I’ve been knitting for 20 + years.
I became mesmerized by yarn and knitting needles 20 + years ago. I was a Charge Nurse, working in Southern California when I saw several nurses knitting during their break time and instantly knew I wanted to knit.
I learned to knit dishcloths, afghans, hats, and sweaters, then baby blankets, clothing, and toys for my newborn great grandchildren and I found that I enjoyed knitting and stuffing little toys, they are so much fun and the joy on the children’s faces warms my heart; then my daughter asked me to knit her a doll and there came the creative spark…a little lady doll for my grown up daughter.
I knitted my first little lady doll in 2015, and I was so captured by this gorgeous little doll that I thought she would stand up and walk, and I was having so much fun! Needless to say, I have not stopped knitting my gorgeous little dolls.
2025
May- Ontario Museum of History and Art, 13th Biennial Ontario Open Art Exhibition. My Riley Doll is on exhibit from May 1 to July 20, 2025.
May 2025 – February 2026 – Art @ ONT. Three gorgeous dolls are installed in Terminal 4, Gate 411. I am truly honored!
February – Tina Turner is on exhibit at the Carter Sexton Gallery, Black History Month Group Art Show, North Hollywood, California, from February 1 – February 22.
2024
December – I created a scene from the song Signifyn’ Monkey by Oscar Brown Jr. and entered it in the William Grant Still Arts Center’s 44th Annual Black Doll Show in need of good folk. “Magic Folk Like Us!” Celebrating folk tales, fairy tales, songs, and stories from the African Diaspora. December 14, 2024 – February 15, 2025.
September – I am honored to have Bob Marley doll installed in the Virtual Black Doll Museum. https://www.virtualblackdollmuseum.com
August – I created my first male doll – Bob Marley!
May – Billie Holiday ~ Lady Day! On display at the 17th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibit: Celebrating Black Music, a component of the 2024 North Charleston Arts Festival. May 1 – June 16.
March – I am thrilled to announce I am one of seven artists featured in the spring issue WHAT Women Create magazine!
2023
November – I created Oshun, the Spiritual Goddess, and entered her in the William Grant Still Arts Center, 43rd annual Black Doll Show entitled, Conjure, Reclaiming African American Tradition Through Hoodoo and Other Spiritual Dolls. December 2, 2023, through February 10, 2024.
October – I created another specialty doll, she needs no introduction ~ Tina Turner! I love her too!
May – I love Nina Simone (specialty doll) and thought of creating her for a couple of years, but I had to figure out how to make her piano. Well, I did, and placed her with her piano in the L.A. County Spring Fair Competition, and won 3 ribbons!
2022
July – I presented my doll journey at a virtual meeting for the Riverside Knitting Guild.
April – I received my largest order, 15 dolls, from the late Mr. Burnell Hendricks, New York, New York.
February – The New York Historical Society Museum & Library, Black Dolls Show, a photo of me with my black dolls collection was included in a slide show of contemporary doll collectors and their black dolls. February – June.
January – I was featured in the William Grant Still Arts Center Instagram Live interview.
2021
December – I participated in a Zoom interview by the Doll Chat Club on my doll-making process.
July – I joined the Doll Chat Club.
May – I figured out how to knit my doll’s shoes!
January – I had my website created and connected it to my Etsy Shop. I also obtained my business email address. (my Etsy shop is closed.)
2020
November – I entered a doll and I was a featured guest on the William Grant Still Arts Center, 40th. Anniversary Black Doll Show.
October – I was a featured guest on the Craft Industry Alliance Member Spotlight, 15-minute interview on Instagram.
March – I became a member of the CIA, (no, not that one!) Craft Industry Alliance.
2019
November – I was one of 20 people chosen by Vogue Knitting to take part in their 5-week program, Vogue Knitting Launch Pad: A Small Business Development Program/Webinar.
January – I joined the Riverside Knitting Guild.
2018
March – I opened my Etsy shop. (It is now closed.)
I love what I do!
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