It was a gag gift in 1986 that drew Barbara Richmond into the world of dollhouse miniatures. Her daughter presented her with a small dollhouse kit because "you were whining and complaining last summer that you never had a dollhouse when you were a child!"
Busy with a family and a career in school business administration, Barbara had abandoned her pursuit of a degree in Visual Arts and neglected her creative side for many years. Putting the dollhouse together re-awakened her love for the arts and she discovered shops and clubs dedicated to the miniature hobby. A committed do-it-yourselfer, Barbara began making furniture for the house and quickly became enthralled with the world of small.
Until she retired in 1993, Barbara continued to learn about miniatures and was drawn to making wicker furniture. "It's very relaxing to sit and weave," she maintains and enjoys seeing a piece of furniture emerge from bits of wire, wood and cord. She also makes other furniture, such as cupboards and trunks and has developed workshops to teach others the joy of creating miniatures

	Pet Bed Do It Yourself Kit An ideal kit for the beginning weaver. Kit can be finished in an evening and is a good club project. Included in the kit are the pre-drilled wood base, pre-cut wires, waxed linen cord, material and stuffing for the cushion. You will need wire cutters, small scissors, tacky glue with an applicator or toothpicks, and a needle and thread to complete the bed. It's just the right size for a cat or a small dog.	Item #: KT701 Price: $13
	Wastebasket Do It Yourself Kit Another small item suitable for the beginner or a club project. In addition to simple weaving, you will learn how to insert a diamond pattern, create an open pattern by wrapping the wires, and finishing off the edges with a braid. The kit contains a pre-drilled wooden base, a bundle of wires and wax-coated linen cord for weaving. You will need wire cutters, small scissors, tacky glue and an applicator or toothpick to complete the wastebasket.	Item #: KT702 Price: $10
	Sewing Stand Do It Yourself Kit The project is woven in plain weave, with a diamond pattern on the front of the upper basket. The kit contains a two-part pre-drilled wooden base, wires, waxed linen cord and a package of materials to make sewing notions. To complete the kit, you will need tacky glue and an applicator or toothpick, wire cutters, small scissors, a few alligator clips (the toothless kind found at electronics stores) and small amounts of embroidery thread and fine wool or flower thread.	Item #: KT703 Price: $20
	Plant Stand Do It Yourself Kit Included in the kit are the pre-drilled wood base, bundle of wires and waxed linen cord. You will need wire cutters, small scissors, tacky glue with an applicator or toothpicks and three or four alligator clips to complete the project. This kit is available in white only, however instructions are included on painting the stand in a colour of your choice.	Item #: KT704 Price: $15
	Victorian Wicker Chair Do It Yourself Kit A lovely fan-back chair in white wicker. Charming on its own beside a little reading table or as part of a complete sitting room set. Pre-drilled wood base, bundle of wires, waxed linen cord and material for cushions are included in the kit. You will need wire cutters, small scissors, tacky glue, a few alligator clips, a small amount of polyfill, white craft paint and a paint brush to complete the project.Although the kit is available in white only, instructions are included on painting the chair in a colour of your choice.	Item #: KT705Price: $26
	Victorian Wicker Settee Do It Yourself Kit Companion piece for the wicker chair above. The kit includes pre-drilled wood base, bundle of wires, waxed linen cord and material for the cushions. You will need wire cutters, small scissors, tacky glue, a few alligator clips, a small amount of polyfill, white craft paint and a paint brush to complete the project. Like the chair kit, this project is available in white only, however instructions are included on painting the settee in a colour of your choice.	Item #: KT706 Price: $35
	Coffee Table Do It Yourself KitThis coffee table is in the same design as the chair and settee. An easy project, even for beginners, it is also a good group workshop for a club and can be completed in an evening. The kit contains a pre-drilled wooden base, wires, waxed linen cord for weaving and detailed instructions to complete the project. To complete the kit you will need white craft paint, tacky glue and an applicator or toothpick, wire cutters, small scissors, and a few alligator clips (the toothless kind found at electronics stores).	Item #: K707 Price: $15
