2014 Show coverage: Miniature Collector Magazine

Look for the special 2014 Good Sam "Showtime Report" in the February 2015 issue of Miniature Collector magazine. A juried show, the dealers offer unique, exquisitely crafted miniatures ranging from 1:12 scale down to 1:144 scale. We take great pride in our selection of talented miniature artisans. Everyone is good. 

Steampunk tinkerer's truck/house with LED lighting in all rooms, 1:12 scale. By IGMA Fellow Ron Gill and wife April, Wildwood Dollhouses, Michigan. Email: wwdhms@aol.com.    

To order a copy of the magazine, phone Miniature Collector toll free: 1-800-458-8237.

Dealer Barbara Sabia-Stained Glass. Karen Renee-Exotic Birds & Plants.

Barbara Sabia creates exceptional stained glass windows, doors, ceiling panels, floor-standing screens, fireplace screens, lighting, and more. Her daughter Karen Renee makes outstanding exotic birds. Recently, Karen Renee expanded her line to include handcrafted Wisteria vines in full bloom and lovely rose bushes. Email: minis@barbarasabia.com. Web: http://www.barbarasabia.com

"Stained Glass Free Sanding Panel Workshop" by Barbara Sabia at Chicago International Show, 4/14/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

"Stained Glass Ceiling Panel Workshop" by Barbara Sabia at Chicago International Show, 4/15/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

Intricate floor standing Art Deco screen. Lovely floor standing screen of Art Deco lady. Both in turquoise.

Stained glass fireplace screen and Standing Lady floor screen.

Elegant stained glass double doors and side panels, with stained glass transom overhead.

"Wisteria on Garden Trellis Workshop" by Karen Renee at Chicago International Show, 4/15/15. http://www.bishopshow.com/workshopschedule.htm

"Oak Alley" from the Honey Ridge Collection by Barbara Sabia and Karen Renee.

"Long Hot Summer" from the Honey Ridge Collection by Barbara Sabia and Karen Renee.

Feathered Deco Crane on sculptured clay perch by Karen Renee.

To see more work by Barbara Sabia, go >here<, and Karen Renee, go >here<.

Doll Artist Stephanie Blythe, San Anselmo, CA

Stephanie Blythe creates exquisite fine art porcelain figures. She is a long-time member of NIADA (National Institute of American Doll Artists). Stephanie's dolls includes figures based on fairy tales, fairies, Babes in the Woods, merbabies, and more. Look for her at Sylvia Mobley's table. Email: s.blythe@comcast.net. Web: http://www.stephanieblythe.com

The Sultan's Favorite.

The Sultan's Favorite.

The Princess & the Pea.

Red Riding Hood.

Rapunzel.

Bon Voyage.

One of Stephanie Blythe's lovely fairies.

Tiny Merbabies in seashells. 

Tiny Merbabies in seashells. 

To see more of her work, go >here<.

Exhibit: The Trousseau of Blondinette Davranches

Shari Kirby from Pleasanton, CA exhibited "The Trousseau of Blondinette Davranches" at the 2014 Good Sam Show. "It is a 1/6th scale copy of the original porcelain doll, costumes, accessories and furniture sold by the Huret firm of Paris, France in the 1860s. Blondinette Davranches (the original name of the doll) and her trousseau were discovered in a chateau located near Rouen, France in 1994 in near perfect condition."

Doll and accessories by Shari Kirby. Furniture by Anne Patterson.

"Blondinette, her trousseau, and furniture were auctioned separately by Theriault's in 1995 for over $100,000," Shari tells us. Photo courtesy of Connie Sauve, Exhibit Chairman.

Exhibit: Fancy Ice Blue Gown with Accessories

Long-time exhibitor Susan Osze of Pacifica, CA displayed this lovely 1:12 scale ice blue satin ball gown at the 2014 Good Sam Show. It is extravagantly trimmed with lovely laces and jewels. Accessories include a matching blue satin hat with white netting on stand and lace-trimmed parasol. Both are lavishly decorated with roses.

Fancy ice blue gown with accessories displayed on a beautiful and refined pedestal cake stand with glass dome. 

The exhibit is 12-inches tall and 6-inches wide. "The glass dome is a cake display that I bought at Safeway," Susan Osze says. Photo courtesy of Connie Sauve, Exhibit Chairman.

2014 Show coverage: Dollhouse Miniatures Magazine

Don't miss the exciting Good Sam Show coverage in the current issue of Dollhouse Miniatures magazine (Jan/Feb 2015 issue 43). The artisans' work exemplifies the variety and talent that the Good Sam Show promotes. 

Figure of Georgia O'Keefe by IGMA Artisan Fern Vasi. "Red Poppy" (1927) by Josephine "Jo" Meyer is one of several poppy paintings by O'Keefe. 1:12 scale.

To order a copy of the magazine, phone Toll Free: 1-866-606-6587 or email usoffice@ashdown.co.uk

Dealer Era Pearce, Pearce Miniatures - Flower Artist

IGMA Fellow Era Pearce has been a dealer at Good Sam since 2004. Her specialties include 1:12 scale tropical plants and orchids, cactus and succulent gardens, water gardens, wisteria vines, and floral arrangements. Recently, she began making Japanese bonsai trees in the traditional root-over-rock planting style. Email: pearceminis@cox.net Web: http://www.pearceminiatures.com

Cherry blossom bonsai tree.

Pomegranate bonsai tree.

Red Japanese Maple bonsai tree.

Stunning tropical floral arrangement.

Aged washtub with garden of cactus and succulents.

One-of-a-kind floral arrangement in vase. 

To see more of Era Pearce's work, go >here<.

Dealer Cristina Noriega, Spain - Furniture

IGMA Artisan Cristina Noriega from Spain designs fine handcrafted 1:12 scale furniture in several styles and periods. Her most recent work was inspired by a research trip to Paris to visit its palaces, Versailles, and the Louve Museum. Cristina had several pieces at the 2014 Good Sam Show. Email: noriegacris005@gmail.com.  Web: http://www.cristinanoriega.com

Room and furniture designed by Cristina Noriega. Marie Antoinette by IGMA Artisan Maria Jose Santos, Carabosse Dolls, Spain. She wears a replica of a 1780's costume at the Victoria & Albert Museum of London. Cakes by Teresa Martinez. 

To see more of Cristina Noriega's work, go >here<.

Exhibit: "Trundle's Bakery"

Don Silva from Modesto, CA exhibited his delightful 1:12 scale "Trundle's Bakery" at the 2014 Good Sam Show. "I extensively remodeled the structure and added all the Paperclay and wood to the outside. The shingles on the roof are painted blue shop towels. I made most of the furniture from kits by Lisa Engler. All the landscaping flowers are from Falcon Miniatures." The two well-dressed shoppers are by doll artist Debbie Dixon-Paver.

The bakery is 31" wide, 19" deep, and 21" tall. Debbie Dixon-Paver is a miniature doll artist living in South Africa. Lisa Engler of Lisa's Little Things designs and makes excellent detailed shop kits.