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

[ireland_nicole]

I just found out my littlest sister is going to be having a baby BOY in May

This is the first boy in our family in... 23 years

Although I was hoping I would be able to make all sorts of cute baby girl customs... I realize I have enough girlie things to make for my DD's.

So... I am planning to make receiving blankets, burp cloths, changing pad, and a diaper bag. Any other ideas?

The most important question I need to ask is, do I prewash the fabric? I am thinking mainly for the receiving blankets... if I use flannel, does it need to be washed and dried a couple of times and do I used dreft?

What do most of you, who sell on etsy or make gifts use?

Wash everything!!! I use dreft for baby stuff and no fabric softener. For flannel, wash it at least twice (I know teresa has had to wash 3 times in the past.) It's a pain to do, but a lot less heartache than it shrinking after you make something with it! Enjoy your gift making!

 

[AlternateEgo]

Wash everything!!! I use dreft for baby stuff and no fabric softener. For flannel, wash it at least twice (I know teresa has had to wash 3 times in the past.) It's a pain to do, but a lot less heartache than it shrinking after you make something with it! Enjoy your gift making!

Thank you for your quick response!

Has anyone used flannel sheets to make blankets? I'm curious if they would be cheaper when they go on clearance than buying from fabric store.

Any other types of fabric that would make good blankets? When my girls were babies, I really loved the Carter blankets, but can't seem to figure where I would buy that kind of material. I feel silly thinking I need a pattern to make a blanket, maybe I can find a free tutorial

 

[Stephres]

I just found out my littlest sister is going to be having a baby BOY in May

This is the first boy in our family in... 23 years

Although I was hoping I would be able to make all sorts of cute baby girl customs... I realize I have enough girlie things to make for my DD's.

So... I am planning to make receiving blankets, burp cloths, changing pad, and a diaper bag. Any other ideas?

The most important question I need to ask is, do I prewash the fabric? I am thinking mainly for the receiving blankets... if I use flannel, does it need to be washed and dried a couple of times and do I used dreft?

What do most of you, who sell on etsy or make gifts use?

Congratulations! Definitely wash the flannel! Have fun making baby things! I don't sell any more (well, really never sold a lot); I make things for my daughter and her friends and family and gives when I have a chance.

 

[NiniMorris]

I just found out my littlest sister is going to be having a baby BOY in May

This is the first boy in our family in... 23 years

Although I was hoping I would be able to make all sorts of cute baby girl customs... I realize I have enough girlie things to make for my DD's.

So... I am planning to make receiving blankets, burp cloths, changing pad, and a diaper bag. Any other ideas?

The most important question I need to ask is, do I prewash the fabric? I am thinking mainly for the receiving blankets... if I use flannel, does it need to be washed and dried a couple of times and do I used dreft?

What do most of you, who sell on etsy or make gifts use?

First of all... Congratulations! Second, when a baby is concerned...always wash everything first. I have never used flannel without washing at least once. If the dryer has a lot of lint in it after the dry cycle, I wash again, and continue until the flannel stops ... 'shedding'. That is the best way I know of to keep it from shrinking more!

As far as what else to make...how about diaper covers, cloth diapers. Or for that one of a kind gift...a quilt!

Nini

 

[jham]

I really miss this thread! Okay, the disboards in general. I got lazy for a while but hopefully I'm back! Just the last 2 pages I tried to catch up on made me realize how much I miss hanging out here! Add me to the Futura owners. Mine reads most formats and have never had a problem with a design I've bought online. The only issue w/the Futura is you have to shrink your designs a little because the hoop is not quite 5x7. I have a "new" computer so I need to get my photos over here. I don't think I've posted photos of anything I've made since my October trip!

 

[jessica52877]

He looks so cute with jammies and a stuffed penguin. New Camera?? What kind did you get?

Thanks! I got a Canon XTi. I got it back in October but it really was a Christmas present, even though we don't buy gifts for each other!

I like his penguin pajamas and his penguin! I hope he's having fun with the recorder! Arminda knows two songs on hers. It gets a bit monotonous!



1.)WENDY!!! I didn't know you were evil!!
2.)YAY!!! I'm just so excited about this!!!

Wendy, evil, never! LOL! especially after reading the aunt who loves to buy instruments!

Megan - I LOVE your fishy outfit!!!

Dallas - that recorder looks so cool!! Make sure you practice loud and clear every day for your parents!!!

Yes - Daniel is going on a MAW trip - I just got info from his parents and am filling out the form! Looks like the trip is being planned for the beginning of March after his LAST CHEMO TREATMENT!!!!

