Newest Doll

My dolls were accepted into a local art gallery. I only have a few left, but, I'm sure having them there will inspire me to do more!

Breast Cancer Awarness Doll

It has been almost a year since I made a doll. Cancer consumed my life this past year. Last September, I lost a good friend and fellow doll maker to Pancreatic cancer. My niece was diagnosed with Leukemia that same day. She had a stem cell transplant in March. And in April, my own daughter, Lisa, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. They both continue to do well. Lisa had a recent Pet Scan that showed no signs of cancer!!! and my niece shows no signs of rejection. Lisa has two more chemo treatments to go, but, for the moment, life is good!

I was asked to make a doll for the Breast Cancer Awareness display at the hospital next month. What an honor! She was a joy to make. I thought about my good friend and how much I miss her and I thought of how lucky I am, that my daughter and niece are winning their fights against cancer. I pray everyday for their continued courage and strength.
Hope you enjoy the doll.

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New Doll

Between the holidays, eye surgery and life in general, this doll has taken me almost three months to complete. I have a few more of these wrapped dolls in the works. I just can't seem to do anything else these days. I want to do some ballerinas for my granddaughters. But, I was inspired by Patti Culea's new pattern, Aerin. So, of course I had to order it! Now I need to search for all the materials necessary to make her!. She looks like so much fun!

Art Quilt Class

A few months ago I did a small art quilt with some hand dyed fabrics. It was on diplay at a quilt shop where I teach classes and work some times. I was asked to work it up for a class, so, I made it using some Kaffe Fasset prints. I drew her face and colored it with watercolor pencils. I then machine appliqued her hair, did some free motion embroidery and did some light beading. What do you think?

Wacky Women

This little doll was in the most recent issue of CLOth Paper Scissor. She was lots of fun and the technique was simple. You can really use your imagination with her.

A Little Critter Stuffie

These cute little critters were in a recent issue of CLoth Paper Scissors. A piece of canvas and some paint and you have a very cute gift for a litle one!

New Dolls

I will be in an art show next month, so, I am busy making dolls. They are made on a wire armature, wrapped with quilt batting, fabric and fibers. I then do some beading and maybe add a piece of vintage jewelry. I have never sold my dolls before, so this is a brand new experience for me. Hope it goes well!

Selvage edge purse

I've been playing with the selvage edges of my fabric lately. After I finished the selvage edge skirt, which my granddaughter loved, I wanted to try something else. I used the pattern I designed a few months ago, which is selling pretty well at the local quilt shop. Hope you like it.