28 Palm-Sized Titanic
By W. Marie Werth
An artist’s personal challenge.

32 The World of Ellen Poitras
By Martha Puff
Her unique dolls reflect a vivid imagination.

38 Thoroughly Moderne Henry Colbert
By Deb Weissler
Art Deco, Jazz Modern or Streamline Moderne, his houses shine.

46 A Needlework Artist

By Anne Day Smith

Kate Adams’ deft hands create quilts in miniature.

56 The Model Machine 4” Table Saw
By Pete and Pam Boorum
The well-known miniature furniture makers put a new tool to the test.

PROJECTS

20 Autumn Splendor
By Ruth Lesbirel
Seasonal decorations for Magnolia Hall.

44 Make A Quick And Easy Tool Belt
By Ginger Landon Siegel
Every dollhouse needs one.

50 Fairy Glen, Part II
By Ruth Lesbirel
It’s a challenge of scales creating a full-sized garden populated by wee folk.

A Quick and Easy Platform Bed
By Heather Lynn Isaacs
This bed fits a modern and a Japanese aesthetic.

DEPARTMENTS

6 Letters

8 In Memoriam

10 New Products

12 Nutshell News

14 Vintage Discoveries

16 Display Case

18 Beyond Kits

58 Web links

60 Calendar

63 Classified Ads

64 Parting Shot

ON THE COVER: A fortune teller looks into a customer’s future while a tea pot mysteriously pours itself. It’s the unmistakable work of IGMA Fellow, Ellen Poitras. A 30-year veteran of doll making, Ellen shares her down-home warmth along with her trademarked tongue-in-cheek approach to her art in the profile by Martha Puff that starts on page 32.