Love the trip customs!! I think I love the blue Mickey/Minnie the most too!!! Beautiful!!!

Thanks for the comments on the girls dresses that green material in the top was a BEAR to work with!!!

I LOVED the dresses you made! Where did you get the snowflake designs? I think they look like exactly what I am looking for!

You are so funny about the recorder!

I am also excited about Daniel's Wish Trip!

 

[teresajoy]

Mwaaaahhhaaaahhhhaaaaahhaaaa!! Im the aunt who loves to give instruments to the kids!! Just the other day I gave them all harmonica's!!!!

Im so happy you are excited -we are too!! It will be a big CELEBRATION for him! And, he has 2 sisters - one is girlie girlie girl and and is only 2!!!

I got the form last night! It took me a minute to figure out it was an attachment!
My kids had an uncle that liked to give them instruments. They got guitars and keyboards, and some other things as I recall! They had a lot of fun with them!

Wash everything!!! I use dreft for baby stuff and no fabric softener. For flannel, wash it at least twice (I know teresa has had to wash 3 times in the past.) It's a pain to do, but a lot less heartache than it shrinking after you make something with it! Enjoy your gift making!

You remembered that! Even after I washed them 3 times, I made my pants and they have shrunk up!

I just found out my littlest sister is going to be having a baby BOY in May

This is the first boy in our family in... 23 years

Although I was hoping I would be able to make all sorts of cute baby girl customs... I realize I have enough girlie things to make for my DD's.

So... I am planning to make receiving blankets, burp cloths, changing pad, and a diaper bag. Any other ideas?

The most important question I need to ask is, do I prewash the fabric? I am thinking mainly for the receiving blankets... if I use flannel, does it need to be washed and dried a couple of times and do I used dreft?

What do most of you, who sell on etsy or make gifts use?

Congratrulations!!! How exciting!

Definitely pre-wash. I did once have a customer accuse me of selling her a used item just because the fabric was prewashed. It still looked new, but didn't have the crispness of a new fabric. I had to explain it to her and then she was ok.

Thank you for your quick response!

Has anyone used flannel sheets to make blankets? I'm curious if they would be cheaper when they go on clearance than buying from fabric store.

Any other types of fabric that would make good blankets? When my girls were babies, I really loved the Carter blankets, but can't seem to figure where I would buy that kind of material. I feel silly thinking I need a pattern to make a blanket, maybe I can find a free tutorial

You could use flannel sheets. Some sheets are a little thin, so you might want to feel them first. But, if you are just making blankets and burp cloths, that won't make such a big difference I guess.

I really miss this thread! Okay, the disboards in general. I got lazy for a while but hopefully I'm back! Just the last 2 pages I tried to catch up on made me realize how much I miss hanging out here! Add me to the Futura owners. Mine reads most formats and have never had a problem with a design I've bought online. The only issue w/the Futura is you have to shrink your designs a little because the hoop is not quite 5x7. I have a "new" computer so I need to get my photos over here. I don't think I've posted photos of anything I've made since my October trip!

I was missing it too! Sometimes I forget how fun this thread is!

I am also excited about Daniel's Wish Trip!

Arminda saw Dallas's pictures and wanted you to know that he looks like he's about 9 years old in them! And, she said she likes his hair like that.

 

[NiniMorris]

No reason for this random post...except I am bored!

OK, we have 410 days until we leave for Disney. I have about 20 dresses to make for the 10 day trip...for each girl. My problem is, how in the world do I know what size my 2 year old grand daughter is going to be wearing in a little over a year!!!? I mean, I have 13 months to make about 40 dresses...in order to actually get this done I have to start like...yesterday!

My older daughter is 9 and grows a bit slower, so she will actually be easier to decide on. A long size 10 will take care of any extra height she might get, and she plans on wearing leggings underneath anyway.

Does anyone have an idea of a way to stop a 2 year old from growing? It would be so much easier to go ahead and use the size she is now to make her dresses...I know I could probably make all DD9's now and then work on grand daughters when the time gets closer...but I really like working on one design at a time. Keeps me focused. (something I really need!)

OK...enough of the randomness...I'll go back to drooling over websites of fabric!


Nini

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Second, I got a new (used) American Girl doll for myself the other day! I have been wanting Felicity, since she reminds me of Lydia with the green eyes and red hair. A lady on an AGboard I lurk on was selling her at a very good price. Here she is:

The girls got the American Girl doll hair kit on Friday, so I used the culers in it and curled her hair to look more like Lydia's after Corey took these pictures.



