Disboutiquers Part 18 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[TinkerbelleMom]

Ok.....

5. I love sewing customs so that my scrapbook pages look better. Yes, my family thinks I need therapy.
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Sounds to me like you'll fit in here just fine, no therapy required, right Ladies? Around here, we call that normal!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Happy New Year Y'all! My resolution this year is to make more time to do some things I want to do. Of course that includes sewing! I I have so many projects waiting on me to do them Maybe I will be able to get "into gear" and get them going this week.

As soon as I download the pictures, I will show you photos of my sons with Santa at their preschool in their pajamas. I made the pajamas so I think that should make them okay to post on here.

I am loving the awesome outfits you guys are posting! Keep them coming. It is inspiring, even to those of us who just have boys to sew for.

Dawn

 

[SallyfromDE]

I wanted to post a few pictures of things you inspired me to make before our trip in Oct. 2008.

I hope this works! Thanks for allowing me to join in after lurking for so long!

Your girls are adorable. Must make sewing easy for them. How do you find time to sew, GS and Brownies and practice Law?

by making my first post!! So, I'll start with an introduction. My name is Carrie and I am Disney obsessed. I started on Dis-boards about a year ago planning our first family vacation to Disney last June and found your thread. You all are so inspiring!! I have a whole weekend planned of sewing things you all have done or suggested (even though you weren't technically talking to me...) I am going to take pictures as I go and keep you guys updated and I think that will keep me motivated.

I am sewing for my DD who is 6 and DD who just turned 5 last week. Both got dolls for Christmas and need to have matching outfits or so I have been told.

I am now heading to bed since I have seen 2010. I hope you all have a healthy, safe and joyous New Year.

Thanks again for letting me join in.
Carrie

This is the right place for the Disney Obsessed!! We love pictures.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Happy New Year's to ALL of you!!!!

I am getting more sad about not getting to go on our vacation. The BoardWalk would have been sooo awesome and I feel like DH have not been able to relax, destress and laugh in many months- and WDW rejuvinates us so much.....
But I KNOW in my heart its best and I was the one pushing to cancel it.
Such a drag, I have banked points and borrowed points that now must be used and I hate dealing with trying to rent the points since The DIS has a rule that you can't post a reservation until 30 days prior to the trip. so I have to try and rent the points instead which is such a hassle and I probably wont get a renter who needs the same amount.

okay, I'm done kvetching.

My To do list for the new year...
Tunic in Sis Boom fabric for Mom
flannel pj bottoms for DH
reversible Spring/Fall fairy jackets for both girls
maybe a Valentine's day outfit- perhaps for her petti skirt- Its on a sunday this year
embroider ballet themed appliques to a fleece sweatsuit I have had for 2 months for Megan (hmmm. maybe today???)

Get healthy!
Lose weight

 

[NiniMorris]

Hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year's Eve! Here at the Morris household we had our customary chips, dips, sodas and staying up until at least 12:01! This year Daddy is going back on days Jan 1, so he had to be up for work at 5am...it is wonderful how all our neighbors took this into consideration as they planned their customary fireworks at 11 instead of 12! (a lot of the neighbors go together in the purchase of all the fireworks, and they generally set them off from our cul-de-sac...)

So, now I'm forced to think about the new year and my resolutions...if I must, I must! Since our Disney trip will be Nov/Dec this year, a lot of my year will revolve around getting things ready for the trip. Let's see 10 days, two girls, at least two dresses per girl...not to mention shirts for the rest of us to 'match'...yup...I'll be busy!

But first on the agenda is moving my sewing/quilting studio from the over the garage bonus room down to the basement apartment. Much larger, bright, open, and lots of room for my 12 foot quilting machine and sewing machines to share!

The actual move will take place next Saturday. For the next week I have to get everything packed up and ready to move (a total of 3 rooms are being repurposed!)

I plan on loosing at least 30 more pounds before Disney (while hubby is shooting for 50); and our youngest son is going to have ot go on a more restrictive diet as he has gained over 30 pounds this year (he is 8)...of course most of that is medicine induced weight, but he still needs to get fit!

I will spend more time with my family and cherish each day that passes...both the good and the bad...since we know first hand how fragile and short life can be.

