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REGIONAL TEAM
Regional CoordinatorsRomaine Eyler550 East Nicodemus RoadWestminster, Maryland 21157 [email protected]
Helen Sparks1102 Tall Pines DriveWestminster, Maryland [email protected]
Maryland State RepresentativeOlivia Wall 1401 Warehime RoadWestminster, Maryland [email protected]
Northern Virginia State RepresentativeAnnette [email protected]
Southern Virginia State RepresentativesCynthia Lucas8393 Brittewood CircleMechanicsville, [email protected]
Alexis Hunley411 Cornwallis CourtAshland [email protected]
Web Mistress Cheryl Miller10139 Valentino DriveOakton, Virginia [email protected]
Southern Virginia Welcome CommitteeDebra Kelleher803 Excalibur Circle # 303Fredericksburg, Virginia [email protected]
Region E-1 Web Pagehttp://www.nameregione1.org/
NAME Web Page: www.miniatures.org
Tiny Tattler Region E-1Summer 2008 Helen Sparks, Editor
Opportunities!!The Region is offering two opportunities for its members who are interested in either downsizing or adding to their collections. Miniature Yard Sales will be held in two different areas of Maryland this fall.
The first will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Lutherville. Sales tables are available at a cost of $15 each. Admission is free! Sales table set up will take place at 9 am, with sales beginning at 10 am and lasting until 3 pm. To reserve a table or for more information, contact Olivia Wall @ 410-848-5412 or [email protected].
The second yard sale will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the home of Kirsten Enzinger , 289 Sigma Drive, Harwood, MD. Contact Kirsten @ 410-867-0798 or [email protected]. Don’t miss these great events!
The Region has been given repeat opportunities for its members to share their creations with the general public. The event sponsored by Maryland Miniatures Unlimited at the Baltimore Historical Society last fall was so successful that they have been asked to repeat it. This years’ event will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2008. If you can participate by bringing an item to share or for more information, contact Carol Ann Frost @ [email protected].
Good news! The Flag House and Star Spangled Banner Museum wants us back! Romaine and Helen just met with Eric Voboril, the Assistant Director in charge of exhibits. He is very enthusiastic and feels that they will be able to attract even more visitors this year. We will need lots of help again to make the event successful. Please see the next page for more details.
Flag House Exhibit Information
The exhibit at the Flag House and Star Spangled Banner Museum will begin November 8, 2008 and run into early January. This is several weeks earlier than last year in order to avoid setting up during the Thanksgiving holidays. The museum’s exhibit room is no longer under construction, so there will be more lead time available for set up. Additionally, ceiling and track lighting has been installed.
To begin with, we need to find out what items might be available for display so that Eric can develop a theme for the exhibit. He is thinking along the lines of highlighting historical buildings, events, crafts, etc. from the local area, but is also open to using displays that reflect the culture of our area (for example, a crab feast). In addition, he has access to some ship models which could add a maritime flavor to the mix. (Remember Pirates of the Chesapeake?) Repeat exhibits from last year are acceptable if they are in keeping with the theme (for example, the Baltimore Row Houses). Please send a list with descriptions of any exhibits you would like to share to Romaine or Helen as soon as possible, or give the list to your club president to bring to the Retreat on September 28.
If you are considering participating in the exhibit, but are concerned about security, our experience last year was a very positive one. There was no problem with security and all exhibits were returned in good condition.
Another possibility would be for the museum to borrow exhibits from other locations. (Last year they borrowed several houses from the Maryland Historical Society.) If you know of an exhibit that might be available for loan, please let us know about that as well.
We will also need help with three workshops this year. The format will be slightly different as two of them will be tied in to programs already offered at the museum, so participants will register to attend. One of these workshops will be offered for preschoolers and the other for Girl Scouts. The third workshop will be an open one with several different activities for attendees to choose from, and we are planning to offer either one project that will appeal to both boys and girls or two separate projects.
