Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

At the Show - Fine Furniture

Layne Halliday designs fine miniature furniture and has been a dealer at Good Sam for several years. She handcrafts faithful reproductions of period pieces from the French, English, Victorian era, art deco, and contemporary periods. Layne works in 1:12 scale. Some limited edition pieces are available in a choice of woods.  laynesfineminiatures.com
Contemporary dining room table and chairs of rosewood. Chairs have brass buttons and suede seats.
English cherry and burl display case.
Small French cube parquetry table.
Small rosewood inlaid dresser.
Empire card table.
Contemporary coffee table of walnut and curly maple.
Dresser of walnut and parquetry top.
 Inlaid trays.
Small country French chest of mahogany and burl.

At the Show - Exhibits

This week's exhibits are by the husband and wife team, Michele Carter and Dan Worsham. To see more of Michele and Dan's collection, go to their website. www.pepperwoodminiatures.com

"Hanalei Hale" is a miniature reproduction of an authentic Hawaiian Hut from around 1770. Michele and Dan researched the furnishings, tools, etc., for accuracy. Photos by Connie Sauve from the 2007 Good Sam Show.





"The Good Ship Trundle" was created by Dan Worsham from an old Dutch wooden shoe and exhibited at the 2009 Good Sam Show. It represents the wooden shoe from the Dutch children's lullaby, "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod." Photo from the 2009 Good Sam Show courtesy of  Michael Puff.


Saturday, September 8, 2012

At the Show - Furniture

Maritza Moran, Maritza Miniatures, is new to Good Sam this year. She paints one-of-a-kind miniature collectible furnishings and will be bringing some of her most popular Collections to the show. Like any interior or fashion designer, Maritza coordinates the themes/style, colors, fabrics and finishes for each collection. She will be introducing her Black and White Collection at Good Sam. maritza@maritzaminiatures.com, www.maritzaminiatures.com

Pair of pink silk chairs and chest from the Pink Collection.
Glimpse of pink painted silk settee from the Pink Collection.
Credenza, settee, chairs and pillows from the French Chic Collection.
Hand-painted silk pillows from the French Chic Collection.
Beautiful draped bed from the French Chic Collection.
Hand-painted Black Rooster set from the French Country Collection. Food and accessories by Cynthia Lauren.
Hand-painted back of bench and painting from the French Country Collection.
Green silk settee and hand-painted stacking tables from the French Chic Collection.
Close-up of green hand-painted wall covering and silk settee.

At the Show - Accessories

New to Good Sam this year, IGMA Artisan Lynn O'Shaughnessy, Jewelry in Miniature, makes lovely doll-wearable jewelry and jewelry for display. She also makes delightful eyeglasses, bath and boudoir accessories, laser-cut displays for dollhouses mini stores, hangers in all sizes, Halloween items, and more. Be sure to stop by her table.  lynno@wbhsi.net

Collection of handcrafted jewelry on display.
Aqua Bib jewelry set for display.
Delicate necklaces available with different color crystals. Sold with or without earrings.
Wearable Emerald and diamond Bib (comes with earrings).
Wearable Tri-color Ruby Bib (comes with earrings).
Two vintage lorgnettes (spectacles with a handle, used to hold them in place).
Many styles of eyeglasses. Stand sold separately or with four pair of glasses for store display.
One of a variety of acrylic laser-cut displays. Shown with mini perfumes and 5-color make-up compact.
Acrylic Jewelry Tree in several sizes/styles. Available in clear, black or white. Sold trimmed out, empty or as kit.
Modern plastic hangers, in black, white, clear in 1:12 scale. Infant, toddler, teen, men and women sizes. Single or sets (10 or 12).
Haunted Dollhouse, 2-3/8"H x 1-5/8"W with ghosts and goblins. Available finished or kit. Ghosts also sold single or by dozen.

At the Show - Children's Apparel

Amy Doucette-Allen, Handworks, has been making miniatures over thirty years. She creates clothing for men, women, children, babies and more. Shown here are examples of her child and baby clothing. Look for her table at Good Sam. abdouce@comcast.net, handworks-miniatures.com,  eBay store: www.stores.ebay.com/Handworks-Collectibles

Child's handkerchief dress with blue flowers.
Child's white dress with lace skirt. Decorated with blue flower.
Baby's Christening gown.
Little girl shorts set and a lovely baby's Christening gown.
Child's blue striped overalls.

At the Show - Furniture and Accessories

Joan Liponi, Such Things, has been coming to Good Sam for 14 years or more. She makes a wide range of furniture pieces and accessories for use in miniature scenes. All items are sold separately. Be sure to look for her table at Good Sam as she does shows only.

Filled hutch for a wizard/witch fantasy scene or Halloween vignette.
Collection of accessories for a miniature artist's studio. All items sold separately.

At the Show - Ladies and men's accessories, candies, boxes & more

Patricia Perlhefter, Patricia's Mini Mania, has been a dealer at Good Sam since year 2000. Here are some the handcrafted items that she will bring to this year's show. Other pieces are still in progress. She makes displays of perfumes and toiletries, ladies accessories, men's haberdashery, candy cupboards and candy, and lots of different types of boxes. kleineoma@aol.com