Anastasia

 Dollie MaMa and the Fabric Floozies doll club are having a auction "Save the TaTas", with Gallery 225 in Gilbert AZ. It is  in coordination with the Susan G Komen and Breast Cancer month. you can check it out at artsaveslives2010.blogspot.com
Artist from the recent Reno/Iowa Retreat and I worked on this creation. The retreat which Sherry Goshon and Jean Bearnard have annually was one of the most enriching times of my life. If you ever get a chance to go to one of their classes or take an online class, do so.......it will make a world of difference. Out of the box.

Oregon Coast

I've spent a month at the Oregon Coast. Packing up my mother~in~law to move her in with Steve and I. Went to Nadonna Beach....best driftwood hunting grounds in the world as far as I am concerned. Mom's garden is so beautiful...I know she will hate to leave it. Taking lots of pictures to make a scrapbook for her. Life is very different as we get older....I love her so much....just hope she will enjoy being with us.

Bellingham Washington

We are having the time of our lives this weekend. Visiting friends in Bellingham, Washington. Wonderful weather and the view is clear and beautiful. It is a break from the 104 degrees in Arizona.  We miss the NW.

Brittany's First Doll

Just had the most wonderful week of my life. My granddaughter was here from Richland, WA and we had a blast...well at least I did! We shopped till we dropped. We sunbathed in the hot AZ sun. We eat till we almost burst and we made dolls. Brittany made her first doll "Rhiannon" which means: Great Queen or Goddess....does that sound like my granddaughter? Brittany is fast becoming the next generation of doll-makers....of course that will be after she gets out of College!
We are off to the airport...sad day for me, happy day for her family in the north.

Asherha's Shoes

Asherha is done.

Well I have been working on "Asherha" for several weeks now. I used "Beyond's" pattern for her. I was inspired by some fabric I have had for over a year now designed by Loralie Designs the title of the fabric, "Wild Cat Woman." Although I like that name I decided to give my doll a name that I thought fit her....Asherha means: she who walks on water (Eastern Mythology). Her Platinum hair with a touch of silver just gives her that mature look that can take on the world. Leather coat and matching purse with her name on it makes sure that a well dressed woman has no fear of anyone. I used pearls that my grandmother wore. Her heels are made of leather with a touch of silver. Please enjoy her....I will have her pattern ready by the end of the year for those who may be interested in making your own doll.