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

[*Toadstool*]

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a bad day that day. I took Hannah to the dentist in the morning. Then we went to the pediatrician. Omgoodness!!! They said she needed a blood test to test her cholesterol and check for lead. I thought it was strange because it wasn't mentioned to me before. I figured it would be a quick stick. The lady stuck her and missed the vain and dug around in her arm... until I screamed at her to stop. Hannah was screaming. I know how much that hurts because I am very hard to find a vein on. I was stuck 15 times the last time I had surgery and needed an IV. Now I go straight to anestisiology and get numbed up so it doesn't hurt so bad. Anywho.. I was so mad. The nurse wanted to stick her in her hand, but kept saying she didn't see any veins.. she said she was just going to try anyway. I told her to leave and that I didn't want the test. Then she had to have shots. Poor baby. She just had a bad day, so in turn I had a bad day! I can't imagine what people go through who watch their kids suffer every day. Hannah cried 2 days after saying her legs hurt(where she had the shots) and all of a sudden is having terrible stomach aches. I am wondering if it is just a coincidence.
Anywho.. enough with the rant!

Aww.. she looks so precious. What a cute story!

Toadstool.....

Thanks! Hannah really enjoyed all the pictures.

Here are a few pictures of Hannah and Elizabeth wearing the LaVida and the Linette Feliz - thank you Linette!! You are such a special person!!

Love the Feliz dresses. That is such a fun pattern!

Looks great! It reminds me of fall for some reason.

Love little J's twirl skirt!

Hey ladies & Tom! You guys have been chatty today! I've been away at the funeral of a colleague that I posted about last week. I'm finally home, and exhausted. I'm sorry if I've missed all kinds of stuff going on today, but I don't have the energy right now to read every single word - I've had to skim the last several pages. If for some reason I've missed something meant specifically for me, could someone PM me? Thanks!

I did notice quite a few cute things posted and loved them all!

Hello Everyone!!

Cute bag!

I can't believe I'm posting pictures of my now 3yr old! She is growing up so fast!

That picture is so cute!

I am guessing you have a yorkie?? We have a teacup yorkie. Cute dress!

Aww.. that is beautiful!

One more quick Cars project before our trip!
Reversible bucket hat

Hope you have a great trip!

I guess this would be called an: ENABLER ALERT

Some of you are already members of the fabricobsession.com/forum co-op but wanted to let you all know they have some great buys going on right now! They just added a Michael Miller buy...And there is a slew of prints including the "ironworks" that I have seen used often on the boards.

Just wanted to let you all know....

I sooo can't go and look at that.

I am asking for prayers again...no wonder my blood pressure is high...I just can't believe that about five months after my husband got laid-off from his previous job, we are going through this again at his new job! We will find out within the next two weeks or so if dh will still have a job. So please say a little prayer for dh, and for all those at his work!

I DID IT!!!!
I finally ordered an embroidery machine!!! I got the singer futura ce-150 with ALL the software, auto punch, photo punch, hyperfont,auto crossstitch, and the multi hour tutorial for $799 on HSN with the flexpay option. 5 payments of $159. It should be here may 2 I am sooooo excited!!!!!!

How exciting! My hubby would never let me buy anything on a payment plan like that. It sure sounds smart to me.

These are the outfits sent out for the Tbelfonti Big Give


This one is for Olivia, can you guess who it is suppose to be? A lot of you have already seen this one on Facebook. I was just really slow posting it here!

and this is a Jasmine one for Maddie:

That Jasmine is beautiful! I knew it was Ariel right away too. I love that dress.

Ok, so now that i have this embroidery machine coming i need to learn howto use it, and what supplies I need. Can anyone tell me what type of stabilizer I will need to buy to use with it?? I know I need some sort of sticky back, but what brand is best? Can I still use heat and bond to stick down applique fabric, or will I need to use something else. Anyone have a recomendation for brands of embroidery thread or a source to buy it? HELP!!! I am a little overwhelmed.

www.sewforum.com
Register there and check out the embroidery section. I've learned everything I know about machine embroidery there. I hardly ever use sticky back. I use alot of tear away and poly mesh. Just make sure to use cut away for knits and tear away only on things that are pretty stable on their own.

.....embroidery machines!

So excited for you!

Love the Vida and the other dress. Is that a simply sweet??

This is a heads up for all you Petti lovers.

The new Sew Beautiful magazine issue has an adorable blouse pattern and design suggestions that they pair up with a pink petti. SO SWEET

Joann Fabric sells this magazine if you are not a subscriber

I am in love with so many things in this issue. My favorite is the dress made by Janet Gilbert towards the end of the magazine. She is so talented and is one of my favorite contributors!!! Oh.. and Kari Mecca.. don't get me started on her stuff. I have several of her patterns. Her things are always amazing to me. I just adore that shirt. I plan on getting the pattern in a couple of months. I just got my magazine in yesterday. I felt like it was Christmas!

So I quietly walk to her room and she was climbing out her window!

Oh my goodness, Crystal!!!

Anyone know anything about the Juno Serger at Hancock Fabrics??? I am going to order it today, but I would love your opinions first!

Thanks!!!

Jess

I hear Junos are great sergers. I just bought a Babylock serger though.

That is so cute! Definitely don't see a mistake. Love it!