Eric was not only enthusiastic about this year but indicated that it was a real possibility that this could become an annual event. If you have thought of reproducing the Flag House or another local historical site in miniature, this would be a wonderful opportunity, so start thinking about it now!
Memories of Last Year
We left the 2008 National Convention ready to prepare for a busy fall. This year’s convention in Nashua, New Hampshire was a lot of fun. Seeing friends we have made over the years is the best thing about Nationals, next to meeting new friends who will be old friends next year.
We are proud to tell you that the Board has worked hard this past year and has put the organization on a sound financial footing. Thank you to the Board for a great job.
Next year’s National will be a “Family Reunion” and will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is close to Carmel, Indiana, home of the NAME National Office. The office houses a wonderful museum that highlights the history of our organization. In addition, Carmel is also the location of the Museum of Miniature Houses. Grab a friend, save your pennies and look forward to attending next year.
The Board has approved convention sites for 2010 in Seattle, Washington and 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
At the regional meeting 90% of our Region E-1 convention attendees were present. Much discussion was had about how we can expose miniatures to a wider community of hobbyists. One suggestion was to participate in craft fairs. Let your State Rep know of such events in your area, then plan to work with them to participate in the event. As a 501 C-3 organization we may be able to get space for free or at a nominal fee.
Several awards were presented to Region E-1 members. Sue Ann Ketchum, Tammy Semmens and Lavern Riggs received pins for their continuous years of NAME membership. Sue Ann and Tammy have been members for 20 years, while Lavern has been a member for 25 years. The Spirit Award was won by Carol Ann Frost. The Spirit Award winner is drawn each year at the National Convention. When you attend a show you may enter the drawing up to three times if you are wearing your NAME pin and Region Pin and are carrying your membership card. You do not need to be present at the Convention to win.
The Regional Ambassador Award is given to one member within each Region for outstanding efforts in promoting NAME and the public awareness of miniatures and the miniature hobby. This year the Regional Ambassador Award for Region E-1 was given to Olivia Wall for all her work within the region over the past two years. Olivia initiated the Maryland Holiday Party and chaired the committee for the first two years. She served on two State Day committees and was the Gold Star Chair for the Reston Houseparty. She is president of Maryland Half Scalers and a member of both Maryland Miniatures Unlimited and Miniature Enthusiasts of Westminster. Congratulations, Olivia!
From Your Maryland State RepresentativeWhat a beautiful trip from Westminster to Nashua, New Hampshire! Two days of driving to N.H. with good friends added to the great time we had the rest of the week. The food was great, the workshops that we took were the kind where you could finish the project “most of the way” and finish up at home. While at Nashua, I attended the Regional Coordinator/State Representatives meeting,
the State Representative/Club President’s meeting and the National business meeting. Saturday evening’s banquet saw a few of us dressed in costumes fitting the theme “Castles and Cottages”. It was a lot of fun to see the creativity of attendees. There was a Ms. Burger King, Three Musketeers, three Fairies, numerous bards, lords and ladies, a dragon and even a castle walking through the halls. I especially enjoyed the time spent at our table during meals with friends from our area that we don’t normally get to spend time with. Carol Ann Frost was a terrific hostess. We were lucky to have at our table a “newbie” from South Carolina who took home the Castle centerpiece - what a great ending to her first convention! Save your pennies for next year’s convention as it will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana near the home of the National Organization. I am personally looking forward to a tour of the museum to see centerpieces from the past as well as those from more recent conventions. I have just one reminder for everyone. There are still a few tables left for our yard sale on October 27th at Holy Comforter Church in Lutherville. This is a way to down-size your miniatures as well as earn money enough to buy some more. Everyone in the region is invited to participate, either as an attendee or seller. Please keep that date on the calendar. For further information, please contact me either by phone or by email. [email protected] phone: 410-848-5412 Looking forward to a great turn out.
