Nothing New

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

It's hard to believe that June is over! The month was crazy busy.........with all sorts of things. None of which included making a new Troll. I did however release the "Little Folk" as a pattern and it has been selling like hot cakes. I like that!!!

I can't wait to see pictures of them show up here and there and every where!

Last weekend was spent again house hunting in the Santa Clarita, CA area. And I'm sad to say, we thought we had found something and then not. The market is crazy in California and I have never seen so many houses go way above the asking price.

This time we did manage to go to the Ocean.............we went to Ventura Beach twice and even managed to squeeze in going to a Swap meet and that 105 degree weather rocks!!!!!! I'll keep you posted!

Hanna's Graduation

Monday, June 08, 2009

Time does NOT stand still!  As I was preparing all things for Hanna's graduation, I wondered...........were the last 17 yrs. went?!?  How time sometimes felt like it was standing still and then all of a sudden it had slipped through the fingertips.  I did enjoy looking at the years gone by.  I was crazy busy last week getting things ready and it wasn't until all the kids walked out to their seats, that it really hit me.  The tears came rolling down my cheek and there was nothing I could do to stop them.  It was so sweet my son Miles put his arms around me and told me "it's OK" Mom!

Life is good!  I stood in the nose bleed section of Pershing Auditorium with my chin held high, proud of my daughter and all her accomplishments.  And as I look back, there's not too much I would change or do different.  Life is full of surprises of all kinds!

Wait No More

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

I know some of you have been waiting for the release of the "Little Folk" pattern for a while now.  Well wait no more...........available June 1st is the pattern.  I have taken a picture to show all three of the Little Folk, using the same pattern.  This will give you an idea of how different each can turn out simply by changing the clothes and hair.

To order go to http://utes-trolls.com/Patterns.htm

California Adventure has begun

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Last weekend we (my husband & I) flew to California to do some house hunting.  We arrived at rush hour traffic.  We looked at homes in Valencia, Santa Clarita, Canyon Country, Plum Creek and more.  Looked at a lot of homes ranging in all ages.  Most of the older homes needed way to much TLC.  Some of the new ones just didn't fit our needs.  In the end we found one that we both loved and my fingers are crossed.  Oh' so are my toes.

We even saw a home where the literally took the entire kitchen.  It was a long three days, but I feel like we made progress.  So now we sit and wait.  The area is beautiful and I can't wait to start creating new trolls.

Not sure if my dog will like the hot weather, but I suppose he'll get used to it.  I'll have to be very selective when downsizing my goodies, cause none of the homes had basements.  One of the things I'm looking forward to are the swap meets.  That is something we don't have here in NE.  So as you're reading this be sure to send good vibes for the home we totally love.

Artistic Figures in Cloth

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

I think I'm still numb from all the fun had at AFIC.  I have to share a couple of pics from this grand adventure.  I had taught two classes Flopsy and the Little Folk.  What awesome trolls were born in Columbus OH. 

  

I met with old friends and of course made new ones.  And yes, I wore my apron and did quite well.  

I took my class on a shopping trip and a field trip.  Leslie was so happy to see us, plus she let us eat some of those great treats one of her students had brought.  How cool is that?!?  Yeap!!  Guess you had to be there!

  

Nancy Jo Hill was so excited that she thought you had to sew on the floor.  OMG that is a dedicated student.  Plus she let me wear one of her Sweaters, cause I was cold.  

So later today I will size my photo's and get them put up on my website under the "Workshop"page.  For all of you who took my class..........Thanks!! I had a ball.  I want to "Thank" Barb Swain who gave me a very special present, that totally caught me off guard.  Thanks Barb for the awesome purse.

Visit to NY

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Back from NY!  We arrived Thurs.........the main purpose was for a visit to NYU.  After our tour of the college we spent the rest of the weekend in the City.  WOW!!!  Everything is bigger, closer, fuller and way more crowded then anything you'll see in Lincoln NE.  A great time was had wondering the streets.  Going in and out of stores and tasting foods and more.  One of the stops was made at Mood Fabrics. OMG!!  You don't even know where to look first.  This picture does not do the store justice.

And of course once we found the first store there were tons more like it up one side of the street

 and down the other.  It was way cool.  I bought two pieces of fur.

On Saturday we checked out this Flea Market at the Garage.  It was a good think I flew.  My big purchase was this awesome pocket watch.  It was great fun, but there's "No place like home."

Pocket Project

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

One of the things on my "to-do" list was to make a pocket for the Mad Dollmakers meeting tonight. I think this was a project from Cloth Paper Scissor Magazine. So now that I have my pocket done, it will go in a brown paper bag.  Each participating member will  exchange bags and make a pocket for the bag they took.  Should be fun............wonder how many people will play.

I had fun making mine, especially after being busy gathering and packing goods for my upcoming event in Columbus OH.  Whew!!! I'm tired!