With all the talk of sari fabric...I thought I would share. Don't we make a colorful bunch???

Wow! Love those outfits.

Oh, and I have to get this off my chest...

I went to Wal-mart today and spent, gulp, over $300. I did buy a ton of fabric but still. I also bought a bunch of clothes for the kids, they had some really cute stuff. DD9 has started to pull out Spring/Summer clothes to wear from last year and they are WAY too small so I bought her a bunch of stuff.

Thanks for letting me share, I feel a little less guilty!

Oh, I do that alot. I hate going to Wal Mart, so I try to get it all in at once. It is a bit of a shocker when you see how much it is though!



Sooo.. I got brought my Babylock Evolve serger home on Tuesday!! I am so excited! I am in love with it. Get ready for lots of serger projects from me! I am still in shock that my DH bought me this machine.
Anyone else besides Shannon have one of these babylocks?? I figure we can all be in love together. hehe..
Revrob, did you use your wave stitch yet? I made a lingerie bag for my friends lingerie shower. It is soooooo pretty!!! I need many more colors of serger thread so I can make more use of it. Joann's has Maxilock thread on clearance right now.
Wow.. it is EARLY! My MIL is coming tomorrow. I really should get to bed!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

WOO HOO !!! Hmm - how far apart do we live?????? Maybe we need a Jersey Shore Mini meet????????????????? Cant wait to see what you create!!

I started these outfits with the Linette Version of the Vida (she was so sweet to send me the pattern). Well, I messed it up and sent it to her and she fixed it for me!!! I made Hannah the ruffly one and the pants for Tim ( I know they are PJ like, but whats an Aunt Wendy to do - the boy wants his pants!!!!!!!) Im worried Hannah's will be a bit too short - she is inbetween a 2 and 3T - If I had more time I'd do bloomers - but they are beinig dropped off at their Dad's work tomorrow....maybe I could make them and bring them to church on Sunday? The whole reason I made them was for our church missions conference in Oct - well with the mistake and all lets just say they are now ready for our mini missions conference this weekend!

I adore this!!!!! Love the fabric choices!

 

[twob4him]

I spent two hours trying to get the machine to work last night


The needle thread won't pick up the bobbin thread though it is going around the bobbin and though the feeddogs are rising the fabric just wont feed thru the machine. So I am going to bring it back to school and find out what I am doing wrong or if the machine needs to be fixed. Yaaa so I didnt get very far with it.
As far as the hoops, it has the 4x4 and the 5x7 and all of the features I wanted on the babylock. Its a really nice machine! Its not mine of course, I can borrow it temporarily if I can get it to work that is!



Awesome stuff posted...I skimmed thru this morning! I see some more disney outfits!!! Cute!!!

 

[JAM3]

I would love to see a picture of the blankets you made. They sound cute!

Wendy - Those are cute! If Tim is happy with the pants that keep on making them!

Baby Blankets - I made Dallas one when he was little and to keep it from bunching I sewed Mickey heads and stars on it with thread. As in I cut a mickey head out of paper for a pattern and just traced around it. I guess I'll take a picture since what I am saying is probably not making sense.

I did the same thing on a toddler bed quilt but did Woody. It was just thread sewn in the shape.

 

[revrob]

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a bad day that day. I took Hannah to the dentist in the morning. Then we went to the pediatrician. Omgoodness!!! They said she needed a blood test to test her cholesterol and check for lead. I thought it was strange because it wasn't mentioned to me before. I figured it would be a quick stick. The lady stuck her and missed the vain and dug around in her arm... until I screamed at her to stop. Hannah was screaming. I know how much that hurts because I am very hard to find a vein on. I was stuck 15 times the last time I had surgery and needed an IV. Now I go straight to anestisiology and get numbed up so it doesn't hurt so bad. Anywho.. I was so mad. The nurse wanted to stick her in her hand, but kept saying she didn't see any veins.. she said she was just going to try anyway. I told her to leave and that I didn't want the test. Then she had to have shots. Poor baby. She just had a bad day, so in turn I had a bad day! I can't imagine what people go through who watch their kids suffer every day. Hannah cried 2 days after saying her legs hurt(where she had the shots) and all of a sudden is having terrible stomach aches. I am wondering if it is just a coincidence.
Anywho.. enough with the rant!


www.sewforum.com
Register there and check out the embroidery section. I've learned everything I know about machine embroidery there. I hardly ever use sticky back. I use alot of tear away and poly mesh. Just make sure to use cut away for knits and tear away only on things that are pretty stable on their own.

I am in love with so many things in this issue. My favorite is the dress made by Janet Gilbert towards the end of the magazine. She is so talented and is one of my favorite contributors!!! Oh.. and Kari Mecca.. don't get me started on her stuff. I have several of her patterns. Her things are always amazing to me. I just adore that shirt. I plan on getting the pattern in a couple of months. I just got my magazine in yesterday. I felt like it was Christmas!


Sooo.. I got brought my Babylock Evolve serger home on Tuesday!! I am so excited! I am in love with it. Get ready for lots of serger projects from me! I am still in shock that my DH bought me this machine.
Anyone else besides Shannon have one of these babylocks?? I figure we can all be in love together. hehe..
Revrob, did you use your wave stitch yet? I made a lingerie bag for my friends lingerie shower. It is soooooo pretty!!! I need many more colors of serger thread so I can make more use of it. Joann's has Maxilock thread on clearance right now.
Wow.. it is EARLY! My MIL is coming tomorrow. I really should get to bed!

