~ Aug 2013~ Sew what... We've gotta find a way back! Part I!!

[ladylyons]

That is such a cute village!!! Maybe I can talk my DH into getting that one for me since he has the Monopoly Village!!

Such a cute wallet!! Sorry it got ruined!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Love all the new bags and your last SSP!

Now, if any of these projects that you are "scapping" need a home that they will be used (even though you don't think they are perfect, I am sure others would!...hint..hint..Lynn...I would be happy to give them a good home!

LOL Thanks Lynn.

So cute! I would love to set that up somewhere! I can't collect anything else though, I've been collecting the Jim shore figures for a few years now, and I'm running out of places to put them

I do have a couple of Jim Shore figurines - the Donald ones (of course) and I like them a lot.

D~

So sorry that happened (((hug)))

THank you Sheila - I am still pretty angry with myself about it.

Ironing can be tricky and it's always worse when whatever I've done could have been completelly avoided, but I'm always hardest on myself.

I know the zipper is what makes this particular item most "professional," but could you try it with just a snap flap for closure?

I'm sorry this one was ruined.

It's OK - I am still pretty angry with myself, but I need to move on. I just really wanted the zipper more for item safety, personally - I always feel better if I have a zipper to hold things in. But, I started doing some sketches last night - as much as I love the idea of this wallet, when it comes down to it - I could never sell it for the price it's really worth. So, I have drafted something else... Someday, I am hoping to make it. LOL

Awww that's such a shame. I've shed my share of tears in my sewing room! I agree that if you trim the vinyl close, it would still be quite usable and the rest of it is great...even with the lint!

I once made a suit for my (ex) hubby. When it came to the pants, it took me about 1/2 a day to sew the fly, getting the top stitching just right, placement just right...turned out it was wrong side out! I asked him if he could just reach inside when he needed the zipper down...

OMG Lois!!!!! You just made me spew coffee all over my keyboard - this visual is priceless!

This is my first "real" huge mistake and I honestly could rip it apart, but the vinyl was step 1 of sewing - and there's about 900 steps to this wallet - so to go back and fix it would just be impossible.

for a DIS meet.

I'm sorry your organizer didn't work out.

I have part of the Village and want to get the rest this year.

Thanks Kathy.

Which pieces of the village do you have? I keep going back and forth about it. I would love to have it - but I already have The Original Snow Village from Dept 56, so I just hesitate to start another one - as we don't have the space... but I just love the "candy" look that this one has.

Oh D...so sorry about your organizer! For what its worth...I still love it! I cant imagine putting that much time into something and have it not perfect. Hope you can still get some use out of it. It would look great with my balloon bag (hint hint hint) ;-)

Thanks Suzi... Did you see my profession of love to you in Oopsi's TR? I hope you knew I was only joking the other day.

I was actually planning to list the organizer for part of Crazy Days... I am not sure what I am going to do with it now?

So heartbreaking!!!! I cannot imagine the frustration and disappointment... Everything absolutely fabulous comes from MANY prototypes, though. Glad you just keep trying...we all benefit from it when we become proud owners of your custom bags.

Thanks Oopsi... Yah - I am pretty sure I am done with this pattern... Honestly - it takes me longer to make than it takes me to make a bag. I know that you wouldn't think that - so for me to charge that much for it anyways, it would never sell. It's time to scrap that idea and move on to something else. I was sketching for a while last night - I have some ideas - but now I have to find the time and figure out how I want to make it work, because I really feel like a Travel Organizer would be an awesome thing.

I completely agree about the Disney store! It's so small and so crowded as well. DH and I did buy a couple of shirts though. I wish they'd have a bigger vanylmation collection and household items. Oh well.

Yes - it is so hard to maneuver in... It was so funny - while we were waiting the other night, there was this guy standing outside the store with his double stroller, his wife (or whatever) popped her head out and asked him if he was coming in... And he was like... Um, no - it's like trying to drive a school bus through a parking lot in there. LOL So, he stood there for about a minute, and finally he sighed, made the sign of the cross, and went in. I about died of laughter right then and there - it was sooo funny!

