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The dolls were displayed at the Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild's Festival of Quilts.

Doll Makers:

Back row from the left:

Periwinkle
by Beth Cameron
The original pattern was designed by Becky Holloway and born in a class with Becky.

Aluna (Allie to her friends)
by Jo-Ann Raven
This is an original doll created for the summer 2002 challenge, "That's Entertainment", and was inspired by the movie "A Fairy Tale". She is kin to the Actias Luna (the moth) and is an apprentice to Luna (Roman Goddess of the Moon, giver of visions).

Tickled Pink
by Liane Thiry-Smith
From Lucy Garvin's Fenwick pattern.

Crazy Cat
by Cal Alexander
Crazy quilted and beaded cat made at a course taken in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She is a purse that hangs over your shoulder and keeps you company on your shopping trips. Crazy Cat was made by Cal using a pattern designed and taught by Ruth Prest.

Doll Makers:

Back row from the left:

Mr. Wooly
by Edwina Sutherland
Original felt doll, made with wool and needle felted.

Magenta
by Diane Dent
Maid/sister in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Made for the 2002 summer challenge "That's Entertainment".

Snotgurgle (Lexander)
by Peggy Wilson
An original pattern designed September 2002. He is made of soft sculpted fabric and won first prize at the CDAA conference in May 2003. He was a birthday gift for my husband this year.

Front row from the left:

Spinodal
by Susan Woodhead
This little fellow has an intense interest in copper alloys. He was made from Lucy Garvin's "Fenwwick" pattern.

Twirling Shirl #3
by Nancy Leigh-Smith
Twirling Shirl loves to twirl. She practices her skating - especially her twirls - every chance she gets. She is confident she will win a medal at the next Olympic games.

Fading Star
by Bev Hastings
Star has turned 40 and danced her last role in Swan Lake. Time to retire. What will she do; where will she go? Time for reflection.

Doll Makers:

Back row from the left:

Forest Santa
by Barbara Hamilton
The original pattern was designed by Barbara Willis and interpreted by Barb.

Ivy the garden angel
by Barbara Hamilton
Made for Sue Leah during a "Brown Bag Challenge 2001/2002

Front row from the left:

Wicked
by Lisa Corr
Even the "Wicked" are allowed to rest. This Moulin Rouge doll was designed by Jacquie Lecuyer and interpreted by Lisa.

Grandma's garden
Francine Slippert
An original design.

Doll Makers:

Back row from the left:

Marlene
by Barbara Hamilton
A brown bag doll from fall 2002. The body made by Jacquie Lecuyer from a Susan Oroyan pattern and was worked on by 5 artists to create this wonderful doll.

Oakra
by Tammy Alexander
This doll was originally designed by Ute Vasina and brought to life by Tammy.

Self-portrait Rug hooker
by Barbara Lukas
Displayed at the Shelburne Museum in Burlington Vermont.