First of all, thank God your DH found you; and what a testament to him that he has chosen joy in his life. As for the dress; wow; Are you doing it with the collar and sleeves? With the ribbon? Oh, it's so precious; I really like in in the batiste, but I think it would be equally lovely in the silk. I have so got to learn heirloom before DD gets married and has kids.
collar- check
sleeves-check
ribbon-check (I havent even got to the part where I decide to do blue, pink or white ribbon)
I'm now leaning towards the batiste because I would do organdy (made from cotton) and that is probably easier to handle than organza.....
I don't really have any suggestions- but I did want to say that that is so beautiful! PLEASE make sure we get to see it when it's done!
Well.. maybe I do have one suggestion! Can you hand embroider? That would be so beautiful!
The pattern I believe comes with instructions for hand embroidery, I have never done that, and I dont think I have time to learn....
Thanks ladies for your advice for my friends. I already called her and wished her congratulations, and set up a schedule for meals for the next two weeks and some help with childcare for the babies and her toddler so he doesn't get left out, and mom and dad can get some sleep. I guess for now we'll just focus on the joy of today and try not to fear the possibilities. For once, I'll take Scarlett O'hara's advice and remember: Tomorrow is another day...
FWIW, she was laughing and crying (happy tears, I think) on the phone. I'm pretty sure she was pleasantly surprised and not just extremely sleep deprived
now, to start planning the shower
Ohh thats awesome! A shower would be a great idea! I'm sure they can use all the usual stuff- diapers,formula, burp cloths, wipes (I like the box of them from Costco- rather than the individual plastic boxes at the grocery stores) and baby clothes, gift certificates. I recommend getting a swing! You can get little portable ones now for around $50.
I'm not sure where you would have to start to get more research done, but I know that Singer Futura's (I have one) all can use downloaded designs. You connect a computer to the machine via a USB cable, and that is why you can do it. I got a CE-350 (was a gift from my in-laws but I know it was from
http://www.sewvacdirect.com for $850, the other models are less but come with less software usually).
Okay I just quoted you so I would remember to ask you how you are doing?
Oh I loved that one but it is not what I was talking about.
This is actually what I was looking for I think I remember someone doing it. I just wanted to get an Idea of what they did. I am talking about the ones with pink skirts and hats.
thank you for the help.
Do you have a pattern because I think I might.
She never hugged him? I can't imagine what a sad childhood he would have had. Poor little boy. It sounds like he is a wonderful Daddy though.
The christening dress is beautiful. I love the idea of using a kit but it sounds like you know exactly what you need to achieve the look you want so I think either way you will end up with a beautiful dress. If you go with the kit do you have to embroider the designs or does the fabric come already embroidered?
Good Luck with your decision.
Oh yeah, he told me a story about how he locked himself in a closet and refused to come out -to eat or anything, I think it was a day or something, he doesnt know how long. Now his step mother has told the same story but with that tone that says it was incredibly annoying and she viewed him as stubborn. Someone mentioned being treated like a friend of the family- thats EXACTLY how she treats me. His family doesnt care for me. DH told me the other day that when he was in first grade he remembers having to practice taking stairs one at a time and thinking that was probably odd since he sees his 3yr old do it with ease. There is a great program on PBS- about the Brain and how it affects other areas of our lives/develoment if we dont recieve the love we need. Heck, she doesnt even hug her husband.
To make matters worse his bio mother would ask for her younger child (a girl) and older child (a boy) to come visit her. When she passed she willed a small amount of money to both siblings but not him. His sister passed a messege to him that their Mother told her she hadn't willed him anything because she knew out of all 3 he wouldnt need it because he was so smart (only one to go to college) and would do fine on his own. Sometimes I think his logic is funky, but considering his brother is a crack addict in and out of prision I think he's doing well- great paying job that he loves and is good at. I tell him all the time how proud of him I am and try to remember that he loves hugs more than your average person. He was very quick to join me at church and I think faith has helped him a lot.