How AWFUL for Hannah! I sure hope she's feeling a little better now. Poor baby! It's awful when you have veins that are difficult, but it's even more so for a child. I can't believe the nurse kept digging like that!


You've talked me into finding the newest issue of Sew Beautiful! I've got a lot to do today, but maybe I'll swing by and pick it up after I've taken AbbyGrace to school. I probably just need to subscribe to it - I love that magazine!

YOO HOO! for your new serger! Don't you LOVE IT! I was thinking that again last night when I changed the thread to do a rolled edge hem - I sure love this machine! I can't wait to see what you do with it. I don't have the wave feature on mine. I couldn't convince myself that I would really use it enough to get that model. I'd love to see what you do with it, though! Have fun! HOORAY for husbands that get our addictions and buy us great toys!

 

[revrob]

CATHY (twob4him) - I thought I had posted this yesterday, and I don't see it. I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW MACHINE! What an awesome thing to happen. I hope you figure out what's going on with the machine and you're able to make all kinds of great stuff with it! ENJOY!

 

[bear_mom]

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a bad day that day. I took Hannah to the dentist in the morning. Then we went to the pediatrician. Omgoodness!!! They said she needed a blood test to test her cholesterol and check for lead. I thought it was strange because it wasn't mentioned to me before. I figured it would be a quick stick. The lady stuck her and missed the vain and dug around in her arm... until I screamed at her to stop. Hannah was screaming. I know how much that hurts because I am very hard to find a vein on. I was stuck 15 times the last time I had surgery and needed an IV. Now I go straight to anestisiology and get numbed up so it doesn't hurt so bad. Anywho.. I was so mad. The nurse wanted to stick her in her hand, but kept saying she didn't see any veins.. she said she was just going to try anyway. I told her to leave and that I didn't want the test. Then she had to have shots. Poor baby. She just had a bad day, so in turn I had a bad day! I can't imagine what people go through who watch their kids suffer every day. Hannah cried 2 days after saying her legs hurt(where she had the shots) and all of a sudden is having terrible stomach aches. I am wondering if it is just a coincidence.
Anywho.. enough with the rant!

Do you live in an older home? That is probably the reason for the lead test. If you live in a newer home (since the late 70's) then it isn't as big of a deal (providing she doesn't spend a lot of time in an older home).

Can you go to a lab to have the blood drawn? Here we have labs and the are staffed with people who just draw blood.

Emily

 

[minnie2]

It is official!
We had Kyle's ADD evaluation yesterday and his dr said he is 'Classic ADD' the dr was WONDERFUL! He was all for trying behavior modification for awhile since his grades are great and there are no real behavior( being mean or bad) issues. He did say since we caught it so young hopefully it will make a difference but he does think by around 5th grade he will probably need meds. Which if he does he does but for now I am glad to have a dx and we can go from here and teach him the way he needs so he can continue to excel. The drs biggest fear was his self esteem because ADD kids are always told things aren't right or seeming to be getting yelled at alot. Now that we know what is going on I really hope Kyle won't have any self esteem issue. So today I am going to do some research on ADD. parenting and teaching an ADD child. So if any of you have any suggestions of books or websites please let me know!

I think it was Jham and some one else who said to me yesterday their sons are ADD too. So any help would be greatly appreciated!

oh on a funny note Kyle heard the dr and I talking ad the dr mentioned how caffeine could effect add kids more etc. Well last night Kyle asked if he was going to have to start drinking coffee because he thought that was what the dr said!

Does anyone know where I can find some Incredibles fabric? I would like to do a pair of shorts for ds but can't find any. I keep finding flannel. Any help?TIA!!!

I think Isaw some at Hankocks...

That's great of her to go, though. I'd love to since my dh has so many family members over there, and I think it's important for our dd to meet them (as well as some childhood friends that he calls about once a year). My brother has a friend who's been over there since December for something work related, and he said she's been quite depressed the past few months (though I think part of that is because she's having a hard time reaching people over here when she's awake and feels like talking).
Has your cousin said why she'd rather not go back? DH always complains about the dirt and how crowded it is.

She said it is dirt and it is very primitive. Her in laws are pretty well of but it is so primitive it is scary. The last time she went her baby got sick and she had no choice but watch her dh drive off o the back of a scooter holding the baby with a relative driving! She was flipping out but se had no choice the baby needed a dr! She said they drive like crazy over there and well her in laws tend to ignore her since she can't really speak the language so she is usually there for a month and not one but her dh to talk to. So that is where she thanks vonage because she can call me and vent! LOL

Maybe I am partial (and I am) but since she is Irish and he is Indian man their kids not only are gorgeous but that the greatest complexion!!! OMG my niece has the most perfect skin color EVER. Like I said I am not a good judge because well I adore them.

....I went to talk to the sewing teacher at school about.....

.....what else.....



......wait for it.....



.....embroidery machines!


I remember Minnie Van Mom mentioning something about going to school and using their embroidery machine. So....I thought I would ask the sewing teacher if she had a machine or if she would want to buy one.....

