One more doll and an update

Posted on | August 26, 2007 | 5 Comments

I completed one more doll I wanted to share with everyone. Here she is, in all her glory! My curly-haired doll. She has a lot of embroidery on her, including embroidered arms, hands and hair. The embroidery really is fun to do, though I did find that the hair took longer than I thought it would. But she’s done and I think she’s cute. A bit smaller than my other dolls but I wanted to be sure I finished her before tomorrow’s treatment.

My body is really ready for the treatment. I’m tiring more quickly and things aren’t as stable as I’d like the to be. I’ve started to have a bit of vertigo, as expected after such an event-filled month. I have to say, I’m rather pleased with how I’ve been managing my energy levels. I’ve had to pass up a few trips back east in the next few months; however, I am sure I’m making the right decisions about where my energy should go. I will miss seeing my friends, but flying in and out over 2 -3 days is hard on anyone; it’s much harder on me with my vertigo.

On Friday, Dave and I leave for Bisbee for the Grand Opening of SunSpirit Studios, where I’m their featured artist. It’s a great honor and an exciting weekend for all of us! If you’re in Arizona, please consider coming by! Bisbee is a lovely historic and arty town!

I’m so excited that in early October I’ll be taking more classes with Teesha Moore. Teesha comes to Phoenix yearly for a journaling intensive weekend at The Paper Studio. Andrea, owner of SunSpirit Studio and I are taking both classes together. Her store will officially be open over a month at that point, and I am sure she’ll need a break. We’re looking forward to some creative time together.

In the meantime, I’ve laundry to do so I have clothes and clean sheets!

Category: art, fabric, friends, health
Tags: art > dolls > fabric > living with chronic illness > sewing

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5 Responses to “One more doll and an update”

Joanne Thieme Huffman
August 26th, 2007 @ 2:23 pm

The doll, of course is a delight (as you know I already think). All that embroidery paid off. I hope you have a great time in Bisbee. It’s so cool you are a featured artist.
Joanne

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Kathy Mc
August 26th, 2007 @ 8:14 pm

Congrats on being the featured artist. What an honor.
I would love to take a class from Teesha some day. I want to hear all about it.
Good luck with your treatment.
Love, love your doll!!!!!!

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windyangels
August 27th, 2007 @ 12:40 am

Hi Fran,Just wanted to stop by and wish you all the best with your treatment. I love your dolls. Gorgeous.
The whole fall is looking so exciting for you – wonderful about the opening of the sun spirit studio and you being the featured artist. Have a great time with it.
Angels be with you,
Wendy XO

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Nancy B
August 27th, 2007 @ 7:09 am

Woohoo featured artist…so good on you girl! Your dolls are fabulous! I really really love them! Looks like your definately putting your energy into the right places m’dear! My hands are itching to make a doll..have for some time…I have a box of fabric stored away and will have to go dig it out and investigate whats inside! Happy Day to you..big hugs and lots of love! xoxo

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JudyScott
September 4th, 2007 @ 5:04 am

Hi Fran
youre treatment will be over now and I hope you are stronger, I love all the art you’ve been creating especially these dolls they are brilliant. What a wonderful time you have coming up, I would love the Teesha Moore class too. And congratulations on being featured artist what an achievement. Take care ~ Judy x

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