Doll Chit Chat May Newsletter
Hello everyone and welcome to Mays newsletter.
A warm welcome to all our new members. Every month we like to bring our members old and new a monthly newsletter about what's happening on your forum.
A very Happy Mothers Day with love and best wishes to all Moms and doll Moms this May across the globe as you celebrate on the second Sunday of May.
*Games & Comps:
May is games month with the start of the scavenger hunt now the weather has improved so check out this section for details. Thank-you Elisabeth for organising this.
Bingo comes to DCC, it's open to every member of the forum and you have till May 6th to join up.
Bingo will start on May 7th.
*Doll Chit Chatter:
We have a new section for you called Tales from the Dollroom it's a great place to share your doll stories for all the doll mediums you have.
While away a few hours, grab a coffee and enjoy Karens, Jolenes, Jeanetts and Sylvias stories amongst others.
*New Arrivals:
Members waiting for new arrivals this month include Marina who is waiting for Nadia by Andrea Arcello also waiting is a very excited Angie waiting for her second beautiful reborn Rose.
Coming home at last is Lullabydolls Willis for Jeanett, he is worth the wait. An end of May adoption for Maggie with Brandi Fagan and along with our members waiting are Tanda and Mara. Share in the joy, anticipation and excitement with all our members waiting this month.
A surprise new arrival for Sylvia as Mia Yin meets the family. Congratulations to Mandy for her brand new very special little girl Chloe Isabelle Fagan.
Deb got her first kit called Sofia, good luck Deb. A tiny little sweetie joined Christines nursery this week plus Beth Louise arrived for Karen and finally congratulations to Jodi as gorgeous Ruby May now called Boo made her arrival.
To all the moms and moms-to-be this month very best wishes for a speedy delivery.
*Crafty Crafters:
A knit along comes to crafty this May so why not sign up and have a go. From beginners, intermediate and experienced alike it will be pattern for everyone. Thank-you Pat for organising this for us.
*Shows:
With spring here and warmer days we have a full listing of doll events this May please check out our DCC Calendar and this section for details. Remember to take photos so that we can all share in your fun at the shows.
Here are a selection of events happening this May......
*~*Events*~*
Columbia Doll & Bear Show
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 ~ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
City Columbia
Event: Doll & Bear Show & Sale
Title/Theme: Mother's Day Gift Show
Company: Knight Shows & Events
Location: SC STATE FAIRGROUNDS
MOORE BUILDING - MAIN GATE
1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia
Admission: Adults: $5.00, 12 & under & Uniformed Girl Scouts: FREE
Contact: Knight Shows & Events; (803) 783-8049, knightshows@hotmail.com
Information: www.KnightShows.com
Doll & Bear Show
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City: Milwaukee
Event: Doll & Bear Show & Sale
Theme/Title: Orphans in the Attic Doll & Bear Show & Sale
Business: The Hansens
Location: American Serb Hall
5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee
Contact: Marge Hansen, (920) 563-0046, dollbear@sbcglobal.net
Dollys Daydreams Fair
MONDAY MAY 3
Open 10.30 to 4.
Dolls Houses, Miniatures & Teddy Bears Fair. (PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO LARGE DOLLS AT THIS FAIR).
Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade,
Bedfordshire SG18 9EA.
Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 ~ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City: Salt Lake City
Event: Doll Show & Sale
Company: Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show
Location: Utah Fairpark
10th West at North Temple, Salt Lake City
Admission Adults: $7.00; Children under 12: $3.00; Children under 5: Free
Contact: Dorothy Drake (755) 384-7713 dorothy@dolls4all.com
Information: www.dolls4all.com
Kensington Dolls House Summer Festival
Friday 14th May to Sunday 16th May.
Click on link for more information.
http://www.dollshousefestival.com/
Devon Bear Fair
16 May 2010
Devon Bear Fair, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth,
Contact Emmary Bears for details: http://emmarybears.com/
The Ultimate Fairy Tale Doll Show & Sale
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City: Sequim
Event: Doll Show & Sale
Title/Theme: The Ultimate Fairy Tale
Company: Olympic Peninsula Doll Club
Location: Sequim High School Cafeteria
601 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim
Contact: Connie Holtz (360) 582-9982
Information: conradholtz@yahoo.com
Dolls House & Miniatures Fair
MONDAY MAY 31
Open 10.30am to 4.00pm
Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel, Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey,
Essex EN9 3LX.
Getting to know our members.
*When did you start collecting dolls and why?
I bought a Leonardo porcelain doll for my mum but I changed my mind and I kept her for some reason. She was dressed in green velvet and had reddish ringlets. Soon I bought two or three more and had them in the guest bedroom (oh, I can remember what it was like to have lots of space back then LOL). Then, one morning I was shopping in W H Smith and I saw a copy of Doll magazine and on the cover was a Hildegard Gunzel doll, I had never seen a doll so beautiful! Well that was when my collecting really took off, although it was some time before I bought my first artist doll which was a Gotz.
*What was the very first doll you bought?
Along with the Leonardo porcelain doll I mentioned she was my first purchase for myself but the first doll ever bought for me was a composition baby doll that I called Angela. I no longer have her though.
*Who are your favorite doll artists?
For child dolls I like Annette Himstedt, Hildegard Gunzel, Sissel Skille, Nicole Marschollek (Zwergnase) and for babies I like Lullabydolls, Michelle Fagan and I'm quite taken with some of Eva Helland's work.
*You like to do crafts,what types of things do you make for your dolls?
Mainly I knit and crochet jackets, hats, bootees etc for my babies. I have made a couple of bigger things for the Himstedts. I did intend to sew some dresses but that never happened, I find it much easier to knit or crochet in the evening while watching TV or sometimes during a long car journey. I like to crochet with fine threads and add touches of embroidery (although I'm no expert at embroidery!).
*How many dolls do you have in your collection?
I'll have to pop away for a minute and add up......Wow 170! But that includes childhood dolls and a huge variety of different dolls including some playdolls, some foreign dolls and 6 porcelain kits that have yet to be made up.
*What is your favorite doll medium?
I don't really have a favourite, I enjoy collecting a variety of mediums. It would be easier to say that my least favourite is porcelain now because of the fragility of it.
*What is the best part of your hobby?
The best part for me is the dressing, I love the little clothes!
*Do you have a particular favorite doll in your collection?
Oh no, that would be unfair, I love them all equally. Maybe I love them for different reasons but each one is a part of the whole collection.
*If you could have any doll in the world what doll would that be?
Well maybe one of the older Hildegard Gunzel wax over porcelains but I would need to be very rich and have a big glass case to keep her safe in!! As it is I have a book with pictures of them all and I enjoy looking at the beauties in that without having to spend the cash!
*As co-creator of Doll Chit Chat how has that changed your hobby?
I don't think it's changed my hobby as such, I still find I'm exploring the different types of doll. I suppose it's made me more aware of the diversity of other people's collections.
*What has being a forum owner and/or being part of a forum meant to you?
I've formed lots of wonderful friendships that I value a great deal.
*You've been to a few doll meets, how important is it to meet up with people who share the same hobby?
Well for me, since I don't have anyone locally to share with it is very important. I thoroughly enjoy getting together with friends, either just to meet and show each other our dolls or to shop for clothes for them - it's all wonderful fun!
Happy Spring Everyone
