Meet Fang
Lucie had a wolf parka made when our family vacationed in Alaska in 1965. I had a large bear made from the fur and since Lucie named the coat fang, I named the bear Fang. The bear is about 27 inches long. Fang was designed and made by Sandy Czaja, Notchlok Bears
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Lunch with Carol Doak
When Sandy and I were in Houston we were able to have lunch with Carol Doak. After lunch, we took some time to discuss all the wonderful things about the new Apple iPad.
Mink Bears
What do you do with a vintage mink coat? You make mink bears. I was very fortunate to find Sandy Czaja, Notchlok Bears, a very talented bear artist.
My mother's mink coat was purchased from Berger's Department store in Buffalo New York in 1960. Sandy was able to incorporate the initials on one bear paw and made a small pillow with the Berger label. The red silk bow on the larger bear was made from silk my parents purchased while on a trip to Japan in 1962. I gave the medium size bear to my daughter, Marcie and the 2 small bears were sent to my cousins, Deb and Pam, in Batavia New York.
My mother's mink coat was purchased from Berger's Department store in Buffalo New York in 1960. Sandy was able to incorporate the initials on one bear paw and made a small pillow with the Berger label. The red silk bow on the larger bear was made from silk my parents purchased while on a trip to Japan in 1962. I gave the medium size bear to my daughter, Marcie and the 2 small bears were sent to my cousins, Deb and Pam, in Batavia New York.
Iced Fountain
Phoenix had a cold snap February 1st but nonetheless, I surprised to see my fountain iced over the morning of February 2nd. The ice had melted by 3:00 pm but formed again and was frozen again on February 3rd. I covered some of the frost tender plants in my backyard.
Waiting for a treat
My quilting buddy, Sandy, came to Phoenix to take some classes at Quilting in the Desert. She took this picture of the girls waiting, oh so patiently, for a piece of pizza crust. Pizza crust is the only thing that they all beg for.
New Christmas stockings and tree skirt
Christmas Tree Skirt designed by Judy Niemeyer. Machine quilting by Jessica Jones Gamez. Finished size is 60” diameter.
New Christmas stocking to match my new Christmas tree skirt. My sister had a Bernina 180 with the embroidery module, I machine embroidered the names instead of doing hand embroidery as I have in past years. I also learned how to use the ruffler attachment for my Bernina.
New Christmas stocking to match my new Christmas tree skirt. My sister had a Bernina 180 with the embroidery module, I machine embroidered the names instead of doing hand embroidery as I have in past years. I also learned how to use the ruffler attachment for my Bernina.
Christmas Bells
Paper mache Christmas bells were made by my dad, Bernie Stell, circa 1945. These bells hung on homes on Woodbridge Avenue in Buffalo NY, Fairlawn Drive in Eggertsville NY and Meadow Park Drive in Sun City Arizona. In 2010, I updated the wiring on the bells and I was able to hang the bells at my home in Phoenix Arizona.
Happy Birthday Katie
Katie, my standard poodle, is now 4 years old. Katie has now become quite the expert in counter surfing and basket trashing. Katie is continuing the proud tradition of guarding the house and keeping all dragons and dinosaurs from the backyard.
Katie was born 9/2/2006
Katie was born 9/2/2006
Introducing Molly
Good Golly Miss Molly
Molly is a standard poodle born April 7, 2010. She will be learning all the rules of the house from Katie and Bailey. Katie hopes Molly will be up to the task of guarding the house and keeping all dragons and dinosaurs from the backyard.
Molly is a standard poodle born April 7, 2010. She will be learning all the rules of the house from Katie and Bailey. Katie hopes Molly will be up to the task of guarding the house and keeping all dragons and dinosaurs from the backyard.
In Memory of Lucie
Protz, Lucille Elaine 66, of Phoenix passed away on January 10, 2010. Lucie was born on June 25, 1943 in Buffalo, New York to Bernard and Irene Stell. She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in Chemistry and worked for Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan and Freeport, Texas. Lucie moved to Phoenix in 1980. She was a Life Master with the American Contract Bridge League. She is preceded in death by her husband John E. Protz (1989). She is survived by her sister Phyllis Wason, niece Marcie Wason, cousins; Deb Konieczny and Pam Sodja both of New York and her best friend Bailey (her devoted golden retriever). Lucie will be remembered as an exceptional older sister to Phyl and for her determination, humor and loyalty to friends. Lucie will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be private. Memorial contributions in Lucie’s name may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind 1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3115.