It was 34 years ago this month that a group of doll makers in Hayward gathered together primarily by Bonnie Hoover and Elinor Peace Bailey to formally became the Flying Phoebe Doll Club. We now meet in October each year to celebrate this occasion with a potluck dinner. This year we met at the Christ Episcopal Church in Alameda. While participation was not as large as usual this year due to Covid concerns, we enjoyed a lovely meal spread out on two serving tables with savory dishes at one end, and desserts at the other. We complied with church regulations and served everything in individual portions, with one person serving each food item with a single serving utensil. And, we all wore our masks indoors and had doors and windows open—it was a beautiful spring day!
Calendar
November 13 (Saturday) Anne Klocko's home. Drop-in Social Get-together 11:00 to 1:30, Business Meeting at 1:30 P.M.
No meeting in December.
Enrichment
A highlight of the event was the Enrichment Session with Geri, our most fabulous card maker. She brought a ton of materials to the meeting, enabling us to make our own Halloween cards or tags to take home. She had two huge tables full of beautiful fabrics, trims, papers, ephemera and embellishments, stamps and tools to choose from. And, we welcomed her advice, tips and tricks for making attractive cards. Geri, we truly appreciate your generosity, your enthusiasm, your inspiration and the over-the-top effort you contribute to everything you do for the Phoebes.
While members eagerly gathered materials to make an item at the meeting, most were enjoying their meal and opportunity to socialize too much to finish an item at the gathering. We are hoping to see photos of their creations at a later date.
These two tags were completed by Daisy. Nice job!
Gift Exchange
Some members participated in the gift exchange due this month and this photo reveals a mermaid made by Daisy, a doll made by Kathy, A spoon doll by Sue, lovely butterflies by Harlene, jewelry by Caroline and Jennifer, and a quilted bowl cozy and mug coaster by Suzanne.
Show and Tell
For show and tell, Daisy displayed her wonderful fabric dragon.
Geri shared a lovely paper collage heart...
and a very cute fabric witch doll.
Caroline added fabulous wild red hair to her skeleton, plus a very dressy costume.
Bonnie shared her witch doll sewn with great cotton Halloween prints, and carrying a quilted pumpkin purse.
And, she also shared two more of her uniquely designed wall-hanger costume creations.
Just had to take a photo of the butterfly necklace Harlene was wearing. Absolutely beautiful!
It was wonderful day, very much enjoyed by all!
