Keifer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hello everyone. I am very new to the world of miniatures. I live in a suburb of Chicago, not the big city. My bio says I’ve built one dollhouse but I’m not sure I can call it that after browsing here. They were more like modular rooms from something I saw on pintrest. It was actually when I made furniture for some of the rooms that I got hooked on mini building. Hope to find lots of tips and info on here as I have so many questions. I’m always saying...how did they do that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 6 hours ago, Keifer said: Hope to find lots of tips and info on here as I have so many questions. I’m always saying...how did they do that. Hi, Keith, and welcome to the forum. You've come to the right place. No question is too silly to ask, and you'll find out quickly that there is more than one "right way" to accomplish an effect or resolve a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hey Keith, welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Welcome to the little family, Keith. I have been lured into making everything (pretty much) that I put into my house including replacing the doors and sometimes the windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Welcome Keith, good to have you here. Who knows someday we may be asking you, "How did he do that" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Welcome Keith! It's great you've made a start into the mini world, and I hope you continue! It becomes a passion for many of us and an amazing creative outlet! Hope you'll share project photos, too! We love to see everyone's ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keifer Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thanks for the warm welcome. It has become a passion for me at the moment, although I must say everyone close to me that I’ve shared with, doesn’t understand it or share my excitement. After getting my feet wet with some furniture, I’ve gone full throttle and jumped into the fire with my next project....more to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Welcome and I look forward to some pictures . None of my friends understand they think I'm crazy. Oh well I like crazy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, Keifer said: Thanks for the warm welcome. It has become a passion for me at the moment, although I must say everyone close to me that I’ve shared with, doesn’t understand it or share my excitement. After getting my feet wet with some furniture, I’ve gone full throttle and jumped into the fire with my next project....more to follow. You might appreciate some of these: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=forums&module=forums&controller=topic&id=7773 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hi Keith - welcome to our obsession! I too live in Chicago area. You probably know that we now only have one local shop left - Lolly's in Elgin. Janet can help you with some of the how-to's if you ask her, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hi Keith! Another Chicago area person here! Im near west suburbs. Welcome to the group!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keifer Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 10 hours ago, miniaddicted said: Hi Keith - welcome to our obsession! I too live in Chicago area. You probably know that we now only have one local shop left - Lolly's in Elgin. Janet can help you with some of the how-to's if you ask her, I did not know about that shop, so thanks for the heads up. Its not real close to me but I’ll have to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Welcome to the Forum Keith! Sigh, I remember the days when I could travel all over the Suburbs of the Chicagoland area visiting the different Minishops. Now, it’s miniatures shows or Lollys. Tom Thumb in Evanston moved to Niles but I was told they closed too now. So you’ve come to the right place for that “miniature fix” I look forward to seeing your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Correction, according to their website, it looks like Tom Thumb is still open in Niles I gotta go there soon. I guess their hours are different now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keifer Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/26/2017, 2:39:31, Minis On The Edge said: Correction, according to their website, it looks like Tom Thumb is still open in Niles I gotta go there soon. I guess their hours are different now. I went there today soo much stuff to see...kinda overwelming at first. My first time in a real hobby shop. You’ll never find the place unless you are actually looking for it. I’ll be heading back with a list soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I’m happyy to know they still have EVERYTHING! Gosh I love that place! I gotta go there soon and get some goodies. Their old place was like a treasure hunt. You go down an aisle and never know what you just might find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I may have to plan a trip there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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