Disboutiquers Part 13 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[danicaw]

Pray for his family please.

They are in our prayers.

I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

Here's dd outfit - sorry, my model is in school.

Beautiful outfits! Love them.
Hang in there. And vent to us anytime


Ok, I can't sew til my fabric is out of the dryer so I surf the web and wonder about a ruffle foot. Do you have one? do you love it?
I am really starting to really like the look of ruffles but not the process of making them - ugh. I don't know yet if they make one that fits my machine... I have the Brother SE 270D, so I need to find that out first.
Any info you can share on your experience with a ruffle foot is appreciated. I read the post CarlaC has on her blog about the ebook and will check that out also.

I am hoping to put together two laptop sleeves between now and Sunday night. First time putting in a zipper... wish me luck.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

I live just a minute south of the Philly Airport - if anyone ever needs to park at my house, let me know!!! I also frequent Ocean City, NJ!!!! My mom has a tiny little place on East Station Road.....we love it there!! I have to go down and get Playland discount tickets this weekend!!

Does anyone know if that walmart in Jersey still has any fabric left? if so what percent off is it????

I'd LOVE to go to WDW or DL!!!!! Our next trip is Camp Promise - i know for sure I have 1 week off to go, still waiting on word about the 2nd -its so difficult to take time off at my work!!! Keepin my fingers crossed though!!

Prayers to everyone who needs them!!

Turnersville is still regular price as is Berlin on Rte 73, Millville by the Cumberland Mall was 25% off before Easter not sure what it is now - I really want to go down there tonight to check it out.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

I made this for Chinese New Year:

Is that what you're looking for? I used the wrap top and dress pattern from YCMT. If you have any other questions, please let me know!

I really want that dress pattern! Was it easy? for an intermediate sewer? I now have a few more patterns off YCMT but I didn't get that one yet. (i stress YET) I thought it looked great in the pictures and yours is fabulous!

 

[jham]

I haven't posted in a while. I have been making bags. . .

For DD a Mickey bag

A messenger bag for myself

I used a spring fabric on the inside

And a bag for a customer I am worried she won't like it. She sent me the fabric and I guess she didn't want any trims on it. I mailed it this morning and my head has been throbbing ever since.

The inside

I was looking around over at our favorite pattern site (youcanmakethis dot com) and they have a free receiving blanket pattern. I love it!!
it is listed under the free patterns.

LOVE the bags! Especially the Mickey one

I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

Here's dd outfit - sorry, my model is in school.

Piglet

Skirt front

Skirt back

Tigger shirt and shorts for ds

Tigger

I don't normally ask for prayer, but this has been a really depressing week and I am just really upset and angry at myself. I had my annual well woman visit this week and my blood pressure was really high (but when they took it again, it was borderline) and they also drew blood and the results were not good...my cholesterol level is extremely high...so my ob has asked that I talk to my primary doctor about treatments. I am just really upset at myself because I feel like it my fault that I haven't been taking care of myself and my health. I really don't want to be put on medication, and would like the chance to do it by losing weight, exercising, and diet but I am just not sure what my primary doctor think about that especially since my numbers are really high. I am even more angry at myself because dh and I recently felt that our family isn't complete and we have agreed to try for baby #3....I mean..WHAT AM I THINKING??? My ob-gyn feels that it is absolutely fine for me to get pregnant, but we have to get everything under control. The last few days, I just can't help but think that I am not going to be around to watch my kids grow up..I am going to die of heart disease or a heart attack and that I have totally wreck my health by not doing anything about it sooner. I am 38 and I shouldn't be feeling this way! Sorry..this is totally OT!

Thanks for looking and listening.

Gorgeous! I've been waiting to see that piglet! All of your appliques are amazing! Sorry about the not-great checkup. It reminds me I haven't seen a Dr. since Lily was born. You'd be amazed how much you can change with diet and exercise!

Lol, I think you've asked me before; we're staying at Paradise Pier.

You're right! I forgot I just never really had anything officially booked until a couple of days ago!

