Disboutiquers Part 19 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[mgmsmommy]

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Tried putting them together on a hanger..
I did removable tulle (loopy side on tulle, hooks on skirt)

Totally botched the shirt (forgot to change bobbin thread, so it was cotton coats n clark, then realized I forgot to change needle to a ballpoint- the top thread would loop, or get lumpy, even had to redo part of her hand because the bobbin thread (which I had changed to a thin, white by then) was coming across design. But it's passable, right?

Way better than just passable. My dd is sitting here telling me how much she loves it & wants a skirt made that way too. I have never made one using tulle. Noone will notice what you perceive as mistakes made caus it looks great

 

[teresajoy]

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Tried putting them together on a hanger..
I did removable tulle (loopy side on tulle, hooks on skirt)

Totally botched the shirt (forgot to change bobbin thread, so it was cotton coats n clark, then realized I forgot to change needle to a ballpoint- the top thread would loop, or get lumpy, even had to redo part of her hand because the bobbin thread (which I had changed to a thin, white by then) was coming across design. But it's passable, right?

Nicole, I love it! That little girl is going to be so happy!!!

Super cute! I need to get that skirt pattern sometime.

Okay, this may be a dumb question but how do I put my photos onto carla's fan page of the stuff I have made from her patterns?

If you scroll down on her fan page wall, I posted directions for putting pictures on there. It was one of the first posts, so you might need to scroll a bit. Let me know if you can't find it and I'll repost it.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Well i wrote a walmart and complained about them getting rid of their fabric section in my store and this is the response i got for those of you who are interested:

Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the fabric department in your local store. As with any merchandise decision that we make, we have based our decision to reduce the stitching and fabric departments on customer demand, which does not appear to be as high today for a full stitching and fabric offering in some markets as it may have been at Walmart in the past.

In keeping with our emphasis on being a store of the community, Walmart is converting the fabrics and crafts department in some stores to a newly expanded assortment of merchandise that focuses on life's celebrations. We are thrilled to offer our customers this exciting new crafts and celebrations center that makes available craft and party planning needs along with information on current trends and new ideas in the area of life's celebrations, such as holidays, weddings and birthdays.

In those stores where the new crafts and celebrations center is placed, merchandise commonly referred to as 'notions' will be included in the product offerings - such as sewing machines, yarn, needles, thread, etc. As a part of this conversion, most of our new and remodeled stores that opened earlier this year, as well as a small number of existing stores, will feature the new crafts and celebrations center in place of bolt fabrics. Walmart will continue to carry cut fabric in most of our stores. Due to the continued evaluation of our stores, we are unable to share a list of existing stores scheduled to receive the new crafts and celebrations center at this time.

Seems like a blow off to me, but I was upset to see my Wal-Mart stop carry fabric last winter too. Especially since I can see my Wal-Mart from my front door, it's a block away... I decided if they didn't need my money for fabric and sewing supplies, they didn't need to be my grocery store anymore either. I am now a Target shopper! The thing that really hacked me off the most was one of the women in the fabric department told me they were just going to throw away sewing patterns after the fabric was gone. I then called the store manager and suggested I'd like to have the patterns instead of the garbadge can, and the duplicates I could donate to my nieces girl scout troup or a school's home ec' class. The manager said they "have to" destory them under contract. What a waste!

Their so called "celebrations centers" are a joke. It's just a bunch more dollar junkola if you ask me.

One of the ladies I got to know well in the fabric department I think summed the whole thing up pretty well...she said "I guess it's cheaper to just buy the clothes than make them anymore" I said that's a sad way to look at it, but it's probably true when it comes to evaluating a product line. Sure, they're not going to get rid of the sewing machines because they are a fast profit, but yet they aren't going to carry fabric? Isn't that like carrying cereal without selling milk?

Oh well, the whole thing was disappointing to me, but in the end I got a Hobby Lobby accross the street a year after so it's a happy ending here. I just feel bad for folks that don't have another option and have to drive into town to find a fabric store. Before my Hobby Lobby came, I had at least an hour round trip to get fabric anywhere.

