McKinstrie Miniatures
In 2020 I got my first dolls house, something that had been a lifelong dream. What started as a space to fill quickly became a canvas to create something that had a great deal of meaning for me- I became enamoured with recreating things from my childhood- my cats, my grandmothers carpet, and the Lloyd loom chair that always sat in a corner of my bedroom. This chair was my first foray into 12th scale wickerwork, it was full of faults and flaws and it took me ages, but I was still delighted with the result. Some time passed and I decided to try again, the end result was far better than before and I found the process of improvement entirely captivating, and so began my love of weaving!
I make 12th Scale “wickerwork”, weaving with mercerized cotton. The process I use means that the end result feels very similar to the touch to actual wicker. Many of my pieces are one-offs or limited runs, all of my pieces are lovingly handmade by myself in Edinburgh. In 2025 I expanded my range to include ‘The Milliner Collection’; 12th scale, hand braided, straw effect hats.
You can see the most up to date photos of my work on my Instagram where I frequently post photos of what I’ve been up to. Whilst I mainly sell at shows I do also sell via invoice, so if you ever see anything that you’d like to give a home to you are always welcome to get in touch.