From Your Northern VA State Representative
Hi everyone! Hope you are having a great summer so far. We've had some nice things happening in Virginia this time
IGMA AWARDS ARTISAN STATUS TO BILL STUDEBAKER Congratulations are in order for our very own Bill Studebaker, the latest IGMA Artisan (May 2008). Bill is one-half of the team that makes up Studebaker Miniatures. Pictured are the items Bill submitted for consideration: (1) An Arts and Crafts Table circa 1910. The plain edges of the top and tapered leg are hallmarks of the Stickley style. The drawer back and sides are a very fine-grained spruce, the drawer bottom a maple veneer. The majority of this piece is made from antique chestnut. The drawer pull is made of copper, a popular material of the period.
Miniatures by Bill Studebaker, IGMA Artisan
(2) An Adjustable Music Stand. The head of the stand grew from Bill’s sketches. The classical Greek lyre form was favored by Duncan Phyfe in chair backs and table bases. Bill used brass tubing and rods for the shaft for strength and durability, as well as adding an ornamental element. He made thumb-screws by threading a piece of rod and then hammering the end flat. All hardware is of his design and construction save the four pins which hold the upper bracket to the head. The piece is constructed of cherry. (3) Two Music Boxes: the "Konvalinka," circa 1890 (this music box plays!) and the "Grand Format” also circa 1890. (4) A Table or Music Box Stand circa 1890.Visit Studebaker Miniatures at:http://home.earthlink.net/~wstudebaker/index.html
ESTATE SALE OF RUTH BAUER Jane Schwarz and her team of helpers worked many long hours culminating in the greatest sale of miniatures on the 2nd of August at the Crowne Plaza in Old Towne Alexandria, Virginia. It was the estate sale of Ruth Bauer with proceeds from the sale going to William and Mary College. It was a wonderful sale and Ruth would have been proud! A wonderful amount of money was raised for her college. Ruth had many marvelous things, like the fantastic dolls shown here. Anyone who purchased items knows how wonderful these miniatures were. Her collection covered most scales and items from many countries of Europe and the US. Thank you Jane for all your hard work and for doing your friend proud!
SPRINGFIELD DAYS - THE SILVER DINER CELEBRATION STATION - 31 MAY [Children's Art Activity area] Springfield Days is an annual community festival in the Heart of Springfield, Virginia. Events take place at Springfield Plaza, Springfield Mall, Lake Accotink Park and the American Legion Post 176. There are plays, parades, food festivals, movies in the park, an annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, Art Shows, and band concerts all free. So mark your calendars for next year. Also included this year was a Free Children's Workshop sponsored by the members of the Mt. Vernon Miniatures Club and Region E-1 of NAME. Mrs. Jane Zatkowsky of I play Children's Museum contacted Laurie Sisson to see if she knew of any organization that would like to participate. Laurie was scheduled to be out of town so contacted Jane Schwarz and myself. Jane Schwarz, Donna Lulchuk, George Pendergraph and I got together at my home to work out details of a project. We decided on the "Dog’s Yard" seen below. Children were able to paint their dog bed any color they liked, put in the padding and cover for the bed cushion and fold a one-piece paper dog house creatively made by George. There was clay for making a ball for their dog and each was given a dog leash they could put on their dog or simply lay on the ground. They received a dog dish, chew toy, a newspaper and, of course, a dog of their choosing!
Jane helps some of our young students pick a cushion for their dog beds. Display of miniatures at the Springfield Days
event.
Some of our intense little miniaturists busy painting.
Debbie Kelleher helps fold the paper dog house.
We were fortunate to get 10 kids finished with their project before the great storm hit sending everything flying including the tents. We did manage to get most of the displays put away before the sky opened. As seen above, Helen, Jane (and myself taking the
photo) got soaked. I was surprised, but the restaurant let us in to dry off somewhat, so we ate lunch. After blotting ourselves with some 100 or so napkins, we walked down to Sports Authority and bought a change of clothes to drive home in. In spite of our rain storm we were pleased and so were the kids!
