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

[Dreamer & Wisher]

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.

These are so cute! I love all of them. The Hawaiian print is so cute. How about adding a little piece of that fabric in the V? I really like the outfits the fabrics you chose are all really cute. I love Lily's pink boots!

 

[sweetstitches]

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 everything you made is really cute. The hula is my favorite. Is that the one that too low? Is it too low, or does it gap?

I think the first outfit is cute, although I understand the feeling of losing your motivation if you're not loving it. I do think pockets would perk it up. I think pockets like this would be cute:
http://www.sews.com/patterns/bonnieblue/1031047l.gif

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!

I've read that on the city-data website also, but most people there deny it. Wouldn't it be great though? Would sure make it easier to convince the kids that the move is a good idea.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

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!
!

THIS dress is THE reason I bought this pattern. I have never seen this fabric, but I thought i would find another asian fabric to try it in. I love that this photo is on the YMCT page too- so I can keep looking at it. You did such an amazing job pairing the stripe up with the fabric. I did buy the martha pullen asian doll fabric and kit for their asian inspired outfit. But Im thinking I will wait til she is a size 3 to make that- so next year!


I'm so happy, we are taking DD to Mystic Aquarium tomorrow, so today I made an A-Line top for her, one side has big tropical fish and the other side has cupcakes (to wear on her B-day on tuesday) Im sure I will be sore and swollen like a blowfish by the end of the day, but she is SOOO excited about going, she has been pretending ot be a fish, crab and seal all day today.

Ill be sure to post some photos of our visit with her new aline.

A word to the wise on Carla's Aline- the new hem line (Line C) eliminates the angle- THANKS CARLA!!!
AND.....you know how she has those little squares that say you should measure them and they should be 1 inch by 1 inch- well I always eyeballed them and said to myself- yeah, thats right. Well I was inspired to use a ruler on one the other day and .....it was off! not a lot, but a little and probabably enough to give that slightly snug fit I keep getting- so now I have to reprint all my patterns. The size 2 i made today came out perfect fit-wise. It pays to read, LOL.

 

[sahm1000]

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.

Wow Jeanne! I love all of it! The Hula girl fabric is adorable. Is that the criss cross pattern from YCMT? I have made the girls a few dresses from that pattern and since she doesn't really "tell" you where to put the pieces so they overlap I've had to play with it a bunch.

I had the blue paisley fabric with the stripes and a pinkish coordinating fabric in my cart the other day at Hobby Lobby, I loved it! But I didn't have anything in mind at the time to make with it so I didn't end up buying it. But after seeing your outfit and Shannon's wrap dress I am rethinking it and seeing if they had enough for a wrap dress and easy fit pants. My only problem is that I need enough for all three of my girls and I'm not sure if they had enough. Hmm. I wonder if I can fit in a Hobby Lobby trip tomorrow between swim lessons, soccer and a b-day party?

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.

I didn't realize that Pumpkin Patch was made in New Zealand! My girls have had several outfits from them and I really like it. By the way, have I ever told you that I love your country? It is beautiful there! I was lucky enough to go to NZ and Australia when I was in college for a month ( in January so I got to be there during summer) and I really fell in love with both countries. Your scenery is stunning!

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?

Disney also bought land in Oklahoma and there was a rumor going around that last year they were going to announce that they were going to build a Disney Universe Park there (you know they have Land, World and now Universe?) but their big announcement about Oklahoma was that it was going to be featured in the Food and Wine festival . I think they have lots of land all over the place not so much to open a new park (although that would be fantastic!!!!!) but to have distribution centers and things. Who knows, maybe someday they will build a new one!

 

[sweetstitches]

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

Thanks, Nancy

 

[revrob]

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....

I'm so sorry! Big hugs to you too!

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.

Everything turned out so cute! I bet a modesty panel either in white or in the polka dot would work really well.

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.


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.

