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Recycled Breyer Miniatures

November 19, 2018 ~ Nichelle ~ 12 Comments

Breyer's holiday catalog showed up over the weekend. Aside from a beach towel and a new shirt, there isn't much in there I haven't seen online already. I did see potential for a lot of instant miniatures so I chopped it into pieces instead. Here's everything I got from it: There were several images that … Continue reading Recycled Breyer Miniatures

How I Photograph My Models – Revisited

August 25, 2018 ~ Nichelle ~ 9 Comments

Five years ago I wrote a post explaining how I photograph my models. Looking back on it now makes me cringe. It's kind of amusing to read. My photos have changed a lot in five years so I think it's time to revisit that old post. First off, what hasn't changed: My cameras. I use … Continue reading How I Photograph My Models – Revisited

Making Your Own Bias Binding

May 19, 2018 ~ Nichelle ~ 6 Comments

To finish the edges of a blanket or saddle pad, I use bias binding. This can be purchased pre-made at any fabric or craft store, in varying widths, folds and colors: While it's convenient to purchase, pre-made bias has it's downsides. It can be expensive, especially if you're using a lot of it. You are … Continue reading Making Your Own Bias Binding

Quilting Fabric for Saddle Pads

April 24, 2018 ~ Nichelle ~ 1 Comment

Tools & supplies post can be found here Next up in this "sewing series" of posts - quilting! I stitch all of my english saddle pads on my sewing machine. Yes, pre-quilted fabric does exist. There is a really nice in-scale material that a lot of tack makers use, however, I've only seen it for … Continue reading Quilting Fabric for Saddle Pads

Tutorial: Miniature Barrel Reins

March 28, 2018 ~ Nichelle ~ 7 Comments

For the longest time I've been wanting to learn how to make better barrel or gaming reins. The easiest way to make them is with a regular three stand braid, and that looks nice enough: But I wanted to take it further and recreate this in miniature: I did some searching on different paracord braid … Continue reading Tutorial: Miniature Barrel Reins

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