 

[Haganfam5]

Hi everyone. I haven't been able to post much lately. I am working on a couple things that I will post when finished, but I have been getting things ready for our new dog. My oldest son has night terrors so badly he wakes up in a cold sweat so much so that we have to change his clothes, and then he's afraid to go back to sleep. It is awful for him, and it's heart wrenching as a parent! We puppy sat a couple weeks ago, and the whole time the puppy was there, he slept with my son in his bed. My son had no night terrors so we discussed it with our doctor and came to the conclusion he needs a dog to sleep with. We can pick Biscuit up from the animal shelter this morning after the vet checks her stitches and says she can go. (She was fixed earlier this week.) Please pray that the dog will be the catalyst that stops these horrible night terrors from terrorizing my son. My son is only 4 in case anyone is wondering.

Dawn

Awe, I hope the puppy helps. Just a little piece of fellow puppy owner advice, try to have your son take care of the dog as much as he can and spend as much time with him as possible with her during the day. The dog is going to sense real fast who is in charge of the house and who is going to be taking care of him and that's who he is going to want to sleep with (in their "den"). I wanted our dogs to sleep with my kids but they just won't have it. They want to sleep with (as Ceaser <"the dog whisperer"> says) the "pack leaders." Enjoy your new puppy!

Greetings, all

I would like to introduce myself. I actually joined the Big Give board a couple months ago after reading on this board the need for crayon rolls and autograph books. BTW, I just changed my Big Give name and registered on the Dis boards as above H20 because my original name was quite close to another Disboutiquer. Anywhoo. . .

Because I know you're a friendly bunch, I thought I'd tell you what I was doing in order to get my courage up to post here: Practicing. Practicing. Practicing.

1. I made a crayon roll! Teresajoy assured my I couldn't go wrong as long as I didn't sew it shut. Sorry to say, not entirely true.

2. four potholders

3. matching cover for my mixer, with a Mickey head following Heathersue's applique techniques (don't know if it actually counts as a "real" applique, because it was just one piece)

4. bed for the cat, which she loved for about 2 weeks and hasn't slept in for six

5. boxy bag/toiletry bag sample, which I'd eventually like to do as pixie dust for MAW grownups

6. one criss cross coaster - they looked so cool I had to figure out the secret

7. resized a Disneyland Paris sweatshirt to wear to WDW next week

8. after reading so much about Hobby Lobby I found the closest one to me and went there last week. It's 100 miles from me so I went there first, then to a diner from Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives (foodnetwork), and then the FDR home and presidential library in Hyde Park, NY

9. tote bags for Piper's Big Give


and 10. I Spy bags for Daniels Big Give

Nice to finally meet you.

Hi! Hi Nice to meet you and GREAT stuff! I love the eye-spy bags too! I'm from New York too! I love the Poughkeepsie Hobby Lobby. I live at thevery top of Orange County that meets Sullivan county. Nice to meet you!

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Totally botched the shirt (forgot to change bobbin thread, so it was cotton coats n clark, then realized I forgot to change needle to a ballpoint- the top thread would loop, or get lumpy, even had to redo part of her hand because the bobbin thread (which I had changed to a thin, white by then) was coming across design. But it's passable, right?

Looks Great! I LOVE the whole thing. Doesn't look botched at all!

 

[Haganfam5]

Oh, and thank you to the person who enabled me to buy yards of Thomas Kincade Disney fabric and spend only dollars. It is just beautiful and I was able to google the 30 percent off coupon. Thank you for that info too! I am so excited that they finally have beautiful Peter Pan and Pinnochio fabric! I have been looking for some for a while. Finally my son can get some new stuff!

 

[disneymomof1]

Sorry to all those that I enabled with the news about the disney Thomas Kinkade fabric. But I couldn't help it, I knew everyone on here would appreciate it and enjoy the fabric. I have such a fabric obsession going right now, I try not to add to the stash but it calls to me !!! And to make matters worse, Jennifer Paganelli's new line was just released, so now I have to buy some of that gorgeous fabric. Good thing I work full time and sell Avon or DH would really want to put me out Have a great day everyone !!!