And, just to add a fourth in here, since I've really been missing the idle chit chat we sometimes have on here, the roads are NASTY tonight! It took me almost an hour to drive home from my Mom's house (I dropped her off after the wedding shower) tonight. It usually takes me about 25 minutes! The drive to my Mom's from the shower was really frightening. I was on the highway, but I couldn't even see the lines on the road. It was very slippery too. My Dad took Corey to a movie and out to eat while we were at the shower. They weren't home when I dropped Mom off, and I didn't want to risk waiting and having the roads get worse, so I asked Mom to keep him overnight. So, there that's the story day. Well, part of it at least!

I was on the roads the other night too driving home from Tecumseh (on the 26th) and the roads were super scary! I was a nervous wreck by the time I got home!!!! Glad to hear you made it home safely!

I thought Arminda did a pretty good job on that hair do too! The girls got a DVD of different styles and they have been having fun trying them out. They each got the hairstyle kit ($5 each on Cyber Monday)and they are sharing the salon chair ($19.99 from Target) and the DVD ($4 on Cyber Monday).
I really love these dolls! We have been having so much fun playing with them!

It's cold here, but it sounds like it is almost as cold there! It's 23 here right now.

My girls got the hair care kits for AG too and the dvd and the target salon chair. They've been having fun too! Great deals!

Here is the skirt that Tessa made on her new machine! Yes, it's a little redundant- cheetah print skirt for her cheetah. She LOVES her sewing machine and it seems to work really well!

Good job Tessa!
LOVE sawyer's pj's!!!
I got the singer futura ce-150 for christmas. Have your customers complained about this machine at all? I am trying to decide if I should keep it. Any advice?

I really miss this thread! Okay, the disboards in general. I got lazy for a while but hopefully I'm back! Just the last 2 pages I tried to catch up on made me realize how much I miss hanging out here! Add me to the Futura owners. Mine reads most formats and have never had a problem with a design I've bought online. The only issue w/the Futura is you have to shrink your designs a little because the hoop is not quite 5x7. I have a "new" computer so I need to get my photos over here. I don't think I've posted photos of anything I've made since my October trip!

How in the world do you shrink the designs?!

Definitely pre-wash. I did once have a customer accuse me of selling her a used item just because the fabric was prewashed. It still looked new, but didn't have the crispness of a new fabric. I had to explain it to her and then she was ok.



You could use flannel sheets. Some sheets are a little thin, so you might want to feel them first. But, if you are just making blankets and burp cloths, that won't make such a big difference I guess.


I was missing it too! Sometimes I forget how fun this thread is!


Arminda saw Dallas's pictures and wanted you to know that he looks like he's about 9 years old in them! And, she said she likes his hair like that.

I followed the advice and washed my flannel 3 times too! And I agree...I love this thread and talk to my DH about you guys all of the time...all good things of course.

 

[teresajoy]

No reason for this random post...except I am bored!

OK, we have 410 days until we leave for Disney. I have about 20 dresses to make for the 10 day trip...for each girl. My problem is, how in the world do I know what size my 2 year old grand daughter is going to be wearing in a little over a year!!!? I mean, I have 13 months to make about 40 dresses...in order to actually get this done I have to start like...yesterday!

My older daughter is 9 and grows a bit slower, so she will actually be easier to decide on. A long size 10 will take care of any extra height she might get, and she plans on wearing leggings underneath anyway.

Does anyone have an idea of a way to stop a 2 year old from growing? It would be so much easier to go ahead and use the size she is now to make her dresses...I know I could probably make all DD9's now and then work on grand daughters when the time gets closer...but I really like working on one design at a time. Keeps me focused. (something I really need!)

OK...enough of the randomness...I'll go back to drooling over websites of fabric!


Nini

I like randomness!
What style are you going to make for your little grand daughter? The portrait peasant is very forgiving as far as size. Lydia has been able to wear her Wild Minnie dress for a few years now. I've also had good luck with the Simply Sweet lasting more than a year too. Lydia wore her Marie dress for two trips, I had to add a ruffle on it the last time though. If you make the dresses a little big, you can always add a sash to cinch them in a bit.

I was on the roads the other night too driving home from Tecumseh (on the 26th) and the roads were super scary! I was a nervous wreck by the time I got home!!!! Glad to hear you made it home safely!



My girls got the hair care kits for AG too and the dvd and the target salon chair. They've been having fun too! Great deals!



Good job Tessa!
LOVE sawyer's pj's!!!
I got the singer futura ce-150 for christmas. Have your customers complained about this machine at all? I am trying to decide if I should keep it. Any advice?



How in the world do you shrink the designs?!



I followed the advice and washed my flannel 3 times too! And I agree...I love this thread and talk to my DH about you guys all of the time...all good things of course.

