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

[disneychic2]

Okay, this Minnie is my favorite. For sure! Love that little bit of eyelet trim.

I've been sewing skirts for my DGDs and playing Christmas music all the while. I know it's early, but I started watching Christmas movies while I was sick, and it really put me in the mood. I'm one of those weird ones who loves Christmas music/movies and it doesn't really matter where we are on the calendar!

Sounds like you'll be getting your Eeyore, but if something falls through, we're going on 11/28 and would be happy to pick one up for you.

 

[NiniMorris]

I would offer...but it looks like you have lots of volunteers already...if they can't find it, let me know and we will check when we go right after Thanksgiving!


Nini

 

[tatar63]

Looks like I am going before everyone else? Leaving 11/11, I would love to pick it up as we will be going to 'Ohana's one night! You won't even have to pay me as you can just take it off the amount I will owe you for the bag I am going to purchase next week

Monica

 

[Restrasz]

I don't know which of your bags is my favorite!! Minnie is beautiful!
I was in the hospital for several days with severe vertigo and nausea. I came home late yesterday afternoon so that was the best gift of all.
I hope things are calming down in your neighborhood,you've had a long few weeks.

 

[babynala]

Chiara - glad you have your power back and I hope you can get everything back to "normal" soon. How is J doing with the aftermath of Sandy?

Decorating for Christmas early sounds good - you might as well enjoy it for as long as you can.

D~ seeing how MM deals with Christmas (and a tree) will be interesting.

Sign up for Southwest's e-mail notifications and they will let you know when they open up bookings for your time frame. Sometimes they run great sales so it is good to be on their list.

Minnie looks great, I love the lace trim!!!! The lining fabric and contrasting bias look perfect. Her expression is so life like, her eyes are so expressive.

I usually bring my DSLR to the parks and on our last trip I made a bag just for this purpose - it was similar to the bag that I had in Charlotte but "shorter". I put lots of slip pockets in it. I mostly carried my cell phone, a small bag that served as my wallet for my CC, money, room key, extra memory card, maybe a battery. I also carry my fairly small video camera to catch those fabulous Disney moments on "film". My video camera is about the size of a small telephoto lens. I also carry a few ponchos (for rain or Splash Mountain) and maps. I am not a great photographer so by the end of the week I usually ditch the DSLR and I'm down to a small bag with my cell phone and room key. I am totally looking forward to using my original Disboutique lanyard / wallet on the trip with my brother. I figure his wife can be in charge of lugging around her DSLR and I can be in charge of getting fast passes!!!

Hope Alli's school community can continue to heal after all of their losses.

 

[EEs*Mommy]

Minnie is awesome! I can't wait to see the rest!
Chiara I am so glad you guys have power again. I really don't know what is going on out there other than with my friends which is just sad. I despise TV though.
I am sure you will find it before but we will be there in Feb and I can look for Eeyore. MM is so sweet <3

 

[mommy2mrb]

happy to hear Alli is feeling better....hope the school and community can continue healing!

the new Mickey & Minnie bags are very cute!

Chiara, happy you got your power back...my friends in NJ and LI are still powerless but okay, of which I'm very grateful!!

 

[solana131]

I just love the lace detail on the front pocket!
I was just looking on Amazon yesterday for a little Eeyore stuffy to send to a friend that was a little down. They have a bunch of them, but I only saw one "laying down" one. It was a 20" long pile one. Not sure what the "long pile" means, but it looks similar to the one in the pics. I think it was about $30??

 

[nowellsl]

I keep meaning to ask, but I keep forgetting...

When the girls and I were in WDW, we purchased an Eeyore for MM... This is his "baby"... He carries Eeyore with him everywhere, and Eeyore is the only toy that he's never destroyed... Until the other day... Poor Eeyore had a small hole next to his ear - I was going to sew it up, but during the night MM ripped it off... We have yet to find the ear. And we've looked everywhere. I had to sew Eeyore back together with out an ear.

This is what Eeyore looks like:

We looked everywhere on WDW property, but the only place we found this particular Eeyore was in the Poly gift shop (the one on the 2nd floor)... This Eeyore is special, because he is incredibly FLOPPY, and that's what MM loves about him, Eeyore must be the laying down type and extra floppy.

