Disboutiquers Part 12 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[t-beri]

thanks for all of your help last week on my question about a tie...i did look at the youcanmakeityourself patterns, but they were more than i wanted to spend ($4....i wanted free ). the one tutorial i found was great, but the woman who wrote it said it took her about 3 hours to make!!

i ended up tracing DH's tie onto the shamrock fabric left over from the girls' top/skirt (it is the joann's fabric that has the green shamrock swirls with a black background and sparkles) and then just used the wrong side of the fabric as the back side of the tie and sewed those together. when i sewed it, i moved the seams in about an inch on the sides to scale the size down. one thing i did pick up from that on-line tutorial was to add interfacing, which i did at the bottom (but in retrospect, i wish i had lined the tie about half way up...the cotton wrinkles easily!)

my ds had the choice to wear the "sparkly side" or the other side (the back side of that fabric had a cool, washed out look) today and he went for the bling to match his sisters!

the kids looked nice in their first set of made-by-me clothes (and i was so dang proud of myself!), now all i have to do is remember to get a picture of the three of them BEFORE they are running off to catch the bus! (the one i got wasn't so special)

tonight i made my first carlac!! i found perfect fabric for the a-line reversible dress, and i finished (except the snaps) a little one for my good friend's baby shower this weekend...she has been waiting for YEARS for her adoption to go through, and they leave in about a month to go to china to pick up their little girl! my plan is to make 2 more for my girls, and another 1 for the daughter of our other good friend from high school. my ds and my friend's ds are getting reversible ties made out of the same fabric (it's blue and green)...i'm thinking that these coordinating outfits will make for the sweetest picture when they all finally get together!
thank you carlac! you made even MY sewing look good!!

whew...it's 3:15am here. the dress is done and the fabric scraps are picked up off the kitchen table...i suppose my "sewing high" will fade eventually, so i'd better get to bed.

you all are such an inspiration! thanks!

I agree, we need pics!!!! You are so done now chic! Now you will never want to cut out all of those annoying pieces of a commercial pattern!
I am whipping up an a-line for a babyshower myself, I'm hoping it comes together quickly!!!
Can't wait to see what you made!!!

 

[jham]

Super Cute! l love the fabric too. Great Job!



Great purse!


I don't remember if I shared the story of our late, late Christmas in March with you all, but long story - short... we had a late Christmas this last weekend with my folks. The kids wanted Grandma and Grandpa to have matching Chef's hats, and that they should look like watermelons
So, this is what we ended up with.....

they were a huge hit and that was before they saw the "grandma" and "grandpa" embroidered on the front of the.

And today I made my first CarlaC pattern!
I have to say the 100+ pages is a bit intimidating at first but it turned out great and I can't wait to do more. I made a nightgown for DD2 from the Peasant pattern. I had some pink, moon and stars flannel that had been in a drawer for months....scratch that, years. Now it is on DD while she fights bedtime thats a better use of it I think. I was literally sewing the final seam while Hubby was starting her bedtime stories tonight. Then she put it on and DS5 told her she looked like Princess Aurora...seriously thats what he said.... and she started bouncing off the walls. So a getting a picture was a challenge. This is what you get

Hmmm, do you think that child will sleep anytime soon

Ok now I need some help...with color combos....
I am going to make the Wrap Dress from YCMT..... probably not for a few weeks or even early next month, but I don't know which stripes work better with my main fabric (main fabric is the sea animals)......

I bought the pink - I was trying to make it more girly, but I didn't love it and then got the other, and am not sure if its better.
Opinions, please

Thanks!
Just noticed my pics are all pretty small... sorry

I like both fabric combos The chef hats are perfect! How did you find such perfect watermelony fabric?

Its 7:30 am and 104.4 So, my guess is the antibiotic isnt working and/or its something like pneumonia or a bladder infection too or something....this is crazy...so its back to Urgent Care. (I do have pediatrician but they can't diagnose anything properly and the place is basically useless.....so I am actually better off with Urgent Care...I know everyone there and they are like family.) I am actually sitting here waiting for them to open so I can get going.




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So sorry Devon is still so sick!

Ok here is Wubzy! He looks better from a distance! LOL Ok so does my yard!

This is for my girlfriend's DD's 3rd bday. My girlfriend is terrified of color and bright stuff so I had to go simple.