That's neat your girls got the same presents! Arminda and Lydia (and me too!) have been having lots of fun with them! I curled my Felicity's hair with the curlers and she looks so cute!

The roads were AWFUL the other night, weren't they! I'm glad you made it home too! I had a horrible back ache and my hands hurt by the time I got home. I was so tense!

I am pretty sure Heather has said that the Futura is one that a lot of her customers have problems with. Or, if there is a problem, they are usually using that machine.

Heather and I often just sit around talking about all our friends from this thread! Mom has come to accept it! I tell my husband about you guys too, and the kids just assume if I'm talking about someone, they are a Diser!

 

[ibesue]

I am another one who really misses chatting with you guys!! I got so busy, then so sad.... Nini, your post is exactly what is going on in my life that has made me so sad and not wanting to chat!

I understand completely. My youngest daughter and her family will be moving to Japan at the end of Feb. I hoped so many times that the orders would NOT go through. But it looks like everything is in order and they will be going to Japan for 3 years. I found out for sure they were going at the beginning of Nov. It has been hard for me to think we might not see them again for the 3 years. I am really much better now, don't cry much anymore! And now I am thinking that a couple of trips for fabric might be in order!!

Okay, enough of my misery! Nini, I hope things work out for you!

OK... can't rant in public...I try really, really hard not to be one of 'those' mother in law types...KWIM?

Found out last night that DSIL has put in an application for a new job...out of state! His claims that it is away from all family members fall on deaf ears here...it is only 30 minutes from his family, and 4 hours away from me! Hubby said it is a back lash from my trying to not be involved in a day to day way with the grown and married kids. I see them almost as much as his side!
We haven't had them for Thanksgiving or Christmas since they have been dating...now that they are starting to think about having kids, they are moving closer to "THEM".

I pretty much did not respond as they thought I would. I was a bit selfish and made some un-nice comments. I said I expect to have them for Christmas from now on...only to be told if I wanted to see them for Christmas I would have to visit THEM...since once they have kids they will spend all Christmases at HOME!

Their bright idea was for me to move to their new state! Of course they promised to provide me with a grand child to replace (?) the one I wouldn't get to see any more!

OK...rant over! I promise to go back to being the understanding, supportive MIL that I have always been before, after all, there is a chance he might NOT get the job....after all, he is over qualified for it. Is it wrong to pray for something ...bad?

Nini

Okay, everything has been so cute!!! Congrats to everyone who got a new machine for christmas!!

We had a great Christmas. The weekend before, we went to see 3 of my grandgirls in Vegas! We went looking at lights and just spent some fun time together! Christmas Eve, we went to the American Girl Place and bought Chrissy and bitty baby for Miss Kadie & Miss Molly! While we were there, I called my daughter to tell her that they actually had Chrissy in the store. She said YES get her! At the same time, Kadie was saying, mom, I need to talk to you now. Tell Nana, I want Kit...... Hmmm, we already bought Chrissy. Yeah, she looked like she would cry when it wasn't Kit. I felt so bad for her, but she had changed her mind daily on which doll she wanted and she knew her Nana would get the right doll. She seems okay now with Chrissy. Molly was so happy with her bitty baby and now Kadie doesn't have to share her baby any more.

New Years Eve is coming, I am hoping to go work on a float for the Rose Parade tomorrow! Its nice to live near the Rose Parade!

Now for the really exciting part!! I need to find a ticker as we are thinking of Tokyo Disney for July, 2011!!!

 

[100AcrePrincess]

WOW! It feels like forever since I've been on Dis. I did a craft show at the beginning of December, so I spent most of November it feels like making things for it & then I realized that I had 2 weeks to get everything made for Christmas. And I do mean everything. I think I bought 4 presents this year & made everything else for both my family & dh's & the kids. I think I'm glad Christmas is over this year. It was necessary though if I wanted my angels to get anything for Christmas. DH lost his job again & while it was bad last year, this time it's worse since we are digging out from the last time.

Anyway, everyone's stuff looks great. I loved getting to see all the Christmas pics & the park pics. Mom is refusing to let us back out of our trip in March even though it means she's going to end up having to pay for almost all of it. I feel bad, but she won't let me cancel. my mommy.

I don't have very many pics uploaded yet, but I do have a few.

Santa brought the girls pettis this year! I think I'm more excited about that than they are. And I finally got their princess patchwork skirts finished. I was planning to make these for our trip in 2007, but didn't have time to get them finished. I cut out the squares last year for Christmas, but ran out of time. They're done now, but I think I'm going to need to add an extra row. Apparently, the girls thought they should grow this year.

