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by Martin Neville

PEOPLE often say it’s a small world. And for one Newport craftswoman, it really is.
From small but perfectly formed chairs and tables, to miniature hand-sewn dresses and tiny plates of food bristling with detail, Kathy Shepard’s work fits snugly in the palm of your hand.
In her world, attention to detail is everything and peering into Kathy’s dolls’ houses, one cannot help but be impressed by the time, effort and patience that goes into these miniature works of art.
Kathy’s work stems from a lifelong interest in all crafts and miniatures in particular.
She said: "I came from a very craft-orientated family, both my parents encouraged us to 'make and create’ with lots of glue, card and fabrics. My dad taught me to sew and for many years I made all my clothes."
As a child, Kathy had a passion for Plasticine and would spend hours producing multi-coloured meals for her dolls......

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