tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249230242012-01-18T10:24:25.354-07:00Dinky BabyBehind the scenes at Dinky Baby! Insights and comments from the resident Dinky Baby maker!Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-51360726056956063742012-01-18T10:19:00.004-07:002012-01-18T10:24:25.363-07:002012-01-18T10:24:25.363-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2VBleqG4RKY/Txb_ZfDr2MI/AAAAAAAABZw/E2i39QD1-rQ/s1600/Leaha%2BFrancis.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 186px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699023191782709442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2VBleqG4RKY/Txb_ZfDr2MI/AAAAAAAABZw/E2i39QD1-rQ/s320/Leaha%2BFrancis.jpg" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><em><strong>Kennedy & Monkey<br /></strong></em></span>I made Danny for my Grandbaby Kennedy before she was born. My Daughter wanted a pictureof Kennedy, and her "Monkey Girl". I didn't<br />sculpture the hands and feet, but still might. They bothhave tutus on, and "Monkey Girls" shirt says "Kennedy's Monkey Girl". I also have a picture of both ofthem from the back, and Kennedy has her arm around her Monkey<br />girl...Friends forever<br />Leaha Francis - Montana<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CYZ9lI4Gtoc/Txb_JXyVJvI/AAAAAAAABZk/D7wipsZI-Fk/s1600/Leaha%2BFrancis.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CYZ9lI4Gtoc/Txb_JXyVJvI/AAAAAAAABZk/D7wipsZI-Fk/s1600/Leaha%2BFrancis.jpg"><div align="left"> </div></a><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-5136072605695606374?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/QCKWUXqp4gY" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/kennedy-monkey-i-made-danny-for-my.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-60445219460974802792012-01-13T12:09:00.002-07:002012-01-13T12:13:01.366-07:002012-01-13T12:13:01.366-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4-e4Oa0igrw/TxCBgS7BPbI/AAAAAAAABYo/OFOaQIaWgSU/s1600/Julie%2BDuncan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 239px; height: 320px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697195920458857906" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4-e4Oa0igrw/TxCBgS7BPbI/AAAAAAAABYo/OFOaQIaWgSU/s320/Julie%2BDuncan.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">Kylie Duncan - Frist Dinky Baby<br /></span>"Just thought I'd share a pic if my very first dinky baby. I have to say I'm absolutely hooked! I just LOVED making her. I'll be visiting your site in the next day or so for some more supplies.<br />Do you have a pattern for yarn wigs? Specifically for boys?<br />Thanks so much for your designs!!"<br /><br />Kylie<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">Yes Kylie, I have a wig pattern that gives you options for several different hair styles even boys. I alos have a fur wig pattern, that looks great on boy dolls. Just visit the website to take a look.</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">Vicki</span></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-6044521946097480279?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/Y78xiNOv0M4" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/kylie-duncan-frist-dinky-baby-just.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-76718132867459019682012-01-06T14:41:00.002-07:002012-01-06T14:46:42.230-07:002012-01-06T14:46:42.230-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6633ff;"><em>Squirt<br /></em></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694637551053367826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zo2Kl24TMtk/TwdqrmMi6hI/AAAAAAAABXs/F2VO2ehdNww/s320/Sailor.jpg" /><br /><br /><p>This is"Squirt" made by Crystal Kilbury, Her husband spent 21 years in the Navy. So of course, she had to dress Squirt in a Navy uniform. LOL! Crystal says he was so much fun to make. What a great job, love him!<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-7671813286745901968?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/nuKIW4YM24I" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com1http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/squirt-this-issquirt-made-by-crystal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-35252126878935454652011-12-01T17:04:00.003-07:002011-12-01T19:54:42.722-07:002011-12-01T19:54:42.722-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>A Dinky Traveler Visits Georgia</strong></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">It looks like this Dinky <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Traveler</span> had a great time while visiting Debbie Davis of West Green, GA.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xyty6Uol1Vc/TtgWXeJ7fJI/AAAAAAAABVc/MW97wgFpqus/s1600/debs%2Bpic%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bleaves.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681315522415393938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xyty6Uol1Vc/TtgWXeJ7fJI/AAAAAAAABVc/MW97wgFpqus/s320/debs%2Bpic%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bleaves.jpg" /></a> Fun playing in the leaves with a new friend, can you see us?<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yAwZpwP9ylw/TtgWXALMA8I/AAAAAAAABVM/TI0SIGU29BE/s1600/debs%2Bpic%2Bholding%2Ba%2Bcupcake.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681315514367607746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yAwZpwP9ylw/TtgWXALMA8I/AAAAAAAABVM/TI0SIGU29BE/s320/debs%2Bpic%2Bholding%2Ba%2Bcupcake.jpg" /></a> Look what I found<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6e6qYskHtw/TtgWWtQGMYI/AAAAAAAABVE/ikyxrp_n6HA/s1600/debs%2Bpic%2Bhalloweeen%2Bdec.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681315509287924098" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6e6qYskHtw/TtgWWtQGMYI/AAAAAAAABVE/ikyxrp_n6HA/s320/debs%2Bpic%2Bhalloweeen%2Bdec.jpg" /></a> I love all the beautiful decorations!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeLyLqdRYyg/TtgWWc4qFwI/AAAAAAAABUw/AlzJ1fZ40lY/s1600/debs%2Bpic%2Bboy%2Bwith%2Bdoll.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681315504894646018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeLyLqdRYyg/TtgWWc4qFwI/AAAAAAAABUw/AlzJ1fZ40lY/s320/debs%2Bpic%2Bboy%2Bwith%2Bdoll.jpg" /></a> Eating Thanksgiving dinner with a new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">friend</span>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ffGH9jxRa_o/TtgWWUjTcSI/AAAAAAAABUo/fuAWkywwQ30/s1600/debs%2Bpic%2BDeb%2B%2526%2BLex%2Bsay%2Bgoodbye.