And last, I will spend more time on myself. A few medical problems these past few monhts has made me realize that if I don't take better care of myself, I won't be able to take care of my family...


Sorry this is so long (of course, when have I ever been brief!!) but I think a new year and new decade deserve a bit of attention!


So...what are your plans for the new year?

N

 

[twob4him]

Fair enough, Tricia...I guess I know a LOT more about all of you than you know about me.

1. My real job is that I am a lawyer.
2. I live in the same town where I grew up....as do my parents, both of my brothers, uncles, cousins, etc. etc. etc. and I LOVE it.
3. I had to learn because my 5 year old is as then as a 1 year old and as tall as a 4 year old --- her 19" waist means nothing fits. I was embarassed that all her pants had safety pins to keep them up.

How's that?

How neat that you have relatives nearby!!! And that you're a lawyer!

Ok.....

4. Since I saw you discussing it last week...I met my DH online, too. We met in 1995 when we were both in college and it was mostly college students online, but people still look at me like I have a third eye when I tell them.
5. I love sewing customs so that my scrapbook pages look better. Yes, my family thinks I need therapy.
6. I am a Girl Scout leader for a 2nd grade Brownie troop and a Kindergarten Daisy troop (and I have 2 ddswho each want to sell 600 boxes of cookies next moonth )

I'm not very interesting...only one more post to endure if 10 is the magic number.

MMMMM I loves me some of the mint choc covered cookies!

7. I can hang sheetrock, mud, sand, paint, and finish a wall like a professional.
8. My best friend is a travel agent who specializes in Disney -- bad for my addiction!
9. This should be my 10th post so I'll go find a photo of something I made.....now to learn how to post a photo....

LOL that your friend is a travel agent...yaaaa that you can post now!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!

Woo Hoo! I'm quoting now, Baby!

I should find another way to entertain myself....sorry.

I wanted to post a few pictures of things you inspired me to make before our trip in Oct. 2008.

I hope this works! Thanks for allowing me to join in after lurking for so long!

Awww your girls are beautiful and I love the outfits you made them...cute cute!!!

Hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year's Eve! Here at the Morris household we had our customary chips, dips, sodas and staying up until at least 12:01! This year Daddy is going back on days Jan 1, so he had to be up for work at 5am...it is wonderful how all our neighbors took this into consideration as they planned their customary fireworks at 11 instead of 12! (a lot of the neighbors go together in the purchase of all the fireworks, and they generally set them off from our cul-de-sac...)

So, now I'm forced to think about the new year and my resolutions...if I must, I must! Since our Disney trip will be Nov/Dec this year, a lot of my year will revolve around getting things ready for the trip. Let's see 10 days, two girls, at least two dresses per girl...not to mention shirts for the rest of us to 'match'...yup...I'll be busy!

But first on the agenda is moving my sewing/quilting studio from the over the garage bonus room down to the basement apartment. Much larger, bright, open, and lots of room for my 12 foot quilting machine and sewing machines to share!

The actual move will take place next Saturday. For the next week I have to get everything packed up and ready to move (a total of 3 rooms are being repurposed!)

I plan on loosing at least 30 more pounds before Disney (while hubby is shooting for 50); and our youngest son is going to have ot go on a more restrictive diet as he has gained over 30 pounds this year (he is 8)...of course most of that is medicine induced weight, but he still needs to get fit!

I will spend more time with my family and cherish each day that passes...both the good and the bad...since we know first hand how fragile and short life can be.

And last, I will spend more time on myself. A few medical problems these past few monhts has made me realize that if I don't take better care of myself, I won't be able to take care of my family...


Sorry this is so long (of course, when have I ever been brief!!) but I think a new year and new decade deserve a bit of attention!


So...what are your plans for the new year?

N

Glad you are going to get your trip afterall! 10 days is amazing! have a great year getting ready and I just realized you have a blog so i joined!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

OH my goodness!

We can't take advantage of any of the great deals around right now, but we have made some sort of decisions about our trip. It was supposed to be Feb 2011...now we are thinking about Nov/Dec 2010! Going the week after Thanksgiving we will be able to see the Christmas lights, and be able to take advantage of the value season...plus we wouldn't have to pay for my GD who will still be only 2!

