The Guild Show 2021...

 

 

 I Found Some Lovely Little Things...

The International Guild of Miniature Artisans once again held their Show last weekend and I was able to attend for the first time in several years. Last year, due to Covid, it was cancelled, but this year it was back at its usual venue not too far from where I live. Everybody was asked to wear masks and to keep a distance from others when possible. I hope you can imagine, Dear Readers, that I was excited to be able to attend! Above you can see a beautiful ceramic pitcher from "Creations by Lynette", a new exhibitor at the Show. Her ceramics are all hand thrown on a wheel and individually glazed. And some of her pieces are impossibly Tiny! She had a whole range of scales, even some for 144th scale!

I had to get more than one...

And a little vase....

Or two!

Most of the International Artisans were not able to attend

 due to travel restrictions, 

but I did find a beautiful box made by

Geoffry Wonnacutt, a British artisan of great skill.

Several years ago I was able to attend a class taught by him

 at that years Guild Show, 

making a George III Serving Tray with

 marquetry inlay and a standing rim.

I seem to be starting a collection!

And I must confess, Dear Readers, I succumbed to temptation...

And splurged on a Footed Silver Salver by Pete Aquisto....

And a Stunning Chocolate Pot to go with it...!

(Well, it has been a long time since I went to a Fair...)

I bought a few small kits as well...

A cushion in 48 count petit-point!

 

And a carpet kit by Phyllis Stafford, also in 48 count!

(I will have to work at this as the chart is in "symbols" not colors .)

And some furniture kits as well.

As always, there were many many items I had to pass by.... 

and ones I will dream of someday affording.

But I am so glad I was able to attend

 the Guild Show this year, Dear Readers,

and to bring home some

truly Lovely Little Things!