I just wish they would bring the OLD MOA store back.... Remember that one? It had all the rooms and the huge Disney characters... TONS of adult clothing and pajamas... Collectables... IT was so awesome. I loved going there, just because it reminded me of a mini WDW. It was the stupidest thing they ever did when they remodeled. I agree that this new store is better than the remodeled one on level 2 - but it is so small, and nothing but toys and costumes...

On the travel wallet...so sorry this happenned! I know how frustrating this must be! An idea...trim the vinyl as best as possible. cut a new peice to fit the area...trim the new piece with a satin stitch and then hand sew it to the wallet. Does this make sense? The hand sewing will be a little tight, but it might work. It may not be a perfect solution, but I am sure there are some folks out there that would love it anyway!

Lynn

I wish I could trim it and add another piece, but there is just no way I could get in there with a machine to do it, if I did that - it would sew the ID window closed, and also the pocket behind it. I thought about laying another piece of vinyl on top of it, and melting it to the first one though... However, I am not sure that would work either?

That is such a cute village!!! Maybe I can talk my DH into getting that one for me since he has the Monopoly Village!!

Such a cute wallet!! Sorry it got ruined!!

Yah - it is a cute village... I would love to start collecting pieces of it. If I didn't have a trip I was saving for - I would have purchased a few buildings the other day.... But we have the trip, and Christmas coming... Gotta be a good girl and hope Josh is listening to my whining... LOL

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So, I gave up on my sewing room yesterday. Like, once I ruined the wallet - I just left and never went back. The girls and I watched a movie (Stand by Me)... I made dinner... Sat at the computer - just totally wasted my day away, and it was nice.

When I went upstairs to go to bed, I noticed that my sewing room lights were all on - every one of them... So, I went in to shut them off, and I realized I'd left my iron on all day too (thankfully it has auto shut-off)... So, I guess I left a little more hastily than I thought.

I have one thing I have to run to town to buy today for my next bag set... I will probably start cutting for a few hours right away this morning - then I will see if Josh wants to run to town with me...

We have a couple of Christmas items we were planning to buy soon - but they are on sale this week, so we might detour for a little while. It will feel good to get this purchase out of the way, then the girls' big gifts will be purchased... Only a few small things to get for them.

Oh, and I did get my Dad a pair of warm gloves at Eddie Bauer the other day, to go with his new jacket... Now I just need to find him a nice hat... I really wanted to get one at EB - but they are not cheap there... The gloves were on sale though - and weren't any higher priced than Target.

Not a clue what we are planning to get for any of Josh's family? I usually leave that up to him. We do need to get Brian's stuff in the mail soon, if we are going to get it there in time for Christmas though... I still want to find something awesome for his wife - I really want to start a collection of some sort for her - something I can add on to every year... I should go back to the Dept 56 website and see if there is anything there...

OK... I hope you all have a wonderful day... I plan to start showing photos of my Crazy Days stuff, hopefully today or tomorrow.

D~ <---- Who is really trying to move past the Travel Organizer today.

 

[Chicago Mo]

So fun on a DIS meet!!!
Sorry about the wallet.. Honestly it still is amazing. It can look like a fish breaking out of a fish tank??? Just kidding. i still would use it if that means anything!

You have an amazing talent.

 

[dianemom2]

Then, yesterday, V and I met Josh at the MOA... I was going for a Dismeet! PurpleEars (Flora) from the Disboutiquers thread was here on business this week, so we planned a meet.

D~

How fun that you got to meet Flora!

D~

I agree that you can probably cut out the vinyl part and use the rest of the wallet. I know that it won't be exactly what you imagined but the rest of it is awesome.

It sounds like you have gotten a big chunk of your holiday shopping out of the way. I am mostly done too. I will pick a few things up when I go on my girls' weekend at the end of November and then my girls just asked for more Wii controllers so that they can play a game with 4 people. Right now we can only have two kids play at a time. I like to do my shopping as I go through the year and tuck a few things away a little at a time.