I seriously need to get that Wii fit. I understand there's also a game called fitness coach or something. Anyone have that? Is one better than the other?


Thanks so much on the compliments on the dress! It really is a great pattern - I don't think you'd regret the purchase.

I'm also very jealous that you can get pumpkin patch fabric! WOW! That would be so cool...

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 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!

Thanks for the compliment on the dress!

Let me know when you figure something out about the retreat. I need to go register, I guess!

As far as the Disney in Katy rumor, I don't know what to think. There was someone here that was swearing that Disney was building here and that is why they were building hotels. UM... no. Disney is not going to build here. I would think that if Disney was going to build anywhere, they would make an announcement (at least to stockholders), but I could be wrong. It would certainly be nice! But I don't think I'm gonna hold my breath.

 

[3huskymom]

Here's a ladybug jumper I just finished Hayleigh. She loves ladybugs and I realized the peer pressure of all of you talking about how great CarlaC's patterns are so I took the splurge and tried this one. I modified it a bit by adding more strips since I had 8 fabrics to work with. I just made the strip narrower. I am amazed how easily it went together and looks so professional. Definitely a boost to my confidence. I hope you all like it. We'll be in Hilton Head this week so she'll get to show it off down there.

Sorry the pic is not the greatest since I took it with my blackberry.

BTW, I am from central PA...near Hershey.

 

[danicaw]

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.

Its all wonderful! I love the hula fabric. Cute cute cute!
The fabric in the tank outfits is great. Love all your fabric combos! Great job

Here's a ladybug jumper I just finished Hayleigh. She loves ladybugs and I realized the peer pressure of all of you talking about how great CarlaC's patterns are so I took the splurge and tried this one. I modified it a bit by adding more strips since I had 8 fabrics to work with. I just made the strip narrower. I am amazed how easily it went together and looks so professional. Definitely a boost to my confidence. I hope you all like it. We'll be in Hilton Head this week so she'll get to show it off down there.

Sorry the pic is not the greatest since I took it with my blackberry.

BTW, I am from central PA...near Hershey.

Love it!
I had just talked myself into the Simply Sweet over the Stripwork Jumper and you have me rethinking my decision
Great job! Have a great trip!

 

[Flea]

Thanks - NZ is a lovely country - I've been lucky to see a fair bit of it as I used to be a travel agent prekids (it's only a small country but you never really appreciate whats in your own backyard)

Pattern shopping -It's only atm while the dollar is so low that I'm noticing it - its' still not a huge biggy as the good thing is it makes me think about my purchases before hand and I can plan and save and then buy the ones I love the most (and the wrap dress is winning). DH likes it as I'm not so quick to zap the credit card haha. I have plenty of Ottobre mags to get me by in the mean time. I just love the ebooks as it's so quick and easy to print off a pattern and use it. I'm definitely going to be hunting out some good fabric shops while I'm over. The other not so good thing is it's added huge costs to our trip but we have cut back so we aren't going to Hawaii anymore. It's still costing us a small fortune to go over but I'm not looking at that. I'm looking at it as this is our dream - we've been planning for years. Next year I start studying at University to become a Teacher so this really is the only year we will have the funds to do so for 4years. I want the girls to experience disney when they are at this age where everything is so Magical

The factory that is close by does alot of the knit fabrics for Pumpkin patch so it's been good getting them for a good price. I'm not sure if all of their stuff is made in New Zealand but I know alot is or used to be. There's a pumpkin patch factory shop close by me too next to their head office I don't pay full price at pumpkin patch anymore. I've got awesome jeans for the girls for less than $10, lovely coats for $12 (so in your terms that is like $5 and $6) it's hit and miss though - sometimes there are lots of stuff and othertimes it's pretty slim pickings.

 

[2cutekidz]

Leslie, I hope I didn't offend you, I didn't mean to. And I didn't mean to scare/worry anyone about having a c-section either. However the baby comes out, as long as they are healthy is what matter. I just meant to suggest that unless she felt she needed the extra help her husband could give her, maybe let him stay at home with their daughter rather than with her at the hospital. Sorry if I offended anyone.