....well.........



......she said the school has one. And not only that, she tried to use it once and it didn't work right with the old computer she had. She said they never get to embroidering anyways... and maybe I should take it home and try it.....


......(that was me hitting the floor!).....



....so I am sitting here next to a brand spanking new Janome 10000 which costs a bundle I am sure.....and I am reading through the books on how it works in tears......



....now I know for sure some of you must have prayed for me about this so I want to thank you very much! I want to praise God for this wonderful gift!!!

I have been super busy lately, but I thought I would do a fly by posting, an show you a quickie dress I made for a friends dd.
They helped us out in a giant way during a time of need for our family, and I found out just a few days ago that they were planning a trip to Disney in a few weeks. I wanted to make something quick for their dd, so here it is!

Front:
Can you see my big mistake?

back

I really love all the stuff everyone else has been posting, esp. the new Carla dresses.
And HI to all the newbies!!

adorable!

No news on grandpa yet. So we are assuming no news is good news and that the treatments are working or at least being given time to work. It seems that everything that was so urgent before has slowed way down to a snails pace. Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers for us!

We got back proofs for the kids pictures today! The kids were all dressed up and I was so anxious to get them back! Lucas is in a no smiling for pictures phase and has a goofy face or weird smile in almost all the pictures! Other wise they look adorable! I'll scan and post later on. I'm heading off to work soon.

It is a beautiful day here our first 80 degree day since like october!! We've been hanging out and playing outside ALOT!!

Continued thoughts and prayers for him today.

Thank you all for sharing in Karen's (poohnpigletCA) "righteous indignation". I was a little shocked - no, make that a LOT shocked - at the price. I believe that the women in charge learned a valuable lesson about minimum bids The woman who won the auction was quite excited by it...and then asked me if I could have it done by 4/25 for the little girl's birthday. Can you say "no" in a very loud voice????? The auction was on the 11th - I clearly stated "4 weeks" - and this is a woman I KNOW PERSONALLY! Sheeeeesh!

At any rate, as much as I'd like to follow some of your suggestions, I won't. I will, however, NOT use expensive fabrics for any of this. Maybe I can find another lace tablecloth on clearance

But thank you. Your comments have somehow made me feel vindicated for my feelings.

And thanks Karen for sharing this (although I KNEW I shouldn't have told you!) I love you.

I am glad you are going to look for less expensive material to make it. Maybe keep thinking about the little girl that will wear it. She will love it !

This is a heads up for all you Petti lovers.

The new Sew Beautiful magazine issue has an adorable blouse pattern and design suggestions that they pair up with a pink petti. SO SWEET

Joann Fabric sells this magazine if you are not a subscriber

Ok I need to go find that mag!

I was cutting out a dress for Jenna for school tomorrow and I heard what I thought was her chatting with a friend. I figured that she had her window open and was just chatting with one of her friends. I don't like her doing this because we live on the bottom floor and I make sure that the windows stay locked all the time. So I quietly walk to her room and she was climbing out her window! I could have just sat right there on the floor and cried. So much fear ran through me at that instant. Needless to say she is big trouble!! Should I tell her what could have happened? I told her that a stranger could have taken her and she would have been gone before I even realized that she wasn't in her room anymore, but should I tell her why? I thought they weren't supposed to do stupid stuff like that until they were teenagers?

OMG! I am so glad you caught her!!!!!!!!!!!! How scary! You did the right thing. I would ahve done the same. Hang in there!

Just popping in to say hello and start getting to know folks. I've been reading TR's for over a year, but just got onto this thread a couple of weeks ago. I'm now officially obsessed! I'm back on thread 12 (I didn't want to start clear at the beginning) but I've already been inspired to start sewing for my 4DGD's, who I'm taking to WDW in November of '10. I'm not starting any clothes for that trip till a few months out from it (although I'm making lots of lists of ideas!) but I've downloaded the Simply Sweet pattern and bought Tutti Frutti fabric in 4 combinations to make them all dresses for their trip to see the family in June. (They live in Kansas, I live in Washington state)

I'm going to see them next week, and hope to have one finished to show. If I start posting a few things now, maybe by the time I have something done I can take a picture! And I hope it doesn't take me too long to figure out how to get all the stuff straight with the signature and such.

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Welcome! I can't wait to see what you make!

Ok, now I want one tooo! You got it at JoAnn?
Soo, cool! Thanks.

Ok, I have been lurking and not sewing, but I saw this skirt online at the Disneystore and I seriously would love a Cindy version of it... which they do not have... I want to case it, but am not sure where to start.

Any ideas?
Boy, I wish I was more excited about making the laptop sleeves I am supposed to be working on

that is cute! Couldn't you measure the girl and take one or 2 different length materials and cut them in the shape you want then add a strip for the top piece that would tie or make a fake tie and use elastic then add ruffles to the bottom?

I had the bad person lecture again and I will have her explain to her grandpa why she doesn't have her iPod and I will have him explain to her again about bad people tomorrow. She listens to him when he explains these things to her. I will be checking her window constantly tonight. I worry about these things already, this is going to make the worry worse.

I think it is a good idea having Grandpa talk to her too. We do that with Kyle when we want to get the point across. Pa talks to him. Pa seems to be able to get across what we can't even if we have said it 100 times! Then again For Kyle it has always been all about Pa!