 

[Granna4679]

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Tried putting them together on a hanger..
I did removable tulle (loopy side on tulle, hooks on skirt)

Totally botched the shirt (forgot to change bobbin thread, so it was cotton coats n clark, then realized I forgot to change needle to a ballpoint- the top thread would loop, or get lumpy, even had to redo part of her hand because the bobbin thread (which I had changed to a thin, white by then) was coming across design. But it's passable, right?

Super cute! I need to get that skirt pattern sometime.

Okay, this may be a dumb question but how do I put my photos onto carla's fan page of the stuff I have made from her patterns?

I love the Ariel costume. That is so cute. I just bought that pattern last week and was thinking about using it for the Big Give. Now that I have said it, I guess I better do that, huh?

Sorry to all those that I enabled with the news about the disney Thomas Kinkade fabric. But I couldn't help it, I knew everyone on here would appreciate it and enjoy the fabric. I have such a fabric obsession going right now, I try not to add to the stash but it calls to me !!! And to make matters worse, Jennifer Paganelli's new line was just released, so now I have to buy some of that gorgeous fabric. Good thing I work full time and sell Avon or DH would really want to put me out Have a great day everyone !!!

I am right there with you. I am obsessed with fabric too. I should open my own store (right next to all of those Wal-marts that aren't selling anymore, right?). I have enough fabric to keep me busy for months, maybe years....but I keep buying more!!

 

[aboveH20]

Hi Haganfam5. I live in Saratoga County, just above Albany. We have Michael's, AC Moore, and Joann's. The Hobby Lobby in Poughkeepsie was very impressive.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Oh my gosh, Thank you to everyone for your super nice comments!!I still have to fray check all those bow ends, and double check for any loose threads. This will be the first time I have made/gifted something I have made to anyone outside immediate family......

WOW! I went to my local quilt shop today to buy some new snippy snips, and guess what!!!!!!!!!!
She had Jennifer Paggenelli's fabric on sale for $4 a yard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I walked away with 1yd of one, 4 of another and just shy of 3 of another.

I hope I don't find out later that I should have bought more! LOL! Some of my favorites were not on sale, so i didnt buy them. Those were $9.50 a yard.

I really want to do a Patricia tunic and now I wish I bought the child's version of that pattern on the cd when I saw Carla- be SO cute to have matching Mother-daughter outfits.

 

[Haganfam5]

Sorry to all those that I enabled with the news about the disney Thomas Kinkade fabric. But I couldn't help it, I knew everyone on here would appreciate it and enjoy the fabric. I have such a fabric obsession going right now, I try not to add to the stash but it calls to me !!! And to make matters worse, Jennifer Paganelli's new line was just released, so now I have to buy some of that gorgeous fabric. Good thing I work full time and sell Avon or DH would really want to put me out Have a great day everyone !!!

You don't have to apologize, I didn't mean it negatively, I just meant to say Thank you! I do appreciate you letting us know and I am glad you did. I am obsessed too, so it is so nice to find something else to add to the collection!
Did you mention a new Paganelli line.....I am resisting.....help me....

Hi Haganfam5. I live in Saratoga County, just above Albany. We have Michael's, AC Moore, and Joann's. The Hobby Lobby in Poughkeepsie was very impressive.

Hi! nice to meet you! We have the same stores by us (in Middletown about 10 min from me). It's about 45 minutes to an hour for me to drive to Poughkeepsie. Every now and then I go and recently found Hobby Lobby. I LOVE that it is right by The Christmas Tree shop! Too much good stuff too close to each other! Needless to say, I don't go very often or else I would be spending a ton of $!!!

 

[jham]

Are the rest of you as addicted to the olympics as I am?!

I LOVE winter olympics! They were in my city in 2002 and we were kind of "meh" but then ended up going to several events and I will never forget how amazing it was! I just can't explain the atmosphere! So I really love everything about them. There is no way to explain the atmosphere that surrounds the winter olympics.

Greetings, all

I would like to introduce myself. I actually joined the Big Give board a couple months ago after reading on this board the need for crayon rolls and autograph books. BTW, I just changed my Big Give name and registered on the Dis boards as above H20 because my original name was quite close to another Disboutiquer. Anywhoo. . .