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No offense taken! I hope my post didn't come off as I was.

 

[jham]

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

Don't do it! I was the same way. It took me a year to cut into it and now what I made is not living up to my vision. At least I have a bit more fabric!

I think everything you made is really cute. The hula is my favorite. Is that the one that too low? Is it too low, or does it gap?

I think the first outfit is cute, although I understand the feeling of losing your motivation if you're not loving it. I do think pockets would perk it up. I think pockets like this would be cute:
http://www.sews.com/patterns/bonnieblue/1031047l.gif

Cute pocket idea! I like the fabrics, and the polka dot actually matches perfectly which always makes me happy, I kust didn't use a pattern and I don't like the straps or maybe the no dip for the arms in the "bodice" or something.

Wow Jeanne! I love all of it! The Hula girl fabric is adorable. Is that the criss cross pattern from YCMT? I have made the girls a few dresses from that pattern and since she doesn't really "tell" you where to put the pieces so they overlap I've had to play with it a bunch.

I had the blue paisley fabric with the stripes and a pinkish coordinating fabric in my cart the other day at Hobby Lobby, I loved it! But I didn't have anything in mind at the time to make with it so I didn't end up buying it. But after seeing your outfit and Shannon's wrap dress I am rethinking it and seeing if they had enough for a wrap dress and easy fit pants. My only problem is that I need enough for all three of my girls and I'm not sure if they had enough. Hmm. I wonder if I can fit in a Hobby Lobby trip tomorrow between swim lessons, soccer and a b-day party?

No, it wasn't the criss cross pattern, but that was on of the ones I was debating using. I just didn't find a ribbon I liked to match. At least that pattern doesn't need a modesty panel!

Here's a ladybug jumper I just finished Hayleigh. She loves ladybugs and I realized the peer pressure of all of you talking about how great CarlaC's patterns are so I took the splurge and tried this one. I modified it a bit by adding more strips since I had 8 fabrics to work with. I just made the strip narrower. I am amazed how easily it went together and looks so professional. Definitely a boost to my confidence. I hope you all like it. We'll be in Hilton Head this week so she'll get to show it off down there.

Sorry the pic is not the greatest since I took it with my blackberry.

BTW, I am from central PA...near Hershey.

That is darling! The stripwork jumper is one of my favorite patterns of all time!

 

[sweetstitches]

Here's a ladybug jumper I just finished Hayleigh. She loves ladybugs and I realized the peer pressure of all of you talking about how great CarlaC's patterns are so I took the splurge and tried this one. I modified it a bit by adding more strips since I had 8 fabrics to work with. I just made the strip narrower. I am amazed how easily it went together and looks so professional. Definitely a boost to my confidence. I hope you all like it. We'll be in Hilton Head this week so she'll get to show it off down there.

Sorry the pic is not the greatest since I took it with my blackberry.

BTW, I am from central PA...near Hershey.

That is a super cute dress! I love your fabric choices.

Don't do it! I was the same way. It took me a year to cut into it and now what I made is not living up to my vision. At least I have a bit more fabric!



Cute pocket idea! I like the fabrics, and the polka dot actually matches perfectly which always makes me happy, I kust didn't use a pattern and I don't like the straps or maybe the no dip for the arms in the "bodice" or something.



No, it wasn't the criss cross pattern, but that was on of the ones I was debating using. I just didn't find a ribbon I liked to match. At least that pattern doesn't need a modesty panel!




That is darling! The stripwork jumper is one of my favorite patterns of all time!

Ok, that's funny. The straps is what I really liked about the top. Since they were wider and angled, they gave it a totally different look than you usually see with straps.