Wubzy probably would have been better if I outlined him in yellow but every where I looked for pictures of he he was outlined in black so I figured I would TRY to be authentic. I had to go over it twice. I am never happy with my appliques. I know I am a beginner but why can't I be a natural! I figured Wubzy would be easy he is basically a box! UM NO!!! he has more curves then you would think!!!
Any way he looks like Wubzy so I guess that is all that counts.

Wubzy looks great! I showed it to Lily and she yelled "Wubzy!" so I think it gets the 3-year-old girl seal of approval!

Love the nightgown! I seriously need to make a few of those. Yours turned out so cute! I can see why she's so excited.

As far as the fabric for the wrap dress - I personally prefer the pink stripe combo.




Yes, we were supposed to see Mickey and Minnie's magical journey. But it does look like we're gonna miss it. She is feeling better this morning than she was yesterday, but she still has a fever, so she's still contagious. PLUS, my son is now coughing up a lung. He's probably going to the Dr. today. My DH is beginning to feel pretty puny too. We're a sickly lot, I tell you!

One good thing is that we purchased our tickets with AMEX, and they insure tickets in the event that something happens and you can't make it. We've got to research a bit about what we need to do, but we're hopeful that they'll refund our money. Keeping our fingers crossesd!





Someone may have said this already, so I'm sorry if it's a repeat. One thing AbbyGrace's pediatrician said yesterday is that a simple infection wouldn't cause a fever spike up to 103-104. When we went in, AbbyGrace's fever was 103.7. She looked at her ear and said she had an infection, but that there was probably something viral because a virus is what causes high temperature spikes. That's what caused her to do a flu test. She also said that the ear infection was probably a virul infection in response to the flu. She's being treated for the ear infection AND for the flu, and I'm still giving her tylenol/motrin to try to keep her fever down. I say that to say that there could be something viral going on if her fever is that high? I sure hope you're able to figure something out soon and that you're all feeling better real soon!

Sorry about missing the show! I hope you can get your money back and that AbbyGrace feels better soon! And your DH too!

Seeing all the wonderful fabric stashes and sewing rooms some of you have (and thinking about sewing for new baby Taylor) made me have the craziest dream last night.

We are bursting at the seams in our house. I'd love to have a spare room. Well last night I dreamed I "found" not one. but two rooms that I'd just never noticed before and one of them was a sewing room.

Penny

That's a great dream! Last night I dreamt we were on a Disney cruise. I was SO MAD when I woke up because all we'd done was get on the ship and eat our first meal!

How old is Jacob? (Nikki is 9) I am all for pre arranged marriages to a good family

Wait isn't he Tessa's? Or are you studding your son off?

Tessa is Luke's

 

[minnie2]

Wubzy looks great! I showed it to Lily and she yelled "Wubzy!" so I think it gets the 3-year-old girl seal of approval!


Tessa is Luke's

Thanks! Especially with a little kids approval

I realized that after I posted it! Problem is there are far too many cute lttle boys around here!

 

[tinashaver]

Guess what... We leave tomorrow!
I still have a few more things to do but for the most part I am ready I think! Now I will have to write what page we are on so I remember were to start when we get back

 

[danicaw]

Cute hats, gown and that purse is adorable! Did your DD finally get some shut eye? I think I like the pink strip but either one is pretty...I love strips...... and dots and prints and plain...

Type in Disboutiquers in the search box at the top right corner...I had to do the same thing yesterday! [/COLOR][/SIZE]

Believe it or not the little princess was asleep 20 minutes later. She cracks me up.
I found the group on FB by just typing it in. Although it helps to spell it right

I like the pink stripe as well. Where did you get the sea horse fabric? And did they have a boy type print similar? I always make coordinatling sets for my kids and my 2 girlfriends kids for our anual no daddys trip to the beach. This year, I have to make 7 outfits YIKES

Fabric is from JoAnn, and it has lots of coordinating prints and colors.

OK back from Urgent Care....they said no pneumonia or UTI....so far....just keep on keepin on with the tylenol/motrin etc and wait one more day..she should be on the upswing tomorrow. For some reason I thought the antibiotic would kick in sooner. Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

I hope you are all feeling better soon.

I like both fabric combos The chef hats are perfect! How did you find such perfect watermelony fabric?