Because I know you're a friendly bunch, I thought I'd tell you what I was doing in order to get my courage up to post here: Practicing. Practicing. Practicing.

1. I made a crayon roll! Teresajoy assured my I couldn't go wrong as long as I didn't sew it shut. Sorry to say, not entirely true.

2. four potholders

3. matching cover for my mixer, with a Mickey head following Heathersue's applique techniques (don't know if it actually counts as a "real" applique, because it was just one piece)

4. bed for the cat, which she loved for about 2 weeks and hasn't slept in for six

5. boxy bag/toiletry bag sample, which I'd eventually like to do as pixie dust for MAW grownups

6. one criss cross coaster - they looked so cool I had to figure out the secret

7. resized a Disneyland Paris sweatshirt to wear to WDW next week

8. after reading so much about Hobby Lobby I found the closest one to me and went there last week. It's 100 miles from me so I went there first, then to a diner from Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives (foodnetwork), and then the FDR home and presidential library in Hyde Park, NY

9. tote bags for Piper's Big Give

and 10. I Spy bags for Daniels Big Give

Nice to finally meet you.

I saw those eye spy bags on the Big Give board and thought they were fantastic! I love everything you've made!

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Tried putting them together on a hanger..
I did removable tulle (loopy side on tulle, hooks on skirt)

Totally botched the shirt (forgot to change bobbin thread, so it was cotton coats n clark, then realized I forgot to change needle to a ballpoint- the top thread would loop, or get lumpy, even had to redo part of her hand because the bobbin thread (which I had changed to a thin, white by then) was coming across design. But it's passable, right?

That is soooo pretty! I had someone once ask about a pink Ariel outfit but I just couldn't figure it out. Yours is perfect!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Thanks for the advice offered on our new dog, Biscuit. She is actually almost 5 years old. She has a little cold, but our vet gave us some antibiotics, and she is already acting as if she is feeling better. Samuel will be her primary caregiver as much as possible. He will be feeding her, giving her water, holding the leash on walks, etc. She is following him around our living room now because he gave her a new dog toy. I will keep you posted as to Samuel's night terrors. Thanks for the support!

Dawn

 

[glorib]

Hope you all don't mind me jumping in here. I absolutely love everything you all make. Seeing all the different designs gives me inspiration.

In fact I just received the vida pattern I ordered after seeing all the amazing things you all have made with it.

Anyway, I wanted to share I few of my recent creations. Mostly for my granddaughter. Hope you don't mind a lot of pictures! And thanks for sharing all of your great designs. I love looking at all of your work!

Princess Precious Dress

Minnie Precious Dress

Simply Sweet Princess Doll Dresses

Rag Quilt for my son (in college)

Easy fits and Bowling Shirt Christmas PJs

Purchased Apron with SWAK embroidery and Chefs Hat

Wrap Top

Janey's Dress in Pooh Fabric

Princess Top

Simplicity Toddler Princess Patterns

Thanks!!

Now the last thing for tonight. My girl/boy Carly Bubble Romper (slightly modified). Do you all think this romper design works ok for a boy when made with the right fabrics?

My nephew and his wife have decided not to find out the gender of their baby, so I was planning to give this as a shower gift.

Serious Cuteness! You did an amazing job on all of these! Can't wait to see more!

Posted these on FB, but just in case you miss it there..
Here are pictures of my version of LizaZoe's new skirt pattern! The Zoe skirt was definitely fun to make. I love how you can use different fabrics in the skirt and the lace is just so feminine looking. The frilly part is so fun looking too. I attached the skirt to Children's Corner "Callie" bodice. I really didn't want to make a placket. I think alot of you would like it with the Simply Sweet top.
I made the skirt way shorter than I intended.. so I made the bodice longer. Next time I'll go with a shorter bodice and longer skirt. The dress isn't as long as it looks either. It hits just below her knee. I am just bad at camera angles.

Oh and the embroidery design is from swakembroidery. I haven't made the bunny to go in the pocket of the basket yet. How fun is that???

Looks awesome!

Greetings, all

I would like to introduce myself. I actually joined the Big Give board a couple months ago after reading on this board the need for crayon rolls and autograph books. BTW, I just changed my Big Give name and registered on the Dis boards as above H20 because my original name was quite close to another Disboutiquer. Anywhoo. . .