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681315502657597730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ffGH9jxRa_o/TtgWWUjTcSI/AAAAAAAABUo/fuAWkywwQ30/s320/debs%2Bpic%2BDeb%2B%2526%2BLex%2Bsay%2Bgoodbye.jpg" /></a> All good things must come to an end as Deb & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lex</span> say goodbye.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-3525212687893545465?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/GNVeTCZ3rzk" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/12/dinky-traveler-visits-georgia-it-looks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-60960428637997373232011-11-13T13:30:00.004-07:002011-11-14T07:05:36.289-07:002011-11-14T07:05:36.289-07:00<div><div><div align="center"><font color="#3333ff" size="5">Please Welcome Hudson Patrick Riley to the World</font></div><div align="left"><font color="#3333ff">He arrived yesterday weighting 10.5 lbs. and 22 inches long. Mother, father and big sis are doing well. He is already wearing size 1 diapers, no newborn diapers for him. </font></div><div align="left"><font color="#3333ff"></font> </div><div align="left"><font color="#3333ff">Just for looking at my beautiful new grandson, please go to my website and receive 15% off any order by entering coupon code HUDSON in all caps. This offer ends Nov. 18, 2011.</font></div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674580587172851074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lKD4LgNVY2c/TsAo-pPD7YI/AAAAAAAABUc/KWGKT_nyLAQ/s320/hudson.jpg" /></div><div><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-6096042863799737323?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/_3rhBMH_MDA" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com1http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/11/please-welcome-hudson-patrick-riley-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-47829629216939318342011-11-12T16:18:00.002-07:002011-11-12T16:33:05.715-07:002011-11-12T16:33:05.715-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">The Dinky Traveler Visits Georgia</span></div><br /><div align="left">Aimee Bishop had a great time being the host to this Dinky Traveler. Or should I say he had a great time enjoying Aimee on her trip to Duluth, GA for a 4 day educational conference. Looks like he wasted no time in figuring out how to order room service.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZD8gPnkMA0/Tr7_L3LHcyI/AAAAAAAABUQ/A4sVFGy5y-k/s1600/DSC00344.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674253159787623202" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZD8gPnkMA0/Tr7_L3LHcyI/AAAAAAAABUQ/A4sVFGy5y-k/s320/DSC00344.JPG" /></a> Ordering room service<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a5ziA_IH9xo/Tr7_LhCnDLI/AAAAAAAABUA/1UKJeUUtYb8/s1600/DSC00340.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674253153846365362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a5ziA_IH9xo/Tr7_LhCnDLI/AAAAAAAABUA/1UKJeUUtYb8/s320/DSC00340.JPG" /></a> Playing hide and seek behind the pillow in the room<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WtRrkIz-790/Tr7_LbWiLhI/AAAAAAAABT4/jx7ZJJ2R0K8/s1600/DSC00338.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674253152319319570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WtRrkIz-790/Tr7_LbWiLhI/AAAAAAAABT4/jx7ZJJ2R0K8/s320/DSC00338.JPG" /></a> At a conference with Aimee<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qofK7uweM90/Tr7_LK5wXnI/AAAAAAAABTs/OGfsMpmEtG8/s1600/DSC00333.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674253147903647346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qofK7uweM90/Tr7_LK5wXnI/AAAAAAAABTs/OGfsMpmEtG8/s320/DSC00333.JPG" /></a> Aimee knitted me a new scarf, mittens and hat because it is cold<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-4782962921693931834?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/SNK1QOAJMy4" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/11/dinky-traveler-visits-georgia-aimee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-55033287858637916162011-11-06T12:19:00.002-07:002011-11-06T12:27:52.774-07:002011-11-06T12:27:52.774-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#00cccc;"><em>Dolls at the Housuton Quilt Festival</em></span></div>As I was admiring all the beautiful quilts I saw the doll display. These are dolls that ladies have entered into the doll competion. I do not know all the details, but I am going to find out.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_u9Yl-O6f8/Trbee-H7IUI/AAAAAAAABTM/dUEJ-FYBOfk/s1600/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671965404373393730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s_u9Yl-O6f8/Trbee-H7IUI/AAAAAAAABTM/dUEJ-FYBOfk/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B4.jpg" /></a> Happy little clowns</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pRXhsCVFeos/TrbeeY75pjI/AAAAAAAABS8/oY7ZoltXbzE/s1600/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671965394390853170" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pRXhsCVFeos/TrbeeY75pjI/AAAAAAAABS8/oY7ZoltXbzE/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B3.jpg" /></a> Pippi<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zn817S0CRls/Trbedk2puhI/AAAAAAAABSw/Pn0Clhm4M-8/s1600/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671965380410194450" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zn817S0CRls/Trbedk2puhI/AAAAAAAABSw/Pn0Clhm4M-8/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B2.jpg" /></a> Man at work<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j6Brv7YvQnM/Trbedf42gZI/AAAAAAAABSk/M_BQ9ZuGcXU/s1600/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671965379077243282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j6Brv7YvQnM/Trbedf42gZI/AAAAAAAABSk/M_BQ9ZuGcXU/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BDOLLS%2B1.jpg" /></a> Look at all the dolls<br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-5503328785863791616?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/2PR9Q3YrrEw" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com1http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/11/dolls-at-housuton-quilt-festival-as-i.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-15436213564462451012011-11-05T15:07:00.003-07:002011-11-05T15:21:46.368-07:002011-11-05T15:21:46.368-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>The Winning Quilt Is....</strong></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left">I am not a quilter, but I do appreciate those who quilt. Sewing is an art and choosing the right fabrics and design is so important in planning the perfect quilt or even the perfect doll. If you ever get the chance to go to the Houston Quilt Festival, go!!!! So many wonderful things to see and then all the great quilts. Tomorrow I will post pictures of the dolls that are entered in the competition.