My name is Marie Wood. I trade under the name of Mary Myrtle Miniatures. Mary Myrtle was the name of my grandmother, and although I never actually met her, I know she was a very talented needlewoman. I have always believed that I have inherited my needlework talents from her. I decided to trade under a family name rather than my own so that other family members could join me. My daughter (Samantha Potter) now trades under this name to sell her award-winning miniature bears. My sister, Helen, also designs and knits wonderful outfits for both my dolls and Samantha's bears.
I have been making miniature dolls for many years. All dolls are entirely hand made to 1/12th scale (men about 6 inches and ladies about 51/2 inches). These dolls are suitable for 1/12th scale dollshouses. The hand painted heads and limbs are made of porcelain, with fabric covered wired bodies, onto which the clothes are stitched.
I have always had a very keen interest in historical costume and therefore all clothes and hairstyles are designed to ensure historical accuracy.