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

[littlepeppers]

Hi Everyone,

Happy Weekend!! ANy special plans this weekend?

Prayers to Mya and her family

Love all the beautiful creations!!!! Great job everyone!!

Daniel is having a spinal MRI right this very moment - his brain MRI came back clean on Tuesday!! We could get to hear the word "remission" very soon!

My Brother 270D is being a pain in the neck. When it goes to satin stitch, it does okay, and then all of the sudden it pulls thread into the bobbin. When I pull it out, its in like 3 inch pieces. What do you think is going on? My machine is usually so dependable!!!

HELP!!!

Mine used to do some crazy things like that when I 1st got it. I thought it was because it was a cheep embroidery machine. I called it a piece of junk.

I cleaned it out w/ the little brushed that came w/ it, bought some better stabalizer, & it stopped doing it.

Best wishes!

 

[jham]

I haven't read the last 2 pages yet, so I don't know if this has been posted.

Myasma just posted this update on Mya's CaringBridge page:


"Unfortunately today I recieved the news I was dreading. Mya's AFP has in fact risen to over 5000 and marks a definite relapse. There is not really anymore treatment options left so I can do nothing but let her live out the rest of her life. This is so cruel and we need everyone's prayers right now. Thank you."

This is one of our past Big Give families. Mya is a sweet little 3 year old girl. This is just heartbreaking. On February 9 she posted how well they were both doing and that Mya had been approved to go to school. She needs our prayers and support right now. Here is a link to her CaringBridge journal. I know she woud appreciate it if you wrote a message of support in her guestbook.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/myaroseharris/journal
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That is so sad. I've been following Mya's Caringbridge updates but didn't check today when I saw an update in my email. I am so sad to hear this.

 

[DisneyGirlz]

Also, my DGD2 is having her foot surgery next Friday, and I still haven't made her any clothes to wear afterwards. My problem is we won't know until they go in which surgery they will do. Both will result in a cast from her toes to her hip, but one will be MUCH thicker than the other. (they will either just cut and lengthen her Achilles tendon or add a reconstruction of her bone to the Achilles tendon fix.) Any suggestions? I thought about some easy fits with one leg larger than the other, but still unsure if the cast will fit into it. Also thought about adding some velcro to the seams of the one leg to make for a better 'fit'.
She will have a 'sock' of sorts to cover it, but we wanted her to look 'dressed'. Especially for all her outings. It is still too cold for her to wear dresses all the time (even if it is supposed to be spring here already!!!) I'm not sure if I have explained it enough to give you an idea of what I actually asking about...but we do have a wheelchair coming for her. Her leg will have to remain elevated quite a bit, and for 'modesty' reasons dresses won't always be a good idea.



Nini

Just wanted to say that our 4 year old is in a thigh to toe cast right now and most of her wide-leg pants fit over it just fine. I think the easy-fit pants pattern will be just fine without adjusting the leg, if they do a regular fiberglass cast like ours. I hope she recovers well with the surgery.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

BillWendy...I was having the same problem with my Brother, different model, and it was driving me crazy, so I took it in for service. Sometimes the upper tension is affected. By a little bit of lint and it becomes a problem and the bobbin makes a birdsnest of top thread like that I tried to clean it out myslf but had a problem still, but a professional cleaning helped. This was going on for a while and got worse over time. If doing this isn't something you can do right now maybe a can of air and a good vacuum will help. That's what he recommended me to try next time Hope this helps. e

 

[*Toadstool*]

Today is the day! 2 months exactly until we leave for Disney. I start my training program today. No more sitting at the sewing machine letting my tummy go soft.

I will do Wii step for 30 minutes every other day and ab work out on the no Wii days. Afterwards I will swim a bit then tan for 20-30 minutes.

Please encourage me to stick with the program. I don't want to go to Disney looking the way I do and I want to improve what can be fixed.

I admire you for doing this!! I need to be more diligent about doing wii fit.

Can I join up with you all? I'm not great at sewing but I try, lol. So far I have only made a few little things like legwarmers for my girls to use for dance class. I do hand quilt a lot and knit too, I'm currently working on their disney quilts, hopeing to have my first girl disney quilt top done soon.

Welcome!! I really used to love hand quilting, but I can't do it anymore after I was in an accident. I'd love to see some of your creations!

If you remember me... I just wanted to stop by with a quick note to say I'm thinking of you. I do get to chat a bit with some of you on Facebook but I know not everyone is over there so I thought I'd stop in to say 'hello'.

OMG! J & O Fabrics held a Coolest NFL Craft Contest in January. I didn't win, but the hand-embroidered binky clip I made for Kaitlyn and entered was chosen as #7 on the Top 10 Saints Crafts list!!!

Check it out!
http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/2010/02/coolest-new-orleans-saints-crafts-from.html

I'm so excited!!!

Oh cool! How do we tell who won? I see it says in no random order.. I'm confused! Excited for you though. I wish I had known! I made Hannah 3 Saints dresses!

Ok pros..

I've added a ruffle to the double layer faith dress for Ali's big give. I have the ruffle attached and it looks fine from the outside... but it is U-G-L-Y along the seam.

I have a ruffler foot, but it gives me fits. For some reason, I prefer to ruffle by hand. I pin it all in place... meticiously and then it starts to bunch and look bad on the inside. Is this because I use a zig zag stitch over floss? Would I eliminate that by using the traditional method of 2 rows of stitching... does that make sense?

I don't have a serger, but I use an overlock stitch (I think that is what it is called).

This is my first Big Give. I've very excited and nervous about it. I'd hate for Ali's mom to wonder why I think I can sew and contribute..... I'm sure she is a super nice lady, I just want to have a nicer presentation. Does that make sense?????

Thanks for your help!
Monica

Monica I use 3 rows of lengthened straight stitches.. the trick is to have one row below your seam allowance and one inside the seam allowance.. I even put one more row of gathering where my final stitching line should be(hence the 3) then when you are gathering you will be stitching over the part that has the tiny gathers instead of stitching over big pleats of fabric. Just be careful not to catch some of the fabric from the dress.. I do that alot, but I just ript out that section and fix it.

I finally got it today! Woo-hoo!

The bad part is that I won't get to use it as soon as I thought...I'll be scrapbooking all day tomorrow at an event and out of town for 3 days after that!

The good part...you all don't have to hear me complain about it not being here yet.

I can't wait to use it!!!!!!!!!! Now it just needs a name!

Don't be too upset. I've been waiting 3 weeks go go and pick up my new to me sewing machine!!! Will probably be waiting 2 more. I know your angst!!

My Brother 270D is being a pain in the neck. When it goes to satin stitch, it does okay, and then all of the sudden it pulls thread into the bobbin. When I pull it out, its in like 3 inch pieces. What do you think is going on? My machine is usually so dependable!!!

HELP!!!

That is great about Daniel.
Not sure if this is what is causing your problem. Thread nests can be caused by several things. I have had them for several reasons. For one thing your needle plate as visible burrs on it.. That happens when the needle hits the outside of the hole that it is supposed to go in. Do you see them? The threads can get caught on the burrs causing them to do what you have shown in the picture. You can sand them down with some fine grit sand paper or a file.. just be careful!! A bent needle can really hurt an embroidery machine. I change my needle with every project I sew. That is usually the first thing I check if I get a thread nest. Then I check my bobbin case and see if I have any threads stuck in there.. check the threading path as well.. Little threads can cause horrible problems like that. You could try blowing out your machine with an air compressor. My hubby does that for me. Works wonders!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

HeatherSue- Thanks for sharing, I went and posting on Mya's wall, I didn't participate in her Give, but I do remember her.
Just breaks my heart to hear what that little girl is going thru. I pray that she could have a miracle and somehow recover. Or at the very least, they could help her with her constipation issues. Makes you want to wake your kids up and hug them and thank the Lord for what you have.


Wendy- OH DEAR!! Okay well first- "HOW AWESOME IS THAT?" (about Daniel!) What a great way to go enjoy a trip to Disney.
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for his Wish Trip!!!
I expect this to be a fabulous Trip Report! With chuck full o photos!

Okay- back to your machine. Just out of curiousity, if you manually turn your needle while in satin stitch mode- and watch the needle, is it hitting the edge of the plate?

I am taking mine in this morning because I think my tension is off a bit- not quite sure why. but at least they will do it while I wait! Now- I better go get ready! (what? now running smiley?)


Okay- I'm officially excited. DH and I have a trip to the World set for mid-October. We can always cancel and our points will go back into the use year, or we will rent them instead. So we aren't locked into it, we already have tickets that were purchased a while ago. So food and airfare is all we have left and we now have plenty of time to save up for those and pay our bills.
WOOHOO!!!!

 

[NiniMorris]

Hi Everyone,

Happy Weekend!! ANy special plans this weekend?

Prayers to Mya and her family

Love all the beautiful creations!!!! Great job everyone!!

Daniel is having a spinal MRI right this very moment - his brain MRI came back clean on Tuesday!! We could get to hear the word "remission" very soon!

My Brother 270D is being a pain in the neck. When it goes to satin stitch, it does okay, and then all of the sudden it pulls thread into the bobbin. When I pull it out, its in like 3 inch pieces. What do you think is going on? My machine is usually so dependable!!!

HELP!!!

Wendy...whenever my quilter does that ...which is a lot...I immediately: 1- clean out lint. Gets very linty in there, 2- change the needle, 3- take all thread out and completely re-thread, 4- change the bobbin, and then, check for needle plate burs....seems like you got all the answers before I got on this morning! Good luck!