Hey Marah! Now Im really glad I mailed you a package! If I had known Id have smushed more in, I couldnt remember what size your little guy was, but I think he's out of the baby sizes right? I stuck a little mini pencil there, I just had one- I suspect Hannah will like it- it's girly looking. I also wanted to complain that you are slacking on your trip report.
Ok, I have some news I'm so excited to share! We got our trip all booked, yesterday. Flight reservations, hotel reservations, and everything. We're going to be staying in the new Treehouse Villas!!!
I'm so excited! We're keeping it as a surprise to the kids, but they are going to flip out. They love tree houses, I mean what kid doesn't? And they always fantasize about one day our family living in a big tree house like the Swiss Family Robinson. Well, now we can stay in a tree house at Disney World. I love that the renovated those!
Ok, so on to my sewing question. I'm diving in to make outfits for the trip, already. (It will be the first trip I've sewed for!) I remember that Theresa Joy made a skirt and shirt Snow White set a while ago for a Big Give. I loved that idea as an informal princess dress. I was thinking about making a Snow White and a Cinderella one. They will be for younger girls, and I'd really like to make a button-down blouse as the top to go with a CarlaC twirly skirt. I can't find a YCMT blouse pattern, but I found this Burda one:
Has anyone made this? I'm still a beginner, so I'm looking for something easy. I was considering the short puff-sleeved style one. Any input or ideas?
I've finished a lot of outfits, lately, and made a couple Simply Sweets for the first time that I'm excited to share, but I haven't gotten around to taking pictures, yet. I will soon, though.
Ooh, they look like fun. When do you go? Im curious how far they are from restaurants and food court, etc. Will you be trying out the ferry? I wonder if you can take it to POFQ and POR and if so, how long it takes to get there. And I wanna know if it's buggy, are they all on the canal? I read in the Disney Files Magazine they filled in the 10 ft deep swimming pool and made it smaller!
wow what is wrong with some people... I have heard the "why would you adopt there not even yours" speech from so many people. idiots really. Before I did fertility with my 2 youngest we had been making plans to adopt overseas, and my own dad said if we did that the child would never be blood or welcomed. and that they would never fit in. It is rediculous and ignorant and stupid.... Kids want love, stability and a place to call home, blood does not give that... and the child are a product of there environment not there Blood.... some people amaze me!
I know, it blows me away too that there are people who think like that. small minded.
Lori:
Where'd ya get the red fabric w/ pink polka dots? That's the second time I've seen it and I really need some
I have some. I think I have 1 yard. I could be willing to post it on etsy if you are interested. I know I can't say more than that on here. PM me if you are interested.
Oh my gosh that just breaks my heart that someone would treat a little boy like that. That is so sad!! Thankfully he now has you and the girls. It sounds like he adores you all and is a great father. Bless his heart! I just can not imagine ever treating a child badly....!!
Wow that is going to be adorable!! I need to find something for my DS for his baptism this fall. Since he will almost be 2 years old, I need something bigger for a boy. Where did you find that pattern? I wonder if I should look for some kind of pattern and try to make one???
....uh, wait, did I just say that....prolly not a good idea, way too complicated for me. I better start doing some internet searches instead!! Hahaha. Can't wait to see yours all finished, it will look beautiful!
Oh you can find a boy pattern. And you could buy a pattern and just skip the complicated stuff. A boy in silk dupioni or taffeta would be sweet!
I bought mine here-
http://www.smockingstore.com/patternswecarry.html
but if you see something you like cross reference with other sites, because I realized after that I could have bought it a little cheaper and less shipping from somewhere closer to me- now its CA to CT!
You could select a boys romper pattern and make it up in a white fabric. Or do a vest or jacket with shorts- heres one you can buy
www.grammies-attic.com
Or a bubble style pattern- goes up to 24m
http://www.heirloomsewingforchildren.com/p-cm-dedication126.htm
heres a jumpsuit pattern with shirt
http://www.heirloomsewingforchildren.com/p-ce-will.htm
lots of ideas out there! If you sew, you can do it!
tension ruffling!