Club HappeningsInch by Inch's Annual Pool Partyby Anita Myers Inch by Inch Miniature Club recently celebrated their annual pool party/swap/flea market/pot luck, at the home of Anita Myers. It's always a day when our members relax and enjoy themselves. This year we welcomed three visitors from our NAME Regional leadership: Romaine Eyler, Helen Sparks and Olivia Beard-Wall. Festivities started out in the morning with a brisk round of shopping at the "Flea." Every available space in Anita's basement was converted into "sales space." And there were some real goodies to be had.
Shortly thereafter, the club swaps were put on display. This year, 10 members and one guest participated in the swaps.
Here is a photo of 9 of the swaps:
Also on display were some of this year’s club project... a Bunkbed/Playhouse:
And then we adjourned to a wonderful pot luck lunch... and the pool...
Wee Friends Miniature ClubOf Annapolis, MD
By Kirsten Enzinger, President
The Wee Friends Club of Annapolis continues to keep busy. We have maintained our Blue Ribbon Club status for the third year in a row. We are very proud of this achievement since we only have 5 active members.
In 2007, we worked on “Ernie’s Shack”, a former Virginia State Day beach cottage that we turned into a bait and souvenir shop and donated to the regional in Reston as a Houseparty Helper. We had several meetings trying to finish previous projects, such as the Baltimore Rowhouse. We also made African Violets from Bonnie Lavish kits, and in November we made a holiday centerpiece and enjoyed the company of Romaine Eyler and Helen Sparks. We had items on display in October at the Bowie Library, and then several of us had row houses on display at the Flag House Museum.
We continue to be active in 2008, starting with our Holiday party in January with a pot luck lunch and a gift exchange. In February and March we made a sunflower hat from a Cynthia Howe kit. In April we started on a Little Bo-Peep doll by Joan Murdock. In May, we celebrated our club anniversary by taking a trip to Forever Friends and then going out to lunch. Our next project will be working on
the market stall kits by Donald Greenfield, turning them into Christmas Market booths, such as the ones in Europe. This is a semi-joint effort with the Mt Vernon Miniatures Club. In October we will have our annual miniature garage sale/potluck with the Inch by Inch club. Since we all have so many unfinished projects, we decided to start having “round tuits” once a month and had our first one May 16.
We meet on a Friday at 10am once a month at various club member’s houses and are open to new members.
Peninsula Heritage Miniature Society
Club President Kathy Jenkins reports that the club will be holding an event at the Newport News Main Street Library on Saturday, October 4 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. It will be open to the public. They plan to have exhibits and also will offer some small make & take projects (tentatively a chair and a rug). The club is hoping to increase membership by providing information about their activities and about NAME as well. They would be glad to have some small grab bag items. If you have anything they could use, please send it to Kathy Jenkins, 21473 Mallard Cove Lane, Carrollton, VA 23314 or call her at 757-238-7067 for more information.
Thank You from Jane SchwarzThe estate sale of Ruth Bauer was held on Saturday, August 2 at a hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. Ruth was a collector of very nice miniature items and had put together some really lovely scenes and room boxes. She was a graduate of William and Mary College in Virginia. The college will be the beneficiary of the sale of her miniatures. The total for the day was $26,000.
I want to thank all of Ruth’s friends who helped make this possible and the people who purchased all of the lovely miniatures. There are still many nice miniatures left which will be offered for sale at the Baltimore
Miniatures Festival on September 7 and the Tyson’s Corner Miniatures Festival on October 12.
Baltimore Row House WorkshopDid you attend the 2006 Maryland State Day?Is your Baltimore Row House finished and proudly displayed? IF NOT, you may want to attend a special Row House Finishing workshop. There will be sessions offered on Saturday, September 20, Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 from 10 am to 3 pm. You may ateend one, tow, or all three sessions. There is no charge for the workshops, but you should bring a brown bag lunch. Be sure to bring all of the parts from your kit, as no spare parts are available. The workshops will be held at the home of Romaine Eyler, 550 E. Nicodemus Road in Westminster, MD. Reservations are required. Contact Romaine at [email protected] or 410-840-8538.