I think the watermelon fabric came from Virginia Quilter online.
I can waste a good couple of hours browsing fabric at that website

Thanks for all the feedback on the stripes! I think I am leaning towards the pink.... now what to do with the other

 

[lovesdumbo]

What a cute purse!

Thanks!

Great purse!


I don't remember if I shared the story of our late, late Christmas in March with you all, but long story - short... we had a late Christmas this last weekend with my folks. The kids wanted Grandma and Grandpa to have matching Chef's hats, and that they should look like watermelons
So, this is what we ended up with.....

they were a huge hit and that was before they saw the "grandma" and "grandpa" embroidered on the front of the.

And today I made my first CarlaC pattern!
I have to say the 100+ pages is a bit intimidating at first but it turned out great and I can't wait to do more. I made a nightgown for DD2 from the Peasant pattern. I had some pink, moon and stars flannel that had been in a drawer for months....scratch that, years. Now it is on DD while she fights bedtime thats a better use of it I think. I was literally sewing the final seam while Hubby was starting her bedtime stories tonight. Then she put it on and DS5 told her she looked like Princess Aurora...seriously thats what he said.... and she started bouncing off the walls. So a getting a picture was a challenge. This is what you get

Hmmm, do you think that child will sleep anytime soon

Ok now I need some help...with color combos....
I am going to make the Wrap Dress from YCMT..... probably not for a few weeks or even early next month, but I don't know which stripes work better with my main fabric (main fabric is the sea animals)......

I bought the pink - I was trying to make it more girly, but I didn't love it and then got the other, and am not sure if its better.
Opinions, please

Thanks!
Just noticed my pics are all pretty small... sorry

Thanks!

I LOVE those chef hats!!!! Great job on the nightgown. I like both stripes and think they both look great so I would use the one you like best.

Oh I have to check out that pattern! The bag is great!

Thanks! The bag went together perfectly. When I held the lining up to the outside of the bag I didn't think it would work but it fit together great. The tutorial didn't say to use interfacing but I did use it on the outside and on the handle. I did the handle different too-she said to fold over each side a 1/4 inch then fold in half. I just cut a strip 6" wide and folding in half and then each side in half so it was about 1 1/2" finished.

Its 7:30 am and 104.4 So, my guess is the antibiotic isnt working and/or its something like pneumonia or a bladder infection too or something....this is crazy...so its back to Urgent Care. (I do have pediatrician but they can't diagnose anything properly and the place is basically useless.....so I am actually better off with Urgent Care...I know everyone there and they are like family.) I am actually sitting here waiting for them to open so I can get going.

Poor Devon and Mom too.

We've been dealing with fevers in my house too. Last Friday my little one had a fever of 101.8 but she was fine by Saturday. Sunday my oldest DD wasn't feeling top notch. She was home with a fever Monday & Tuesday and vomitting both nights. Last night the little one had a fever of 103 but she was fine again this morning. My oldest still had a fever of 99.something this morning and now my DS had a 100.1 this morning too. I am SO done with the winter stuff!!!! Need to open up all the windows.

Ok here is Wubzy! He looks better from a distance! LOL Ok so does my yard!

This is for my girlfriend's DD's 3rd bday. My girlfriend is terrified of color and bright stuff so I had to go simple.

Wubzy probably would have been better if I outlined him in yellow but every where I looked for pictures of he he was outlined in black so I figured I would TRY to be authentic. I had to go over it twice. I am never happy with my appliques. I know I am a beginner but why can't I be a natural! I figured Wubzy would be easy he is basically a box! UM NO!!! he has more curves then you would think!!!
Any way he looks like Wubzy so I guess that is all that counts.

That is adorable!!!! I didn't know who Wubbzy was so I had to look him up. You did a great job on him. She will LOVE him!

Seeing all the wonderful fabric stashes and sewing rooms some of you have (and thinking about sewing for new baby Taylor) made me have the craziest dream last night.

We are bursting at the seams in our house. I'd love to have a spare room. Well last night I dreamed I "found" not one. but two rooms that I'd just never noticed before and one of them was a sewing room.

Penny

Too funny!

