~Aug 2013~ Sew what~We've gotta find a way back-Part II- TR link posted - 8/31

[disneychic2]

Great job on the Mickey bag! It looks so nice and roomy. Love the lining fabric!

Oh wow! You're wedding photo is beautiful! Love the photo of you all at LTT too. That's a favorite place for us.

I wish you lots of luck for getting everything done. I'm tired just reading what you hope to get done! I don't have any suggestions to make the lettering stand out more other than what you thought of to sort of outline them with a darker color. That might get tricky, though. Hope it all works out!

 

[ladylyons]

Yeah too much this next week and not enough time to rest. Oh and we just threw another play date into the mix with my SIL and niece and nephew!! Our dinner plans got cancelled tonight with them so we still want to get the kids together before they start school.

WOW! A lot going on for you these next 3 weeks! Can't believe your trip is almost here.

Always fun when you meet friends in Disney! Love the wedding picture! You guys look great!

 

[jkfandel]

I walked this morning and thought to have coffee with you but you must be busy, busy, busy getting ready to go in THREE WEEKS. It sometimes seems to take forever to get to the vacation then it's here before you know it.

Love the wedding photo and the mickey bag. Something to be said for the simple classic mickey. You did him proud and the inside cartoon fabric is a great addition.

Hope you have a productive week.

Jane

 

[DMGeurts]

I can't believe your trip is in 3 weeks woo hoo.


I know your bags are going to be fabulous. I can't wait to see.

I love today's series of pictures.

Thanks Chiara! I am a bit of a wreck, but I will make it through.

I love, love, love that Mickey bag...so cute!!!!

I think you would be okay with just a sweatshirt. (if you are worried about space) I know our weather is not exactly the same, but we are in NC and I am EXTREMELY cold natured and I am fine this time of year just throwing a sweater on when I have shorts. Even when it rains it is usually still warm out.

Wow, three weeks, that is so exciting!!!! You will get it done. Don't stress yourself out

THank you! Yes, I think I will bring something just in case...

I love your newest bag! Mickey is just SO Disney!

Just a comment on the sweatshirt....if you don't bring one,you'll just get to buy a new one there......just saying?

How fun to book another trip before this one is over,, how about October 2014? Ruth

Thank you Ruth - LOL I haven't decided for sure if I am booking another trip - I am just prepared to do so in the event I recieve a good offer. LOL

I love that Mickey bag!!!!!! I say that everytime, because they are all great, but this is one of my favorites!!!

Can't believe your trip is so close, sounds like you have a good plan the next few weeks.

Love the photos, you're wedding dress is very pretty!!!

I only have 1 more week before summer break is over and I go back to work. Summer always go by soo fast. Enjoying my last week off sewing, swimming, editing photos, and going to the zoo. Enjoy your day!!

Thank you! I can't believe your summer is almost over! That is crazy! I sure hope you enjoyed it though.

Well you inspired me I made a bag today. Don't know how to do the appliques and bought prequilted material but what do you think of this for a first try?

You did a great job for your first try! So, is this your own pattern? Are you planning to use it for your trip? Thanks for sharing - I am so happy to have inspired you!

You are such a trade!

I am guessing your phone auto corrected and you meant "tease"? LOL If so, than yes... YOu would be correct! LOL

You definitely will not need a sweatshirt or pants down there, but I think you should bring one for the plane for sure. Dani and I bought a blanket in WDW for the ride home because we were so chilly on the ride down. Don't need more than one though...that's for sure!

LOL - I won't bring more than one.

Great job on the Mickey bag! It looks so nice and roomy. Love the lining fabric!

Thanks Lois!

Oh wow! You're wedding photo is beautiful! Love the photo of you all at LTT too. That's a favorite place for us.

Thanks!!! Yes, we love LTT - it's a must do for us for every trip.

I wish you lots of luck for getting everything done. I'm tired just reading what you hope to get done! I don't have any suggestions to make the lettering stand out more other than what you thought of to sort of outline them with a darker color. That might get tricky, though. Hope it all works out!

It was very tricky - but I did do it - and it definately helped. LOL

Yeah too much this next week and not enough time to rest. Oh and we just threw another play date into the mix with my SIL and niece and nephew!! Our dinner plans got cancelled tonight with them so we still want to get the kids together before they start school.

WOW! A lot going on for you these next 3 weeks! Can't believe your trip is almost here.

Always fun when you meet friends in Disney! Love the wedding picture! You guys look great!

Yes it's a bit crazy! But all in the name of fun at Disney - right? LOL I hope you take some time to rest.

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So, I spent the entire day yesterday in my sewing room... I took barely a 15 min break to shovel in some lunch (I forgot about breakfast too) - I couldn't believe how much I got accomplished.

I was able to cut out V's applique, piece it and stitch it - all before "lunch". After lunch - it was back to the grind again... And I was able to assemble the whole exterior of her bag... It is so cute - and I love a bag with a sense of humor!

Which took me right up to dinner... Josh has been watching lots of BBQ Pitmasters lately, so he's been honing his BBQing skills on us (which I won't complain about)... Last night he made BBQ pork ribs on the grill, with home made steak fries and Squash from our garden last year. It was just fantastic. I did have to give him a little bit of crap-ola about it though... He should not be feeding us such good food right before we go to Disney, because their food already pales in comparison to his... Now it will be worse. LOL

So, after dinner - I received some news I wasn't expecting... No one is hurt or harmed in any way - but I just don't want to go into details here. Let's just say that it really weighed on my mind a lot, so when I went to bed - my mind was spinning, and I couldn't sleep.