Because I know you're a friendly bunch, I thought I'd tell you what I was doing in order to get my courage up to post here: Practicing. Practicing. Practicing.

1. I made a crayon roll! Teresajoy assured my I couldn't go wrong as long as I didn't sew it shut. Sorry to say, not entirely true.

2. four potholders

3. matching cover for my mixer, with a Mickey head following Heathersue's applique techniques (don't know if it actually counts as a "real" applique, because it was just one piece)

4. bed for the cat, which she loved for about 2 weeks and hasn't slept in for six

5. boxy bag/toiletry bag sample, which I'd eventually like to do as pixie dust for MAW grownups

6. one criss cross coaster - they looked so cool I had to figure out the secret

7. resized a Disneyland Paris sweatshirt to wear to WDW next week

8. after reading so much about Hobby Lobby I found the closest one to me and went there last week. It's 100 miles from me so I went there first, then to a diner from Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives (foodnetwork), and then the FDR home and presidential library in Hyde Park, NY

9. tote bags for Piper's Big Give

and 10. I Spy bags for Daniels Big Give

Nice to finally meet you.

WELCOME! Love the totes and the eye spy bags! So fun! Now just sing to yourself "Just keep posting, just keep posting . . . "

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Tried putting them together on a hanger..
I did removable tulle (loopy side on tulle, hooks on skirt)

Totally botched the shirt (forgot to change bobbin thread, so it was cotton coats n clark, then realized I forgot to change needle to a ballpoint- the top thread would loop, or get lumpy, even had to redo part of her hand because the bobbin thread (which I had changed to a thin, white by then) was coming across design. But it's passable, right?

I think it turned out fabulously! I'm sure the little girl will be over the moon!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Last Thursday was a big day for the trial. (for some of you that dont know, three years ago, after my husband (still ex) left me I was set up with my best friends cousin on a date, he was murdered on our first date for protecting my bff and myself from gang members) I was on the stand for about two hours. Tomorrow is another big day. THe DA is done with me so its time to be eaten alive. They expect me to be on the stand all day probably. Its interesting there is a gag order but yet the news paper is in there and there are at least three different articles in the paper and online daily. if you would like to read about it go to www.pressdemocrat.com and click under the news tab and search for Matthew Toste.

OMG Kell!! What a terrible experiience!! I'll be thinking of you in the coming days. Keep us updated.

My Dad was in a sensational trial. He was head of the maintence for a "bad boys" school. He had a log for people to sign out tools so he would know where they always were and could make sure he got them back. But this one day, one of the office women came down and asked for a hammer. He said she was always very nice and he offered to help her put up a shelf or whatever she needed. She told him no thank you and went back to her office. Well, she went back and attacked her boss with the hammer. Left and the police found her at her home. To this day, and it's been about 10 years, Dad is still mad that they never found his hammer. BTW... the boss was out of work for several months with head trauma, but she did go back to work.

We can pick Biscuit up from the animal shelter this morning after the vet checks her stitches and says she can go. (She was fixed earlier this week.) Please pray that the dog will be the catalyst that stops these horrible night terrors from terrorizing my son. My son is only 4 in case anyone is wondering.

Dawn

Praying that Biscuit does the trick. I want a itty bitty dog. But no one will let me have one around here. The cat is enough for awhile I guess.

Looks great to me. Totally adorable!!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Praying that Biscuit does the trick. I want a itty bitty dog. But no one will let me have one around here. The cat is enough for awhile I guess.

A cat was mentioned as a solution, but my son and I are both allergic to cats. Biscuit is doing well so far!

