It has been awhile since I have blogged and I must apologize. The last day of June and here in the Phoenix valley there is a heat advisory, it is VERY hot. I love it here and as long as I have air the heat can rage on outside, at least we don't have to shovel it.

My day has been taken up with writing; I am working on four new patterns. Actually the pattern has already been designed, I am just writing it. With three new projects going on, things are quite exciting.

To break up my day I went swimming and then made Monster Cookies. I doubled the batch, it is hard to break old habits. I always doubled cookie receipts when I was baking for my five children. The good thing is cookies will freeze, unless my husband eats them all.

I thought you might like to take a look at the new projects, so I added the pictures of what is going on.

This is Hailey in her July fashion

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This is Harper in her outfit from Japan

This is Harper as she site sees in Japan

Simply Sisters, newest project

Denver Doll Class

The Dinky Baby Doll class in Denver was so much fun. The ladies all finished their dolls and did a great job. Take a look at the  photos below.



Penny Goodroad-Doll with glass eyes

Maureen Eley (England) Dinky Babies

Dear Vicky, I have now got around to sending you my efforts at making your Dinky
Babies I still need a bit more Practice but am quite pleased with the
results.I run a Art group and a Craft group in England making Church Banners
so it made a change to do something different
Thank you
Maureen Eley

This Dinky Baby is for her granddaughter's birthday
Dinky Babies
Dinky Baby with great granddaugher Charlie

Dinky Baby Class 2012

Getting ready for the class of 18, required more than one place to work. I set up three different areas for my students.

One work area
Two work areas

Three work areas

Cookies anyone? This is my daughter Ann, the reason for Dinky Baby.

Dinky Baby Class 2012

This years class hosted 18 students, who all make a 14 inch Dinky Baby. The ladies were a great group and found out how easy it is to make a Dinky Baby.

Kennedy & Monkey
I made Danny for my Grandbaby Kennedy before she was born. My Daughter wanted a pictureof Kennedy, and her "Monkey Girl". I didn't
sculpture the hands and feet, but still might. They bothhave tutus on, and "Monkey Girls" shirt says "Kennedy's Monkey Girl". I also have a picture of both ofthem from the back, and Kennedy has her arm around her Monkey
girl...Friends forever
Leaha Francis - Montana

Kylie Duncan - Frist Dinky Baby
"Just thought I'd share a pic if my very first dinky baby. I have to say I'm absolutely hooked! I just LOVED making her. I'll be visiting your site in the next day or so for some more supplies.
Do you have a pattern for yarn wigs? Specifically for boys?
Thanks so much for your designs!!"

Kylie

Yes Kylie, I have a wig pattern that gives you options for several different hair styles even boys. I alos have a fur wig pattern, that looks great on boy dolls. Just visit the website to take a look.
Vicki

Squirt

This is"Squirt" made by Crystal Kilbury, Her husband spent 21 years in the Navy. So of course, she had to dress Squirt in a Navy uniform. LOL! Crystal says he was so much fun to make. What a great job, love him!

A Dinky Traveler Visits Georgia

It looks like this Dinky Traveler had a great time while visiting Debbie Davis of West Green, GA.

Fun playing in the leaves with a new friend, can you see us?

Look what I found

I love all the beautiful decorations!


Eating Thanksgiving dinner with a new friend.

All good things must come to an end as Deb & Lex say goodbye.

Please Welcome Hudson Patrick Riley to the World

He arrived yesterday weighting 10.5 lbs. and 22 inches long. Mother, father and big sis are doing well. He is already wearing size 1 diapers, no newborn diapers for him.

Just for looking at my beautiful new grandson, please go to my website and receive 15% off any order by entering coupon code HUDSON in all caps. This offer ends Nov. 18, 2011.

The Dinky Traveler Visits Georgia

Aimee Bishop had a great time being the host to this Dinky Traveler. Or should I say he had a great time enjoying Aimee on her trip to Duluth, GA for a 4 day educational conference. Looks like he wasted no time in figuring out how to order room service.

Ordering room service

Playing hide and seek behind the pillow in the room

At a conference with Aimee

Aimee knitted me a new scarf, mittens and hat because it is cold

Dolls at the Housuton Quilt Festival

As I was admiring all the beautiful quilts I saw the doll display. These are dolls that ladies have entered into the doll competion. I do not know all the details, but I am going to find out.

Happy little clowns

Pippi

Man at work

Look at all the dolls

The Winning Quilt Is....

I am not a quilter, but I do appreciate those who quilt. Sewing is an art and choosing the right fabrics and design is so important in planning the perfect quilt or even the perfect doll. If you ever get the chance to go to the Houston Quilt Festival, go!!!! So many wonderful things to see and then all the great quilts. Tomorrow I will post pictures of the dolls that are entered in the competition.

A car that is quilted?

So many quilts, not enough time

More quilts

The Winner

This quilt is beautiful

Houston Quilt Festival This is just one half of the food court at the Houston Quilt Festival, I could not fit it all in this picture.

I got a corner booth in a great spot, yeah!

Look at all the work that goes into the set up.

Red carpet to be laid down, pretty swanky.