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671639758124128354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DXi-9E9nb6s/TrW2T3T4mGI/AAAAAAAABSY/7fwATqgIk80/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BCAR.jpg" /> <br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center">A car that is quilted?</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DwFpKpPOatY/TrW0enpmdQI/AAAAAAAABSA/LIve1svmx9U/s1600/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BISLES%2BOF%2BQUILTS%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671637743875552514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DwFpKpPOatY/TrW0enpmdQI/AAAAAAAABSA/LIve1svmx9U/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BISLES%2BOF%2BQUILTS%2B2.jpg" /></a> So many quilts, not enough time<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NRJYWaDJ-20/TrW0dilJ3XI/AAAAAAAABR4/dyNfWatmSXA/s1600/QULT%2BSHOW%2BISLES%2BOF%2BQUILTS%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671637725334855026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NRJYWaDJ-20/TrW0dilJ3XI/AAAAAAAABR4/dyNfWatmSXA/s320/QULT%2BSHOW%2BISLES%2BOF%2BQUILTS%2B1.jpg" /></a> More quilts<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uG4w6-se1a0/TrW0dPI166I/AAAAAAAABRo/akpFwwgCc9k/s1600/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BWINNING%2BQUILT%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 276px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671637720115833762" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uG4w6-se1a0/TrW0dPI166I/AAAAAAAABRo/akpFwwgCc9k/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BWINNING%2BQUILT%2B2.jpg" /></a> The Winner<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c9hMSzBv1TM/TrW0c48cirI/AAAAAAAABRc/46899xU7lho/s1600/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BWINNING%2BQUILT%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671637714158258866" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c9hMSzBv1TM/TrW0c48cirI/AAAAAAAABRc/46899xU7lho/s320/QUILT%2BSHOW%2BWINNING%2BQUILT%2B1.jpg" /></a> This quilt is beautiful<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-1543621356446245101?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/U6yIo3iQFGQ" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/11/winning-quilt-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-5569920577097307332011-11-03T20:16:00.002-07:002011-11-03T20:24:47.901-07:002011-11-03T20:24:47.901-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Houston Quilt Festival </span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xqs7UfOZosE/TrNaGA2uDrI/AAAAAAAABRQ/-_SDl2oVV-4/s1600/The%2BFood%2BCourt%2Bat%2Bthe%2BQuilt%2BShow.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670975415144812210" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xqs7UfOZosE/TrNaGA2uDrI/AAAAAAAABRQ/-_SDl2oVV-4/s320/The%2BFood%2BCourt%2Bat%2Bthe%2BQuilt%2BShow.jpg" /></a>This is just one half of the food court at the Houston Quilt Festival, I could not fit it all in this picture.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-puN1D0GoO4I/TrNaFjWEHlI/AAAAAAAABRE/YWnQWyJCQ4s/s1600/My%2BBooth%2Bat%2BFestival.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670975407223217746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-puN1D0GoO4I/TrNaFjWEHlI/AAAAAAAABRE/YWnQWyJCQ4s/s320/My%2BBooth%2Bat%2BFestival.jpg" /></a> I got a corner booth in a great spot, yeah!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLJC23M1iAw/TrNaE0I7ZYI/AAAAAAAABQw/4r_EMbLwkkE/s1600/Set%2BUP%2Bat%2Bthe%2BQuilt%2BShow%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670975394551653762" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLJC23M1iAw/TrNaE0I7ZYI/AAAAAAAABQw/4r_EMbLwkkE/s320/Set%2BUP%2Bat%2Bthe%2BQuilt%2BShow%2B2.jpg" /></a> Look at all the work that goes into the set up.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrBkpl5JiEg/TrNaEpJ0Z8I/AAAAAAAABQg/00jv0gIi0cg/s1600/Set%2BUP%2Bat%2Bthe%2BQuilt%2BShow%2B3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670975391602599874" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrBkpl5JiEg/TrNaEpJ0Z8I/AAAAAAAABQg/00jv0gIi0cg/s320/Set%2BUP%2Bat%2Bthe%2BQuilt%2BShow%2B3.jpg" /></a> Red carpet to be laid down, pretty swanky.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-556992057709730733?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/ERD63FvY2YQ" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/11/houston-quilt-festival-this-is-just-one.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-80837357017194652322011-10-30T08:49:00.003-07:002011-10-30T09:07:52.663-07:002011-10-30T09:07:52.663-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6600cc;">Quilt Market Fun</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Nancy from <a href="http://www.nancysnotions.com/">Nancy's Notisons</a> stopped by my booth as she was waiting to give an interview next to my booth at <a href="http://www.qnntv.com/">QNNtv.com</a>. We chatted about my patterns and she said a rep from Nancy's would be stopping by. She said she loved my things. It was so much fun to talk to her one on one.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669315758342336978" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NaZVnGhTvFs/Tq10pReE8dI/AAAAAAAABQU/gWayJ7nmk0M/s320/Nancy%2B3.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Nancy being interviewed next to my booth</div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669315743849693170" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AMLq_lOD8wQ/Tq10obewv_I/AAAAAAAABQI/x61trZpD_t8/s320/Nancy%2B2.jpg" />The interview</div><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669315732266820930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k0x4mkhBAyg/Tq10nwVMJUI/AAAAAAAABP8/8Tk4hxPqbZI/s320/Nancy%2B1.jpg" />Nancy<br /></p><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-8083735701719465232?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/LywVOmAmE6w" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/quilt-market-fun-nancy-from-nancys.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-81597462608857272472011-10-29T12:07:00.002-07:002011-10-29T12:15:09.896-07:002011-10-29T12:15:09.896-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">Dinky Traveler visits Laura Aldridge</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#000066;">The first Dinky Travler sent out to visit friends on the West Coast, is now missing. We have tried to find him, but to no availe. I only hope he has a good home. This is the new Dinky Travler who just spent some time with Laura Aldridge in Yuma, AZ. It looks like they had a great time. Laura named the Dinky Travler Annie.