Catching up on the last 10 days

Wow, it has been a busy and productive week and a half. I made 5 new trash to treasure dolls for the Artists Showcase in which I participated last Saturday, made tree new scarves, made two new pillows, taught two classes and made up kits for 35 participants and made a fun big Santa pillow. In addition, I went on the shop hop hitting all the quilt shops and having lunch at a delightful new tea house in Boulder City with four friends. I love being busy and getting things done, too.

Silver Dollars

What fun we had today. Fran gave a workshop on wig making. I've been waitinbg a year for that class!!!

Dolls sold in October

I was so lucky, I guess. I sold 8 dolls on October and without trying. I sold one, Hortensi at the Desert Quilters Retreat. I sold 4 after the retreat. I sold 3 from the trunk show I did for the Stevens college Alumnus meeting. Next Saturday I'm participating in another art show so could sell more. Although I need the room I love every doll that I make. But if someone else likes them I'm happy.

Shop hop 2006

Today 4 of my friends and I did the annual shop hop. What fun but a full day. We had lunch at a wonderful little tea house in Boulder City. Of course that is our favorite place to play outside of Vegas. The quilt shop, Fiddlesticks is a favorite, too. We filled the trunk of my car with things we HAD TO HAVE. Now to find room for it in our very full stashes. And we vowed that we were not going shopping, just hopping. We are lucky to have 6 very nice quilt shops in and near Las Vegas. I haven't shared any quilts here but I will. Now I'm tired and we have another Doll Club meeting tomorrow. This time it is the Las Vegas Silver Dollers. And we are going to meet at Maurine's house. What a day it will be to see all of her art. We are also having a class on wig making by Fran Meehan.

Later I'll tell you about our Hello Dollies group. We have 4 of the best doll teachers in the country coming to teach the Dollies this year. YIPEEEEE!!

my two latest dolls

I took workshops with Vida Williams so I could play with my friends and I have a group of the BEST!!! These dolls are not my everyday thing but I have to say I really enjoyed making them and they won't go away real soon. They are somewhat primitive but dying fabric for them and their garments was fun. And the one in black is so cuddly.

Hortensia is sold

I really learned to like this doll although I didn't when I started at EDAC last summer. Now she is sold and going to be a holiday gift for Diane's mother. I'm sure that I will make another

The jacket is done and goes to Joan today

I got the jacket done just on time. Joan comes to Vegas today. I put the Saworski crystals on the upper back last night. Now I hope that it fits her!! More later.