 

[Tweevil]

Hi everyone!
Thanks to all who offered suggestions for Danny - I think it is a case of too many things spinning in his head. We have been working on it - keep your fingers crossed that it works

I love all of the outfits posted - let's see if I can do the quotes without screwing them up....LOL

Hi everyone. I haven't been able to post much lately. I am working on a couple things that I will post when finished, but I have been getting things ready for our new dog. My oldest son has night terrors so badly he wakes up in a cold sweat so much so that we have to change his clothes, and then he's afraid to go back to sleep. It is awful for him, and it's heart wrenching as a parent! We puppy sat a couple weeks ago, and the whole time the puppy was there, he slept with my son in his bed. My son had no night terrors so we discussed it with our doctor and came to the conclusion he needs a dog to sleep with. We can pick Biscuit up from the animal shelter this morning after the vet checks her stitches and says she can go. (She was fixed earlier this week.) Please pray that the dog will be the catalyst that stops these horrible night terrors from terrorizing my son. My son is only 4 in case anyone is wondering.

Dawn

I think this is a fabulous idea and I just know it will help. I am sending my good vibes to you, your son and Biscuit.
BTW, I did send the card - after the snow stopping falling - I hope they got it in time for Valentine's day.

Ok ladies. I can't sleep. I just have to post, type something. My sewing area is not set up yet so I can't do that. Not too much is set up yet. At least I am moved and started to unpack. And have computer hooked up and tv.

I hope all goes well and you are able to put this behind you soon. It seems like such a horrible senseless act and I can't imagine having to go through what you have. I am sending blessing and calming thoughts to you. Take care of yourself and your ulcer - I have 3 and they are no fun! Big hugs to you!

Greetings, all

I would like to introduce myself. I actually joined the Big Give board a couple months ago after reading on this board the need for crayon rolls and autograph books. BTW, I just changed my Big Give name and registered on the Dis boards as above H20 because my original name was quite close to another Disboutiquer. Anywhoo. . .

What a great job on these! Very nice!!

I think this is just perfect and I know she will love it!!

 

[tvgirlmin]

Prepare for photo overload! Everybody has been posting some beautiful stuff, and I am just thrilled with my latest creation. I love seeing all the great stuff you gals (and guys!) create!

Just an FYI...I just ordered the new Fabernmix book, Sewing Clothes Kids Love: Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys' and Girls' Outfits, and it includes the Feliz pattern in it and 9 others. It is only $16.49 at Amazon right now. The photos inside are gorgeous! It's a good alternative if you can't find the Feliz pattern in stock.

I might have to check out this book to get the other patterns. I haven't started my Feliz yet, but I am itching to get working on it!

and a little pocket dress!

Great job, Lori! How cute! And keep us updated on the wedding plans - sooo exciting!

Here you go HeatherSue! The pic behind one of my kids:

That pic is awesome! I am going to be on the lookout for it!

Wrap Top

Simplicity Toddler Princess Patterns

Welcome to Disboutiquers! I loved all your creations, but these were my very favorites (especially the baby bubbles!) You posted some awesome stuff!

these? very cool

there are more- I love the starry night

I have to get some of that Tink starry night! WOW!!!!!

Love that skirt! Sooo adorable!

Hi everyone. I haven't been able to post much lately. I am working on a couple things that I will post when finished, but I have been getting things ready for our new dog.

Hugs for you and Sam and best wishes on your new dog!!!

9. tote bags for Piper's Big Give[/B]

and 10. I Spy bags for Daniels Big Give

Love that sparkly material on Pipers Big Give bag, and the Eye Spy bags are awesome!!!! Great job!

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Awesome outfit! LOVE IT!!!! And I didn't even see the boo-boo!

And now, for what I have been working on all week - a SIMPLY SWEET PAGEANT DRESS!!! Woo Hoo! I am so thrilled with how this turned out!!! I was inspired by the dresses on "Toddlers and Tiaras" and in the brochure for the pageant my daughter is competing in this Friday (her first pageant - I am so jazzed!) I thought - those dresses don't look that different from the simply sweet! - so I got some taffeta and got crackin'! This is not a glitz pageant, so the dress is not as rhinestoned out as some of those on tv. I am just so excited about it. The top is a simply sweet with the Princess Belle variation. The skirt is the Belle peplum over a traditional pageant cupcake skirt (I googled it and came up with my own pattern). The bloomers are from the easy fit pants pattern. It is a CarlaC Pageant Creation! Now, for way more pics than anyone needs to see from our final fitting today:

Wish us look tomorrow night! I can't wait to have a blast with Emmy, win or lose!