 

[Piper]

So where are you in Houston now? We lived in Clear Lake from 92-96, and are probably moving back this summer (probably to Katy as Mark will be working in the energy corridor on the west side.)

A quilter's retreat in Lake Conroe--yeah, something to look forward to!

I am a Texan, too. I live on the far southwest side--close to Katy. It is a good school district. Just be sure to take all your documentation and meet with the administration of the school before he starts to get everything in place.

 

[phins_jazy]

I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

Here's dd outfit - sorry, my model is in school.

Piglet

Skirt front

Skirt back

I love this!!! I simply adore anything with eeyore. You did a great job.

 

[revrob]

I really want that dress pattern! Was it easy? for an intermediate sewer? I now have a few more patterns off YCMT but I didn't get that one yet. (i stress YET) I thought it looked great in the pictures and yours is fabulous!

I think it is pretty simple. It really stitches very quickly. The most difficult thing may be the gathered ruffle and that's not any more difficult than any other ruffle. I really need to sew up this pattern again. I love the way it looks, and my daughter really did get lots of compliments on this dress.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

I am headed down to Walmart in Millville. I don't know what I am going to find but... - anything particular anyone is looking for? I am leaving in about 15 minutes.

 

[minnie2]

I had some really sad news this week, too. A colleague of ours died suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was 44 years old. He leaves behind a wife and three teenage kids. It's just so sad! Please pray for this family!

So sorry about your colleague. This really touches me because my dad died suddenly at 45 of a heart attack when I was 19. 18 yrs ago this past easter....

but as an aside...news like this sets me off ...as you all know, I get very scared and worried (as I am sure all of you do), when my kids get sick....and as a parent of children who are on breathing treatments when they are sick....news like this totally scares me...I really need to go calm down...I am pretty upset.

The UPS guy just showed up with my "Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2009". I pulled it out of the package and had to laugh! It's about 1/3 of the size of my Disney World one! No wonder it was a little bit cheaper! I guess there just isn't as much to talk about at Disneyland!

I can't wait to read it, though!!!


I'm also baking cakes for my mom and dad's 45th anniversary tomorrow!

Yes, FORTY-FIVE years!!!

We're having a little party with our family over at their house tomorrow. I'm bringing cake and cheesy potatoes. Yummm....

WOW congratulations to your parents! That is amazing! o LOVE hearing about long marriages!

I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

Here's dd outfit - sorry, my model is in school.

Piglet

Skirt front

Skirt back

Tigger shirt and shorts for ds

Tigger

I don't normally ask for prayer, but this has been a really depressing week and I am just really upset and angry at myself. I had my annual well woman visit this week and my blood pressure was really high (but when they took it again, it was borderline) and they also drew blood and the results were not good...my cholesterol level is extremely high...so my ob has asked that I talk to my primary doctor about treatments. I am just really upset at myself because I feel like it my fault that I haven't been taking care of myself and my health. I really don't want to be put on medication, and would like the chance to do it by losing weight, exercising, and diet but I am just not sure what my primary doctor think about that especially since my numbers are really high. I am even more angry at myself because dh and I recently felt that our family isn't complete and we have agreed to try for baby #3....I mean..WHAT AM I THINKING??? My ob-gyn feels that it is absolutely fine for me to get pregnant, but we have to get everything under control. The last few days, I just can't help but think that I am not going to be around to watch my kids grow up..I am going to die of heart disease or a heart attack and that I have totally wreck my health by not doing anything about it sooner. I am 38 and I shouldn't be feeling this way! Sorry..this is totally OT!

Thanks for looking and listening.

Love both outfits!!!!!

Try not to be so hard on yourself! I am sure if you talk to your dr he will let you try to control it yourself. Maybe you can set a time limit to see improvements by and if you don't you can start them meds and then work to go off them. Hang in there!

I know this has been discussed before, so please forgive me.

I currently have the Brother SE-270D, which I haven't had any problems with and really enjoy. I'm looking at upgrading to the Brother Innov-is 1500D for the larger embroidery area & the long neck for quilting purposes. Does anyone have a 1500D that you like/dislike?

