Okay...I am in LOVE with the balloon bag! I am seriously thinking of getting a new one for next May...I know...I would need to order now...I need to make a certain ressie first...
I like MM and V helping out...especially the way MM helps...
So...I see a black fabric on the middle shelf on the right hand side...is that a Stitch fabric??? That is what it looks like to me...but then I need new glasses!
Have fun at the lake!
Lynn
LOL Lynn... I am always the most flattered when someone who has one (or more) of my bags, likes them enough to want another.

To me, that is the ultimate compliment.
And yes - that is Stitch fabric.
D I am finally all caught up. This summer has been crazy!! After Disney V and I had two weeks off and then nearly 2 weeks of camping.... Which leaves the question, where on earth did the summer go????
I am still waiting for my photopass pics, then I need to organize pics before I can start my TR. Hopefully next week!
I LOVE the Balloon bag! but I think the Donald park pack may be the best thing you have done so far! It is SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awaiting the next one!
Thanks! I agree - just where did summer go? Although - I admit, I just love the change of seasons, especially summer to fall. However - I DETEST winter... OK - let me rephrase... I love winter and snow until New Years, after that, it must leave!
I hope you'll post a link here when you start your TR.
Thanks - I love my Donald PPP (I got so many comments on it) - however, I do have to say - I agree with Suzi, it was hot to carry in the summer down south, so if someone ordered a PPP for a summer trip, I would have to warn them that they are hot to carry.

You're welcome

You are such an inspiration to so many and do so much to make everyone else happy....I thought it suited you. I wanted to do the pick-a-pearl, but I knew I wouldn't wear it....so we thought and thought about who we could get it for. Then I looked down at my Squishy bag and knew how hard you had worked to get it done in time for my trip when it wasn't scheduled until later. I;m glad you like it! And the Mickey box came from my necklace and earring set I bought in Feb. I just couldn't throw them away....way too cute. I just had it sitting on my bureau collecting dust and when I needed a box to put yours in, it jumped up and said "me me, ooh pick me". You get the necklace box and I kept the earring box to put my jewlery in when I go to WDW.
Awww... Suzi...

I do love it so much!!! LOL about the box - yah - I won't be able to throw it away either.

Thank you again for thinking of me!
V makes me wish I had a teenager to organize my stash too.
And MM is such a gorgeous dog and I think you're very brave to let him in the sewing room. My T would leave more hair than he came in with.
Your bags always inspire me: I've got one perking in my brain that I need to seriously work on in the next week or so, if I want it for my trip. It won't be anywhere near as pretty as yours, but that's more because I'm a pretty utilitarian girl and don't need a lot of pretty colors on my bags.
Oh - believe me - I dunno what got into V... I didn't ask her to organize my fabric at all, she just started doing it. It was so very nice of her!
As for MM and my sewing room - well, that's an ongoing battle. If he comes in and lays down like a good boy - then I don't have any problems with him being in there (that's how Ruf was), but he likes to find things to eat from my garbage - which isn't good. And yes, I do get a bit of hair - I am just very meticulous about lint brushing everything before I package it up.
Hmmm... I am curious to see the bag you have brewing... I love to see what others make!
Have fun at the lake house.
Love your new Mickey balloon bag and what an adorable idea about mickey holding the balloons on the wallet. I am so glad that you Dh is helping out in someway.
Loved looking at your fabric stash. DS4 and I were looking at and he say your TS one but was quite upset that you did not have Thomas the Train

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Thanks Marianne and D for the info on the thread. Maybe I will have to order a roll to see if my machine likes it.
Thank you Michelle!

We will try to have a good time... My MIL will have guests at the lake house this week, and since it has vaulted ceilings and not much of anything on the walls - it's very echo-y... So, when the girls fight - it's not fun. Hopefully we won't wear out our welcome too soon.
Yah - I really liked Josh's idea... He does have some great ones!
LOL - poor DS4 - I understand his disappointment.
Yes, you will have to try a spool... It is seriously cheap ($2.25 for 1000 meters) and they charge actual shipping... I just ordered another 10 spools to finish off my colors, and shipping was just a hair over $5. In hindsight, I should have had them ship my purchases home last week - it would have been much easier than me trying to carry all that thread through the airport.
You all know how often I have to "run to JoAnn's" because I am out of a color - well, as long as I plan ahead - this will be so much easier, and cheaper than gas too. I am trying to streamline all of my business purchases - because there are things I buy all the time, that I really should have on hand, and it would save me so much time (and $$) just to order online. Should have thought of that a long time ago!
Oh my, your stuff just keeps getting better and better!!!!
Hope you are enjoying the lake and a much needed break!
Awww... thanks! Headed out shortly... To be honest, I still want to finish up a bit more of my applique. And I have not packed one thing yet. DH wants to be on the road in 2 hours...

We'll see...
Great new bag. Love the balloons!
Would love to have your girls help organize my sewing room. Organization is not my strength.
Thanks Di!

I would be happy to send my girls your way!
Yeah April is a little far out there!!

Glad you got it figured out!!
I figured you'd say that once you heard how far out I am booked.
Glad you were able to get some stuff done before leaving for the lake. Wish I had kids that would help me pick stuff up!!! My kids sure as heck don't do that!!! HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!!
I am still waiting for the "payback" info... I am positive she wants something - she just hasn't told me yet.
Have a great time D~
Yea for Pixie Dust.
Thank you Judy... I will be thinking of you and your family and praying for good news over these next few days. I will be checking in periodically to see if there are any updates.
Oh Phooey -- I really wanted to show dh b/c in all the other links I have for Rachel she is NOT playing solo and you can't appreciate her work as much.
I agree totally... I was so glad that she agreed to do a "private concert" for us! That is one talented family!
Love the bright colors on the black and love the wallet idea as well. Glad you are liking your new thread. I love embroidery thread with a sheen.
I really love that thread. Did you get any to try? I just can't believe what a great price it is for the quality!
And yay to MM and V for organizing a few of your fabrics. I spy one I need to pick up at the store today. I wanted to go yesterday but we were having company so I spent loads of the day cooking and cleaning (amazing the things kids can do to a play room!) so the kids get the nice surprise of accompanying me today. They are NOT going to be happy.
Hmmm... I wonder which fabric it is that you are getting? LOL about the kids - mine are getting better about it... especially since I know my local stores pretty well and I can just run in and out with out wandering too much.
I have been trying to iron out my schedule for next year... It is quite crazy! Dh was grumbling the other day that I was even contimplating bringing my machine to the lake this week... I had to remind him that I have been booked this far out since the end of March... If he wanted me to go to the lake - he should have had me block off this week much sooner than a month ago.

So, I asked him - if there is ANY time next year that he can forsee me needing to take time off... I was given a list. LOL It is so much easier for me to add people if I find that we aren't going anywhere, than it is for me to try and play catch up. So, I have several weeks blocked off for next summer.
As I stated earlier - I have also been trying to streamline some of my ordering, and time management. Most often, I have to run to town for zippers and thread... Now that I have all this fabulous LCM thread - I should be able to make almost anything work. I also plan to make a large order of zippers, in various colors... I am hoping to avoid these impromtu trips to the fabric store (which takes me 3 hours round trip) for miniscule items.
I made super awesome progress in my sewing room yesterday... I finished quilting my next bag, and I am about half way done with my applique.
I hoe you all have a wonderful day!
D~