 

[Jennia]

Its 7:30 am and 104.4 So, my guess is the antibiotic isnt working and/or its something like pneumonia or a bladder infection too or something....this is crazy...so its back to Urgent Care. (I do have pediatrician but they can't diagnose anything properly and the place is basically useless.....so I am actually better off with Urgent Care...I know everyone there and they are like family.) I am actually sitting here waiting for them to open so I can get going.



Type in Disboutiquers in the search box at the top right corner...I had to do the same thing yesterday! [/COLOR][/SIZE]

Sorry to hear that your dd is still not feeling well, hopefully she'll be well again very soon!

Ok here is Wubzy! He looks better from a distance! LOL Ok so does my yard!

This is for my girlfriend's DD's 3rd bday. My girlfriend is terrified of color and bright stuff so I had to go simple.

Wubzy probably would have been better if I outlined him in yellow but every where I looked for pictures of he he was outlined in black so I figured I would TRY to be authentic. I had to go over it twice. I am never happy with my appliques. I know I am a beginner but why can't I be a natural! I figured Wubzy would be easy he is basically a box! UM NO!!! he has more curves then you would think!!!
Any way he looks like Wubzy so I guess that is all that counts.

Oooh very cute, I could tell who it was right away.

Guess what... We leave tomorrow!
I still have a few more things to do but for the most part I am ready I think! Now I will have to write what page we are on so I remember were to start when we get back

Have fun and take tons of photos!!

Okay, we had a HORRIBLE St. Patrick's night. I decided to take DH and dd out to dinner, which for some reason dh was whining about having to go out. . .even though he ran in with us to get laundry detergent at the grocery store. Anyway, we go in, get seated, get our drinks. Everything going fine, but dh still giving me dirty looks for dragging him out in public. Then, they give me my salad-dd eats one little bite, and begins vomiting EVERYWHERE!!!! I couldn't get out of the booth right away because dh wouldn't move the high chair, and just kept yelling at me, "Get her to the bathroom!" When I do get in there, I even have vomit in my *shoes* and she's still throwing up. The automatic towel dispenser wasn't working, either, luckily another mom came in with her baby, saw what was happening, and gave me some baby wipes. We come back out and I tell the waitress we're going to just leave and skip dinner, so they waive the check for our drinks/uneaten salad (which was so nice), and dh continues to be a snothead in the car. Then he decides to stop for pizza (while our dd is STILL crying and sick) and is in there for what feels like ever. When we get home, he's still being a brat, and goes straight downstairs with his food and won't help give her a bath or help with her so I can take one. Phew, end of vent. =P

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

That is such a sweet memory! Does granny live in a place where she has kitchen access??? Can she come home for a visit?? If so, I think she would love to still make them and pass on the tradition to a granddaughter that has such fond memories of them! She can sit and tell you what to do, and you can be her hands. What a tender memory that would be?!?! Learning how to make those yummy caramel apples from your grandma so you can pass down this tradition at Halloween time. You should see if you can do this with her. She probably gets so bored staying in that assisted living place all the time! (Then, when she pass on the recipe, pass it on to me! )

Love your idea about a recipe book. My mom would never do it, but my DH's mom would! I think I might just do that! Thanks for the suggestion!

She is a basic nursing home right now...I'm not sure what the plans are next. I love to cook with her...always have. She is such a great cook! It may be something I try later to get her to my mom's house to help me with the apples. Right now the words are still hard for her, most she can still put together is about 9 words and sometimes we have to figure out what she is saying. I want to challenge her, but not frustrate her, so cooking may have to wait a while.

Please do the recipe book! It really is a treasure. There is enough room in it that now I am handing over to my mom this mother's day to add her recipes to. Then I can add mine next. I hope it becomes a family tradition.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Okay, we had a HORRIBLE St. Patrick's night. I decided to take DH and dd out to dinner, which for some reason dh was whining about having to go out. . .even though he ran in with us to get laundry detergent at the grocery store. Anyway, we go in, get seated, get our drinks. Everything going fine, but dh still giving me dirty looks for dragging him out in public. Then, they give me my salad-dd eats one little bite, and begins vomiting EVERYWHERE!!!! I couldn't get out of the booth right away because dh wouldn't move the high chair, and just kept yelling at me, "Get her to the bathroom!" When I do get in there, I even have vomit in my *shoes* and she's still throwing up. The automatic towel dispenser wasn't working, either, luckily another mom came in with her baby, saw what was happening, and gave me some baby wipes. We come back out and I tell the waitress we're going to just leave and skip dinner, so they waive the check for our drinks/uneaten salad (which was so nice), and dh continues to be a snothead in the car. Then he decides to stop for pizza (while our dd is STILL crying and sick) and is in there for what feels like ever. When we get home, he's still being a brat, and goes straight downstairs with his food and won't help give her a bath or help with her so I can take one. Phew, end of vent. =P