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vE6HrJoPh-0/TqxPJIgs5kI/AAAAAAAABPo/SXQyik-USbc/s1600/Laura%2BAldridge%2B3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668993049274672706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vE6HrJoPh-0/TqxPJIgs5kI/AAAAAAAABPo/SXQyik-USbc/s320/Laura%2BAldridge%2B3.jpg" /></a> New outfit made by Laura, don't I look cute?<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S1_F9y7AULE/TqxPIj4kUWI/AAAAAAAABPc/5ZWUSd0MHPE/s1600/Laura%2BAldridge%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668993039442661730" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S1_F9y7AULE/TqxPIj4kUWI/AAAAAAAABPc/5ZWUSd0MHPE/s320/Laura%2BAldridge%2B2.jpg" /></a> Laura and Annie in front of the castle at the Wetlands Park.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HZTz5aqJ0U/TqxPIXoFXSI/AAAAAAAABPQ/OrTJE1i8u4w/s1600/Laura%2BAldridge%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668993036152298786" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HZTz5aqJ0U/TqxPIXoFXSI/AAAAAAAABPQ/OrTJE1i8u4w/s320/Laura%2BAldridge%2B1.jpg" /></a> Annie in front of the memorial for the Veterans<br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-8159746260885727247?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/Fm1CD-raayo" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/dinky-traveler-visits-laura-aldridge.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-18263419119089544272011-10-29T11:32:00.002-07:002011-10-29T11:44:09.182-07:002011-10-29T11:44:09.182-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6600cc;">Highlights From the Houston Quilt Market 2011</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A8bG_5p10Dk/TqxHzehaRNI/AAAAAAAABPA/A2INoC-9zRQ/s1600/Quilt%2BshowDr.%2BS.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668984980644709586" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A8bG_5p10Dk/TqxHzehaRNI/AAAAAAAABPA/A2INoC-9zRQ/s320/Quilt%2BshowDr.%2BS.jpg" /></a> I love Dr. Seuss, remember the Lorax?<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3iPgnOWHJvU/TqxHyRe7lhI/AAAAAAAABO4/iIbLlL6uPI4/s1600/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bstarbucks.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668984959964780050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3iPgnOWHJvU/TqxHyRe7lhI/AAAAAAAABO4/iIbLlL6uPI4/s320/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bstarbucks.jpg" /></a> Starbucks, my coffee haven!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhgIH7koVY8/TqxHx4LbcKI/AAAAAAAABOo/qjeF9Rl2U7Y/s1600/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bfloor%2Bplan.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668984953172095138" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhgIH7koVY8/TqxHx4LbcKI/AAAAAAAABOo/qjeF9Rl2U7Y/s320/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bfloor%2Bplan.jpg" /></a> Map of the vendors and the quilts. Can you find my booth?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BvbMLzgIHnE/TqxHxGKCgZI/AAAAAAAABOg/yiS9zkgCIq8/s1600/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bescalator.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668984939744493970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BvbMLzgIHnE/TqxHxGKCgZI/AAAAAAAABOg/yiS9zkgCIq8/s320/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bescalator.jpg" /></a> Three floors, escalators to take you up and down. I think I have walked a thousand miles already<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BlWrZBk-BFM/TqxHwmlPC5I/AAAAAAAABOQ/rSP-cxYo6yU/s1600/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bmy%2Bbooth.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668984931268627346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BlWrZBk-BFM/TqxHwmlPC5I/AAAAAAAABOQ/rSP-cxYo6yU/s320/Quilt%2Bshow%2Bmy%2Bbooth.jpg" /></a> My little pink booth.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-1826341911908954427?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/g6y3I2Z8SQg" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/highlights-from-houston-quilt-market.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-55577798133417961142011-10-13T16:58:00.002-07:002011-10-13T17:16:03.837-07:002011-10-13T17:16:03.837-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#000099;"><strong>The Dinky Traveler Spends Time in Shelby, NC</strong></span></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UkcaPeQzhkA/Tpd7W6tTo4I/AAAAAAAABOE/GF3uBaK1oEo/s1600/Wanda%2BF.%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663130690088313730" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UkcaPeQzhkA/Tpd7W6tTo4I/AAAAAAAABOE/GF3uBaK1oEo/s320/Wanda%2BF.%2B2.JPG" /></a> This Dinky Traveler had a great time with Wanda Fortenberry in Shelby, NC. Looks like tree <br /><div>climbing was on the list of fun.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0EQDUBGplt8/Tpd7WbP0nxI/AAAAAAAABN4/dVP-bZr1GcQ/s1600/Wanda%2BF.%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663130681643147026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0EQDUBGplt8/Tpd7WbP0nxI/AAAAAAAABN4/dVP-bZr1GcQ/s320/Wanda%2BF.%2B1.JPG" /></a> A ride on the Merry-Go-Round was loads of fun, especially when you are with Wanda.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-5557779813341796114?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/DYqyhNvXbFs" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/dinky-traveler-spends-time-in-shelby-nc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-53326353778411012052011-10-13T14:04:00.002-07:002011-10-13T16:56:22.428-07:002011-10-13T16:56:22.428-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;color:#660000;">Dinky Traveler Visits With Some 5th Graders</span></div>This Dinky Traveler was lucky enough to spend time with a class of fifth graders in East Islip, NY. The host for this Traveler was Anne-Marie Orgera. She was kind enough o take lots of pictures and to allow the Dinky Traveler to make lots of new friends and to to learn all about recycling.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1MlDxzixCfI/TpdUnjq1-oI/AAAAAAAABNw/uEwsi1o_Elk/s1600/AM%2B5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663088095008258690" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1MlDxzixCfI/TpdUnjq1-oI/AAAAAAAABNw/uEwsi1o_Elk/s320/AM%2B5.jpg" /></a> Learning to recyle is great fun!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH3SzvnnMio/TpdUnRseUcI/AAAAAAAABNk/Tf-sXwAa8Q4/s1600/AM%2B4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663088090183258562" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH3SzvnnMio/TpdUnRseUcI/AAAAAAAABNk/Tf-sXwAa8Q4/s320/AM%2B4.jpg" /></a> All this stuff can be made into something useful, what can I make?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CBr7eOKWZK0/TpdUm_l339I/AAAAAAAABNU/0JfUlrvtEEA/s1600/AM3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663088085323734994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CBr7eOKWZK0/TpdUm_l339I/AAAAAAAABNU/0JfUlrvtEEA/s320/AM3.jpg" /></a> The Dinky Travler had a great time with the 5th grade class.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qdfWD33ZNKs/TpdUmZE0YEI/AAAAAAAABNM/ClxD6LLcop0/s1600/AM%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663088074984546370" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qdfWD33ZNKs/TpdUmZE0YEI/AAAAAAAABNM/ClxD6LLcop0/s320/AM%2B2.jpg" /></a> Look how many friends one little<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KyntgZ85Lg/TpdUmE31DpI/AAAAAAAABM8/3PulRB11hFA/s1600/AM%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663088069561355922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KyntgZ85Lg/TpdUmE31DpI/AAAAAAAABM8/3PulRB11hFA/s320/AM%2B1.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-5332635377841101205?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/QGRvp6sya-s" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/dinky-traveler-visits-with-some-5th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-84906578127258996242011-10-13T13:58:00.002-07:002011-10-13T14:04:20.647-07:002011-10-13T14:04:20.647-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Dinky Traveler Arrived in Bowie, MD</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkY8AEm4_0w/TpdRZQhaABI/AAAAAAAABL4/RV4qRAV0NVM/s1600/Joyce%2BB%2B3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663084550815350802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkY8AEm4_0w/TpdRZQhaABI/AAAAAAAABL4/RV4qRAV0NVM/s320/Joyce%2BB%2B3.JPG" /></a> Affectionately Nick-named Skipper by Joyce Benjamin, this Traveler looks very happy.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKjC6uxoPEw/TpdRYFF9ApI/AAAAAAAABLw/8OkSAplBD6A/s1600/Joyce%2BB%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663084530567545490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKjC6uxoPEw/TpdRYFF9ApI/AAAAAAAABLw/8OkSAplBD6A/s320/Joyce%2BB%2B2.JPG" /></a> How about a dip in the pool?<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-32nHNiFMXTM/TpdRXm7yuYI/AAAAAAAABLg/Cf8csAZ4CqY/s1600/Joyce%2BB%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663084522471864706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-32nHNiFMXTM/TpdRXm7yuYI/AAAAAAAABLg/Cf8csAZ4CqY/s320/Joyce%2BB%2B1.JPG" /></a> Skipper loves all the doggies he has met.<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-8490657812725899624?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/PsvJa1F0LOU" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/dinky-traveler-arrived-in-bowie-md.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-579281437660183302011-10-13T13:51:00.002-07:002011-10-13T13:58:53.350-07:002011-10-13T13:58:53.350-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Dinky Traveler Visits Leaha Francis</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sdfYu8e0p-k/TpdPkOEgBkI/AAAAAAAABLY/VLdD9vTauzo/s1600/LEAHA%2BFRNCIS.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663082540112545346" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sdfYu8e0p-k/TpdPkOEgBkI/AAAAAAAABLY/VLdD9vTauzo/s320/LEAHA%2BFRNCIS.jpg" /></a> Just look at all the goodies being accumulated by the Dinky Traveler. Looks like a good time was had when he visited Leaha in Stevensville, Montana. This Traveler even got a special T-shirt from Leaha.<br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-57928143766018330?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/OFZ0KNgdPbw" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/dinky-traveler-visits-leaha-francis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-63924772830646674952011-09-11T10:28:00.005-07:002011-09-11T14:18:17.893-07:002011-09-11T14:18:17.893-07:00<div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,0,0);font-size:180%;" ><strong>The Dinky Travler in Canada</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">The Dinky Travler spent some time in Canada with Doris Olthof. It looks like he had a great time and really got into the culture. He even gained a new friend and visited some old ones as in the photo below</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651155799894776530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S_JcMDFW9F0/TmzwQkcd2tI/AAAAAAAABKU/maaLbkRidec/s320/Doris%2BDinky%2BTraveller%2Bwith%2BDanny%2BG%2Band%2BAngie.jpg" /></div><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651160113052156674" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IOrdltPhCR4/Tmz0LoNUgwI/AAAAAAAABKs/hwzGQoXb6qk/s320/Doris%2BDinky%2Bin%2BToronto%2BOutfit.JPG" /></p><br /><p align="center">The Dinky Traveler loves his Toronto hat and jacket<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kl2BtiJtwi0/TmzwJOsY3LI/AAAAAAAABKE/bvNiKmPwQjs/s1600/Doris%2BDinky%2Bin%2BPool.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651155673796893874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kl2BtiJtwi0/TmzwJOsY3LI/AAAAAAAABKE/bvNiKmPwQjs/s320/Doris%2BDinky%2Bin%2BPool.JPG" /></a>Catching a few rays<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gVWZRnvghSk/TmzwJMwiYaI/AAAAAAAABJ8/fLmmoT0a0tk/s1600/Doris%2BDinky%2Band%2BTomato.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651155673277424034" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gVWZRnvghSk/TmzwJMwiYaI/AAAAAAAABJ8/fLmmoT0a0tk/s320/Doris%2BDinky%2Band%2BTomato.JPG" /></a>The Dinky Traveler loves tomatoes, especially big one red ones<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n3SsL0xphDc/TmzwI5eKETI/AAAAAAAABJ0/Jpz2UlCew5o/s1600/Doris%2BDinky%2Band%2BSox.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651155668100059442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n3SsL0xphDc/TmzwI5eKETI/AAAAAAAABJ0/Jpz2UlCew5o/s320/Doris%2BDinky%2Band%2BSox.JPG" /></a>Spending time with his new friend Sox<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qzQ2zq6I-ns/TmzwI8S53ZI/AAAAAAAABJs/17PwDIg0x4w/s1600/Doris%2BCatching%2Bsome%2Bzzzzz%2527s.