Calendar of EventsSunday, September 7, 2008Baltimore Miniatures FestivalDays Hotel & Conference Center9615 Deereco Road ~ Timonium, MDWorkshops Friday & Saturday, September 5 & 6Early Bird Same-Day Preview 9:30 a.m. $12 includes refreshmentsGeneral Admission 11 - 4 $6 Adults $4 ChildrenHotel Reservations & Directions: 410-560-1000Contact: [email protected] or (703) 978.5353
Saturday, September 27, 2008Region E-1 Yard SaleChurch of the Holy Comforter130 W Seminary AveLutherville, MD 21093
Tables $15Salesroom open 10 am-3 pmContact: Olivia Beard-Wall [email protected] or 410-848-5412
Sunday, September 28, 2008Club Presidents’ RetreatFredericksburg, VA10 am – 3 pmAll clubs are invited to send a representative.Contact: Romaine Eyler [email protected] or Helen Sparks [email protected]
Sunday, October 12, 2008Tyson’s Corner Miniatures FestivalCrowne Plaza HotelMcLean, VAWorkshops Saturday, October 11Early Bird Same-Day Preview 9:30 a.m. $15 includes refreshments & you're invited to the 25th anniversary party on Saturday night, October 11 at the home of Maryland collector Evelyn Gilbert. Bus transportation will be provided.ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE EVENT AT EVELYN GILBERT’S HOME. Make your preview reservation by September 15. Contact: [email protected] or (703) 978.5353General Admission 11 - 4 $6 Adults $4 Children
Saturday, October 18, 2008Baltimore County Historical SocietyCockeysville, MDMiniature display sponsored by Maryland Miniatures Unlimited.Contact: Carol Ann Frost [email protected]
Saturday, October 25, 2008Wee Friends Miniature Club of Annapolis and Inch by Inch Miniature Club Yard SaleContact: Kirsten Enzinger [email protected]
Sunday, October 26, 2008Frederick Dollhouse & Miniatures ShowHoliday Inn Holidome & Conference Center, Frederick, MD
Preview 9:30-11 am $10General Admission 11 am -4 pmAdults $6, Children under 12 $3Contact: Barbara Morgan, 301-662-8025
Saturday, December 13Third Annual Maryland Holiday PartyDutch’s Daughter581 Himes AvenueFrederick, MD 21703All miniaturists in Region E-1 and nearby are invited to attend. Registration forms can be found at the end of this issue.
Shops and MuseumsA Little Something Special#6 Rocky Ridge Collectables14716 Pennsylvania AveHagerstown, Maryland 21742 301-797-6171
Antique Toy Museum222 Read StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21201410-230-0580http://www.antiqtoymuseum.com/
Bells Exclusive4 East Nine Mile RoadHighland Spring, Virginia804-328-0121
Gibby’s Gifts and Miniatures241 East Green StreetWestminster, Maryland 21157410-840-3408 / 888-716-7493Forever Friends2105 Bishops Castle DriveOlney, Maryland 20832301-774-3037http://foreverfriendsminis.com/shop/
Happily Ever After20609 Gordon Park Square, Suite 110Ashburn, Virginia 20147703-777-1869 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pmhttp://www.happily-ever-after-va.com/
Once Upon A Time120 Church StreetVienna, Virginia703-255-3285www.uponatime.com
Studebaker Miniatures Studio 17411 Lakefield RoadRound Hill, Virginia. [email protected]
Tammy’s HeirloomsPO Box 651122Sterling VA. 20165866-326-mini (6464)Online ordering [email protected]://www.tammysheirlooms.com
‘Tis the Season & Miniature Cottage101 South Main StreetBridgewater, Virginia 22812540-828-1400 or 866-328-1225
Virtual Dollhouse the STOREOnline specializing in ½”, ¼” and 1/144” scale furnishings, accessories & building supplies.Inch scale may be special ordered.410-239-2377www.virtualdollhouse.net
NAME Online RegionIf you are a NAME member and have Internet access, you can also be a member of the NAME Online Region. The Online Region features a mailing list, forum, swaps, tips, and Online Chats where you can ask questions about miniatures or NAME. There are also special workshops and project
sharing. To join, go to: http://www.miniatures.org/NAMEonlineRegion/join.html For more info or questions, please contact Pat Frost, Online Regional Coordinator, at [email protected]
Newsletter SubmissionsThe Tiny Tattler will be published twice a year. Submissions for the Winter/Spring Issue are due on or before February 1, with the publication to appear on February 15. Submissions for the Summer/Fall Issue are due on or before August 1 with the publication to appear on August 15. Event updates and other timely information will be transmitted in between issues and may also be found on the Regional Web Site.
