Knotty Knitters

I'm a member of the Knotty Knitters, a knitting/crafting group at work. We meet every thursdays during our lunch hour to knit, but mostly to talk and catch up on the latest news regarding work, family, relationships, etc... all the things that make life interesting and exciting. The talented members include myself, Karen, Heather, Lisa and Kim. This year, I gifted each knotty knitter with Pink Knitters Soap from Karen's Soaps on Etsy. I love the soap! Not only is it perfect for knitters, it also smells really great! She has tons of really wonderful soaps so please check them out.

Monkeyhouse "Wild Wild Kingdom" Show

My first show was a success! I sold both my dolls on the first night, which I wasn't expecting but very grateful for. In fact, I was standing with some friends when I saw a man pointing to my doll and telling his girlfriend that he wanted to get it. My friend told him that I had made the doll and we all introduced ourselves and talked a bit. I even got a picture of him with my bear!


George of "Citizen L.A." with the "Bear Gone Wild"


Monkeyhouse Toys and Gallery

Some of the dolls on display.




Special thanks to Mayra, Kelly, Kim, Matt, Amy and Roy!

Wild Wild Kingdom

Two of my handmade dolls will be on display at Monkeyhouse Toys and Art Gallery for the "Wild Wild Kingdom" show.

Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of my dolls so I can't upload them here as a preview. One is entitled "Bear Gone Wild" (bear is wearing a leopard-print bikini) and the other is a little boy dressed as a white bunny carrying a carrot.

Opening reception is this Saturday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. This is my first show so it'll be exciting to see what other fabric artists are creating!

Boy Toys

My "Sleepy Ninja" was recently included in an Etsy Treasury by crafter/blogger Meg of Elsie Marley. Check out her blog when you get a chance. She's got some great craft and decorating posts.

Save the Date!

This event sounds really fun! I'm planning to drop by for the festivities to ring in the Christmas holiday. Artist Kelly Thompson will have a table at the art and gift bazaar and graciously invited me to sell my plushies with her artwork. I'll be by the bazaar to lend a hand. Read more about the event here.

O.k., now I have to make a bunch of ninjas before the event!

A Want, not a Need

The Francois Dress from Rare Devise is so lovely!

See It!

I spent most of Saturday working on two dolls for Monkeyhouse Gallery's "Wild Wild Kingdom" show. After many hours of sitting in my house cutting and sewing, I was so happy to get out to see "Milk" at the ArcLight with some friends. I can't recommend it enough! This movie came at the exact moment in history when we need it the most. If anyone is still unclear about why the passage of Proposition 8 is so wrong, please see this movie. I predict Sean Penn will most deservedly win the Oscar. Emile Hirsh, James Franco and Diego Luna also turn out great performances. See it!