 

[Pluto0809]

Finally have some time to get back on the DIS now that my company is gone. I was holding my breath that MIL would get out yesterday since she was flying up north.

That is such a bummer about the wallet. I hate ironing, try to avoid it at all costs. I've ruined a few pieces of clothing in my time.

I love those Disney villages, but am not sure where I would put it if I got one. I do of course have the piece with Pluto and the kittens!

Oh and if you are interested at all, I started a PTR for my November trip, link is in my signature.

 

[DMGeurts]

I just wanted to say something...

Remember a few weeks ago, when I told you all about that girl in Alli's school who died in a car accident?

It is just a very sad story.

Perhaps the saddest part is that she was in a car with friends, and the car she hit was full of friends - on a back country road. So, for the endless minutes that it took emergency crews to arrive, these friends had to witness this girl's pain and death, all while trying to help her fight for her life. I have heard murmurs around town of the sadness and mourning that all of these kids have been going through, according to what I have heard, her death was not peaceful, nor silent. Just a very, very sad circumstance.

Last week, her boyfriend committed suicide.

So, a community still in mourning and shock is overwhelmed with grief again.

Allison expressed to me, on our way home from town one day last week, how gloomy and sad her entire school is. She said she didn't know any of these people at all (she is a freshman, they are seniors) - but the cloud that hangs over her at school is everywhere... With in the classrooms, the teachers, the students, her friends...

We just recieved an email from the school last night, another student committed suicide over the weekend. Both Allison and I heard of the tragedy on Facebook.

Allison woke this morning not feeling well, I suspect it's just her stomach acting up, because she knows that today at school will be very hard and gloomier than ever before.

I offered to let her stay home and rest. I understand her reasons for not wanting to go. She is frustrated because she doesn't understand how people can feel that sad. We have had many talks about death over the last few weeks, and in the last week - talks about suicide. I am confident, at this time, I don't have to worry about Allison. But at the same time - I can see where a whole community of sadness can take hold and make everyone sad. I just keep pulling her closer and reminding her that we love her and V more than anything - she can always talk to us - or anyone else.

If you are so inclined, I would love prayers of support for our town and the people surrounding it, especially those who are around our children and guiding them... I don't claim to know everything about life, but I pray that if there are any more lost souls out there, they are able to find someone who is willing to listen to their sadness, and are able to find the help they need, because taking one's life is not the answer.

D~

 

[Restrasz]

Oh "D". How awful for you and the whole community.I will add your family and the whole town to my prayers. How great that Ally can talk to you and Josh! Not all of the kids are that lucky. Things will improve,sometimes it's so hard to see the "end of the tunnel". Hope you have a peace filled day!

 

[Chicago Mo]

this is so sad. I am so sorry your town is going threw something like this. I pray they are calling in a doctor for the kids? What a terrible tragedy.
Prayers are with all of you!

 

[miprender]

How frustrating about your zippered wallet. It still looks cute and maybe you could cut a piece of vynal and super glue it onto the fabric.

But just be careful... last night I almost super glued my fingers together

Thank you Michelle. I am definately going to look into SW for our October trip... The girls are older now, so it's not a huge necessity that we all sit together (it is nice though...) - and I really don't care where we sit on the plane, as long as we all get on the same one. Plus, not having to pay for baggage fees - totally worth it IMO... I guess I will have to go look for the info - but maybe you'll know... Is SW a participating airline? It would be nice to not have to worry about our luggage on the return trip as well. Last time, it was kind of a PITA.

D~

Yes SW participates too. They have since 2010 and this is the best thing ever invented.

If you are so inclined, I would love prayers of support for our town and the people surrounding it, especially those who are around our children and guiding them... I don't claim to know everything about life, but I pray that if there are any more lost souls out there, they are able to find someone who is willing to listen to their sadness, and are able to find the help they need, because taking one's life is not the answer.