Just finished today my new Sponge Bob set!!!!

Super cute!!!!! I need to get some sponge bob material I have my 1st sale to make! My girlfriend talked to her fried who said she wanted a simply sweet patchwork and she wanted it still! So one I finish the 2 projects I am working on I need to go get the materials!

that was linette and me!! I promised you a pic of my dress and lost the thread. I posted it once here, but here it is one more time:

It really is not that bad to make! Good luck!!!

Very cute!

WOO HOO !!! Hmm - how far apart do we live?????? Maybe we need a Jersey Shore Mini meet????????????????? Cant wait to see what you create!!

I started these outfits with the Linette Version of the Vida (she was so sweet to send me the pattern). Well, I messed it up and sent it to her and she fixed it for me!!! I made Hannah the ruffly one and the pants for Tim ( I know they are PJ like, but whats an Aunt Wendy to do - the boy wants his pants!!!!!!!) Im worried Hannah's will be a bit too short - she is inbetween a 2 and 3T - If I had more time I'd do bloomers - but they are beinig dropped off at their Dad's work tomorrow....maybe I could make them and bring them to church on Sunday? The whole reason I made them was for our church missions conference in Oct - well with the mistake and all lets just say they are now ready for our mini missions conference this weekend!

I like them all!

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a bad day that day. I took Hannah to the dentist in the morning. Then we went to the pediatrician. Omgoodness!!! They said she needed a blood test to test her cholesterol and check for lead. I thought it was strange because it wasn't mentioned to me before. I figured it would be a quick stick. The lady stuck her and missed the vain and dug around in her arm... until I screamed at her to stop. Hannah was screaming. I know how much that hurts because I am very hard to find a vein on. I was stuck 15 times the last time I had surgery and needed an IV. Now I go straight to anestisiology and get numbed up so it doesn't hurt so bad. Anywho.. I was so mad. The nurse wanted to stick her in her hand, but kept saying she didn't see any veins.. she said she was just going to try anyway. I told her to leave and that I didn't want the test. Then she had to have shots. Poor baby. She just had a bad day, so in turn I had a bad day! I can't imagine what people go through who watch their kids suffer every day. Hannah cried 2 days after saying her legs hurt(where she had the shots) and all of a sudden is having terrible stomach aches. I am wondering if it is just a coincidence.
Anywho.. enough with the rant!

YAY on the serger!!!!

So sorry about the blood work and Hannah! I hate getting Nik's blood work! I usually have to hold her down it is awful!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi guys! Wow you all of been so busy! I have too...jsut not here...I have been sewing and sewing. I am so far behind and look at that ticker!!! And to add to that...I threw in a bag to make for my cousin. She is doing the Avon Cancer walk in DC and she still needs to raise money. I am making the bag to try and raise some more money for her...

But...here is the kicker...I paid off Disney yesterday! So it is official...we have to go!

Then...last night....without warning....my well broke! No water!!!! Normally in my life...no big deal. I grew up with a well...but DH did not. He knows NOTHING about them! Growing up my Dad always fixed our well if it had problems. But he lives too far away to help! So...I had to call a plumber this morning! I hope it is just the fuse...keep your fingers crossed and say a little prayer for water today! As I look for my silver lining...at least it will mean more points on my Disney Visa!

Now...I must sew...i really want a bath...have you ever noticed how yucky you feel when you can't get a shower!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I have bought some lightweight cotton fabric to make some lightweight blankets for my sister has a baby shower gift. I would like to make them with a different fabric on each side. However, I am not sure what I should do to keep them from needing ironing and bunching every time she washes them. I do not want them to be able to just thrown in the washer and dried. No new mother has time for ironing her blankets! I thought of fusing them together or trying to learn how to do the decorative stitching used in quilting. Has anyone made blanket this way before? Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

You have a few different options.

1. Traditional way to keep 2 layers from shifting- tie it- if you have a curved needle that can make it easier. Just go down and come back up and tie in a double knot. Space every 4-6" depending on the size of the blanket.

2. Get a ruler and a chalk pencil or diappearing marker- draw diagonally from one corner to the other in a nice straight line- like a big X- sew over your lines. Or if you have a quilter's guide, just sew rows on top of the blanket- and space to whatever you want.

 

[NaeNae]

Finally heard about Grandpa tonight! He is having surgery in the am. Please keep him in your prayers. They are most worried about infection as he is in his mid 80's, is weak from not being able to eat all week and has a heart condition.
Thanks
Anna

Done.

 

[tricia]

Great stuff lately everybody.

I have a baby shower to go to next week for the daughter of a co-worker. Since I have been sewing a bit lately I'm sure they expect something homemade, but since I don't know if it is a boy or girl, I was not sure what to make. I decided on a taggie blanket and some toys and maybe a bib to match. I got the blanket and one of the toys done so far.





Mom is a pilot, so I put a little plane on it, cause just the plain fleece on this side was kinda boring.