Without the addition of my DGD2 we will save over $1000... I am getting so excited! I can think of so many more Christmas Disney dresses than I can Valentine's Disney!

Wish me luck in thinking this through! I have to make a decision today!!!!!


Nini

We went to WDW on Valentine's Day a few years ago and there was nothing different or special about it. It was a little disappointing. I would love to go at christmas sometime though. Good luck!

Thanks so much! I feel like I've been distant for FAR too long!

!

I am so sorry to hear of all the things you had to deal with over the christmas season, but am so thankful you have your faith in God to fall back on. I don't know how I would get through each day without Him walking by my side. congrats on the cruise though! That's exciting! I can't wait to see what you make for it!

I haven't sewn much since I finished all of the Christmas presents
but I was off work this week and my daughters and I decided to
redecorate my granddaughter's room. This was the youngest DGD2
room and we decided to make it for both of them and use the other
room for play room. They love it and we were very happy with the results. They both love fairies and tinkerbell so we went with that theme.
This is how the room started out....

And then the finished project...

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Now if they will only sleep in the room, we will have been successful. They love sleeping with their mom (especially the youngest DGD2).
Wow..sorry pics are so big. I will try to remember to resize next time I post.

So pretty! Where did you get that wall quote? Did you cut it out on a cricut or purchase it? Can I also ask where you found that bedding? The room turned out really cute! You guys work fast!

 

[pitterpat]

Sooo...Pitterpat...what part of GA do you live in? I'm just outside Atl..kind of half way between Atlanta and Athens...

Nini

I am in Gainesville so really close to you! Know of any great fabric stores around here?

by making my first post!! So, I'll start with an introduction. My name is Carrie and I am Disney obsessed. I started on Dis-boards about a year ago planning our first family vacation to Disney last June and found your thread. You all are so inspiring!! I have a whole weekend planned of sewing things you all have done or suggested (even though you weren't technically talking to me...) I am going to take pictures as I go and keep you guys updated and I think that will keep me motivated.

I am sewing for my DD who is 6 and DD who just turned 5 last week. Both got dolls for Christmas and need to have matching outfits or so I have been told.

I am now heading to bed since I have seen 2010. I hope you all have a healthy, safe and joyous New Year.

Thanks again for letting me join in.
Carrie

I just outed myself this week, too!

Wow! You guys have been chatty!! I only skipped reading the thread for 1 day and it was alot to catch up on!


I had forgotten. We can be weirdos together. I don't think DH and I would have ever met in person by going up to each other and talking either. I loved him before I saw him person. Sooo hard for people to understand. hehe
I have been dealing with a sinus infection for 2 weeks now. I think it is finally going away. My teeth have been hurting me too.. I was attributing it to the cold, but maybe it has something to do with having an infection for so long. Hope you start to feel better soon.

Oh wow.. really pretty fabric. Very vibrant. They will definitely stand out!
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I love it that you said this about meeting your DH. I feel the same way about mine....told him a million times that if we went to school together I would have thought he was too much of a geek for me to talk to....and I knew we'd get married months before we met in person. 11 years later I still know I was right

Sounds to me like you'll fit in here just fine, no therapy required, right Ladies? Around here, we call that normal!

Yippeee!



Off to celebrate the new year with some family and friends!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Aww! I love that she named them that. My DD changes all her baby doll's names every day.. they are not normal names either. She names them stuff she makes up. Can't even spell out what she comes up with. Hopefully it is a phase. I want to embroider some diaper bags for them. lol

Thanks! I thought it was pretty cute too! My oldest DD did that with the strange names for awhile. Luckily she is not doing that quite as much. Embroidering diaper bags is a great idea.


On to another note.....I still haven't opened the Singer Futura Ce-150 my DH surprised me with for Christmas. Part of it was because I didn't want to hurt his feelings but I really wanted to get a nicer one eventually but don't really have a couple hundred more dollars to upgrade right now so maybe I should just try this one out.
So for all of you futura users.....what's the best kind of thread to get for embroidering? And do I need to purchase any special software in order to be able to use designs that I purchase off of the internet...like Heather's? Also, what do I look under on Etsy to find Heather's designs?