D~

How sad for you town and the family of the ones that have lost someone.

 

[solana131]

Oh gosh D....this is just horrible I can't even imagine having to deal with this. I wish there was something I could do! Just know I am thinking of you all!

Did you see my profession of love to you in Oopsi's TR? I hope you knew I was only joking the other day.

Yes, of course I knew you were kidding! Silly girl

 

[mommy2mrb]

sorry to hear about the other death's at school, so sad...hope the community will rally together and some healing can start

 

[sewmess]

My prayers will definately include your community.

It's tough when teenagers are in the midst of tragedy...everything hits them so hard. Hopefully the school will be able to help students with a support base.

 

[KatMark]

My dear, D, my heart is bleeding for all in the community...especially the students and teachers at the school. I will keep all close in my heart and say many prayers for them.

And here's a special for your daughter.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

D~ you and your community are def in my prayers. I also pray for you and Josh as you have these conversations with A that are so difficult.

 

[DMGeurts]

Thank you... All of you.

I have been able to spend some quality time with Alli today, and I think it's been good for us. I am very fortunate that I am so close to both of my girls. I don't know how it happened, or what I did - but I don't just love them as my girls, but they are two of my closest friends - and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with both of them.

Conversations like the ones we have been having recently have not been easy - they have been so brutal for all of them. As a mom - my heart just wretches for these families, I cannot imagine the total terror I would feel if anything like this would happen to us, and I certainly cannot imagine a life with out my girls. But when things like this happen, you can't help but think and pray.

While talking to Allison, I am also very open with asking about her friends... because if her closest friends aren't finding the support they need, I feel it's my responsibility to - at the very least - notify someone. But I also feel this huge protective instinct - if her friends aren't finding the support they need - I don't want her to feel like the burden is all hers, and it's important that she can confide in me for their sake too.

I know that suicide is such a horrible subject to broach - but I encourage everyone to do your best and talk to your kids about it... Not just once - but any time you feel you need to talk about it. And it doesn't necessarily mean talking to them about suicide - it could be as easy as telling them that you love them, talking to them, encouraging them, spending time with them - letting them know that they are loved, needed and enjoyed.

I am, by no means, an expert mom... But I look at my girls every single day and I truly enjoy being with them... And even though I tell them that, I truly hope that they feel it too.

Thank you again for all your prayers - I am just so thankful... and as I send Alli back to school tomorrow (as much as I don't want to...) I will ask that you continue to keep her and our community in our prayers... It's going to be a long road for everyone, because even those of us who have not been deeply affected, have been affected - and it will be many months of hard times - especially for the kids.

D~

 

[PrincessMickey]

Sorry to hear about the continued grief in your town. I told you my experience when the accident happened so I know what all the kids are going through. I think you are doing a great job by talking to A and also having concerns for her friends. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

And not to be an enabler or anything but Sears carries a Disney town. I can't remember if it's Department 56 or not but there are several houses and accessories and Sears regularly has their holiday stuff on sale. I have not bought any of them but I was so tempted last year.

 

[ladylyons]

Your family and community will be in my prayers. Death is such a sad thing anyways but once you add in young adults and children it's even worse. We had a sensless shooting my Junior year of high school and lost a very a classmate. Even though I didn't know him personally I did know his girlfriend. Thankfully she had a very close group of friends that helped her through it. So I understand the feeling's that are going on.

 

[Pixiedust530]

I'm just now joining in...a little late to the party. Might take me a bit to get caught up!

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Prayers for all of you D~

 

[disneychic2]

I'm so sorry to hear about the further tragedies in your town. Those poor kids! Everything is so magnified at their age, so all or nothing. I'm glad that your girls know that they can talk to you about anything. That is the most important thing we can do for our kids I think. And it has to start at an early age so it will progress naturally. This means you've been getting it right for a long time, kiddo! My prayers will definitely be with you, your town, the students and especially the families of these kids. How my heart goes out to them!