So sorry DD is sick and DH is well being a ________ I'll let you fill in the blank!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Guess what... We leave tomorrow!
I still have a few more things to do but for the most part I am ready I think! Now I will have to write what page we are on so I remember were to start when we get back

Have a great time!!!!!!!

 

[longaberger_lara]

Thanks! Steph is right, I got it at Joanns.

Thank you! Don't have a Joanns here, but maybe Hancock will have it!

 

[jenb1023]

So sorry to hear so many of you have sick kiddos right now!

OK back from Urgent Care....they said no pneumonia or UTI....so far....just keep on keepin on with the tylenol/motrin etc and wait one more day..she should be on the upswing tomorrow. For some reason I thought the antibiotic would kick in sooner. Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

I hope they are right and she feels better soon!

Cute wubzy.

Speeking of those cartoons...am I the only one who finds YO GABBA GABBA super anoying. And what is with the red ribbed talking di1do..."SERIOUSLY". SOrry if I offended anyone, but I can not stand that character.

I am so glad to read this! I think Yo Gabba Gabba is the most annoying and stupid show on tv! For some reason, dd likes it so if it starts before I can turn the channel I am stuck.

Okay, we had a HORRIBLE St. Patrick's night. I decided to take DH and dd out to dinner, which for some reason dh was whining about having to go out. . .even though he ran in with us to get laundry detergent at the grocery store. Anyway, we go in, get seated, get our drinks. Everything going fine, but dh still giving me dirty looks for dragging him out in public. Then, they give me my salad-dd eats one little bite, and begins vomiting EVERYWHERE!!!! I couldn't get out of the booth right away because dh wouldn't move the high chair, and just kept yelling at me, "Get her to the bathroom!" When I do get in there, I even have vomit in my *shoes* and she's still throwing up. The automatic towel dispenser wasn't working, either, luckily another mom came in with her baby, saw what was happening, and gave me some baby wipes. We come back out and I tell the waitress we're going to just leave and skip dinner, so they waive the check for our drinks/uneaten salad (which was so nice), and dh continues to be a snothead in the car. Then he decides to stop for pizza (while our dd is STILL crying and sick) and is in there for what feels like ever. When we get home, he's still being a brat, and goes straight downstairs with his food and won't help give her a bath or help with her so I can take one. Phew, end of vent. =P

Vent away! That is not a nice way to spend an evening - with a sick kid and a bratty DH. Next time go to dinner by yourself!

 

[the_seamstress]

Warning = Going off on a hair color tangent for a moment ...

I was going a darker blonde with Light blode on top. I used a Dark Blonde haircolor I bought from The Dollar Tree ( Yes I know Stupid for thinking "Hey I 'll get what I want for a buck!") So I colored the Bottom layer and it just didnt look right the cream was dark red! so I washed it out and this is what I had!

There is a Sally's, about 20 miles away

(*'mind you, I'm not an expert, but I used to be a hair dresser, and when I was working in that area, color was my specialty, before I left to focus on another job/my own clothing store, way back when.)

Sorry, it took me awhile to get back to computer ...
WOW! I think it looks good!
People pay big bucks to have their turn out like that!
But I understand that it might not have been what you were looking for.

1st thing to Consider = It WILL FADE gently with every wash
You might just want to wait it out, and just re-dye it when it's longer or after your next haircut.
If that's the route you go = buy some dandruff shampoo (aka "a hair colorist's worst nightmare")
This Slowly FADES the Color with Every Wash ... PLUS ... Consider some blonding shampoos/conditioners, to gently tone down any left over red/brassiness, as it's slowly fading from the dandruff shampoo.

IF you decide it NEEDS TO BE FIXED & NOW = Things to consider =
Note : These are things that anyone will run into when they try to fix red, even a hairdresser. It's the nature of the chemicals really = one never knows exactly what the results will be, until AFTER they are tested & tried on the hair.

