February Newsletter 2023
Upcoming Meetings
February 18, 2023 - Swap meet
Sunday Feb 19th officer's meeting at 11:00 am at Julie G.'s
March 18, 2023 - TBD
April 15. 2023 - TBD
May 20, 2023 - TBD
June 17, 2023 - TBD
July 15, 2023 - TBD
August 19, 2023 - TBD
September 16, 2023 - TBD
October 21, 2023- TBD
November 18, 2023 - Annual Show and Sale
December 16,2023 - Christmas Party
February Member Birthdays
Birthday girls Julie G. and Liz are celebrating this month.
January 21, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Ann R., Julie W., Joan, Andrea, Virginia, Sue, Denise, Julie G., Ron, Leslie, and Katie.
Name tag winner: Ann R.
Show and Tell
Virginia showed a sweet little wool felt embroidered book she made from a kit she purchased on Etsy from Noia Land. Well done, Virginia!
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| Front of Virginia's book |
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| Inside of Virginia's book |
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| Sue's Mina cat |
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| Sue's Victorian dress book |
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| Sue's pattern book |
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| Sue's pattern book |
Denise brought her winner of the 2022 People's Choice Award from our November show. Iris truly is a winner! Great job Denise!
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| Denise's People's Choice Award winning doll, "Iris" |
Katie told us about her signing an agreement with an art gallery in Evansville to display some of her dolls and textile creations. Congrats, Katie!
Ann R. announced she is downsizing her fabric collection. She has all kinds of fabric including cottons, Ultrasuede and real wool felt. Members are willing to help her!!!
Joan shared a little portable printer, an HP Sprocket printer that prints 2.3"x 2.4" photos instantly! They are the perfect size for journaling. Technology is amazing! Thanks for sharing, Joan.
On to business, Andrea is checking with the church for this year's show and sale.
Leslie and Ann R. are looking for other doll clubs across the country we might be able to connect with in some way.
Sue is looking into classes for next year with some wonderful doll artists.
It was decided we would not have a specific theme for this year's Christmas gift exchange, but there is a $25 limit on spending, although anything made from your stash like a doll is certainly fine.
We will be having a Round Robin doll exchange this year! Each month your doll will be passed on to another doll creator to add her special touch. In February, those who want to participate will bring a blank doll body in a bag. It could be an unfinished doll from a past project if you like. It is preferred that the head is not attached [to make it easier to dress] but if the head is already attached you don't need to remove it. It is also nice to include a small blank book so people can add notes about the doll as she progresses. Following is the proposed schedule:
February - drop off the body
March - Face
April - Clothing
June - Hair (and attach head if needed)
August - Shoes, embellishments and accessories
We are considering supporting a different charity this year. This will be decided at a future meeting.
A collaboration with the InFiber group was discussed.
We shared patterns of elinor peace bailey for the upcoming challenge in July.
Deanna Hogan Class
The Deanna Hogan class will be held on March 11 & 12. The estimated cost will be $150.
There is one opening for the class. If you are interested, contact Julie G. Patterns and directions for pre-work will be sent to you after you have paid for the class.
Future Events
March 11 & 12 - Deanna Hogan class
June 10, 2023 - World Doll Day
July 15, 2023 - Elinor Peace Bailey Challenge
November 25, 2023 - Weather doll Challenge
November 18, 2023 - Show and Sale
Checklist for the February meeting
Name Tag
Show and Tell
Round Robin Doll body in a bag
Items for swapmeet
