Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Big Black Suitcase, and Miniatures Spectacular report

The miniatues fair this year was everything I hoped it might be, and more.  There is no greater sense of belonging than finding yourself in a hall full of like-minded people, especially if some of them have been friends for years.  It makes me realize all over how quiet and isolated my life is.  I certainly made up for it over the weekend,  make no mistake! Here are a few photos taken at the fair.
This year we celebrated our 20th anniversary.  Can't believe I've been doing this for so long!

Apart from sales tables, there was a display of club members' work.  One needs hours to take in all the little details.

We recently lost Jean to cancer.  She was famous for making toilets, her wry humor had us begging for more every year.  This photo has the TeePee, Passing time, and Eggloo.  Don't they make you want to scream with laughter?
And one of my personal favourites, the Bear Necessity...

This is my sales table at the fair. 
Did you spot it?  Yep, the Big Black Suitcase.   In a future blog I will tell you the story of the BBS, and how I made it.

6 comments:

  1. What beautiful treasures. Can't wait to see the BBS up close.

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  2. Stunning - Cape Town is holding theirs on Saturday

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  3. Looking great, I wonder if any in Bloemfontein?

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    1. Hi Natalia
      I'm not aware of any miniature clubs in Bloemfontein, but there must be some miniaturists around. I will keep an ear open for you!
      M

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  4. Hi Megan, I just found your blog. I so enjoyed looking at all your beautiful dolls at the show, that I never noticed the suitcase, what a clever idea.

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    1. There is always so much to see at a show, I'm not surprised you missed a thing or two! Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for admiring my dolls. Megan

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