The week before Christmas (when I was SURE there was no way I would get everything finished in time), dd3 asked Santa for a pink doll with a rainbow shirt & rainbow pants. It was killing me. I wanted to make that doll so bad I could taste it. I was up until 11:30-12 most nights as it was trying to finish things (and then getting up to be at work at 8:30), but I couldn't stop thinking about making that doll. My fil always takes the girls out Christmas Eve to shop (yes, he's crazy) so I was able to finish their presents while they were gone & then the last of the aprons for the grandmothers & I started the doll. I ended up having to finish it after the girls were in bed, but it got finished & she's slept with it every night since so I'm really glad I got it finished.

I hope I can get some more pics taken & up in a few days. My machine & I would like to take a break now.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Heather and I often just sit around talking about all our friends from this thread! Mom has come to accept it! I tell my husband about you guys too, and the kids just assume if I'm talking about someone, they are a Diser!

I need to print this to show my family because they think I'm weird because I do this all the time!Some of my friends I've never met IRL, but talk to them on a daily basis for the past 12 years! In fact, the first time I met one of them it was at MK, 10 years ago when to do such a thing was really odd. I figured if they were wacked or something, it was an easy place to lose them in the crowd. We've met many times since, she and her family were ok!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Love it! I think it is very boutique chic looking. The buttons and embellishments are great.

What a handsome little boy you have there. Love the penguin with his penguin pjs.

Yes - Daniel is going on a MAW trip - I just got info from his parents and am filling out the form! Looks like the trip is being planned for the beginning of March after his LAST CHEMO TREATMENT!!!!

That is awesome!!!

OK... can't rant in public...I try really, really hard not to be one of 'those' mother in law types...KWIM?

This is a struggle in my family too. My hubby and I probably won't ever buy a house because he wants to live in Texas and I want to live in Louisiana. His parents live 7.5 hours away. We started off living there, and ended up moving here. I'm very attached to my parents, and we really didn't see his much when we lived there and now too of course. Thats what I get for meeting a guy online instead of locally.

To continue the trend of loud and annoying musical gifts...my brother (who has no kids ) gave my 7 yr old dd a real guitar for Christmas. So now we have the microphone, keyboard & guitar setup in the middle of our living room (she told me it is the best stage area )

It truly is the gift that keeps on giving.

Hehe.. My DD4 plays her instruments all day long. I think it drives everyone crazy except for me. We just got her a violin for her birthday. Hannah has been having a regular guitar since I play. I think the keyboard is her favorite, and it is the only one that I find annoying. It plays animal noises and drums.

Ok ladies - I received a Disney Brother innov-is 900D sewing/embroidery machine for Christmas - tell me all I need to know!! I am so overwhelmed!! Any help is appreciated!

Congrats! It is a Brother, and I think they are all pretty easy. Best advice I can give is read the manual.

I just found out my littlest sister is going to be having a baby BOY in May

This is the first boy in our family in... 23 years

Although I was hoping I would be able to make all sorts of cute baby girl customs... I realize I have enough girlie things to make for my DD's.

So... I am planning to make receiving blankets, burp cloths, changing pad, and a diaper bag. Any other ideas?

The most important question I need to ask is, do I prewash the fabric? I am thinking mainly for the receiving blankets... if I use flannel, does it need to be washed and dried a couple of times and do I used dreft?

What do most of you, who sell on etsy or make gifts use?

I just bought some "flurr" to make baby gifts. http://www.baumtextile.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=38
I'm not sure what it is yet. I just know alot of ladies around here make baby gifts with it. I'm hoping it is less messy than minky. Minky is lovely for baby gifts though. It is oh so soft, and babies love it. You can back it with something silky. http://minkydelight.com/ <3 minky! I like the minky from minky delight because it is the good stuff and not the cheap stuff. Prewash EVERYTHING!
I need to work on baby boy gifts too. Definitely not as fun as pink girlie gifts imo.

We had a great Christmas. The weekend before, we went to see 3 of my grandgirls in Vegas! We went looking at lights and just spent some fun time together! Christmas Eve, we went to the American Girl Place and bought Chrissy and bitty baby for Miss Kadie & Miss Molly! While we were there, I called my daughter to tell her that they actually had Chrissy in the store. She said YES get her! At the same time, Kadie was saying, mom, I need to talk to you now. Tell Nana, I want Kit...... Hmmm, we already bought Chrissy. Yeah, she looked like she would cry when it wasn't Kit. I felt so bad for her, but she had changed her mind daily on which doll she wanted and she knew her Nana would get the right doll. She seems okay now with Chrissy. Molly was so happy with her bitty baby and now Kadie doesn't have to share her baby any more.

