Treasures of the Gypsy Challenge 2009

I recently finished my entry for the Treasures of the Gypsy Challenge. It was my first time entering. Although there was a lot of paperwork, I was happy that I finished my doll and sent her on her way. Her skirt is made up of cut up squares and rectangles of different fabrics and pieced together like a quilt. She is dipping her toes into acrylic water. The rocks, waterfall and tree trunk are all made of a light weight modeling compound called "Delight" and then painted.

Meet the newest member of our family. Miss Bonnie, a 12-week old Dachshund.

Angel's Baseball

We went to the Angel's basball game...yeah they won! My son Joey got me a Jersey and 4 tickets to the game for my birthday. Pictures are of him, Anthony, Kevin and myself.

Hoffman Doll Challenge

I am entering the Hoffman Challenge for the first time. I finally got my entry finished. The Hoffman fabrics that I used were called "Earth Pearl" and "Green Pearl" so the Name of my entry is "Earth's Future is Green". She was adapted from Sherry Goshen's Celyn pattern and I used her Jesse pressmold. (Cloth over clay...my first attempt at that as well).

My Class Doll

My class doll from Sherry Goshen and Jean Bernard's class. Creations in Fiber, New Mexico 2009.

Creations In Fiber

One of the Winners by Agnes Illey of the Netherlands....

I recently returned from a Creations In Fiber Conference in New Mexico. It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones. I took a 3-day class with Sherry Goshen and Jean Bernard...two fantastic teachers. There were two Perfect Score winners this year, my Friend Agnes from the Netherlands and Ms. Nancy Gawron a famous teacher of Critters.

Mother's Day Gifts

Today I helped my Grandson make a little Mother's Day gift for his Mom and Step-Mom. We used his own hair for the babies' hair. We also used some glitter on the babies and I think the shine of it distorted the photos a little, but in person there are really cute. I think he had fun.

Ginger

Here's is Ginger in her new dress and bonnet.