Living and sleeping areas

Here are more pictures of the cottage interior, namely the living and sleeping areas, I’m still adding bits and bobs here and there and I’m in the process of creating a little cottage dweller from clay.  Not sure how long it will take me to complete but I’ll show you pictures when she’s been sculpted and had a spell in the oven lol.  See you all soon xx

This doubles up as wash room and dressing space.

Entertainment in comfort.

She love's a good read, the book has real words inside too!

A little music...

Fluffy slippers are a must on wooden floors.

Cosy with room to swing a moggy lol.

Wouldn't be complete without a couple of dolls.

She loves her bears too!

There's always a box under the bed full of 'stuff'!

The trusted vinal record player, she still loves to dance.

Kitchen and Dining...

Here is the kitchen and dining sections of Thatch Cottage, the dining section also doubles up as a hallway, its a little cosy in Thatch Cottage.

This is the kitehen area...

I love the little plant, its a succulant, it is REAL, it needs but a tiny drop of water and it will stay this small for quite some time so it is perfect for my mini cottage.

The pictures on the wall and the tea towel are a lovely gift from Jackie - Friday's Child. I made the cuttlery holder, mug and soap dish from card.

I made the little rugs and the shopping basket from string.

Even though this is slightly blured, I love the effect, the burned pan is my fave.

I made the stove, the knife and the wisk from metal and clay.

A bit of shopping.

You have to love the stains on the cooker :)

The inhabbitant of Thatch Cottage is a little messy sometimes, but she's content and so a little untiyness doesn't bother her.

The dining area...

Breakfast is served. The food is made by Amanda Speak, she makes great food stuffs.

As I said, the dining room doubles as a hall :)

Deborah Lane made this lovely cardigan.

AThe tea cosy was made by my friend Sylvia Sims.

I made the coat, the pinboard and the bag.

A view from above...

A Comfy Chair Tutorial

This is Thatch Cottage in the making...

I made a little armchair from old card and some floral fabric, below you can see how I did it.

I began by taking the size from another 1/12^th scale chair, then I cut out some cardboard and created the basic shape.  

The first section of cardboard.

Now add a section of card for the seat.

I padded the arms and the back and even the front at the base. 

I then covered the back of the chair with floral fabric.

I made a little cushion.

I padded the arms.

I covered the front section of the arm.

Then the back of the arms so there are no gaps.

I padded the front of the chair.

I covered the rest of the main chair, glued the base in place.

Covered the back.

Lastly I added a frill and here is the finished chair.