 

[sweetstitches]

Finally heard about Grandpa tonight! He is having surgery in the am. Please keep him in your prayers. They are most worried about infection as he is in his mid 80's, is weak from not being able to eat all week and has a heart condition.
Thanks
Anna

still praying for your Grandpa

So mad all day today I been having trouble with my Internet connections, It keep dropping and we had to restart the modem over and over , we called the phone company and not until next week they will come and see as it has to do with the lines,

I was only able to look at some pages ,(keep loosing connection) but love the outfits posted I believe I saw a skirt that somebody wanted to do
I made something familiar (without the ruffles)
cut the back , two front pieces , waist band and to this one add ruffles (sorry I am trying to post fast in case I loose conn)

crystal can you put a gate of some sort in the room's window , or maybe an alarm, I can imagine how scarry it must have been for you, there is also a video tape for children about safety and strangers maybe you can check the library

today I spent the day babysitting my friends daughters so to keep them occupied I was teaching them to sew, they were so excited, she made a little pillow all by herself, she wanted me to post picture (her mother gave me permission to share pic but I am still not too comfortable so I decorated her face

I send her home with a mini sewing machine I had and fabrics and I made her a simple tote for her to do, I made her promised me that she was going to be careful and only use the machine with her mom,(her mom agreed )

I have a lot of patience when it comes to a lot of things, but I have zero patience when it comes to my computer not working--so I totally understand your frustration.

You are very sweet to teach that little girl how to sew; she's lucky to have you in her life.

Isn't that the craziest thing? My good friend is a professional chef and when I told her about the recipe she thought I was crazy. Then she tried the icing and was blown away. I had a cupcake a few years ago from Magnolia's and have dreamed about that icing ever since. I've tried many recipes that I thought might be close but they never were. In my never-ending search for the perfect buttercream, I by chance, searched Magnolia icing recipe and found it. I was beside myself!!!! I should mention, the recipe makes a ton of icing... you could easily half it and have enough for 2 doz. cupcakes or a double layer cake.

That's good to know that I should half the recipe. I wouldn't want tons--I'd have to make another frosting for the boys anyway (one has a severe dairy allergy.) It's been a long time since I've had frosting in it that has real butter.

Oh, and I have to get this off my chest...

I went to Wal-mart today and spent, gulp, over $300. I did buy a ton of fabric but still. I also bought a bunch of clothes for the kids, they had some really cute stuff. DD9 has started to pull out Spring/Summer clothes to wear from last year and they are WAY too small so I bought her a bunch of stuff.

Thanks for letting me share, I feel a little less guilty!

I do that too. I HATE to shop. I really put it off and put it off until I have to shop--and then it always seems like a spend a fortune because there are so many things I need to get.

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a bad day that day. I took Hannah to the dentist in the morning. Then we went to the pediatrician. Omgoodness!!! They said she needed a blood test to test her cholesterol and check for lead. I thought it was strange because it wasn't mentioned to me before. I figured it would be a quick stick. The lady stuck her and missed the vain and dug around in her arm... until I screamed at her to stop. Hannah was screaming. I know how much that hurts because I am very hard to find a vein on. I was stuck 15 times the last time I had surgery and needed an IV. Now I go straight to anestisiology and get numbed up so it doesn't hurt so bad. Anywho.. I was so mad. The nurse wanted to stick her in her hand, but kept saying she didn't see any veins.. she said she was just going to try anyway. I told her to leave and that I didn't want the test. Then she had to have shots. Poor baby. She just had a bad day, so in turn I had a bad day! I can't imagine what people go through who watch their kids suffer every day. Hannah cried 2 days after saying her legs hurt(where she had the shots) and all of a sudden is having terrible stomach aches. I am wondering if it is just a coincidence.
Anywho.. enough with the rant!

I am in love with so many things in this issue. My favorite is the dress made by Janet Gilbert towards the end of the magazine. She is so talented and is one of my favorite contributors!!! Oh.. and Kari Mecca.. don't get me started on her stuff. I have several of her patterns. Her things are always amazing to me. I just adore that shirt. I plan on getting the pattern in a couple of months. I just got my magazine in yesterday. I felt like it was Christmas!



Sooo.. I got brought my Babylock Evolve serger home on Tuesday!! I am so excited! I am in love with it. Get ready for lots of serger projects from me! I am still in shock that my DH bought me this machine.
Anyone else besides Shannon have one of these babylocks?? I figure we can all be in love together. hehe..
Revrob, did you use your wave stitch yet? I made a lingerie bag for my friends lingerie shower. It is soooooo pretty!!! I need many more colors of serger thread so I can make more use of it. Joann's has Maxilock thread on clearance right now.
Wow.. it is EARLY! My MIL is coming tomorrow. I really should get to bed!

Poor Hannah. I hate having to see my kids get stuck too.

I'm going to have to look up that SB because you have peaked my curiousity. I gave up my subsciption a few years ago. It was PAINFUL, but I wasn't sewing much and was trying to cut back spending. Before that, and I shouldn't admit this, I had subscribed for years, and not only that......I had bought every back issue off So I have EVERY SB ever printed until a few years ago, and almost every Creative Needle and AS&E. At the time, they used to go for quite a lot on and I justified my purchase by saying I could always resell them.......but they don't see for much anymore and I don't think I could part with them yet anyway.