Some Hair Coloring Facts =
COVERING RED DYES, without going too dark, is tricky ... & the red could still shine through anyways.
REMOVING RED DYES, with some form of color stripper/remover, bleach or a lightening hair dye = most often times, the hair color results are rather orange-ish to bright orange. Not so much with more newer color strippers/removers ... more often with bleach & lightening dyes, especially without neutralizing additives.

In your case, I THINK that you like the upper color blonde (is that correct?), a RINSE won't help much to calm to the red ... because the rinses are temporary/semi-permanent "fixes/adjustments" and are very liquidy = hence they will surely effect the pretty blonde you have on top.

Knowing that, My advice / suggestions :
NOTE = IF you really want to make sure that the top blonde is NOT effected = CAREFULLY, prep the hair by sectioning out all the pretty top blonde hair, that you don't want colored = get assistance, and possibly a 3-way mirror & a good light, so you can see it clearly. Also, consider CAREFULLY, applying vaseline on the base of the good blonde hair to prevent color seepage up into that area, even on it's roots ...

option 1. Try a permanent or semi-permanent COOL medium blonde dye on the bottom = that's a blonde with a "blue base", to help neutralize the red & copper tones from the red dye. ...
If it's not neutralized enough when you are done (meaning too brassy or red still), wait a day or so & try a toner to help neutralize it a bit more. OR get some BLONDE shampoo (it's purple) & / or conditioner, to gently neutralize it daily ...

option 2. Try a color remover/stripper on the red part underneath ... This is a re-dye PREP step = meaning = this would help you get the hair back to a more neutral state so that you can redye it, to a more preferred hair color. ... I prefer to only use WATER with these strippers, since some can be a bit harsh.
There's a good chance that it won't turn orange-ish & you'll be fine. But just in case it does = don't freak out. The above toners & Blonding Shampoos/Conditioners will definately help.

HOW TO GET THIS DONE =
You COULD TRY to find a hair dresser to do this for you ... but please keep these things in mind =
a truely talented, experienced & enabled color specialist is hard to find! Not ever hairdresser is a color specialist. ... (*ppl don't get mad at me for saying that = it's the schools = they cover the basics = vast amounts of color training & experience is usually only available as private studies in HUGE, name branded salons = positions are few & far between = that's just how it is in that business.)

Also, most normal hairdressers usually don't go out & buy things special (a few do/can, though), and they usually use what's in their shop = some are contracted to ONLY USE what the shop supplies in their back room (it's part of how the shop makes money on the supplies, from the hair dresser's services) ... so, they might be limited or restricted on what they have available to use, chemical-wise. Most won't tell you this fact (or can't by contract), and most will/can not OFFER to go get the stuff that you may really need for this specific job. ... Plus, they are limited on / charge by TIME, in most cases = and color correction does take much time, and sometimes 2-3 visits a few days apart, to fix it right.
Going to a hair dresser may just be as much of a gamble as going to Sally's Beauty Supply, and doing it yourself with a friend or DH helping separate it. It will definately COST ALOT MORE! And there's no guarantee it'll be fixed correctly in one vist. ... like in my best friend's case = the last time she had to get a hairdresser to help her with her hair color (I wasn't available), it cost over $200-$250 per visit (times two) & she still walked out with orange stripes, that I had to fix later anyways.

I'm not trying to scare you = Just FYI what people don't usually tell about this topic.
If I were in your shoes, I'd buy some dandruff shampoo, and some blonding shampoos/conditions, and wait a month of two = THEN try to fix it myself (maybe with a friend, if I want the hair separated again) ... but that's just me.
But really = It looks great, the way it is ... Good Luck! Hope this helps.

 

[Jennia]

Thanks for the sympathy about my night. ^-^ LOL at the suggestion to go out by myself next time, that's definitely sounding like a great idea!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

OK back from Urgent Care....they said no pneumonia or UTI....so far....just keep on keepin on with the tylenol/motrin etc and wait one more day..she should be on the upswing tomorrow. For some reason I thought the antibiotic would kick in sooner. Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

Hope she improves quickly!

For those of you who applique do you try to do most of the applique in one fluid motion or do you stop and start alot? Does that make sense?