My loss is your gain, so I went back into my sewing room at 8:30 last night and began working on V's interior... Yup - you got it, I nearly finished her entire bag in one day. I have about 30 minutes of work to do on it this morning - then it is DONE! WHOOT! I plan to have photos up for you all later today.

And if you've been following my grueling schedule - you will know that this puts me a day ahead! Which is HUGE!!!!

V has an appointment right away this morning, then I plan to come home, finish up her bag and begin working on my applique for my first bag.

So, that's all... This week will be me slaving away, trying to accomplish as much as I can.

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Time to bore you all with more photos... I love this first photo... Even though we look posed - we were not...

And if you decide to do MK commando... This is how you will look at the end of the day. LOL

Have a wonderful day everyone! Thoughts and prayers to all!

D~

 

[disneychic2]

Wow! You've been a busy lady! So glad you got so much done yesterday, but careful you don't overdo. I know when life comes at you, it's hard to put it aside and get sleep. (hope things on that front are better) It happens to me too, so I know how it is. But please try to get some rest today. In the grand scheme of things, if everything doesn't get done, life will go on. I know you know this, but I just can't help putting on my "Mom" hat. Ok, 'nuff said!

I'm amazed you still find time to come on here every day and reply to every post. Girl, you just flat out amaze me!! And your pictures just warm my heart. I never get tired of seeing them.

And before I go get busy myself, I just had to share the killing I made at JoAnn's yesterday. I had to return some fabric b/c when I went to cut it out, there were a few black streaks imbedded into the weave of the fabric. So, I did this on Saturday and the woman at the counter was saying how crazy it was going to be the next day (Sunday) b/c they had 70% off coupons for all their notions. I told her I would be no where near there. Then I got to thinking and asked if the stabilizer would be considered a notion and she said yes. Soooo, I was there at 10:00 when they opened and bought $130 worth of notions for $44! And while I was there, I took advantage of their flannel being 70% off as well. I got around $75 worth of flannel for $20! I want to make some pillow cases for the GKTW pillow tree. I thought of you when I realized my savings. It feels really great to score that big! Sorry for the long story, just had to share.

Have a great day in the sewing room and I'll be back later to check out the photo. I'm really anxious to see this humorous bag. I got that you enjoy humor when I first saw your "Dangling" Donald bag! So cute!

 

[cogero]

I am feeding the baby so I can't do a huge post but I know that situation stressed you but it will be a happy ending

 

[spiritsim]

You did a great job for your first try! So, is this your own pattern? Are you planning to use it for your trip? Thanks for sharing - I am so happy to have inspired you! (quote)

It was a geen apple pattern, first time I ever tried one of there's. The pattern was very easy but the tissue paper tore really easy, was very thin.

Of course I made a few ajustments I put 2 pockets instead of one and the second I made my own pattern for because I wanted it smaller. And according to the pattern the pocket under the flap went against the back but I wanted it under the flap instead..... I like it, and yes its for WDW

 

[Chicago Mo]

HOWDY!!!

I love all your pictures! Love your wedding photo!!!
You KNOW how i feel about that Mickey bag.. I am IN LOVE WITH IT.. It so screams DISNEY i just love it!
A lot went on over the weekend again!!! I tried to keep up.. I really did!
I hope your mind is more at ease...

I cannot wait to see V's completed bag!!!

3 week dance: Party time!!!!

I am really so excited for you guys!

Honestly i keep thinking about what bag i would really really want..
I have NO IDEA! everything you do is just over the top.
So i am sticking with the:
tater, jack, mickey, ariel, Merida, Rapunzel, Duffy, castle, flynn, balloons, haunted mansion, fireworks, monsters Inc, Muppet bag...

OK? thats not asking for much is it?

 

[Iamthequeen]

I can't wait to see V's bag. My imagination is running wild, but I know that whatever you have come up with will far surpass anything I will have though of.

Have a great day and take time to breathe!

 

[DiznyDi]

Boy, did I ever get behind.....
a new thread and page 58 already.......

 

[KatMark]

I LOVE the Mickey bag...it is awesome.

What a beautiful wedding picture.

 

[DMGeurts]

Again... Love, love, love this one... And once we determined what should go under the flap - it all went together perfectly!

Back:

Interior fabric:

Interior:

Phew... Now on to the next one!

D~

 

[KatMark]

A W E S O M E Monsters bag.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I LOVE THIS!!!

 

[OregonMomToWDW]

Love the Monsters bag. Wow, the detail is amazing.

 

[tatar63]

I haven't commented in a while, but have been reading along! I love having a thread to read with daily updates It gives me something to look forward to on work days!

I love all the bags and all your throwback pictures, which is what prompted me to comment: OMG!!! What a beautiful bride you were and such a beautiful dress Your daughter Allison looks just like you! And what an awesome story about your BFF's

Good Luck on getting everything done (Oh & I loved the capris you made for your past trip that have Donald on them)

Monica

 

[disneychic2]

Just decided to check in and oh my, that Monster's bag is TDF!! I just know V is super excited about it and you should be very proud of the creativity as well as the superb execution! Outlining the letters certainly did the trick! Great job!

ETA: I think Mo is going to have to do a super-cape photo for you too! Oh yeah!

 

[nowellsl]

LOVE V's bag! That is just amazing

I've been out of town since last week, so I hope I haven't missed too much going back to check!

 

[jkfandel]

V and A's bags are equally impressive. Love the Monsters Inc bag as much as the Up bag.

 

[spiritsim]

Just love this bag......can't say enough lol
you do such a grat job with your bags.