I have the innovis emb machine but I think I have the one down from the 1500d I think mine is the 900d since I only have the 4x4 hoop but I will say I LOVE the INNOVIS models! I had an innovis reg machine and LOVED it!

 

[jham]

Here's what I've been doing while in lurkdom:

Lily's Angelina Ballerina dress, it still needs pockets out of the green polka dot, but I'm not loving it so I'm completely unmotivated to finish it.

Lily's denim easy-fit capris:

Not Lily's:

I'm not sure if I ever posted her zebra capris. It has been too cold to wear them without boots and a sweater!

I have been holding onto this fabric for a year now debating which pattern to use for the top. I made a bad choice. She will need to wear it over a shirt or I will have to figure out some sort of "modesty panel" because the V is too low in the front.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

Here's dd outfit - sorry, my model is in school.

Piglet

Skirt front

Skirt back

Tigger shirt and shorts for ds

Tigger

I don't normally ask for prayer, but this has been a really depressing week and I am just really upset and angry at myself. I had my annual well woman visit this week and my blood pressure was really high (but when they took it again, it was borderline) and they also drew blood and the results were not good...my cholesterol level is extremely high...so my ob has asked that I talk to my primary doctor about treatments. I am just really upset at myself because I feel like it my fault that I haven't been taking care of myself and my health. I really don't want to be put on medication, and would like the chance to do it by losing weight, exercising, and diet but I am just not sure what my primary doctor think about that especially since my numbers are really high. I am even more angry at myself because dh and I recently felt that our family isn't complete and we have agreed to try for baby #3....I mean..WHAT AM I THINKING??? My ob-gyn feels that it is absolutely fine for me to get pregnant, but we have to get everything under control. The last few days, I just can't help but think that I am not going to be around to watch my kids grow up..I am going to die of heart disease or a heart attack and that I have totally wreck my health by not doing anything about it sooner. I am 38 and I shouldn't be feeling this way! Sorry..this is totally OT!

Thanks for looking and listening.

Okay-
1st- Your outfits for CP are AWESOME!!!! And I love the Tigger fabric you used for the shorts- I have not seen it before. Your DD is one lucky little girl to have a skirt like that!!
2nd- Don't fall to pieces, my DH had the same issues and he totally turned himself around and got healthy- lost weight, etc. He didn't have to take any meds and his #s were high too. You also might consider adding some supplements and vitamins to your dialy routine. If you wanted, you could set a goal for yourself- say 8-12 weeks to lose a certain amount of weight and try altering your diet. Increase greens, eat oatmeal and whole wheat, etc.
You know, you dont HAVE to see your primary- you could start your new routine tomorrow with a trip to the grocery store. You can do it! And you'll feel great! Don't beat yourself up! (Dh is the same age too)

 

[Jennia]

Here's what I've been doing while in lurkdom:

Lily's Angelina Ballerina dress, it still needs pockets out of the green polka dot, but I'm not loving it so I'm completely unmotivated to finish it.

Lily's denim easy-fit capris:

Not Lily's:

I'm not sure if I ever posted her zebra capris. It has been too cold to wear them without boots and a sweater!

I have been holding onto this fabric for a year now debating which pattern to use for the top. I made a bad choice. She will need to wear it over a shirt or I will have to figure out some sort of "modesty panel" because the V is too low in the front.

Love the hula girl fabric, think it would be cute with a hot pink tank underneath. =) And that's one of my favorite Gymboree lines ever, such cute m2m capris! I think we bought almost everything from this line, and dd's still too small to wear any of it.

 

[poohnpigletCA]

I made this for Chinese New Year:

Is that what you're looking for? I used the wrap top and dress pattern from YCMT. If you have any other questions, please let me know!

YES!!!!

That is sooooo beautiful. I think it would be a great dress for EPCOT.

Darla please add that to your case file I will try and track down the fabric.

Tank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[Flea]

Oh my goodness...
My mom bought me a wii fit for my birthday(on April 20th). She gave it to me early. DH gave me my present(IPod! <3) early so I guess she wanted to too. My DH works offshore and is offshore for 7 days and home for 7 days. Anywho... wow! That really is a workout. Anyone else have one??