	Porch Swing Do It Yourself Kit Every porch needs a swing to laze away a summer afternoon. The swing features a diamond pattern on the back and a wrapped open border. The kit contains a pre-drilled base, bundle of wires, waxed linen cord, material for the cushions and all necessary hardware for installing the swing. To complete the kit you will need wire cutters, bent nosed pliers, small scissors, tacky glue, a few alligator clips, a small amount of polyfill, white craft paint and a paint brush. The kit is available in white only, however instructions are included on painting the swing in a colour of your choice.	Item #: K708 Price:
	Fairview Settee The Settee measures 5-1/2" long x 3-1/2" high.	Item #: W110 Price: $150
	Fairview Chair The Chair measures 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"	Item #: W111Price: $85
	Fairview Coffee Table The Coffee Table measures 3" x 2" x 1-3/8"	Item #: W112 Price: $35
	Fairview Planter The Planter measures 3" x 2-5/8" x 1-1/8"	Item #: W113 Price: $45
	Strathroy Settee Shown here in caramel, it is also available in white, dark brown or dark green. The Settee measures 5" long and 3-1/2" high.	Item #: W101 Price: $150
	Strathroy Chair & Ottoman The Chair and Ottoman together will take up a space of approximately 4" x 2-1/2".	Item #: W102 Chair Only: W103 Price: $135
	Strathroy Coffee Table The Coffee Table measures 3" x 2" x 1-3/8"	Item #: W104 Price: $35
	Strathroy Planter The Planter measures 3"x 2-5/8" x 1-1/8"	Item #: W105 Price: $45
	Veranda Settee Individual sizes of pieces are similar to the Fairview group. This style is also available in white or caramel. The Settee measures 5" long and 3-1/2" high.	Item #: W120 Price: $150
	Veranda Chair & Ottoman The Chair and Ottoman together will take up a space of approximately 4" x 2-1/2".	Item #: W121 Price: $135
	Veranda Coffee Table The Coffee Table measures 3" x 2" x 1-3/8"	Item #: W122 Price:
	Bombay Settee Rich dark brown double weave settee with striped cushions, suitable for many settings but reminiscent of the last days of the British Raj in India. This set would look marvellous on an Oriental carpet. This set is also available in caramel.	Item #: W123 Price:
	Bombay Chair	Item #: W124 Price:
	Bombay Coffee Table	Item #: W125 Price:
	Bombay Planter	Item #: W126 Price:
	Nursery Set The Nursery Set may also be ordered in caramel with with cream cushions and trimmed in either peach (shown here), or turquoise.	Price:
	Crib This nursery set is in antique white and includes the mattress, pillow and pink gingham quilt with teddy bear appliqué. The Crib measures 3-1/2" long, 2" wide and 4-1/2" high at the head end. Also available with blue gingham trim.	Item #: W127 Price: $145
	Rocking Chair Low rocker for a mother to nurse or just cuddle her baby. Rocker measures 1-7/8" wide and 3-1/2" high. Rockers are 2-3/4" long. Trimmed with pink gingham cushions as illustrated. Also available with blue gingham trim.	Item #: W128 Price: $65
	Changing Table Just the right height for mother to bathe or change baby. The changing table also includes a pink gingham pad with bear appliqué. The changing tables measures 3" long, 1-5/8" deep and 3-1/2" high. Also available with blue gingham trim.	Item #: W129 Price: $65
	Tea Wagon This two-tier tea wagon has large wheels and includes fringed tray cloths which are removable. The wagon is 3" long, 1-1/2" wide and 2-3/4" high, and is available in caramel (shown), dark brown, dark green, antique white or bright white.	Item #: W130 Price: $65
	Pet Bed Comfy bed for a pampered cat or small dog, complete with plaid cushion which is removable. The Pet Bed measures 2" wide and 1-1/4" deep.	Item #: W132 Price: $35
	Sewing Basket Stand Shown here in caramel, this stand can also be ordered in antique white, dark brown or green. The Sewing Basket Stand measures 1-1/2" wide, 1" deep and 3" high.	Item #: W131 Price: $85
	Oval Mirrors Enhance a bedroom, hallway or bathroom wall with a wicker framed mirror. The Oval Mirror measures 2-5/8" high and 2-1/8" wide. Available in caramel, antique white, bright white, dark brown or dark green.	Item #: W133 Price: $35
	Jeffers Pull toy (non-working wheels). Jeffers is 2-1/2" tall, made of ultra suede and hand-painted. A great companion for a teddy bear or doll.	Item #: T607 Price:
	Ellis Just 1-1/2" long from head to tail, Ellis is equally at home in a dollhouse nursery or with his teddy bear friends. Made of ultra suede.	Item #: T608 Price:
	Bern Polar bear pull toy, 1-3/4" long. Made of soft off-white cashmere, he sports a red leather collar.	Item #: T609a Price:
	Rocking Horse This little horse measures just 3" from the floor to the top of his head and the rockers are 4-1/2". Built in a scale of 1:12, this favourite nursery toy is intended for the dollhouse nursery but is quite happy to take a small teddy for a ride. Made of embossed upholstery fabric, he has a wool mane and tail. The rocker is wood, painted and distressed.	Item #: T611 Price: