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A small chalkboard placed 18 inches from the floor by my parents was their way of encouraging me to draw at the tender age of eighteen months. They say I especially enjoyed drawing Christmas trees. I've no recollection of the little chalk board but I cannot ever remember not drawing. From the ages of two or three, my earliest memories are of vivid colors, textures, stencils (red tulips on my cornflower blue little table set), iron filigree gates, details and perspectives. To this day, I can sketch a thought easier than I can articulate one. Thanks Mom and Dad! My first introduction to sewing was at my first Brownie meeting. My patient leader taught me to thread a needle by winding it around my index finger, rolling it, then removing it with the help of a finger nail...at the age of seven, I thought..."The world is mine!" From that point on, I envisioned myself transforming fabrics into anything a doll, my younger sisters or I could wear. Treasured saved snippets of these long ago fabrics are reminders of my earlier attempts.
Studying art, painting, drawing, interior design, pottery, basketry, lapidary and quilting...the love of natural elements, richly textured fabrics and surfaces, luscious colors, Americana, buttons and found objects...sketching on old envelopes and napkins, lovingly folding, stacking and restacking fabrics by colorways, the ability to draw, draft and daydream led me to the delectable world of dollmaking...
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| Dolls, Dolls, Dolls will be a lifelong way of incorporating all I've experienced into a most rewarding form of creativity. The dolls have taken me to many new places, other countries and to treasured friendships. And best of all, my husband, children, grand children, siblings and parents all share in my delight of dolls. |
 French Country Tea Cozy Her dainty dress covers a teapot and awaits guests. |
 Elegant Annie She wears lace, rosy pantaloons, pattern shoes and a party dress. |
 A Star To Wish Upon... She clings to a star. Printed ribbon is included in pattern. |
 Grinelda Sit her on a candy bowl to hide tempting treats and carries a traveling broom. |
 Crown of Candles A weighted doll could be dressed in white for St. Lucia or in blue for a Tooth Fairy. |
 Woodland Angel She can top a tree or grace a wreath. Wings and halos are embellished with leaves and pods. |
 April Fool This fellow can be an elf, sprite or fairy king, Fool Proof. |
 Handfull of Hearts Felt hearts keep pins and needles and form a thimble pocket. |
 Three Witches of MacBetz Made for pins or wreath. No toil or trouble. |
 Cracker Jill She wears a sailor dress, can carry a Cracker Jack toy and has a button jointed body. |
 Fairy Throne Made of velvet and elegantly embellished with beads, charms and a tassel. |
 Ruba from Aruba A weighted doll covers candy jar, canister... even a toaster. Add another skirt and she'll cover a sewing machine. |
To obtain a colored catalog send $1.00 to:
Betts Vidal
26163 Underwood Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
510.782.9390
BettsBetz@aol.com