We have my sisters on loan I love the wii fit but I never get a chance to have a proper turn because my girls beat me to it. Or if I'm on the balance board all of sudden my weight changes and I look down to find a cat sitting on the board with me
My girls just like playing the wii play that comes with the consule - the riding the cow one is their favourite.

Not Lily's:

All your stuff is amazing - I love the halter top - could you insert a lace panel in-between the V? I have a top with a fake lace panel and I love it. Though I think it will still look great with a top under it

Piglet

Skirt front

Skirt back

Tigger shirt and shorts for ds

Your applique is beautiful - perfect - I wish I didn't suck at it I do love the effect. I love the skirt my Em would love it too - luckily she's outside playing today .

I made this for Chinese New Year:

Is that what you're looking for? I used the wrap top and dress pattern from YCMT. If you have any other questions, please let me know!

I LOVE THIS - I've been trying to resist the urge to buy the pattern because our dollar is so weak it would end up costing me about $20NZD but I don't think I can resist anymore - this dress has sold me. I'll have to do some fabric culling and sell some of my stash. My friends here love it when I do as I used to get all the US fabrics so there's nothing like it in NZ - all the Michael Miller and stuff like that can sell for $30-$50 a yd in shops here when it is available - man it really bites being on the other side of the world away from all the gorgeous fabrics the upside though is that I get beautiful Merino fabric super cheap because I live near a manufacturer so I can pick up merino from anywhere between $5 and $15 a metre - about 2.50 and $7.50 a yd roughly Sooooo good for winter The same place also makes fabric for Pumpkin Patch (an NZ kids clothing chain - not sure if you guys have it there) but it means I can make stuff for a fraction of retail price

I've got a red and a grey Merino fabric that I'm going to make into tunic length raglan tops for the girls to wear over tights Hopefully this weekend.

 

[SallyfromDE]

My younger son has asthma and I am terrified to go to sleep when he's having a bad night. Prayers for this family and everyone touched by this tragedy.

I had asthma growing up. It didn't seem to be an issue that is now. I remember getting these little red dots around my eyes and the Drs. said it was from lack of oxygen. It was really dreadful. I'm so glad I outgrew it. Now I just get bronchitis all the time! I'm so glad that it's treated more seriously now.

 

[*Toadstool*]

Here's what I've been doing while in lurkdom:

Lily's Angelina Ballerina dress, it still needs pockets out of the green polka dot, but I'm not loving it so I'm completely unmotivated to finish it.

Lily's denim easy-fit capris:

Not Lily's:

I'm not sure if I ever posted her zebra capris. It has been too cold to wear them without boots and a sweater!

I have been holding onto this fabric for a year now debating which pattern to use for the top. I made a bad choice. She will need to wear it over a shirt or I will have to figure out some sort of "modesty panel" because the V is too low in the front.

I think a white modesty panel would look great on that little halter shirt. It looks adorable. I have been scared to make that kind of top too because of the V. Please repost if you do something to it. I think a shirt underneath would look kinda wierd, but I might be wrong!
I think the Angelina dress looks great. I love that fabric! I think the pockets will tie the top fabric in a little more, but it looks so cute as is!

I made this for Chinese New Year:

Is that what you're looking for? I used the wrap top and dress pattern from YCMT. If you have any other questions, please let me know!




YES! I want to go! I need to double check with my DH, but I doubt that he'll have an issue with me going. Dallas (Arlington is a suburb) is 2 - 2 1/2 hours away from Longview. Your MIL is even closer! We should really do this!

I remember that dress. It is so gorgeous!
I will try and see if I can go for sure or not. Anyone else want to come??? Martha Pullen teachers are awesome. You won't regret it!

I am a Texan, too. I live on the far southwest side--close to Katy. It is a good school district. Just be sure to take all your documentation and meet with the administration of the school before he starts to get everything in place.

I have an aunt that lives in Katy and she swears to me that Disney bought land there to build another disney thempark. I bet it is just a rumor huh?
Would be so awesome if it was true though!

 

[sweetstitches]

I haven't posted in a while. I have been making bags. . .