New Years Eve is coming, I am hoping to go work on a float for the Rose Parade tomorrow! Its nice to live near the Rose Parade!

Now for the really exciting part!! I need to find a ticker as we are thinking of Tokyo Disney for July, 2011!!!

Exciting about the trip. That is great that you'll have that to look forward to once they move. We are in American girl bliss right now too. Bitty twins and bitty baby.

I hope I can get some more pics taken & up in a few days. My machine & I would like to take a break now.

Love the petti pic! She will probalby like wearing them more once she goes out in public in one. That was the case for my DD. She wants to wear them all the time because everyone compliments her.. lol


Lost my previous multi quotes, and I am feeling lousy. I get to get off the medication I am on in February/March, and am sooo looking forward to it!

 

[karamat]

I finally finished something! It took me a whole week and I was really working on it every day, had so many problems. I bought a charm pack and some of the squares went missing after a playdate (they were pretending to sew). Then my serger ran out of thread and that was an experience in itself. I wanted to put three little fish down the side of the shirt but the princess demanded one fish in the middle. Well, it's very twirly and I made it a skort so she can wear it to school so we are both happy!

I saw this on YCMT this morning - So cute!! And I LOVE the fabric line you used!

Thanks! I got a Canon XTi. I got it back in October but it really was a Christmas present, even though we don't buy gifts for each other!

Hubby and I don't buy gifts for each other... but he broke that this year and got me a Janome 6600P.

 

[*Toadstool*]

I need to print this to show my family because they think I'm weird because I do this all the time!Some of my friends I've never met IRL, but talk to them on a daily basis for the past 12 years! In fact, the first time I met one of them it was at MK, 10 years ago when to do such a thing was really odd. I figured if they were wacked or something, it was an easy place to lose them in the crowd. We've met many times since, she and her family were ok!

My hubby and I met online, so he is totally okay with my online friends. He and I both have friends that we met on IRC and online gaming. Now if i tell anyone else about any online friends they think I am nuts. Well they think I'm nuts that I met my husband online too though. I'm glad he understands at least.

 

[ireland_nicole]

No reason for this random post...except I am bored!

OK, we have 410 days until we leave for Disney. I have about 20 dresses to make for the 10 day trip...for each girl. My problem is, how in the world do I know what size my 2 year old grand daughter is going to be wearing in a little over a year!!!? I mean, I have 13 months to make about 40 dresses...in order to actually get this done I have to start like...yesterday!

My older daughter is 9 and grows a bit slower, so she will actually be easier to decide on. A long size 10 will take care of any extra height she might get, and she plans on wearing leggings underneath anyway.

Does anyone have an idea of a way to stop a 2 year old from growing? It would be so much easier to go ahead and use the size she is now to make her dresses...I know I could probably make all DD9's now and then work on grand daughters when the time gets closer...but I really like working on one design at a time. Keeps me focused. (something I really need!)

OK...enough of the randomness...I'll go back to drooling over websites of fabric!


Nini

OK, deep breath... I love what Teresa said, and also wanted to say Vida's have a good lifespan, too; and you can add elastic under the arms of a simply sweet and go up a size, too.

I am another one who really misses chatting with you guys!! I got so busy, then so sad.... Nini, your post is exactly what is going on in my life that has made me so sad and not wanting to chat!

I understand completely. My youngest daughter and her family will be moving to Japan at the end of Feb. I hoped so many times that the orders would NOT go through. But it looks like everything is in order and they will be going to Japan for 3 years. I found out for sure they were going at the beginning of Nov. It has been hard for me to think we might not see them again for the 3 years. I am really much better now, don't cry much anymore! And now I am thinking that a couple of trips for fabric might be in order!!

Okay, enough of my misery! Nini, I hope things work out for you!


Okay, everything has been so cute!!! Congrats to everyone who got a new machine for christmas!!

We had a great Christmas. The weekend before, we went to see 3 of my grandgirls in Vegas! We went looking at lights and just spent some fun time together! Christmas Eve, we went to the American Girl Place and bought Chrissy and bitty baby for Miss Kadie & Miss Molly! While we were there, I called my daughter to tell her that they actually had Chrissy in the store. She said YES get her! At the same time, Kadie was saying, mom, I need to talk to you now. Tell Nana, I want Kit...... Hmmm, we already bought Chrissy. Yeah, she looked like she would cry when it wasn't Kit. I felt so bad for her, but she had changed her mind daily on which doll she wanted and she knew her Nana would get the right doll. She seems okay now with Chrissy. Molly was so happy with her bitty baby and now Kadie doesn't have to share her baby any more.