 

[karamat]

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.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

Oh this just breaks my heart!! My mom and I have asthma and I was so hoping DD wouldn't develop it. Her Dr. hasn't officially diagnosed it (DD is only 15 months), but every visit (especially the sick baby visits like earlier this week) the Dr. tells me she thinks DD will have it. At least DD has become very good at sitting through her breathing treatments! That's when we sit and watch cartoons together.

Thanks for saying that about Katy. I'm excited, but pretty nervous too--mostly because my oldest has special needs, and it's going to be a tough transition for him.


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'm on the far SW side - Sugar Land. Actually we're in an unincorporated area right now, but Sugar Land is supposed to take us in by the end of the year. Katy is just up the Hwy (Hwy 99) from me.

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..

I used to think I was fine with just my rescue inhaler. You know what convinced to be get onto preventive meds??? My Dr. told me that if I was using more than 1 rescue inhaler a year, the meds could actually be doing additional damage to my lungs.

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 knew you were in Houston, but didn't know you were on the SW side. Bet we shop at some of the same fabric stores...

 

[sweetstitches]

I'm on the far SW side - Sugar Land. Actually we're in an unincorporated area right now, but Sugar Land is supposed to take us in by the end of the year. Katy is just up the Hwy (Hwy 99) from me.

That's cool--another new "imaginary" friend nearby. The idea that I might actually have some friends to get together with when we move, makes me a lot less nervous about moving.

We've moved 6 times, but have been in the same area now for over 13 years, so this is going to be a big change.

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

For all of you that thought a retreat would be fun....I was looking at places in several states...And found this really neat place in Wisconsin, close to Eau Claire & only a 90 min drive from Minneapolis.

It has can accomodate 20 for crafting and overnight and is reasonably priced.

$63 per person for a 4 day mid-week retreat
$39.95 per person/night Friday & Saturday or
$20.45 per person/night Sunday-Thursday

The place looks beautiful, and very relaxing. The craft room is great, and is outfitted for sewers or scrapbookers~for the Cricut Queen and her court.

Eau Claire has several fabric & Craft stores including Mill End Textiles which I have heard from a few people is awesome.
the twin cities are only 90 mins away and the possibilites are endless there. Plus it's a great city to fly into if anyone needed or wanted to. The drive from Milwaukee or Chicago area wouldn't be bad either!

I even thought this would be a great opportunity to do a Big Give togther, if possible. And maybe some of the resident pros may come and spread there plethera of knowledge and give us newbies (like me) a lesson or two us! I had some other ideas in my crazy little head, but those are for another day!

Here are the links to the retreat house and Mill End textiles:
http://http://www.bridgecreekcottage.com/reservations.html
http://millendtextiles.com/index.asp

Just let me know what you all are thinking. I would love to make this a reality. Especially after the year I have had with nursing school, I could use some relaxing, sewing girly & gentlemen, ME time!

I

 

[karamat]

That's cool--another new "imaginary" friend nearby. The idea that I might actually have some friends to get together with when we move, makes me a lot less nervous about moving.

We've moved 6 times, but have been in the same area now for over 13 years, so this is going to be a big change.

Give me a holler when y'all are here and settled and I'll give you a run-down on the area's best fabric shops!

 

[jessesgirl]

I tried to quote someone but it will not let me post ? I dont know what happened...

first I love the outfits made for Crystal Palace. I so want to learn to applique like that !

RevRob I live about an hour and a half west of you on I20, My inlaws live in Gladewater so we visit there often especially in the summer!

Still praying for those that need it !

 

[PrincessKell]

Here's a ladybug jumper I just finished Hayleigh. She loves ladybugs and I realized the peer pressure of all of you talking about how great CarlaC's patterns are so I took the splurge and tried this one. I modified it a bit by adding more strips since I had 8 fabrics to work with. I just made the strip narrower. I am amazed how easily it went together and looks so professional. Definitely a boost to my confidence. I hope you all like it. We'll be in Hilton Head this week so she'll get to show it off down there.