I spent two hours trying to get the machine to work last night


The needle thread won't pick up the bobbin thread though it is going around the bobbin and though the feeddogs are rising the fabric just wont feed thru the machine. So I am going to bring it back to school and find out what I am doing wrong or if the machine needs to be fixed. Yaaa so I didnt get very far with it.
As far as the hoops, it has the 4x4 and the 5x7 and all of the features I wanted on the babylock. Its a really nice machine! Its not mine of course, I can borrow it temporarily if I can get it to work that is!



Awesome stuff posted...I skimmed thru this morning! I see some more disney outfits!!! Cute!!!

I hope it's an easy fix and your back in action soon!

Then...last night....without warning....my well broke! No water!!!! Normally in my life...no big deal. I grew up with a well...but DH did not. He knows NOTHING about them! Growing up my Dad always fixed our well if it had problems. But he lives too far away to help! So...I had to call a plumber this morning! I hope it is just the fuse...keep your fingers crossed and say a little prayer for water today! As I look for my silver lining...at least it will mean more points on my Disney Visa!

Now...I must sew...i really want a bath...have you ever noticed how yucky you feel when you can't get a shower!

Praying it's just a fuse!

 

[revrob]

It is official!
We had Kyle's ADD evaluation yesterday and his dr said he is 'Classic ADD' the dr was WONDERFUL! He was all for trying behavior modification for awhile since his grades are great and there are no real behavior( being mean or bad) issues. He did say since we caught it so young hopefully it will make a difference but he does think by around 5th grade he will probably need meds. Which if he does he does but for now I am glad to have a dx and we can go from here and teach him the way he needs so he can continue to excel. The drs biggest fear was his self esteem because ADD kids are always told things aren't right or seeming to be getting yelled at alot. Now that we know what is going on I really hope Kyle won't have any self esteem issue. So today I am going to do some research on ADD. parenting and teaching an ADD child. So if any of you have any suggestions of books or websites please let me know!

I think it was Jham and some one else who said to me yesterday their sons are ADD too. So any help would be greatly appreciated!

Your dr. may have given you this website - it's one that my DS' dr. gave me -
http://www.chadd.org/

 

[sweetstitches]

Great stuff lately everybody.

I have a baby shower to go to next week for the daughter of a co-worker. Since I have been sewing a bit lately I'm sure they expect something homemade, but since I don't know if it is a boy or girl, I was not sure what to make. I decided on a taggie blanket and some toys and maybe a bib to match. I got the blanket and one of the toys done so far.



Mom is a pilot, so I put a little plane on it, cause just the plain fleece on this side was kinda boring.

Very sweet; and I'm sure the mom will get a kick out of the plane.

 

[NaeNae]

Sooo.. I got brought my Babylock Evolve serger home on Tuesday!! I am so excited! I am in love with it. Get ready for lots of serger projects from me! I am still in shock that my DH bought me this machine.
Anyone else besides Shannon have one of these babylocks?? I figure we can all be in love together. hehe..
Revrob, did you use your wave stitch yet? I made a lingerie bag for my friends lingerie shower. It is soooooo pretty!!! I need many more colors of serger thread so I can make more use of it. Joann's has Maxilock thread on clearance right now.
Wow.. it is EARLY! My MIL is coming tomorrow. I really should get to bed!

I have the Babylock Imagine Wave. I love it. Isn't that jet air threading just the best. I have an old serger in the closet and I hated threading it. Did you get the ruffler foot? It ruffles the bottom layer and attaches it to the top layer all at once. I love mine and use it all of the time. That foot and the jet air threading is what sold me on buying a new serger. I've had mine about a year and a half.

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Do you live in an older home? That is probably the reason for the lead test. If you live in a newer home (since the late 70's) then it isn't as big of a deal (providing she doesn't spend a lot of time in an older home).

Can you go to a lab to have the blood drawn? Here we have labs and the are staffed with people who just draw blood.

Emily

The lead test, is a requirement in most states now due to the lead that has been found in toys for other Countrys. My daughter had to have it at her last well child visit.
I do know a family in my town that their childrens levels were to high. So you have to go home, sort through all toys see where toys are manufactured and get rid of them.

 

[NaeNae]

It is official!
We had Kyle's ADD evaluation yesterday and his dr said he is 'Classic ADD' the dr was WONDERFUL! He was all for trying behavior modification for awhile since his grades are great and there are no real behavior( being mean or bad) issues. He did say since we caught it so young hopefully it will make a difference but he does think by around 5th grade he will probably need meds. Which if he does he does but for now I am glad to have a dx and we can go from here and teach him the way he needs so he can continue to excel. The drs biggest fear was his self esteem because ADD kids are always told things aren't right or seeming to be getting yelled at alot. Now that we know what is going on I really hope Kyle won't have any self esteem issue. So today I am going to do some research on ADD. parenting and teaching an ADD child. So if any of you have any suggestions of books or websites please let me know!