I'm no expert but I try to keep moving-especially on curves.

I love the bag! Thanks so much for pointing out that pattern. I am having a bit of a bag obsession lately.

Thanks!

Guess what... We leave tomorrow!
I still have a few more things to do but for the most part I am ready I think! Now I will have to write what page we are on so I remember were to start when we get back

Have a magical trip!

Okay, we had a HORRIBLE St. Patrick's night. I decided to take DH and dd out to dinner, which for some reason dh was whining about having to go out. . .even though he ran in with us to get laundry detergent at the grocery store. Anyway, we go in, get seated, get our drinks. Everything going fine, but dh still giving me dirty looks for dragging him out in public. Then, they give me my salad-dd eats one little bite, and begins vomiting EVERYWHERE!!!! I couldn't get out of the booth right away because dh wouldn't move the high chair, and just kept yelling at me, "Get her to the bathroom!" When I do get in there, I even have vomit in my *shoes* and she's still throwing up. The automatic towel dispenser wasn't working, either, luckily another mom came in with her baby, saw what was happening, and gave me some baby wipes. We come back out and I tell the waitress we're going to just leave and skip dinner, so they waive the check for our drinks/uneaten salad (which was so nice), and dh continues to be a snothead in the car. Then he decides to stop for pizza (while our dd is STILL crying and sick) and is in there for what feels like ever. When we get home, he's still being a brat, and goes straight downstairs with his food and won't help give her a bath or help with her so I can take one. Phew, end of vent. =P

Not fun or fair! Hope DD is feeling better today!

 

[the_seamstress]

Cute wubzy.

Speeking of those cartoons...am I the only one who finds YO GABBA GABBA super anoying. And what is with the red ribbed talking di1do..."SERIOUSLY". SOrry if I offended anyone, but I can not stand that character.

what's up with that ...
Muno (the tall red one) and BroBee (the short striped green one) are old characters from a performance art/music group from the late 80's.
The designer joined up with some other music artists, bands & child development experts/psychologists to develop that show.
BroBee's name used to be Broccoli Bee, though. Muno's name stayed the same, I think. He was designed to look like a alien PICKLE. (*I think there was a FOOD related Background story to the show they used to have, can't remember exactly.)
+ Little kids don't think like older folks do, so it doesn't look like "that" to them.

Each to his/her own.
Personally, I probably wouldn't like the show all too much,
IF my youngest/4.5 yrs old would have found some other catalyst that she liked better to start TALKING.
She LOVES that show! and NOW = she's SINGING the songs = aloud, and on her own/when the show's not on.
She'll even sing one line, let you sing the next, back-and-forth ... it's just amazing!
+ She's counting and clearly saying "please", "thank you" & "you're welcome", now = just like in the show. There's all sorts of good manners & safety stuff in that show, too.
+ Her dancing has greatly improved too!
ALSO, the show's reeeally into healthy eating & trying new foods = which is super awesome for my 6.5 yr old that has oral food aversion & sensory integration dysfunction = she lives on a liquid diet.

2.5 straight YEARS of therapy & special schooling, counseling, testing = resulted in 20-25 MUMBLED words, that she could have cared less if she got right or used at home at all!
It takes a goofy TV show, to get her to really start vocalizing/singing & interacting.
So hey, I'll live with it. And I am just glad she's talking now.

I printed out the lyrics to their songs, we sing together when the shows aren't playing ... I run my finger under the words, like a sing-a-long. I hope it'll help trigger some reading skills. I dunno = anything to help at this point, ya know.

For me, out of the Yo Gabba Gabba characters, I find the Pink Flower Girl, "FooFa", the most "annoying" = can't pinpoint WHY exactly. She has a very high pitched, squeaky voice. I dunno. ... I like PLEX the robot & DJ Lance best of all = they're funny.

Personally, I like MAISY, MUCH MORE ... but she hardly talks at all & when she does, it's all mumbles. Sadly, that's not a good option for my little Liz.

I find Wubbzy a bit alerting for my ADHD 6.5yr old. ... but she is certainly cute, that's for sure.