 

[Piper]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I rarely post (I think this is post #1,000 in almost 10 years on the Dis ) but I do read faithfully. I really hope that 2010 brings joy and happiness to everyone here.

I have been teaching Giuliana (the little girl I went to WDW with summer before last) to sew. She turned 7 in November. So far, she has made 2 skirts.....the sew up the side seam, make a casing and hem kind. One is pink with sparkles and crowns--the other is plain navy blue (so she can wear it to school--uniforms!) I am only instructing her and am keeping my hands off (difficult as that is to do!) She has already made friends with Jack (my ripper) and we bought her one of her own to put in the sewing kit she is assembling. She named hers after her 1 year old brother because "he is always ripping things up, too!"

Before she left Wednesday, she cut out a portrait peasant in pink with small white butterflies. I didn't think about taking pictures but I will with this one. I'm not sure when she will get back to finish, but she is very proud of what she has done--wobbly stitches and all!

 

[sheridee32]

Happy New Year to everyone! I have not had time to post in a while but I read the boards everyday. This is going to be a great new year I get to retire in June and I am going to be able to start workin on my customs for the craft shows and etsy everyday. My dd that works for disney has now gotten her on apartment so we dont have to stay on property any longer. She will take us and get us into the parks and go to work, so I see alot more trips in the future. Youngest dgd went to see her the week after Thanksgiving and got to do all the Christmas stuff. We are taking her in March for hers and her pawpaws birthdays, birthdays actually in february but due to work schedules just cant be there on the birthday. So yesterday my dear hubby suggested I turn the back of the den into my sewing area its huge I was so excited I have been using the guset bedroom and we actually need to turn it back into a bedroom as my daughter and her family moved back in and took over my 2 extra bedrooms. So now I am getting to get all kinds of new things to help get things organized. I found the cutest fabric for a dress for dgd I thik I will use it for Epcot but the little people look alot like the small world dolls it is very bright colors and I am gong to make in vida form will post pictures when finished. Looking forward to new beginnings this year and know its going to be a great year. Hope everyone has a great new year and prayers for everyone struggling wih issues and remember all our military personel because with out them we wouldnt be talking freely with each other and doing all the wonderful things we get to do God Bless The USA.

 

[sheridee32]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I rarely post (I think this is post #1,000 in almost 10 years on the Dis ) but I do read faithfully. I really hope that 2010 brings joy and happiness to everyone here.

I have been teaching Giuliana (the little girl I went to WDW with summer before last) to sew. She turned 7 in November. So far, she has made 2 skirts.....the sew up the side seam, make a casing and hem kind. One is pink with sparkles and crowns--the other is plain navy blue (so she can wear it to school--uniforms!) I am only instructing her and am keeping my hands off (difficult as that is to do!) She has already made friends with Jack (my ripper) and we bought her one of her own to put in the sewing kit she is assembling. She named hers after her 1 year old brother because "he is always ripping things up, too!"

Before she left Wednesday, she cut out a portrait peasant in pink with small white butterflies. I didn't think about taking pictures but I will with this one. I'm not sure when she will get back to finish, but she is very proud of what she has done--wobbly stitches and all!

You are so wonderful next time I am in your area I would love to try and meet you we are doing alot more shows down there this year it is one of our better markets. Again you are such a great person

 

[NiniMorris]

I am in Gainesville so really close to you! Know of any great fabric stores around here?

LOL...you are so funny! I shop at Wally World, Joann's, Hobby Lobby and occasionally Hancocks. I go to several quilt shoppes to 'dream' about fabrics. I am too cheap to actually buy any fabrics there! For our last trip I actually got a great deal of fabric from that auction site... I could never find what I was looking for.

Wow...Gainesville is really close....your friend that is a Disney Travel Agent...her name wouldn't happen to be Jan would it?

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I rarely post (I think this is post #1,000 in almost 10 years on the Dis ) but I do read faithfully. I really hope that 2010 brings joy and happiness to everyone here.