And GREAT news about Daniel!!!!

Just wanted to say that our 4 year old is in a thigh to toe cast right now and most of her wide-leg pants fit over it just fine. I think the easy-fit pants pattern will be just fine without adjusting the leg, if they do a regular fiberglass cast like ours. I hope she recovers well with the surgery.

They won't be doing an actual fiberglass cast. They will make a plaster cast in two pieces (or at least split it partially in two pieces) A few days after the surgery they have to check for swelling. After they are sure the swelling is in hand they will ad more plaster to keep it rigid. She will also have at least 2 pins inserted in her foot. One will be from her toes to her heel, and the other will be from her shin to her heel. To keep these from moving they put a gazillion rounds of plaster on the cast. Last time there was literally a 20 pound difference in her weight before surgery and after....and her leg was much smaller!

I finally got it today! Woo-hoo!

The bad part is that I won't get to use it as soon as I thought...I'll be scrapbooking all day tomorrow at an event and out of town for 3 days after that!

The good part...you all don't have to hear me complain about it not being here yet.

I can't wait to use it!!!!!!!!!! Now it just needs a name!

That looks like the twin to my Bubba! I love, love, love mine! Have fun playing with it!

 

[HeatherSue]

Just because I love you. And I thought it was funny the blogger thought it was weird too. She's one of my favorite blogs to read, and her name is Heather too.

Well...so long as you did it out of love....

1.)I know, I just love you SOO much! I'm so grateful you are still with us! I cry because of what happened. Then, I cry in happiness that you made it through it!

But, don't ever hesitate to bring it up, because it reminds me how special you are to me!

I love you!! I miss you, too!!

Today is the day! 2 months exactly until we leave for Disney. I start my training program today. No more sitting at the sewing machine letting my tummy go soft.

I will do Wii step for 30 minutes every other day and ab work out on the no Wii days. Afterwards I will swim a bit then tan for 20-30 minutes.

Please encourage me to stick with the program. I don't want to go to Disney looking the way I do and I want to improve what can be fixed.

I encourage you to stick with all of it, except for the tanning! Tanning is NOT good! I'm surprised at how many people still do it!

Can I join up with you all? I'm not great at sewing but I try, lol. So far I have only made a few little things like legwarmers for my girls to use for dance class. I do hand quilt a lot and knit too, I'm currently working on their disney quilts, hopeing to have my first girl disney quilt top done soon.

!!! We love newbies around here!!! Feel free to ask any questions and we'd love to see the quilt you're working on!

If you remember me... I just wanted to stop by with a quick note to say I'm thinking of you. I do get to chat a bit with some of you on Facebook but I know not everyone is over there so I thought I'd stop in to say 'hello'.

Hi Lisa!!

OMG! J & O Fabrics held a Coolest NFL Craft Contest in January. I didn't win, but the hand-embroidered binky clip I made for Kaitlyn and entered was chosen as #7 on the Top 10 Saints Crafts list!!!

Check it out!
http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/2010/02/coolest-new-orleans-saints-crafts-from.html

I'm so excited!!!

That is awesome!!!! I love the little binky clip you made and I'm impressed that you embroidered the "SAINTS" by hand!

I made the wrap top for the first time recently, and yes, I made the straps on the outside per the instructions and they are barely long enough to tie. I would suggest making them quite a bit longer, then tie the bow, then trim if you think they are too long. Not sure if you can see it too well in this photo, but the bow on the side is small and no ribbons hanging down.

I saw that cute shirt on etsy- along with some gorgeous princess dresses that were priced way too low!

Hi all, I don't know if anyone but Heather remembers me, but Heather found me on etsy and told me to come back.

I haven't been here because I moved to Houston, TX from NY and GOT RID OF ALMOST ALL OF MY FABRIC!! I still haven't gotten my sewing room completely up and running, so I have nothing to show, as dd has completely grown out of almost everything I have made her.



Nini, what about making the pants way too wide and putting corset seams in the sides? You could make the pants the way you normally would, but instead of sewing together the outside seam as normal, put in a panel on the outside, a drawstring pull at the waist on eash side and some ribbon loops going down the leg. Then thread a pretty ribbon through the loops on the outside and tighten as tight as the cast will allow. You could make a few pair even in basic colors of different fabrics and "fancy" them up with different ribbons. No drafts in the cold, either because there actually is a panel under the loops. I hope this makes sense. I have a tutorial I wrote somewhere for how to put patchwork panels into pants that might work with this idea, too....I'll see if I can find it. I had written it in a guest spot on another blog.

-Angela

Hi Angela!!! Don't be a stranger! I miss you around here! I'm glad I stalked you on etsy!

Ok pros..

I've added a ruffle to the double layer faith dress for Ali's big give. I have the ruffle attached and it looks fine from the outside... but it is U-G-L-Y along the seam.