 

[the_seamstress]

Okay, we had a HORRIBLE St. Patrick's night. I decided to take DH and dd out to dinner, which for some reason dh was whining about having to go out. . .even though he ran in with us to get laundry detergent at the grocery store. Anyway, we go in, get seated, get our drinks. Everything going fine, but dh still giving me dirty looks for dragging him out in public. Then, they give me my salad-dd eats one little bite, and begins vomiting EVERYWHERE!!!! I couldn't get out of the booth right away because dh wouldn't move the high chair, and just kept yelling at me, "Get her to the bathroom!" When I do get in there, I even have vomit in my *shoes* and she's still throwing up. The automatic towel dispenser wasn't working, either, luckily another mom came in with her baby, saw what was happening, and gave me some baby wipes. We come back out and I tell the waitress we're going to just leave and skip dinner, so they waive the check for our drinks/uneaten salad (which was so nice), and dh continues to be a snothead in the car. Then he decides to stop for pizza (while our dd is STILL crying and sick) and is in there for what feels like ever. When we get home, he's still being a brat, and goes straight downstairs with his food and won't help give her a bath or help with her so I can take one. Phew, end of vent. =P

oh hon, I soooo feel for ya & your little one! ... my dh has pulled stuff like that before, too. I dunno what triggers it worse = sick kids, poop or vomit ... He's slowly getting over it, though.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Happy Happy me finally finished some sewing today...my back isn't hurting as bad, so I was able to sit and stand a little easier.

I finished a skort for my BFF's DD5...she is a big HM fan...my kids are not...so no models...plus my only option was Timmy...he was not going for the skirt!

And as far as Yo Gabba Gabba goes... Timmy loves it, Patrick is in between, Katie...she would rather watch iCarly! I have to say it is not my favorite, but it is a good clean show for Timmy to watch and seems to teach him good things...plus I love to watch him dance!

 

[minnie2]

Guess what... We leave tomorrow!
I still have a few more things to do but for the most part I am ready I think! Now I will have to write what page we are on so I remember were to start when we get back

YAY have fun!

Okay, we had a HORRIBLE St. Patrick's night. I decided to take DH and dd out to dinner, which for some reason dh was whining about having to go out. . .even though he ran in with us to get laundry detergent at the grocery store. Anyway, we go in, get seated, get our drinks. Everything going fine, but dh still giving me dirty looks for dragging him out in public. Then, they give me my salad-dd eats one little bite, and begins vomiting EVERYWHERE!!!! I couldn't get out of the booth right away because dh wouldn't move the high chair, and just kept yelling at me, "Get her to the bathroom!" When I do get in there, I even have vomit in my *shoes* and she's still throwing up. The automatic towel dispenser wasn't working, either, luckily another mom came in with her baby, saw what was happening, and gave me some baby wipes. We come back out and I tell the waitress we're going to just leave and skip dinner, so they waive the check for our drinks/uneaten salad (which was so nice), and dh continues to be a snothead in the car. Then he decides to stop for pizza (while our dd is STILL crying and sick) and is in there for what feels like ever. When we get home, he's still being a brat, and goes straight downstairs with his food and won't help give her a bath or help with her so I can take one. Phew, end of vent. =P

Oh NO! Sorry DH was being a pain!

Happy Happy me finally finished some sewing today...my back isn't hurting as bad, so I was able to sit and stand a little easier.

I finished a skort for my BFF's DD5...she is a big HM fan...my kids are not...so no models...plus my only option was Timmy...he was not going for the skirt!

And as far as Yo Gabba Gabba goes... Timmy loves it, Patrick is in between, Katie...she would rather watch iCarly! I have to say it is not my favorite, but it is a good clean show for Timmy to watch and seems to teach him good things...plus I love to watch him dance!

That is adorable!

 

[danicaw]

Now I've done it!
I went to the fabric store for no good reason and came home poorer....
Not horribly, but still more than my fabric budget had room for

I rarely go to the Hancock Fabrics here because the staff is big on attitude, but I decided to brave it and my DD2 paved the way to softening the staff with her cuteness .

They have the Disney/Licensed prints all mixed in with everything so it was a hunt, but I found some things I have had my eye out for. She found a Little Einstein fabric. And I also got a red, white and blue print that I really liked. All at 40% off, except the Nemo... which might be DDs favorites.

So we are washing our new fabrics, and I am trying to get DD to take a nap so I can go cut our a roundneck dress for her......her eyes are closed so its looking good!

Cute Hanna Montana Skort! Great job.