January 2015 Challenge: Let's Dance!

Our first meeting of 2015 was well-attended and we talked about our club's plans for the year ahead.

One of the highlights will be a 3-day workshop at the end of September taught Peggy Wilson of Ashton, Ontario. There are just a few more spaces available, so contact Michelle if you'd like to attend.

Some other events of interest:
Timeless Treasures Quilt Show, Langford, BC, April 17-18
Sewing & Stitchery Expo, Puyallup, WA, February 6-March 1

The Cloth-a-Dollics challenge this month was "Let's Dance" won by Cathy Kess with her fabulous flapper in a red dress, "Dance...like no-one is watching!"

Here are the pics:

First Prize: "Dance...like no-one is watching" by Cathy Kess.
Pattern by Sharon Mitchell.

"The Dancing Queen" by Maida Neilson.
Pattern by Karen Shifton.

The Dance of Love "Miss Lila Love Berry" by Maria Roxborough.

"Angel Hair" by Barb Swain.
Patterns by Julie McCullogh and Ute Vasina, (two views of the doll).

Let's Dance by Jane Smith.

"Autumn Waltz" designed and made by Elaine Hennecker.

Unfinished dancing dolls by Maureen McIntosh.

By Gail Arsenault.
Pattern by Gretchen Lima.

"Bunny Sofia-Marie" by Maria Roxborough.
Pattern from "The Hughston Collection".
Click to read more about this doll on Maria's blog.

"Ballerina Pair" made by Sandy Taylor bought at Handmade House in Saskatoon.
Proudly owned by Sharon Adam.

Pattern by Ute Vasina.

"Peter the Pack Rat" by Gail Arsenault.
Pattern by Ute Vasina.

"Stanley" by Barb Swain. Pattern by Ute Vasina.

Our Christmas Gift Exchange dolls.

"Naoki's Angel" made for Naoki by Maida Neilson.

Felted dolls brought from Kurdistani Georgia by Maureen's daughter.

Doll brought from Riga, Lithuania, by Maureen's daughter.

Crocheted animal hat by Maria Roxborough.

Click here to view these photos on Flickr.