New Years Eve is coming, I am hoping to go work on a float for the Rose Parade tomorrow! Its nice to live near the Rose Parade!

Now for the really exciting part!! I need to find a ticker as we are thinking of Tokyo Disney for July, 2011!!!

As soon as I saw Japan, I thought- wow, that's going to be tough- but at least there's fab fabric and Tokyo Disney; I mean, if he has to be stationed somewhere, at least it's Japan, right? Plus, they'll be together and he won't be deployed. That's definitely a blessing, right? I'm so sorry they'll be so far away, though.

WOW! It feels like forever since I've been on Dis. I did a craft show at the beginning of December, so I spent most of November it feels like making things for it & then I realized that I had 2 weeks to get everything made for Christmas. And I do mean everything. I think I bought 4 presents this year & made everything else for both my family & dh's & the kids. I think I'm glad Christmas is over this year. It was necessary though if I wanted my angels to get anything for Christmas. DH lost his job again & while it was bad last year, this time it's worse since we are digging out from the last time.

Anyway, everyone's stuff looks great. I loved getting to see all the Christmas pics & the park pics. Mom is refusing to let us back out of our trip in March even though it means she's going to end up having to pay for almost all of it. I feel bad, but she won't let me cancel. my mommy.

I don't have very many pics uploaded yet, but I do have a few.

Santa brought the girls pettis this year! I think I'm more excited about that than they are. And I finally got their princess patchwork skirts finished. I was planning to make these for our trip in 2007, but didn't have time to get them finished. I cut out the squares last year for Christmas, but ran out of time. They're done now, but I think I'm going to need to add an extra row. Apparently, the girls thought they should grow this year.

The week before Christmas (when I was SURE there was no way I would get everything finished in time), dd3 asked Santa for a pink doll with a rainbow shirt & rainbow pants. It was killing me. I wanted to make that doll so bad I could taste it. I was up until 11:30-12 most nights as it was trying to finish things (and then getting up to be at work at 8:30), but I couldn't stop thinking about making that doll. My fil always takes the girls out Christmas Eve to shop (yes, he's crazy) so I was able to finish their presents while they were gone & then the last of the aprons for the grandmothers & I started the doll. I ended up having to finish it after the girls were in bed, but it got finished & she's slept with it every night since so I'm really glad I got it finished.

I hope I can get some more pics taken & up in a few days. My machine & I would like to take a break now.

I'm so sorry about your DH's job, but you did an incredible job on everything- I'm amazed at the petti, the skirt is beautiful and the doll, oh the doll, she's just so precious! Way to go, mom!

 

[teresajoy]

I am another one who really misses chatting with you guys!! I got so busy, then so sad.... Nini, your post is exactly what is going on in my life that has made me so sad and not wanting to chat!

I understand completely. My youngest daughter and her family will be moving to Japan at the end of Feb. I hoped so many times that the orders would NOT go through. But it looks like everything is in order and they will be going to Japan for 3 years. I found out for sure they were going at the beginning of Nov. It has been hard for me to think we might not see them again for the 3 years. I am really much better now, don't cry much anymore! And now I am thinking that a couple of trips for fabric might be in order!!

Okay, enough of my misery! Nini, I hope things work out for you!


Okay, everything has been so cute!!! Congrats to everyone who got a new machine for christmas!!

We had a great Christmas. The weekend before, we went to see 3 of my grandgirls in Vegas! We went looking at lights and just spent some fun time together! Christmas Eve, we went to the American Girl Place and bought Chrissy and bitty baby for Miss Kadie & Miss Molly! While we were there, I called my daughter to tell her that they actually had Chrissy in the store. She said YES get her! At the same time, Kadie was saying, mom, I need to talk to you now. Tell Nana, I want Kit...... Hmmm, we already bought Chrissy. Yeah, she looked like she would cry when it wasn't Kit. I felt so bad for her, but she had changed her mind daily on which doll she wanted and she knew her Nana would get the right doll. She seems okay now with Chrissy. Molly was so happy with her bitty baby and now Kadie doesn't have to share her baby any more.

New Years Eve is coming, I am hoping to go work on a float for the Rose Parade tomorrow! Its nice to live near the Rose Parade!

Now for the really exciting part!! I need to find a ticker as we are thinking of Tokyo Disney for July, 2011!!!

I'm so sorry they are moving so far away! At least you have the fabric and Tokyo Disney to look forward too!