For DD a Mickey bag

A messenger bag for myself

I used a spring fabric on the inside

And a bag for a customer I am worried she won't like it. She sent me the fabric and I guess she didn't want any trims on it. I mailed it this morning and my head has been throbbing ever since.

I was looking around over at our favorite pattern site (youcanmakethis dot com) and they have a free receiving blanket pattern. I love it!!
it is listed under the free patterns.

I've been wanting to make a bag for myself. Did you use a pattern for your messenger bag or did you wing it?

That is so sad.
Makes me really upset because my DH has asthma really bad, and won't go to the doctor for it. He is using his inhaler ALOT. I think someone told me you aren't supposed to use it more than 3 times a day without being on other medication. He uses it way more than that. This is the second story I have heard this week about someone dying after and asthma attack. I feel sorry for DH when he gets home from offshore. I'm probably not going to be able to control myself and try to force him into going to the doctor.. yet again..


How blessed! Lucky guy to get a scholarship! It looks like he would have needed it. That is so nice of all of you to pick up the slack with the prom thing for him. I hope he has a very special night!

I definitely need the weightloss!! I tried the step aerobics.. omgs I have no rhythm!

THat is so cute! I love how you used the green dots for the skirt of the dress!


Prayer can move mountains! I hope this is truly the case for you. I'm so happy for you.



I'd be more interested to know if it works if you use it.


Not sure where my multi quote went when I had quoted whoever made the post about a sewing retreat.. but...
Marth Pullen has a sewing retreat type of thing in Arlington every year. I was thinking about going. I think it is close to Dallas. I was going to go to the more expensive School of Art and Fashion, but I gave up my serger for it. That one is in Alabama though.
Here is a link. http://www.marthassewingmarket.com/
Anyone interested???

Why doesn't he want to use another med? I've been on a maintenance asthma drug for at least 15 years. Right now I'm taking flovent. I've only needed to use an inhaler maybe twice in the last year (only when I had bronchontis.) I've never had any side effects from the maintenance drugs.

I did go to a local Martha Pullen retreat once. It was a lot of fun. Sue Hausmann was there too. I think I've met Martha 3 times (she was at a local sewing & craft expo too, a few years ago.) I would LOVE to go to Huntsville, but it's so much $$$$

Thanks! We went at Halloween time so we just happened to match Minnie in her candy corn acres dress. Had I seen Minnie's dress before, I may have tried make an exact copy Tifani made Little a copy of Minnie's MNSSHP dress last year and it was the cutest thing ever!



Yay for the Disneyland side of the October meet! Where are you staying?

Well, the one you made was super cute and looked like it coordinated anyway.

Oh, I guess I haven't unlocked boxing. Now I have to go play wii fit all day long to unlock it.
I think I would die in agony.. I am so out of shape!

Oh yeah, I think you should work out all day. I'm out of shape too. The good news, is that your "age" on there goes down pretty quickly when you do start working out. Mine dropped about 20 years the first week. (I was REALLY uncoordinated when I started.)

I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

Here's dd outfit - sorry, my model is in school.

Piglet

Skirt front

Skirt back

Tigger shirt and shorts for ds

Tigger

I don't normally ask for prayer, but this has been a really depressing week and I am just really upset and angry at myself. I had my annual well woman visit this week and my blood pressure was really high (but when they took it again, it was borderline) and they also drew blood and the results were not good...my cholesterol level is extremely high...so my ob has asked that I talk to my primary doctor about treatments. I am just really upset at myself because I feel like it my fault that I haven't been taking care of myself and my health. I really don't want to be put on medication, and would like the chance to do it by losing weight, exercising, and diet but I am just not sure what my primary doctor think about that especially since my numbers are really high. I am even more angry at myself because dh and I recently felt that our family isn't complete and we have agreed to try for baby #3....I mean..WHAT AM I THINKING??? My ob-gyn feels that it is absolutely fine for me to get pregnant, but we have to get everything under control. The last few days, I just can't help but think that I am not going to be around to watch my kids grow up..I am going to die of heart disease or a heart attack and that I have totally wreck my health by not doing anything about it sooner. I am 38 and I shouldn't be feeling this way! Sorry..this is totally OT!

