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About Us
Mary Myrtle Miniatures is a family team.
I, Samantha Potter, make miniature bears, whilst my Mum, Marie Wood, makes 1/12th and 1/24th scale dollshouse dolls. My Mum has been making her dolls for many, many years, and ever since I was little she has encouraged me to be creative. I joined her under the name Mary Myrtle Miniatures when I was 15 years old, and began selling my miniature bears alongside her dolls. I am now 24 years old, and am self-employed as a Sign Language Interpreter, and make my bears in any spare time. I got married just over two years ago, and have managed to produce this website thanks to my husband's knowledge (I knew I'd get him involved somehow!!!).
Over the past few years, my Dad has also decided to join the hobby. He makes and retails dollshouse furniture and accessories, and you are likely to find a nice selection of his stock at most of the Dollshouse and Miniature Fairs my Mum exhibits her dolls at.
Mary Myrtle is actually the name of my great-grandmother, who was a talented needle-woman. Although my Mum never got to meet her, she has always said that she must get her needlework talents from her grandmother. My Mum decided that she would trade under a family name, rather than her own name, when she first started selling her dolls, with the idea that it would not exclude other family members from joining the business at any time.
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Bears in Knitwear
My aunt, Helen Czyzyk, has recently begun to knit for my bears. She designs and hand knits the miniature clothing herself, and I am in awe of her ability to knit so beautifully on such a small scale.
Some examples of our recent joint creations:
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Articles
Teddy Bear Times
Issue: May 2005.
Four page article about myself and my bears.
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