Just found out I am accepted into two more shows...

I now have a show in September (which I am not going to do), show in October (near the Riverwalk in San Antonio...woo hoo), and then a show in November (in Louisiana near New Orleans). I am also looking at applying to a show in Mesa, Arizona in December, as I would just love to see that area, plus it is close enough to Christmas to catch those last minute shoppers, but not sure on that one. I think I am looking most forward to San Antonio in October, as I just love that area, but no matter what I do, I have to get a lot of stuff put together or I might as well not setup anywhere. I am making more animals, mermaids and fairies, as I think those will sell better, but who knows what people are wanting. I just have my work ahead of me. Till next time...

Getting ready for the Texas State Fair...

I decided to enter four different divisions this year, as I normally only enter the doll - soft sculpture and doll - flat face. I am going to do both those again, trying for two blue ribbons for a third year in a row, but I also decided to do wall hanging - not quilted and soft sculpture. I have finished my wall hanging. It is totally done with my Omnistitch machine using different types of yarns on a canvas backing. The Omnistitch machine has not been made since 1996. It is a wonderful embellishing machine. Some other companies have come up with attachments that come close, but nothing works like this machine does. I really enjoyed making this, and it has much more impact in person. I have not started my soft sculpture yet though, and I have to have everything ready to deliver by August 15. My two dolls are made, just need to finish their stands. I am either making a dog or a horse I have adapted from a Vogue pattern. I have to get in gear if I am going to make the deadline. Till next time...

My "Mini-Me" doll is just about done!!

He is just about done...I have to make some adjustments to the pants and get his sandals put together, but he actually looks like a guy. As I normally make girl dolls, and all my faces have a way of looking female, I was so glad when he came out looking masculine. Till next time....

To accept or not accept...that is the question...hmmmm

Well, I just found out that I was accepted into an art show in Oklahoma City, OK, in September. It will be Labor Day weekend. Now I have to decide whether to setup or not. I had this plan to do three more shows this year and then decide whether or not I wanted to continue selling my art through shows. Well, when I did Main Street earlier this year I got a bit discouraged, as dolls seem like a bit of a hard sell. People just loved my work, but just could not picture where to put them in their house. I then thought about making more animals to offer also with my dolls, but then I was a bit afraid that people would think they were toys and not a piece of art, so I would not be able to charge what they were really worth. I then thought well I will just work on purses, but no shows were accepting my purses, only my dolls and animals. Now I just don't know. I have to make a decision quick though, as I have to have my booth payment in by July 24th, so do not have much time to mull over this one. Till next time....

I finally finished my Hoffman doll and she is going in the mail this week. I really want to win the Sulky prize, so I did some major embroidery on this girl. Her vest was freehand embroidery on wash away stabilizer, so it is only threads. I also did string effect on her skirt and the main part of her skirt is patchwork. I used Mod Podge on the box and glued the fabric to it. I really like the way it turned out. I sure hope she does well. Till next time...

My first guy doll...I think he looks like a boy....

I am in the middle of making a doll for someone and this is the work in progress. Of course it needs facial hair, his wig, etc., but for my first guy, I think he actually looks pretty good. Once he has is clothes on and all he should look great, but we shall see. Till next time....