ages for miniatures. Below Gazette. Send me some of yours!
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