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651155668858166674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qzQ2zq6I-ns/TmzwI8S53ZI/AAAAAAAABJs/17PwDIg0x4w/s320/Doris%2BCatching%2Bsome%2Bzzzzz%2527s.jpg" /></a>Nite nite time with Sox</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-6392477283064667495?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/Zc2-_ZC79xc" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/09/dinky-travler-in-canada-dinky-travler.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-47128648639578954532011-09-11T10:11:00.003-07:002011-09-11T14:17:44.570-07:002011-09-11T14:17:44.570-07:00<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EYQJF9X1qi8/TmzsW6kOwqI/AAAAAAAABJk/urFks3BrLEQ/s1600/Linda%2Bfiedler%2Bdoll-bayou%2Bbend.JPG"></a><span style="font-size:180%;">The Dinky Traveler in Houston, TX<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">The Dinky Traveler has spent some beautiful days with Linda Fiedler.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NWpZEy5asDY/TmzsWnSmXeI/AAAAAAAABJc/JXepJPScaNk/s1600/Linda%2BFiedler%2Bdoll%2Bpic.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651151505691401698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NWpZEy5asDY/TmzsWnSmXeI/AAAAAAAABJc/JXepJPScaNk/s320/Linda%2BFiedler%2Bdoll%2Bpic.JPG" /></a>Just relaxing on a bench catching a few rays in a stylin hat.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LPJS_jyRIRA/TmzsWNqcDeI/AAAAAAAABJU/FEWSOQBWB5k/s1600/Linda%2BFiedler%2Bdoll%2Band%2Bparker.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651151498812067298" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LPJS_jyRIRA/TmzsWNqcDeI/AAAAAAAABJU/FEWSOQBWB5k/s320/Linda%2BFiedler%2Bdoll%2Band%2Bparker.JPG" /></a>This Dinky Traveler loves his new friend.<br /><br /><div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-4712864863957895453?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/azCHjoKVDYk" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/09/dinky-traveler-in-houston-tx-dinky.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-36694000205862481152011-08-19T11:27:00.002-07:002011-08-19T11:43:37.543-07:002011-08-19T11:43:37.543-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#336666;">The Dinky Traveler Visits Pittsburgh</span></strong></div>
<br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Sun Minkus and the Dinky Traveler enjoy their visit together. See all the photos below of what a great time the Dinky Traveler had.</span></strong></div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FTHeeMdkrlw/Tk6szKUey8I/AAAAAAAABJM/yRlAZkKL6J4/s1600/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bkids.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642637378085374914" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FTHeeMdkrlw/Tk6szKUey8I/AAAAAAAABJM/yRlAZkKL6J4/s320/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bkids.JPG" /></a> The Dinky Traveler with Sue's grandchildren</div>
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<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVp8aFsuge0/Tk6sy3iVTyI/AAAAAAAABJE/xHGKgCJDbM0/s1600/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bfriends.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642637373043199778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVp8aFsuge0/Tk6sy3iVTyI/AAAAAAAABJE/xHGKgCJDbM0/s320/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bfriends.JPG" /></a> The Dinky Traveler with Sue's Dinky Baby dolls
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9oYI1WjQbjU/Tk6syvcXCBI/AAAAAAAABI8/VG8J9zapTq0/s1600/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2BElijah.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642637370870663186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9oYI1WjQbjU/Tk6syvcXCBI/AAAAAAAABI8/VG8J9zapTq0/s320/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2BElijah.JPG" /></a> Some fun with the Dinky Traveler
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<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cr3c43flPEo/Tk6syT-dNXI/AAAAAAAABI0/5Hs8rj8ONUs/s1600/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bdog%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642637363497481586" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cr3c43flPEo/Tk6syT-dNXI/AAAAAAAABI0/5Hs8rj8ONUs/s320/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bdog%2B2.JPG" /></a> The Dinky Traveler loves spending time with Sue's big dogs
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<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WmWmqCk81oM/Tk6sx8SKZeI/AAAAAAAABIs/ztXEI7HvvSk/s1600/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bdog.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642637357137683938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WmWmqCk81oM/Tk6sx8SKZeI/AAAAAAAABIs/ztXEI7HvvSk/s320/Sue%2BMinkus%2BTraveler%2Bwith%2Bdog.JPG" /></a> A great friend to nap with
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<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-3669400020586248115?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/3DWYS__cxIU" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/08/dinky-traveler-visits-pittsburgh-sun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-20749072667771381622011-08-19T10:33:00.002-07:002011-08-19T10:46:49.209-07:002011-08-19T10:46:49.209-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#330033;">The Dinky Traveler Visits Israel</span></div>
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<br /><div align="left"><span style="color:#330033;">The Dinky Traveler paid a visit to Ofri of Rishon-le-Zion, Israel. It looks like this traveler had a great time and picked up some souvenirs along the way. Not only did the Dinky Traveler visit Israel he went on the family vacation to Italy.</span></div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2LqXGw7Syn0/Tk6fhihDyTI/AAAAAAAABIk/t4Gr_HdPaIA/s1600/Ofri%2BBarzila%2Bwith%2Bdoll.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642622781691775282" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2LqXGw7Syn0/Tk6fhihDyTI/AAAAAAAABIk/t4Gr_HdPaIA/s320/Ofri%2BBarzila%2Bwith%2Bdoll.jpg" /></a> Ofri with the Dinky Traveler
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--LMVU5PhUdg/Tk6fha5MmyI/AAAAAAAABIc/zE9hy2R53Vg/s1600/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bin%2Bbox.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642622779645532962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--LMVU5PhUdg/Tk6fha5MmyI/AAAAAAAABIc/zE9hy2R53Vg/s320/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bin%2Bbox.jpg" /></a> Surprise!