So, if anyone is going to WDW anytime soon, I would love it if you could pick up another Eeyore for him... I would be happy to send you Paypal funds immediately (I believe he was $19.99) + shipping.

Thanks so much!

D~

That's so funny. My dog has had a duck (beanie buddy) since we got her and I've sewn it up so many times Lost one of the wings a long time ago. It's gotten so yucky that I don't even want to put it in the washing machine anymore, so I bought a brand new one at a flea market (they don't make it anymore) and she won't have a thing to do with it! She still drags out that nasty one. She goes to get it every time she's ready to go to sleep. It's got a hole in it's cheek now and I haven't even tried to fix it.
I'm going to WDW in early Dec. and will be glad to look for Eeyore if you haven't gotten one by then!

 

[DisNorth]

Love the mickey and minni set. I think they are going to help boost your trip fund

I love the idea of a SLR bag!!!!!! I didn't cary my SLR in the parks because I didn't want the bother. I am now totaly regreting that, as my photos with my pointand shoot / ipod totaly suck!
I found I didn't carry much in the park - there was tons of room in my bag. I carried my wallet, cell, point and shoot (but won't need if have SLR), ipod, maps, and little waterbottle. A water bottle could be cliped on the outside so just a few pockets would be great. A place for memory cards and an extra lense would be nice too. I'm sure you will come up with something great!!

Hope you have a great weekend.

 

[DMGeurts]

Remember... I said I needed to catch up?

So, I decided to post another bag today. Since a lot of people don't Dis on the weekend...

D~ <--- Who knows, I may even do another one later...

 

[nowellsl]

LOVE the Donald bag!

 

[Pluto0809]

Loving all the new bags! I may just have to start collecting them too along with my Pluto stuff.

I'm one of the ones that rarely makes it on the DIS on the weekends. Just too much else to do. And the DIS is such a good distraction at work. (Didn't there used to be a "guilty" smiley? Oh well, this one will have to do: ).

 

[DMGeurts]

Well, I promise that I will be posting one bag tomorrow morning (my favorite of all these) and one bag on Sunday morning (my second favorite of these)... So, it you happen to check in.

D~

 

[tatar63]

I love them all, can't wait to see the next two since they are your favorites! I will be away from home tomorrow on a day trip, so I will just have to take my iPad because I have no patience and can't wait till I get home
Have you seen the little gates to put around Christmas trees to keep toddlers out? You may have to invest in one of those!
Monica

 

[cogero]

love love the minnie bag and the donald bag. Can't wait to see what else you have planned.

 

[babynala]

Donald is awesome. I will have to try and get on the boards tomorrow to check out your top two favorites.

I guess I am one that doesn't make it onto the boards on the weekends. I don't seem to make it on the computer very often on the weekends but it is not like I'm doing anything exciting.

 

[nannye]

LOVE the new bags!

 

[WDWCP96]

Love the Donald and Minnie bags! Also not sure if you saw my other response but I will be at WDW in 2 weeks and going to the Poly for the Luau one night if you still need someone to pick up a new Eeyore.

 

[Pixiedust530]

Holy sewing machine Batman!!! It took me a while, but I am finally caught up on your PTR!!!!! I might have missed something along the way, but we'll probably never know.

First I want to say that I was deeply saddened by everything that is going on in your community. Here's to hoping that things are improving and that your community can begin to heal. I think you are a wonderful mom and have made some great decisions regarding your girls. I work in a middle school and I WISH we had more parents like you that take a vested interest in their children and their well being!! After all, anyone that works in a school will tell you that it all starts and ends at home! You're doing a great job and it sounds like you are raising 2 spectacular young women!

I am totally awestruck by your sewing abilities! I would love to learn to sew...but I guess if I'm going to do that I should probably start with stitching a straight line first ! Your UPB's (and accessories) are adorable. I love the Minnie one...of course it helps that red is my favorite color! I am sure your bags will more than help you raise the funds for your trip.

I'm here for the long haul...I guess we all are! I can't wait to here more about your trip planning...and your bags of course!