 

[Tweevil]

Wish us look tomorrow night! I can't wait to have a blast with Emmy, win or lose!

How Gorgeous!! Good luck tomorrow night! Let us know how you do!

 

[Tweevil]

Just to show that I can sew - not well but I try
Here is an outfit for a little one going to Disney for his 3rd birthday. I took the pic really fast at work before I gave it to his Grandpa (he delievered it from Mickey!).

Left - Heather's AWESOME mickey skull & crossbones on a little drawstring bag I made for his outfit to go in.
Middle - Tshirt with another Heather design - Mickey Pirate
Right - Easy fits (my first) Shorts
Far Right - the junk on my desk at work!

I think I CASED this idea from someone else - if this is you thank you sooooo much!

And, just because PB seems to like me today, here is a pic of my last cake for my Mom Mom - 83 years old and she loves her seafood - this is all sugar... it weighed a ton. Hmmm little pic but it's a seafood pot with clams, mussels, crab, lobster, and sugar "water". 5 layers of choc cake..hmmm...cake......

There you go, I shared two of my hobby projects - sewing (new) and caking (old)!
Thanks for looking

 

[billwendy]

Ok ladies. I can't sleep. I just have to post, type something. My sewing area is not set up yet so I can't do that. Not too much is set up yet. At least I am moved and started to unpack. And have computer hooked up and tv.

Last Thursday was a big day for the trial. (for some of you that dont know, three years ago, after my husband (still ex) left me I was set up with my best friends cousin on a date, he was murdered on our first date for protecting my bff and myself from gang members) I was on the stand for about two hours. Tomorrow is another big day. THe DA is done with me so its time to be eaten alive. They expect me to be on the stand all day probably. Its interesting there is a gag order but yet the news paper is in there and there are at least three different articles in the paper and online daily. if you would like to read about it go to www.pressdemocrat.com and click under the news tab and search for Matthew Toste.

My ulcer is flaring up again. Hmmm wonder why there is?? I am sitting next to a sink full of dishes but yet I just can't find an ounce of energy to wash them. but I can sit and type this. I really need to get some crafty nerdness going because that really helps with my depression when it comes around these things. Normally, I can handle things ok. but man when it rain it pours......and its not even really rainning. Its sunny and bright and warm! ugh, go figure.

Kell - thinking of you - what a horrific experience

10. I Spy bags for Daniels Big Give

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WOO HOO!!! I have to tell you, Im Daniel's "Aunt Wendy". These are TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!! The kids are gonna love them - I'll convince 1 of them to let me borrow theirs so I can play too(maybe while Sammy is taking a nap) - lol. I love how you did all of their names on them and used fabric they will adore!! THank you so much for being a part of his Big Give - it means so much to us all - you are all angels!!! (PS - Teresa has banned me from Daniel's thread!!)

Here is my completed outfit for Megan's friend's Birthday gift. Ally has had a rough year (temps of 105 every week or 2, and has juvenile rumatoid arthritis)

I went with Ariel, since she is having a Princess/Pirate birthday party (at a hotel ..very la-tee-da!) and Ariel is coming to the party.

Tried putting them together on a hanger..
I did removable tulle (loopy side on tulle, hooks on skirt)

Totally botched the shirt (forgot to change bobbin thread, so it was cotton coats n clark, then realized I forgot to change needle to a ballpoint- the top thread would loop, or get lumpy, even had to redo part of her hand because the bobbin thread (which I had changed to a thin, white by then) was coming across design. But it's passable, right?

LOVE IT!! Its sooo beautiful - any little girl would ADORE it - wonderful job!!

Speaking of Daniel ( who by the way has NOT had to be readmitted since his last chemo which he usually does _) I was asked to get pictures of his family - and I got all good ones except for Sarah -his big sister. Sarah has given so much of herself over this last year for her family. She does NOT like to see Daniel in a hospital bed, so she has volunteered to be at home with her brothers and sister while her parents go back and forth to the hospital. She is a wonderful girl, kind, quiet and gentle. Very selfless - such a sweetheart. I finally got a good picture of her from one of her friends!!! She is so excited to go to Disney and really deserves it!!