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<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uio9Z_Nh0Ow/Tk6fhB-S_qI/AAAAAAAABIU/sjA7kZqbkQg/s1600/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bin%2Bsweater.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642622772956036770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uio9Z_Nh0Ow/Tk6fhB-S_qI/AAAAAAAABIU/sjA7kZqbkQg/s320/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bin%2Bsweater.jpg" /></a> Ofri made me a new sweater and hat
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1TDzSxB1b1M/Tk6fg1HQ83I/AAAAAAAABIM/3EB_c5pH0KI/s1600/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bwith%2Bcamel.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642622769503990642" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1TDzSxB1b1M/Tk6fg1HQ83I/AAAAAAAABIM/3EB_c5pH0KI/s320/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bwith%2Bcamel.jpg" /></a> Look at my great little camel
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<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J7-FfH_LmJo/Tk6fgt9hOhI/AAAAAAAABIE/3_uqalD5vBs/s1600/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bwith%2Btennie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642622767584066066" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J7-FfH_LmJo/Tk6fgt9hOhI/AAAAAAAABIE/3_uqalD5vBs/s320/Ofri%2BBarzilai%2Bdoll%2Bwith%2Btennie.jpg" /></a> Everyone needs a sneaker keyring
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<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-2074907266777138162?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/gCso0ay6iVU" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/08/dinky-traveler-visits-israel-dinky.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-12279401134769798512011-07-31T12:31:00.006-07:002011-07-31T13:39:23.382-07:002011-07-31T13:39:23.382-07:00<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Ask Vicki</span></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Why do I need to add more stuffing to the head, and how do I do it? </span></em><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Joyce-</span></em></div><br /><br /><div align="left">This is one of the most important steps in Dinky Baby doll making and one that is often forgotten or eliminated. This step will give your doll a better appearance and help it to hold it's shape after lots of play or washings. Here is how you do it.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635609135191535426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0JDEpb-ffoM/TjW0plQJr0I/AAAAAAAABHU/Cm0XZR9WnjQ/s320/Pre-stuffed%2Bhead.JPG" />This is what your head should look like after sculpting, kind of wrinkled and unfinished.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635618214621697330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YYR8nS5xhJo/TjW86Ew_VTI/AAAAAAAABH8/Vbgd2Fd6qMk/s320/gathered%2Bneck.JPG" /><br /><br /><p>Run a gathering stitch around the neck opening as in the above photo. This will help hold the additional stuffing you will be adding. I use a 2 1/2 inch sculpting needle and four strands of thread to do this step. Do not pull it tight but just enough to help hold the stuffing in place.</p><br /><p align="left">Begin adding more stuffing to the head, pushing it in as you go, keep adding until the head is very firm to the touch. Insert your finger into the cheek areas, add more stuffing filling out the cheeks fully and firmly. Keep adding stuffing to the cheeks. If you can fit your finger in between the fabric and the cheek you can add more stuffing. Cheeks should be full and firm. Now add a small amount to the chin area as in the photo below and your stuffing is complete.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635609141092769986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gokx7gtb29I/TjW0p7PHYMI/AAAAAAAABHk/OGVdx5-frwU/s320/Stuffed%2Bhead.JPG" /> Does your Dinky Baby head look like the picture above? A firm fully stuffed head will keep your doll looking great after lots of play and washings. This IS the most important part of your doll, so take the time to stuff the head fully. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 253px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635609142665989474" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kJiMfsI7LnI/TjW0qBGMzWI/AAAAAAAABHs/q2BX0PxfWhA/s320/finished%2Bhead.JPG" />Fully stuffed head with nose added</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-1227940113476979851?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/4OX0NuAYiXk" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/07/ask-vicki-why-do-i-need-to-add-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-55699512892879983462011-07-12T07:24:00.004-07:002011-07-12T07:53:22.306-07:002011-07-12T07:53:22.306-07:00<span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nnBTyVNJpZ4/Thxdhi8D0WI/AAAAAAAABHM/XcqI_rBV2Cs/s1600/me.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 145px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628476465202057570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nnBTyVNJpZ4/Thxdhi8D0WI/AAAAAAAABHM/XcqI_rBV2Cs/s320/me.jpg" /></a> <br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Ask Vicki...</span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">What are the essential supplies needed to start making Dinky Babies? </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><em>Christen-</em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;">This is a great question and a very important one. The most important thing if you are making a Dinky Baby is <strong>the fabric</strong>. The patterns were designed to be used with craft velour (only found on the </span><a href="http://dinkybaby.com/"><span style="color:#000099;">website</span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> or any doll supply website). You will not find this fabric in any fabric store.</span></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">The other items that will make your experience in Dinky Baby doll making a success are </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>light weight interfacing</strong> - used for tracing the pattern. You can use the traced pattern over and over again and will last for years. This also preserves the paper pattern (many of which are printed on both sides).</span></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">A set of <strong>sculpting needles</strong> is essential-the 5 1/8 inch needles are the perfect size for sculpting the face and the body, the 2 1/2 inch needles are great for the fingers and toes and even for sewing on the yarn hair. Embroidery needles are something you probably have on hand, but are also needed to embroider the eyes.