Sorry the pic is not the greatest since I took it with my blackberry.

BTW, I am from central PA...near Hershey.

What a great first pick! I love that lady bug dress. The Stripwork dresses and skirts are my favorite to make. You did awesome. Those are so great to make because you can adjust them so easily and they still come out looking great!

 

[PrincessKell]

Finally found the memory chip that I took my big give crayon roll ups with. IT was in Georgia's camera! Go figure. haha Here they are. I didn't get a great picture I was in a hurry. but there is them not rolled up and then the box that I sent full of vacation *loot*! There are 16 slots for crayons and an extra spot for a mini notepad. I put a little notepad in each roll up as well.

 

[minnie2]

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 love everything!!!!! The Hula is my favorite though!!!!!! I think the modesty panel would be cute with the Hula material.

I have that Zebra material and I have been trying to think of an outfit for a few weeks now for Nikki and I keep coming up with different tops but I can't think of the right bottom. Do I do a skirt, a skort, capri's I am so undecided! I am afraid it will be too little girl for her at 9. I have this pink materiel I want to use with it and I was toying with that wrap top or the square neck top ( I forgot the name but the tunic boho type one. then I go to the other extreme and say maybe the tween capri and halter top or the Criss cross halter but then I am not sure about the pants. do I do them the Zebra print with pink trim? All Zebra? Pink with Zebra trim? UGh Can you tell i can't decide! I saw Hannah Montana with some crazy Zebra print on so I know she would wear it of course because of HM!

Here's a ladybug jumper I just finished Hayleigh. She loves ladybugs and I realized the peer pressure of all of you talking about how great CarlaC's patterns are so I took the splurge and tried this one. I modified it a bit by adding more strips since I had 8 fabrics to work with. I just made the strip narrower. I am amazed how easily it went together and looks so professional. Definitely a boost to my confidence. I hope you all like it. We'll be in Hilton Head this week so she'll get to show it off down there.

Sorry the pic is not the greatest since I took it with my blackberry.

BTW, I am from central PA...near Hershey.

Great job! I saw that fabric at Walmart and I loved it!

For all of you that thought a retreat would be fun....I was looking at places in several states...And found this really neat place in Wisconsin, close to Eau Claire & only a 90 min drive from Minneapolis.

It has can accomodate 20 for crafting and overnight and is reasonably priced.

$63 per person for a 4 day mid-week retreat
$39.95 per person/night Friday & Saturday or
$20.45 per person/night Sunday-Thursday

The place looks beautiful, and very relaxing. The craft room is great, and is outfitted for sewers or scrapbookers~for the Cricut Queen and her court.

Eau Claire has several fabric & Craft stores including Mill End Textiles which I have heard from a few people is awesome.
the twin cities are only 90 mins away and the possibilites are endless there. Plus it's a great city to fly into if anyone needed or wanted to. The drive from Milwaukee or Chicago area wouldn't be bad either!

I even thought this would be a great opportunity to do a Big Give togther, if possible. And maybe some of the resident pros may come and spread there plethera of knowledge and give us newbies (like me) a lesson or two us! I had some other ideas in my crazy little head, but those are for another day!

Here are the links to the retreat house and Mill End textiles:
http://http://www.bridgecreekcottage.com/reservations.html
http://millendtextiles.com/index.asp

Just let me know what you all are thinking. I would love to make this a reality. Especially after the year I have had with nursing school, I could use some relaxing, sewing girly & gentlemen, ME time!

I

hum if it is close to e in WI maybe... George would never go for it though

Finally found the memory chip that I took my big give crayon roll ups with. IT was in Georgia's camera! Go figure. haha Here they are. I didn't get a great picture I was in a hurry. but there is them not rolled up and then the box that I sent full of vacation *loot*! There are 16 slots for crayons and an extra spot for a mini notepad. I put a little notepad in each roll up as well.

I bet they will love it!