Thanks for looking and listening.

Really cute. Were these done by embroidery machine or hand? I can't tell--they look great.

Praying for you that your health gets under control.

 

[ibesue]

I'd love to meet you too

I can't wait until you are here!!!

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

That is so sad. Brought tears to my eyes. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers.

I have some very exciting news!!!! My nephew just found out he is getting a full academic scholarship to college!!!!! I am so proud of this kid!

Congrats to your nephew!!!

I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU HEATHERSUE!!!! for helping me out! I finally got an etsy shop up and needed some things and Heather helped me out and answered all my obnoxious questions! So THANK YOU!! Here is my latest that I just finished last night:

My little model is not home today, so no pics of her in it yet!

That is so cute. I am trying to work on opening an Etsy shop too. Was it hard?

Just two days ago I posted about needing some desperate prayers. So many of you replied to my post and/or sent me PM's. I was once again overwhelmed with the kindness and caring showed by all of you. I am in tears right now and I am shaking over what I have to tell you now. These are happy, unbelievable tears though!!!

Its definitely the power of prayer. I will keep you in my prayers.

I had some really sad news this week, too. A colleague of ours died suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was 44 years old. He leaves behind a wife and three teenage kids. It's just so sad! Please pray for this family!

I will keep his family in my prayers too.

And for some good news since most of it wasn't so great this morning. I finished my 2nd vida! This was one mega workout of a vida! I have no pictures yet but I'll take some later! Whoo hoo!

Can't wait to see the pictures!

The UPS guy just showed up with my "Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2009". I pulled it out of the package and had to laugh! It's about 1/3 of the size of my Disney World one! No wonder it was a little bit cheaper! I guess there just isn't as much to talk about at Disneyland!

I'm also baking cakes for my mom and dad's 45th anniversary tomorrow!

Yes, FORTY-FIVE years!!!

We're having a little party with our family over at their house tomorrow. I'm bringing cake and cheesy potatoes. Yummm....

WOW!!! Forty five years??? How amazing is that!!!

Disneyland is at least 1/3 smaller that WDW!!! But just think, walking out of the hotels just a few feet away is the Monorail, you jump on and you are in disneyland! No waiting for the shuttle buses! Or you can just walk through Downtown Disney to the parks!

I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

I don't normally ask for prayer, but this has been a really depressing week and I am just really upset and angry at myself. I had my annual well woman visit this week and my blood pressure was really high (but when they took it again, it was borderline) and they also drew blood and the results were not good...my cholesterol level is extremely high...so my ob has asked that I talk to my primary doctor about treatments. I am just really upset at myself because I feel like it my fault that I haven't been taking care of myself and my health. I really don't want to be put on medication, and would like the chance to do it by losing weight, exercising, and diet but I am just not sure what my primary doctor think about that especially since my numbers are really high. I am even more angry at myself because dh and I recently felt that our family isn't complete and we have agreed to try for baby #3....I mean..WHAT AM I THINKING??? My ob-gyn feels that it is absolutely fine for me to get pregnant, but we have to get everything under control. The last few days, I just can't help but think that I am not going to be around to watch my kids grow up..I am going to die of heart disease or a heart attack and that I have totally wreck my health by not doing anything about it sooner. I am 38 and I shouldn't be feeling this way! Sorry..this is totally OT!

Thanks for looking and listening.

Piglet is so cute. Hugs and not to worry about your numbers. Eating properly and exercise should help your numbers. If not, your doctor will know how to take care of it.

Here's what I've been doing while in lurkdom:

Lily's Angelina Ballerina dress, it still needs pockets out of the green polka dot, but I'm not loving it so I'm completely unmotivated to finish it.

Lily's denim easy-fit capris:

Not Lily's:

I'm not sure if I ever posted her zebra capris. It has been too cold to wear them without boots and a sweater!

I have been holding onto this fabric for a year now debating which pattern to use for the top. I made a bad choice. She will need to wear it over a shirt or I will have to figure out some sort of "modesty panel" because the V is too low in the front.

