tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post3732978934964105858..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Building Worlds with Words...and Miniatures by Anna J StewartPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-38330983342487853442015-04-02T05:56:51.753-07:002015-04-02T05:56:51.753-07:00Anna, you're incredible! I LOVE the photos of ...Anna, you're incredible! I LOVE the photos of your miniatures and have been waiting to see pics. They're amazing! Love the details and originality. I was doll/dollhouse and anything miniature (especially if it felt like a different world) obsessed growing up. You are uber talented!Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-58245197631193357492015-04-02T04:05:15.603-07:002015-04-02T04:05:15.603-07:00LOL. I didn't flunk it, but it was only becaus...LOL. I didn't flunk it, but it was only because the teacher felt sorry for me! I didn't like sewing until I was well into adulthood.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2584540177512221432015-04-01T15:39:32.890-07:002015-04-01T15:39:32.890-07:00Yes, Victoria! Brenda asked me to done for Paula ...Yes, Victoria! Brenda asked me to done for Paula for a gift one year (I can't remember if it was birthday or Xmas, LOL). I'll have to put a dollhouse shop in Butterfly Harbor! Thanks for stopping by. :)Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-291108322914670232015-04-01T15:38:42.261-07:002015-04-01T15:38:42.261-07:00Thanks, Cerella! I'm glad you enjoyed. :) Re...Thanks, Cerella! I'm glad you enjoyed. :) Revisiting these old projects makes me antsy to do a new one! Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-1599712559298858812015-04-01T15:38:05.098-07:002015-04-01T15:38:05.098-07:00<3 Kate! :)<3 Kate! :)<br />Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37805002759376252352015-04-01T15:37:51.355-07:002015-04-01T15:37:51.355-07:00Thanks, Pam! I have about 3 afghans (uncompleted) ...Thanks, Pam! I have about 3 afghans (uncompleted) around here somewhere, LOL. Thanks for posting!Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-32436145174398319052015-04-01T14:47:04.473-07:002015-04-01T14:47:04.473-07:00Wow, Anna, quite exceptional! And now I know I'...Wow, Anna, quite exceptional! And now I know I've seen some of your work up close. Executive Editor Paula Eykelhof, Brenda Novak's editor, must have one of your miniatures in her office. I love that I've worked it back to you! Such a skill. (Of course, if you write it into a book, nobody will believe it!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42571479332724055422015-04-01T13:56:06.540-07:002015-04-01T13:56:06.540-07:00Anna, this is such an awesome hobby. I loved check...Anna, this is such an awesome hobby. I loved checking these out! I'm so glad you shared this talent with us. :)Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22102329372216036422015-04-01T13:02:01.586-07:002015-04-01T13:02:01.586-07:00Anna, your posts always make me smile. Clearly, yo...Anna, your posts always make me smile. Clearly, you are a lady of many talents!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67066901697165516212015-04-01T12:08:51.475-07:002015-04-01T12:08:51.475-07:00I crochet, but haven't had time in over a year...I crochet, but haven't had time in over a year! I love your miniatures. Beautiful, especially all the books. Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2396873497962605632015-04-01T11:05:33.029-07:002015-04-01T11:05:33.029-07:00Oh, I'm right there with you, Amy! Writing us...Oh, I'm right there with you, Amy! Writing used to be my decompression. funny how that changes! I love scrapbooking, too...I use a lot of those supplies in my minis, but I can definitely see how it can feel more like a chore than a hobby. :) Thanks for posting!Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-11838230007674359912015-04-01T11:04:31.358-07:002015-04-01T11:04:31.358-07:00Oooh, fabric! Right there with you. I still have a...Oooh, fabric! Right there with you. I still have a bunch my grandmother never used--what's that saying? She who dies with the most fabric wins. By the way...I flunked sewing in high school. Seriously like "F" flunked *snort*Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29090929414950755302015-04-01T11:03:22.076-07:002015-04-01T11:03:22.076-07:00Hi Patricia! I love reading the how-to craft books...Hi Patricia! I love reading the how-to craft books, too! I've tried knitting...I"m really good at really really long rows, LOL. Could never figure out how to turn around!Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-89653347328712031472015-04-01T11:01:58.776-07:002015-04-01T11:01:58.776-07:00Aw, thanks, carol. <3 Glad you like the pins. ...Aw, thanks, carol. <3 Glad you like the pins. :))<br /><br />I WISH I could get into exercise like that (and so does my butt!). Maybe I need to get a dog, LOL. That would help! Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91225210734014608592015-04-01T10:26:44.851-07:002015-04-01T10:26:44.851-07:00You are amazing, woman! What attention to detail. ...You are amazing, woman! What attention to detail. So incredible! It's funny because writing was what I did for my "ME" time before I decided to jump into publishing real books. I'd like to think it's still fun enough (even with deadlines) to be what keeps me centered. I used to scrapbook but I've fallen so behind, catching up seems more like a chore than a hobby! Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21276679386007336662015-04-01T10:07:41.548-07:002015-04-01T10:07:41.548-07:00That is so beautiful and I'll say along with e...That is so beautiful and I'll say along with everyone else, You are so talented! I sew and for decompression. I'm not that good at it, but I love fabric.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-10983722399630025652015-04-01T09:51:41.582-07:002015-04-01T09:51:41.582-07:00I have made a few pieces of miniature furniture a...I have made a few pieces of miniature furniture and have how-to craft books somewhere around here. But I can't imagine making what you've made. Wow. You have hours and hours in yours. <br /><br />Now I knit or work with clay, either hand building or on the wheel, to destress. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-10777604822311039092015-04-01T09:24:20.556-07:002015-04-01T09:24:20.556-07:00Anna, you are so talented! These are just amazing....Anna, you are so talented! These are just amazing. I have no artistic ability, and am in awe of those who do. I feel like I need to mention the mini-book pins you made for us all at RWA last year. LOVE that so much! Like Mel, my decompression is exercise--running, walking my dog, and PiYo! It's what keeps my "elevated anxiety" to a manageable level.Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-71922516732675310642015-04-01T08:28:30.778-07:002015-04-01T08:28:30.778-07:00Mel, I'd forgotten about that! Glad Polly and ...Mel, I'd forgotten about that! Glad Polly and her friends (and your daughter) got to enjoy it. :)Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34937427691034500412015-04-01T08:25:41.613-07:002015-04-01T08:25:41.613-07:00You created a lovely miniature reading room for me...You created a lovely miniature reading room for me when my daughter was 9ish. She inhabited it with Polly Pockets. I envy your talent. My only down time is at the gym or walking the dogs nowadays.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-74648059645120031712015-04-01T08:13:32.167-07:002015-04-01T08:13:32.167-07:00I have a new nickname! Love it, Muriel! Sounds li...I have a new nickname! Love it, Muriel! Sounds like you had the same dollhouse my mom did...and I've seen those houses at my local dollhouse store (where I used to work, actually). Walking through those little doors is definitely like walking into a story. Thanks for posting. Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-53428602170807523932015-04-01T08:11:54.538-07:002015-04-01T08:11:54.538-07:00Thank you so much, Marion! I love doing them...an...Thank you so much, Marion! I love doing them...and I miss it. :( looking forward to jumping back in in a few weeks. :) Thank you for stopping by!Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86903168338947400052015-04-01T08:11:01.669-07:002015-04-01T08:11:01.669-07:00Hi Roz,
Yay! Another mini-enthusiast. :)
Absolu...Hi Roz,<br /><br />Yay! Another mini-enthusiast. :)<br /><br />Absolutely on the connection to paranormal and other worlds. I tend to write "magical worlds in your own back yard", meaning the worlds I create are completely tied to our "real" one. Helps ground the reader, IMO. <br /><br />Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22564816985835186522015-04-01T08:09:24.595-07:002015-04-01T08:09:24.595-07:00Hi Leigh ! *waves*
Ancestry research is on my som...Hi Leigh ! *waves*<br /><br />Ancestry research is on my someday to do list, too! I bet we all have one of those, LOL. And one of my dream mini projects...a Pride and Prejudice house--where I can live with Mr. Darcy Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29546496214051986522015-04-01T08:07:09.633-07:002015-04-01T08:07:09.633-07:00Thanks, Kristine! I love quilts--I've tried my...Thanks, Kristine! I love quilts--I've tried my hand at them...my mother used to make beautiful ones. Alas, that was one ability I do not have a knack for, LOL. Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.com