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Do you want to take your love of miniatures to the next level? Join me for my webinar "How to Build an Awesome Miniatures Collection!" on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 7pm ET - link below and register ($9.99 speaker fee).

Miniature printer's box above filled with miniatures (artist unknown)

In this webinar, I’ll share my tips for assembling the best assortment of tiny treasures for the biggest delight with the greatest value!

I’ll start with a brief history of miniatures collecting and talk a bit about why we like to collect tiny things. I will then share insights about what makes a well-crafted miniature, what defines a great collection and best ways to scope out the finest miniatures and the talented artist who create them.

Silver tea set pictured below

(artist unknown)

I’ve been a passionate miniaturist for as long as I can remember. I’m a maker, collector, promoter, and reseller of miniatures via my online auctions and estate sales. I live and breathe the tiny! I’m excited to present my learnings and insights to educate and bring more collectors to this awesome hobby.

Whether you’re new to miniatures or want to "up your collecting game," you’ll be prepared with information and inspired to either start a collection of your own or be equipped to build successfully upon an existing collection of miniatures.


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Until Next Time Thank you for being a part of the

D. Thomas Miniatures Community!


I'm thrilled to introduce artist and IGMA Fellow Althea Crome as the featured guest at our next D. Thomas Miniatures Patrons Club event on Thursday, April 21 at 7pm ET. Althea is best known for her incredible micro-knit sweaters which double as masterful works of art. (Photo: Courtesy of Althea Crome). Hit the "Learn More" button below for more information about becoming a member!


Members will hear about Althea's journey as an artist and see some of her incredible work up close including her newest piece – a 1/12th scale hand-knit sweater (pictured at top) with over 50,000 individual stitches inspired by work by Vincent Van Gogh. The piece will make its formal debut at the upcoming Tom Bishop International Show in Chicago, later this month.

We'll also have a frank discussion about the continued struggle artists have to encourage folks to understand and acknowledge miniatures as works of fine art. This promises to be a wonderful event!

Current members can expect a link in the next few days. Not a member? Learn more about joining the D. Thomas Miniatures Patrons Club so you can gain access to exclusive events (like this!) while contributing to efforts to develop programming which supports the miniatures world including the popular Meet the Miniaturist livestreams!


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Until Next Time Thank you for being a part of the

D. Thomas Miniatures Community!


#10BestMinis: Cats & Minis Edition!

You know what today is…so I found the #10BestMinis which feature felines and accounts you need to follow if you love #cats and #minis:


1. Miss Tibbs @missy.miniatures

3. The Amazing Moro @baytreedollhouses

4. Velvet the Cornish Rex @midlife_minis

7. Mia @bamaluzhome

8. Mainecoon Kittens @minipropertydeveloper

9. Pixie @mini_moderns 1

10. Cat in Room @tinysnowdropz



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#10BestMinis: Interior Design Edition!

I scoured the Gram this week and found the #10BestMinis with great spaces in miniature crafted by artists with some serious interior design skills! Oh, and I threw in a full size space just to show you how perfectly scaled the rest have been designed (can you tell which one it is?)

1. Regal red small space: Rosanne Brathwaite @suitecitywoman https://www.instagram.com/suitecitywoman

2. Tiny summertime fun: Teresa @theminibeachhouse https://www.instagram.com/theminibeac...

3. Delightful #DollDiorama by Micreabea from @micrea_miniature https://www.instagram.com/micrea_mini...

4. Uh-mazing art assemblage space: Yvette Driver from @littlepapa_dollhouse https://www.instagram.com/littlepapa_... with hand screened print of @davidbowie by @lukepantelidou

5. Conservatory creation: Cary Goodrich @cpgoodrich https://www.instagram.com/cpgoodrich/

6. Color expression of diminutive drama: Galina Abramova @mebeldliakukolok https://www.instagram.com/mebeldliaku...

7. Room of warm red tones: Marloes @minicouch https://www.instagram.com/minicouch/

8. In the mini groovy: Heidi @heidi_dollhouses ww.instagram.com/heidis_dollhouses/

9. Forever orange: Gemma @minimadehome https://www.instagram.com/minimadehome/

10. Casa Bancha by Kathleen B @smalltimedecorator https://www.instagram.com/smalltimede...


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#10BestMinis: Super Tiny Edition!

I scoured the internets this week and found the #10BestMinis which are super tiny to share as well as the artists and accounts you need to be following right now!

1. Grand mini piano by Miriam K @Tiny Rooms Therapy

2. Super small snake plant by Merriweather Miniatures

3. Vintage wee wheelchair by JF Creations

4. Tiny tall grandfather clock by Fran Sussman Some Like it Small Too

5. Barely-seen sheep by Ryan Todd Uncomfortable Creature

6. Pretty petite umbrellas @akiko.1512

7. Micro house by Irina Plakhotina @plazotinarina

8. Crazy small kitchen by Marina Paredes

9. Bitty baby carriages @iklefingz

10. Cozy Christmas chair by Dennis George @dagminiatures


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#10BrstMinis Week ending March 25, 2002

1. Pile of ashes (and butts) in tray by Gaetano Damiano https://www.instagram.com/nitros_diorama_custom/

2. Retro terrarium by Gemma https://www.instagram.com/minimadehome/

3. Classic water fountain by Jon Frier https://www.instagram.com/jon.frier/

4. Tufted comfy chair by Anna https://www.instagram.com/mama_mamadiorama/

5. Oh too Real Bison head by Maartje Ampts https://www.instagram.com/echo_taxidermy/

6. Mille-feuille in miniature by Misaki https://www.instagram.com/misaki_miniature/

9. Petite painted chest by Craig LaBenz https://www.instagram.com/craiglabenzminiatures/

10. Gallows for pencil necks by Rob Crouch https://www.instagram.com/robcrouch73/


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#10BestMinis Week Ending March 19, 2022

1. Classic riding play horse by Lydia Ricci instagram.com/lydia__ricci/ 2. Summer cooler with Sprite by Andreas Rousounelis instagram.com/rousounelis/ 3. Fab Felted Frenchie by Linda Facci instagram.com/faccidesigns/ 4. Sitcom Etch-a-Sketch by Ryan Monahan instagram.com/what_thehell/ 5. Plated flan by Juan A from instagram.com/espacioenminiatura/ 6. Essential fashion brands by instagram.com/littlebutterflydollhouse/ 7. Bucket of white lilies by instagram.com/mofutamofuko/ 8. Portrait of cat royalty by Masaya Okada instagram.com/masaya_okada/ 9. Still life fruit and flowers by Irina Borisova instagram.com/polimlrina75/ 10. Uggs Patrizia Santi instagram.com/patriziasantiminiature/


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#10BestMinis Week ending March 11, 2022:

1. Undersized tufted lazy boy by Instagram.com/signesmini

2. Cruelty-free taxidermy by Instagram.com/vanalan_miniatures

3. Washed up coin operated laundry machines by instagram.com/masayuki_haga 4.

4.Babydoll by Instagram.com/karensminibears

5. Urban graffiti tableau by instagram.com/okyell

6. Tiny camper by the tree by David Davydov instagram.com/michael_davydov_/

7. Bath essential by Instagram.com/rebeccamade

8. Pantry under the stairs by Julie from https://www.instagram.com/little_bits_n_pieces_by_julie/

9. Wine themed shadowbox by Instagram.com/lilliputtreasures

10. Assortment of self-portraits by instagram.com/cosmechurrucaminis/



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Until Next Time Thank you for being a part of the

D. Thomas Miniatures Community!

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