I think it was Jham and some one else who said to me yesterday their sons are ADD too. So any help would be greatly appreciated!

oh on a funny note Kyle heard the dr and I talking ad the dr mentioned how caffeine could effect add kids more etc. Well last night Kyle asked if he was going to have to start drinking coffee because he thought that was what the dr said! /QUOTE]


My daughter is ADHD with a learning disability. She was dx in first grade. Her teacher didn't think meds would help much but we all saw an immediate change. Most of these ADD kids have low self esteem. They tend to not understand when someone is kidding or serious so they don't react to things properly and are impulsive. One of the best things we ever did was get her counseling. The counselor, from county health (we couldn't afford private), worked on peer interaction. They would play games or pool and talk about how to respond to friends. My daughter took meds through grade school and then she stopped taking it. I told her as long as her school work was okay then she could stay off the meds. She did great and I was so proud of her when she graduated. She cheered at school from 9-12 grade, was in Honor Society, and graduated 96th out of over 500 kids.

Caffine does help them. You would think it would hype them up more but it does just the opposite. ADD brains aren't working right. The caffine speeds up the area of the brain that is functioning too slow. My DD uses Coke or Dr Pepper for the caffine. In highschool she would sometime stop and get a cappuccino on the way to school. To this day she still uses and needs the sodas, especially if things are going bad. She can tell when she needs it.

Good Luck to everyone dealing with this.

 

[minnie2]

Great stuff lately everybody.

I have a baby shower to go to next week for the daughter of a co-worker. Since I have been sewing a bit lately I'm sure they expect something homemade, but since I don't know if it is a boy or girl, I was not sure what to make. I decided on a taggie blanket and some toys and maybe a bib to match. I got the blanket and one of the toys done so far.





Mom is a pilot, so I put a little plane on it, cause just the plain fleece on this side was kinda boring.

So cute!

Your dr. may have given you this website - it's one that my DS' dr. gave me -
http://www.chadd.org/

thanks!

It is official!
We had Kyle's ADD evaluation yesterday and his dr said he is 'Classic ADD' the dr was WONDERFUL! He was all for trying behavior modification for awhile since his grades are great and there are no real behavior( being mean or bad) issues. He did say since we caught it so young hopefully it will make a difference but he does think by around 5th grade he will probably need meds. Which if he does he does but for now I am glad to have a dx and we can go from here and teach him the way he needs so he can continue to excel. The drs biggest fear was his self esteem because ADD kids are always told things aren't right or seeming to be getting yelled at alot. Now that we know what is going on I really hope Kyle won't have any self esteem issue. So today I am going to do some research on ADD. parenting and teaching an ADD child. So if any of you have any suggestions of books or websites please let me know!

I think it was Jham and some one else who said to me yesterday their sons are ADD too. So any help would be greatly appreciated!

oh on a funny note Kyle heard the dr and I talking ad the dr mentioned how caffeine could effect add kids more etc. Well last night Kyle asked if he was going to have to start drinking coffee because he thought that was what the dr said! /QUOTE]


My daughter is ADHD with a learning disability. She was dx in first grade. Her teacher didn't think meds would help much but we all saw an immediate change. Most of these ADD kids have low self esteem. They tend to not understand when someone is kidding or serious so they don't react to things properly and are impulsive. One of the best things we ever did was get her counseling. The counselor, from county health (we couldn't afford private), worked on peer interaction. They would play games or pool and talk about how to respond to friends. My daughter took meds through grade school and then she stopped taking it. I told her as long as her school work was okay then she could stay off the meds. She did great and I was so proud of her when she graduated. She cheered at school from 9-12 grade, was in Honor Society, and graduated 96th out of over 500 kids.

Caffine does help them. You would think it would hype them up more but it does just the opposite. ADD brains aren't working right. The caffine speeds up the area of the brain that is functioning too slow. My DD uses Coke or Dr Pepper for the caffine. In highschool she would sometime stop and get a cappuccino on the way to school. To this day she still uses and needs the sodas, especially if things are going bad. She can tell when she needs it.

Good Luck to everyone dealing with this.

Thank you! The dr did mention counseling but didn't say it was imperative at this time so we are going to start with behavior modification now and like the dr said if we don't see an improvement then we go for the counseling and maybe low dose meds.
Kyle is just like you said he just doesn't get when some one is kidding or serious and he just thinks they are mean and he refuses to let it go too. Though when situations happen we always try to use it as a teaching opportunity and he can usually take our advice and correct the behavior ut when there is an added piece to a new situation he gets confused and upset because he tried to do what we said and it didn't work. So we just for now really need to use every experience as a teaching experience. I talked to a counselor at the school about putting him in a class like that and she though I was handling it correctly and the classes she has available right now wouldn't benefit him. So we will wait and see.

Though I just read he is eligible for a 504 plan and I ahd to laugh because I fought so hard to get my celiac dd a 504 plan and she was denied because she was a good student! So I am sure the principal would LOVe me fighting for another kid to get a 504 plan! i don't think he needs one at all as long as his teachers are willing to work with him and this teacher is wonderful! Then next yr I am requesting Nikki's old teacher so hopeful he will get her and we will be in good shape!

Thanks for the input! That is great you DD did so well in school off the meds! I read that athletics are almost essential for kids with add it gives them an outlet for their energy. what is even better then recommended martial arts and Kyle is already in it!!!

You ladies are great!

 

[phins_jazy]

Hey guys. Sorry I've been MIA again. I've been trying to deal with all the new changes over on the budget board regarding swaps. I hate having people mad at me.

So..... I've got the entire weekend off of work and dh will be at seminars all weekend. I plan on organizing my sewing/craft area and sewing up some outfits. I can't wait!!! I so need a sewing fix.