First time since 2019!!! So good to be there and see so many people again. Chicago International is running through tomorrow so there is still time to shop if you’re in the Chicagoland area.
Lamis Minis. I hopped right up to Pia’s table first, because I wanted bunnies! I was second in line, so after the first person shopped (not for bunnies), I was able to go just a bit bonkers.
I picked up another skunk not shown here for a friend who could not attend the show and got the mom and baby for myself.
I also picked up a snail for another friend and got a mouse and a snail for myself. Poor Pia had to do a lot of rearranging after all that.
Jane Graber. I usually visit Jane’s table right away as well, but this time it was three people deep and all the way across. The booth looked like locusts had swept through. I did go back and was able to pick one bowl and mug.
Puppenstübchen. Last time, they had a great deal more kits.
But, their finished accessories and furnishings are also lovely.
Castle Crafts. New kits here, but I also picked up some that I didn’t already have. The suitcases came in different colors, and the papers included were shown on the back. Very easy to go through and see what you’d like.
They also had these lovely baskets of mushrooms.
Arjen Spinhoven. I always enjoy seeing Arjen, and I believe this was his first time at the Bishop Show. I was happy to see his table was very busy every time I passed by.
Ulus Miniaturas. Considering my real life purchase not long ago, the tape dispenser made the most sense. And where there’s tape, there’s glue.
MiniGio. I bought the pineapple set awhile back but bought the watermelon set at the show.
Bindels Ornaments. Another vendor I always enjoy seeing. They have the best selection of bits and bobs as well as packaged kits and lots of examples on what you can make.
Oiseau deNim. I have known Peiwen through blogging for years, but this was the first time we’ve met in person. We giggled and hugged, and it was so wonderful! :D She makes the most amazingly detailed tiny miniatures and sells molds for you to make things yourself.
Creations by Lynette. Lynette is not only a talented ceramics maker but was a delight to meet!
Chris Toledo Miniatures. Seeing photographs of his work is one thing, but if you ever can get to a show where he has his roomboxes, you must go. The attention to detail and wonderful finishes are top notch! What’s especially wonderful is you can purchase some of his fixtures as DIY. :D
Véronique Lux. I love her storybook animals. :D
Menutmon Kits. They didn’t have many kits with them, though they are available on the website.
Dragonfly International. I always find goodies at this table.