It sounds like you had fun at American Girl Doll Place!! Arminda's friend got Chrissa a few months ago, she is cute. Then, the other week she got Kit, who I just love! (I MAY have tried subtly talk her into Kit... )

WOW! It feels like forever since I've been on Dis. I did a craft show at the beginning of December, so I spent most of November it feels like making things for it & then I realized that I had 2 weeks to get everything made for Christmas. And I do mean everything. I think I bought 4 presents this year & made everything else for both my family & dh's & the kids. I think I'm glad Christmas is over this year. It was necessary though if I wanted my angels to get anything for Christmas. DH lost his job again & while it was bad last year, this time it's worse since we are digging out from the last time.

Anyway, everyone's stuff looks great. I loved getting to see all the Christmas pics & the park pics. Mom is refusing to let us back out of our trip in March even though it means she's going to end up having to pay for almost all of it. I feel bad, but she won't let me cancel. my mommy.

I don't have very many pics uploaded yet, but I do have a few.

Santa brought the girls pettis this year! I think I'm more excited about that than they are. And I finally got their princess patchwork skirts finished. I was planning to make these for our trip in 2007, but didn't have time to get them finished. I cut out the squares last year for Christmas, but ran out of time. They're done now, but I think I'm going to need to add an extra row. Apparently, the girls thought they should grow this year.

The week before Christmas (when I was SURE there was no way I would get everything finished in time), dd3 asked Santa for a pink doll with a rainbow shirt & rainbow pants. It was killing me. I wanted to make that doll so bad I could taste it. I was up until 11:30-12 most nights as it was trying to finish things (and then getting up to be at work at 8:30), but I couldn't stop thinking about making that doll. My fil always takes the girls out Christmas Eve to shop (yes, he's crazy) so I was able to finish their presents while they were gone & then the last of the aprons for the grandmothers & I started the doll. I ended up having to finish it after the girls were in bed, but it got finished & she's slept with it every night since so I'm really glad I got it finished.

I hope I can get some more pics taken & up in a few days. My machine & I would like to take a break now.

You were busy!!! You know I love pettis!!! The skirt is adorable!!! And, how sweet that you made your daughter the little doll!!! She is so sweet looking!

I need to print this to show my family because they think I'm weird because I do this all the time!Some of my friends I've never met IRL, but talk to them on a daily basis for the past 12 years! In fact, the first time I met one of them it was at MK, 10 years ago when to do such a thing was really odd. I figured if they were wacked or something, it was an easy place to lose them in the crowd. We've met many times since, she and her family were ok! [/COLORI]

Yes, print it out! I've met some really wonderful people here on the Dis. I think it's really neat you met someone 10 years ago! I first got on the interenet back in 1998, the year Arminda was born. I was hooked right away, but it wasn't until I found this thread that I felt I found my "home" on the internet! I had been on many other message boards and threads, but this one just felt so right.

My hubby and I met online, so he is totally okay with my online friends. He and I both have friends that we met on IRC and online gaming. Now if i tell anyone else about any online friends they think I am nuts. Well they think I'm nuts that I met my husband online too though. I'm glad he understands at least.

I have heard of so many people who met their spouses on line. Did you meet on a message board? I hope I'm not being too nosey, I just find it really interesting!

OK, deep breath... I love what Teresa said, and also wanted to say Vida's have a good lifespan, too; and you can add elastic under the arms of a simply sweet and go up a size, too.



As soon as I saw Japan, I thought- wow, that's going to be tough- but at least there's fab fabric and Tokyo Disney; I mean, if he has to be stationed somewhere, at least it's Japan, right? Plus, they'll be together and he won't be deployed. That's definitely a blessing, right? I'm so sorry they'll be so far away, though.



I'm so sorry about your DH's job, but you did an incredible job on everything- I'm amazed at the petti, the skirt is beautiful and the doll, oh the doll, she's just so precious! Way to go, mom!

I was thinking the Vida would be a great choice too. I've never made one, but they seem like they would be very forgiving for size.

 

[livndisney]

Teresajoy-I found a pattern for you to use for the mini AG dolls! Simp 3574 it has pj's and dresses (and even a bra ). It has elastic waist pants that could work for lots of different looks.

 

[glorib]

So I haven't shared any pictures lately - mostly because I've been lurking! But I love, love, love seeing all of your kids and creations, so I feel I ought to participate!

A Carla C pattern -

Ella's Christmas dress that she begged me to make for her! -

my favorite part -

The skirt I made to match a store-bought top - not sure how I like it - was much cuter in my head! -

The snuggies I made for the kids -

And, finally - just for fun - my girlie with straight hair! It took me forever to do, but she really wanted me to do it and sat so patient and still. . . she looks like a completely different girl!