I have been teaching Giuliana (the little girl I went to WDW with summer before last) to sew. She turned 7 in November. So far, she has made 2 skirts.....the sew up the side seam, make a casing and hem kind. One is pink with sparkles and crowns--the other is plain navy blue (so she can wear it to school--uniforms!) I am only instructing her and am keeping my hands off (difficult as that is to do!) She has already made friends with Jack (my ripper) and we bought her one of her own to put in the sewing kit she is assembling. She named hers after her 1 year old brother because "he is always ripping things up, too!"

Before she left Wednesday, she cut out a portrait peasant in pink with small white butterflies. I didn't think about taking pictures but I will with this one. I'm not sure when she will get back to finish, but she is very proud of what she has done--wobbly stitches and all!

Aren't wobbly stitches the BEST!

Nini

 

[lovestosew]

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

 

[NiniMorris]

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

WELCOME BACK!!!!!!

Nini

 

[NaeNae]

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

WELCOME BACK LINNETTE WE'VE MISSED YOU AND SEEING YOUR WONDERFUL CREATIONS! Hope this new year brings some new and fresh beginnings for you.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

Love the dress, but so much more importantly, I missed you!!!!! It' so wonderful to have you back- sending big hugs to you

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I haven't sewn much since I finished all of the Christmas presents
but I was off work this week and my daughters and I decided to
redecorate my granddaughter's room. This was the youngest DGD2
room and we decided to make it for both of them and use the other
room for play room. They love it and we were very happy with the results. They both love fairies and tinkerbell so we went with that theme.
This is how the room started out....

And then the finished project...

Now if they will only sleep in the room, we will have been successful. They love sleeping with their mom (especially the youngest DGD2).
Wow..sorry pics are so big. I will try to remember to resize next time I post.

It makes me wish I was a little girl once more, the room is beautiful. Love the saying on the wall. Did you paint it by hand?

 

[Granna4679]

Gorgeous transformation!!! How did you do the lettering?? It is stunning.

Thank you. The lettering is vinyl lettering. This is the 3rd or 4rth time I have worked with it. Very easy.

Wow that is awesome! I love the fairy saying the wall and how you used the flowers as a window treatment. I hope my dd doesn't see me looking at the pics or I will have a huge project ahead of me...lol.

We thought the fairy saying just made the room special too. We had so many colors in the room we didn't want to add another color or print so we just used white curtains and added the flowers (sort of a Pixie Hollow affect)

So pretty! Where did you get that wall quote? Did you cut it out on a cricut or purchase it? Can I also ask where you found that bedding? The room turned out really cute! You guys work fast!

We got the wall quote from a vendor on the unnamed auction site. I have used these several times. Always easy. They come already spaced out and everything. You just rub the back of the paper onto the wall and then peal off. My daughter has the original cricut and while it could be done, since the letters were so big, it was easier and cheaper to just buy them. The bedding came from the auction site as well. Just a stroke of luck. Haven't seen it before or since and it doesn't have a brand name on it but it was new in package along with the sheet set and pillow cases. We were very pleased with it.

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

Beautiful dress. I hope 2010 brings you joy and happiness.

 

[jham]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I rarely post (I think this is post #1,000 in almost 10 years on the Dis ) but I do read faithfully. I really hope that 2010 brings joy and happiness to everyone here.

I have been teaching Giuliana (the little girl I went to WDW with summer before last) to sew. She turned 7 in November. So far, she has made 2 skirts.....the sew up the side seam, make a casing and hem kind. One is pink with sparkles and crowns--the other is plain navy blue (so she can wear it to school--uniforms!) I am only instructing her and am keeping my hands off (difficult as that is to do!) She has already made friends with Jack (my ripper) and we bought her one of her own to put in the sewing kit she is assembling. She named hers after her 1 year old brother because "he is always ripping things up, too!"

Before she left Wednesday, she cut out a portrait peasant in pink with small white butterflies. I didn't think about taking pictures but I will with this one. I'm not sure when she will get back to finish, but she is very proud of what she has done--wobbly stitches and all!

Happy 1,000th post Piper! That is great teaching her to sew! Jayden sewed Christmas gifts for the family this year (Mike and the boys got eyeglass cases and Lily got a doll dress) and I had fun teaching her. Best of all she was so proud of herself and how well everything turned out!

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

Welcome back Linnette! We missed you! That dress is gorgeous! I can't wait to see more of your wonderful creations!