The Newsletter Editor welcomes articles containing news about club activities, miniature events and displays, etc. Calendar of Events listings are free of charge to any non-profit organization or to any show that offers a table for the use of the Regional Coordinator or State Representatives.
You may email your submission or send a hard copy to the Editor. Digital images in jpg, tif, or PDF format are acceptable. Please send the text of the article in Microsoft Word.
AdvertisingContact Helen Sparks or Romaine Eyler regarding rates for paid advertising.
Disclaimer:Information and opinions contained in the Tiny Tattler do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) or its regions. The facts as presented in each article are verified insofar as possible, but any opinions are strictly those of the individual authors.
A Winter Evening by the FireYou are invited to join old friends and new at the third annual Maryland Miniaturists’ Holiday Party to be held December 13, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Dutch’s Daughter, 581 Himes Avenue in Frederick, Maryland.A buffet luncheon is planned to start at 12:00 noon. After lunch there will be exhibits, a gift exchange, door prizes and more. You are invited to bring a gift exchange in one, two or three scales (1”, ½”, and/or ¼”). You do not have to take part in the gift exchange if you do not wish to do so. Just come and have some fun with miniaturists from our area.You do not have to be a member of N.A.M.E. to attend. All attendees will have a chance to win door prizes. One lucky person at each table will go home carrying their table centerpiece. The cost for the afternoon will be $45.00 per person. Please send a check for the full amount by November 15. No refunds will be given after December 1.Please extend an invitation to a friend or acquaintance who is interested in miniatures or with whom you would like to share your hobby.
Sincerely,The Maryland Holiday Party CommitteeHelen Sparks, Chair
A Winter Evening by the FireRegistration Form
Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________ Telephone: _______________________ E-Mail: ______________________
Club Member: □ Yes □ No
Club Name: _____________________________________________________ Please count me in for the gift exchange. I will be bringing a gift in the following scale(s):□ 1” □ ½” □ ¼”
□ I will be coming with a friend (group of friends). Please reserve a table for us. (There will be 8 to a table.) My friend(s):
1. _____________________________________________2. _____________________________________________3. _____________________________________________4. _____________________________________________5. _____________________________________________6. _____________________________________________7. _____________________________________________
Make your $45.00 check payable to Romaine Eyler and send to:
A Winter Evening by the FireYvonne Ayoroa
8804 Tuckerman LanePotomac, MD 20854-3164
A Winter Evening by the Fire
EXHIBIT FORMWe invite you to bring exhibits to the Maryland Miniaturists’ Holiday Party on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Please bring your Room Boxes, Domes, Vignettes, or other Miniature Displays so others can enjoy your creations.
It would help if you could bring it by 11:30 so it can be properly displayed.
Please fill in the form below and mail it to:
Paul H. Douglas12246 Roundwood Road # 402Timonium, MD 21093-3251Phone: 410-560-9026 e-mail: [email protected]
This will help me to have a space reserved for you.
Name: _________________________________________________Phone: _________________________________________________
Title of Exhibit: ___________________________________________
Size of exhibit: Width______ Depth______ Height______
Does your exhibit require electricity? Yes_____ No_____
Thank you,Paul H. Douglas
Romaine EylerTiny Tattler, Region E-1
550 E. Nicodemus RoadWestminster, MD 21157