All so cute. I have the hula girls too and I am afraid to cut into it!

I LOVE THIS - I've been trying to resist the urge to buy the pattern because our dollar is so weak it would end up costing me about $20NZD but I don't think I can resist anymore - this dress has sold me. I'll have to do some fabric culling and sell some of my stash. My friends here love it when I do as I used to get all the US fabrics so there's nothing like it in NZ - all the Michael Miller and stuff like that can sell for $30-$50 a yd in shops here when it is available - man it really bites being on the other side of the world away from all the gorgeous fabrics the upside though is that I get beautiful Merino fabric super cheap because I live near a manufacturer so I can pick up merino from anywhere between $5 and $15 a metre - about 2.50 and $7.50 a yd roughly Sooooo good for winter The same place also makes fabric for Pumpkin Patch (an NZ kids clothing chain - not sure if you guys have it there) but it means I can make stuff for a fraction of retail price

I've got a red and a grey Merino fabric that I'm going to make into tunic length raglan tops for the girls to wear over tights Hopefully this weekend.

Wow, I had no idea it would cost so much for you to buy the patterns online??? I wish we could do something to help you get the patterns.

I LOVE pumpkin Patch clothing!!! We have a shop in our local mall!! The fabrics are so pretty.


I lost some of my quotes. I love all the outfits posted today. They get better and better all the time! BIG hugs for all who need them.

 

[sweetstitches]

I made this for Chinese New Year:

Is that what you're looking for? I used the wrap top and dress pattern from YCMT. If you have any other questions, please let me know!

YES! I want to go! I need to double check with my DH, but I doubt that he'll have an issue with me going. Dallas (Arlington is a suburb) is 2 - 2 1/2 hours away from Longview. Your MIL is even closer! We should really do this!

I remember when you posted this before. This is one of my all-time favorite dresses I've seen here!

I am a Texan, too. I live on the far southwest side--close to Katy. It is a good school district. Just be sure to take all your documentation and meet with the administration of the school before he starts to get everything in place.

So we'll practically be neighbors???

We have homeschooled since Nathan was in 5th grade. He's going to be 18 this summer. I know that he could be in school till 21 (at least in IL) but homeschooling is working for us now, so we'll be continuing after the move.

 

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I finally finish my dd's and ds's outfit for Crystal Palace. I think i really like how it turned out...

Here's dd outfit - sorry, my model is in school.

Piglet

Skirt front

Skirt back

Tigger shirt and shorts for ds

Tigger

I don't normally ask for prayer, but this has been a really depressing week and I am just really upset and angry at myself. I had my annual well woman visit this week and my blood pressure was really high (but when they took it again, it was borderline) and they also drew blood and the results were not good...my cholesterol level is extremely high...so my ob has asked that I talk to my primary doctor about treatments. I am just really upset at myself because I feel like it my fault that I haven't been taking care of myself and my health. I really don't want to be put on medication, and would like the chance to do it by losing weight, exercising, and diet but I am just not sure what my primary doctor think about that especially since my numbers are really high. I am even more angry at myself because dh and I recently felt that our family isn't complete and we have agreed to try for baby #3....I mean..WHAT AM I THINKING??? My ob-gyn feels that it is absolutely fine for me to get pregnant, but we have to get everything under control. The last few days, I just can't help but think that I am not going to be around to watch my kids grow up..I am going to die of heart disease or a heart attack and that I have totally wreck my health by not doing anything about it sooner. I am 38 and I shouldn't be feeling this way! Sorry..this is totally OT!

Thanks for looking and listening.

Your appliques are gorgeous! I love the outfits. My DH has been on a couple different cholesterol meds too. But I don't think you can take them while pregnant. So make sure you tell your primary care doctor if you are going to get pregnant. But diet and exersize help alot and so does increasing your healthy oils like olive oil and eating salmon and fish oil capsules. Good Luck!

I've been wanting to make a bag for myself. Did you use a pattern for your messenger bag or did you wing it?

Thank you! Yes, I used a pattern. It is Butterick B4147 It is so easy!!