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Greetings! And welcome to our minidoll world. We provide a nuturing atmosphere for members to create beautiful 1:12 scale dolls - at little or no cost, anywhere in the world. This website combines our online group, magazine and minidollU classroom all in one convenient place.

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With Heart in Hand - project

You have just read a note to all of us from Diane to ask us to assist her friend Lora in achieving her goal, dare I say Dream, to create a fun room box to cheer up the lobby at the hospital where she receives her cancer treatments. Dana called this "Our Hearts to Yours" and I would like to add, "With Heart in Hand."  (It's more southern, LOL!) 
    Perhaps you have a perfect item for the bakery or a child or person or two you could offer for this very special project.  (Especially as Lora does not yet know what we are planning.)  She will before the package start arriving. 
    Please give your gift freely and with an open heart.   I urge you to think about what your gift would be, this sounds very personal to her, and to Diane.  I believe we are all touched by cancer in some way and want to do our very best.  Please do not take this as an opportunity to "clean out" but to think happily about a good addition to a bakery shop.  Whatever is within your reach, given with your heart, will be appreciated immensely.  I have to admit, this is one of the best groups out there for bringing a smile.  I am always humbled by your generosity. 
    Dig deep and send another valentine this month to Lora.  Amaze her!  If not February, St. Patrick's, Easter, just help her keep her deadline. 

Please send your small (pun intended) contribution to Lora personally.  Her address: 
                       Lora Ruffner
                       1388 Berkshire Drive, Xenia, OH 45385 USA

Thank you,
    Kathi M. 

Flapper Mannequin Class

We have a BRAND NEW CLASS listing from Pat Jackson! To view, click to our www.minidollu.com website for photo and class information!

First contest for 2012

Does the thought of making a doll straight away ... seem overwhelming? Why not make a crazy quilt for her to *sit under* .... and enter the contest! Here is the tutorial link to make your own (I glued mine <G>).

WHAT: Make a miniature quilt
WHEN: Send me photo by March lst for Contest Entry
RULES: 1:12 scale - any materials - can be held by a doll

Categories:
A) Contemporary - B) Traditional - C) Victorian Romantic

PRizes and Judging

CAMELOT COURT Calendar

Is now ready for shipping! Our past project from MDL members, is now showcased in the 2012 MDL calendar!

Thank you!! To Louise Belair for doing this. You can purchase Calendars directly from her. Cost is $20 plus $2 shipping US/Canada or $4 international. $5 of each calendar goes directly to the MDL treasury. YEAH!!! RAK purchases.

FF has been published!

The new 2012 FF has been released! Click web link you were sent upon subscription and be inspired by the beautiful issue. If you would like to subscribe, or read the free page, click cover to left.

Posse

WHAT IS THE POSSE ???

The POSSE is a MSAT Mini Doll splinter
group that was established about three
years ago.  The group has affectionately
named itself as "The Posse Hens".

The group chats are every Thursday and
Sunday at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Central
Time.  Members attend as they can.

Besides the chats, the group participates in
projects, exchanges, and lots of support for
members that are facing challenges.

And -- it's FREE !

Hope to see you soon.

JAN 2012 Moderators

29th through February 3rd - Pat Stoughton

Wanna's Dirty Clothes

http://wannainelpaso.com/dolls/making_doll_and_clothing_dirty.shtml - Wed our wonderful members - Wanna from El Paso put up this great tutorial for making AGED mini clothes!

ONLINE Student Gallery

This gallery showcasing all our online students work in 2012 will be available after the first class is held.

Mother of all Tutorials

A huge sigh of relief and thankx goes to Moonyeen Moller (YOU ROCK) for the weeks of work she has done - putting together my tutorials (most free) listing from the last 20 years. These include WHERE they can be found, a thumbnail photo and detailed listing! Current 6/10/10.

Listing of Tutorials
Location of Tutorials
Thumbnails
Publications

MDL Patch

This fantastic embroidered patch, great to put on your miniature tote is kindly donated by Konittajo's Playhouse! This wonderful member donates her time, materials and postage to help support the list in her own way! Cost is only $5. Simply email konittajo@tx.rr.com for more information or to order.

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Every six months we will update our rules as the list continues to grow. To see the simple rules for our list (or how NOT to be afraid to post something <G>).