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">The <strong>thread</strong> I personally use is called Dual Duty and the color I use is natural (unless you are making an ethnic Dinky Baby). This thread can be found in any fabric store and maybe even at Wal-Mart.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">The <strong>stuffing</strong> is an important part of making a Dinky Baby. The body arms and legs can be stuffed with poly fil or anything similar. The head, since it is the most important part of the doll, should be firmly stuffed. I like using a denser type of stuffing for the head, anything with bamboo in it will work, two other great ones to use are Mountain Mist(c) or Morning Glory(c). These stay put and do not shift and provide a firm feel so the head will hold it's shape.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Just use inexpensive <strong>embroidery floss</strong> for the eyes and mouth. Silk is not good. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;">Those are the essentials other then the normal things you already have on hand such as scissors, sewing machine and the usual sewing supplies.</span><br /></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">If you have the above items and a Dinky Baby pattern and the other items called for on that pattern you should have all you need to make a Dinky Baby. Good luck and keep making those Dinky Babies.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><em>Vicki-</em></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-5569951289287998346?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/wgJzXxHLbio" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/07/ask-vicki.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-40569657149923784472011-07-08T09:48:00.001-07:002011-07-08T10:04:10.069-07:002011-07-08T10:04:10.069-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#330099;">The Dinky Traveler in the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia</span></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6bMrdNFCVY/Thc2KlY9PdI/AAAAAAAABHE/pX4XxLim5kA/s1600/Janet%2BBunt%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627025814886104530" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6bMrdNFCVY/Thc2KlY9PdI/AAAAAAAABHE/pX4XxLim5kA/s320/Janet%2BBunt%2B1.JPG" /></a> Hi from the sunny Gold Coast, Queensland Australia! It's funny, everyone here calls me "Dinky Di", that is an Australian nick name for a true Australian mate (friend).<br /><br />Today Janet took me for a ride up to Mt. Tamborine just behind the Fabulous Gold Coast. We had a look at the rain forest and Janet took this photo of me with the city of Surfers Paradise and the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean in the background.<br /><br />I am getting my things packed up now so that I can get on with the next part of my journey...I am having such fun!<br /><br />Bye for now the Dinky Traveler International<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-4056965714992378447?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/xZ8oxJ3UdhU" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-56487478005055654292011-07-07T10:20:00.002-07:002011-07-07T10:33:34.966-07:002011-07-07T10:33:34.966-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6600cc;">The Dinky Traveler in Australia</span></div><br />Looks like a fun time was had in Australia with Michelle. This Dinky Traveler is getting into the spirit and fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CRp7kCc2Hcs/ThXrlQhHOPI/AAAAAAAABGs/3i42KJnAcnE/s1600/Michelle%2Bon%2Btable.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626662334790842610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CRp7kCc2Hcs/ThXrlQhHOPI/AAAAAAAABGs/3i42KJnAcnE/s320/Michelle%2Bon%2Btable.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s7xjdBXY6yA/ThXrlBPmXnI/AAAAAAAABGk/ULEa_O8oxms/s1600/Michelle%2Bwith%2Bfriends.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626662330690854514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s7xjdBXY6yA/ThXrlBPmXnI/AAAAAAAABGk/ULEa_O8oxms/s320/Michelle%2Bwith%2Bfriends.jpg" /></a> New friends are made<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv9dyw3dWQg/ThXrklzR48I/AAAAAAAABGc/2RGYBdzRB2o/s1600/Michelle%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bbeach.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626662323324314562" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv9dyw3dWQg/ThXrklzR48I/AAAAAAAABGc/2RGYBdzRB2o/s320/Michelle%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bbeach.jpg" /></a> A visit to the location for the movie <strong><em>Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader </em></strong>was a lot of fun<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UuB1mGqk0CE/ThXrkQzEL9I/AAAAAAAABGU/eAAmHWv_nAc/s1600/Michelle%2Bat%2Bplay%2Bground.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626662317686271954" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UuB1mGqk0CE/ThXrkQzEL9I/AAAAAAAABGU/eAAmHWv_nAc/s320/Michelle%2Bat%2Bplay%2Bground.jpg" /></a> <br /><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-5648747800505565429?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/HGDQda3-67g" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/07/dinky-traveler-in-australia-looks-like.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24923024.post-56442438148323993472011-07-03T12:56:00.003-07:002011-07-03T13:11:05.491-07:002011-07-03T13:11:05.491-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">The Dinky Traveler in Surprise, AZ</span></div>It looks like spending time by the pool in her swimming suit was the best idea of this trip. Looks like this Dinky Traveler had a great time with Cheryl. Working in the garden can be an inspiration with all the beautiful colors of flowers, a perfect place to day dream.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYAiqPAEoMI/ThDLQoOQ-NI/AAAAAAAABGE/9dg9zWPbPq8/s1600/cHERYL%2BcARNAHAN%2Bgarden.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625219421121345746" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYAiqPAEoMI/ThDLQoOQ-NI/AAAAAAAABGE/9dg9zWPbPq8/s320/cHERYL%2BcARNAHAN%2Bgarden.JPG" /></a> Working or day dreaming?<br /></p><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scdWDya2eh4/ThDLQRU1LqI/AAAAAAAABF8/FRMVgMFJC8Y/s1600/Cheryl%2BCarahan%2Bpetting%2Bthe%2Bdog.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625219414974869154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scdWDya2eh4/ThDLQRU1LqI/AAAAAAAABF8/FRMVgMFJC8Y/s320/Cheryl%2BCarahan%2Bpetting%2Bthe%2Bdog.JPG" /></a> Time spent with a great friend<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/24923024-5644243814832399347?l=dinkybaby.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DinkyBaby/~4/Ftci6strUf4" height="1" width="1"/>Vicki Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18259632654191933975noreply@blogger.com0http://dinkybaby.blogspot.com/2011/07/dinky-traveler-in-surprise-az-it-looks.html