I have a ruffler foot, but it gives me fits. For some reason, I prefer to ruffle by hand. I pin it all in place... meticiously and then it starts to bunch and look bad on the inside. Is this because I use a zig zag stitch over floss? Would I eliminate that by using the traditional method of 2 rows of stitching... does that make sense?

I don't have a serger, but I use an overlock stitch (I think that is what it is called).

This is my first Big Give. I've very excited and nervous about it. I'd hate for Ali's mom to wonder why I think I can sew and contribute..... I'm sure she is a super nice lady, I just want to have a nicer presentation. Does that make sense?????

Thanks for your help!
Monica

I'm having a hard time picturing what the problem is. Would you want to post a picture? I'm sure it's not as bad as you think!

There, there, now, honey. She'll always be your baby.

I finally got it today! Woo-hoo!

The bad part is that I won't get to use it as soon as I thought...I'll be scrapbooking all day tomorrow at an event and out of town for 3 days after that!

The good part...you all don't have to hear me complain about it not being here yet.

I can't wait to use it!!!!!!!!!! Now it just needs a name!

YEE-HAW!!! She's (or he's) a beauty!! My Viking is named Sven.

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She is such a cutie pie!!! You did a great job on her outfit!

Happy Weekend!! ANy special plans this weekend?

Daniel is having a spinal MRI right this very moment - his brain MRI came back clean on Tuesday!! We could get to hear the word "remission" very soon!

My Brother 270D is being a pain in the neck. When it goes to satin stitch, it does okay, and then all of the sudden it pulls thread into the bobbin. When I pull it out, its in like 3 inch pieces. What do you think is going on? My machine is usually so dependable!!!

1. My special plans involve taking my embroidery machine into the shop. I think yesterday was "national embroidery machine revolt day"! Then, I'm going to go pick up my new glasses- yay!

2. This is great news about Daniel!!!

3. Have you tried going back to the other type of bobbins that you used to use? I've never used the cardboard ones, but I don't know if that's the problem or not.

I am taking mine in this morning because I think my tension is off a bit- not quite sure why. but at least they will do it while I wait! Now- I better go get ready![/COLOR] (what? now running smiley?)


Okay- I'm officially excited. DH and I have a trip to the World set for mid-October. We can always cancel and our points will go back into the use year, or we will rent them instead. So we aren't locked into it, we already have tickets that were purchased a while ago. So food and airfare is all we have left and we now have plenty of time to save up for those and pay our bills.
WOOHOO!!!!

1. See? it's was national embroidery machine revolt day! Teresa's machine acted up, Wendy's did, Shannon's did, yours did, mine did!

2. WOO-HOO!! How exciting!

 

[McDuck]

I haven't been able to do the amount of sewing that I need to do lately, but I wanted to share some of my latest projects.

First, a dog bed for Bisuit, the dog who has so far helped my son NOT have a single night terror since joining our family.

An Easter patchwork twirl top with matching pink pants. My first try.

A birthday present for my nephew who actually lives in a farmhouse on a farm in Delaware.

A twirl skirt for a little girl who wanted no panels but still wanted some twirl.

Thanks for letting me share the photos. You are all amazing! I love seeing what everyone has made.

Dawn

Love all this and Biscuit is A-DO-RA-BLE! So glad she is helping!

Hi! Snow day here in New York so I had a chance to attempt my first Vida. It came out okay. I just wish I had made it a bit shorter. My daughter is pretty tall and it still looks too long on her. It was much easier than I had thought it was going to be. Now I just have to give Feliz a shot!

I really like this one! The fabrics work well together.

Here is what you have all been waiting for ... The reveal of my Tiana dress. Well, the front anyway. Sorry about the crummy pictures I tried to take them without using the flash:

Here's were I bought the pattern http://www.banberryplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3&products_id=117

Here is the dress all done on Ash.

Front:

And here is the back

I really want to make a skirt out of this next.

That is stunning!

I finally tried my hand at a patchwork twirl - made it as a dress instead of a skirt. I like it a lot, but think I may have picked too many wild colors this time. Also, cause I think I forgot to post it before, here are some pics of my son in his Shamrock bowling shirt...

Now its off to make some Easter outfits, as we are doing pics with live bunnies next week! Woo Hoo!

I don't think it's too wild at all. Those colors work really well together. Lovin' the shamrock shirt also!

I just finished a Grinch Vida tonight (my first!) for I think the same little girl for the Big Give. I made the 5/6 and it is about 27" long. She is 47" tall. I hope this is about right. Also, how far up do most people put the buttons? I moved them up quite a bit from the end of the strap because the straps looked really long. The buttons can easily be moved though. I don't have anyone that size to try it on.

THat is lovely. The pink and greens work so well together!

I haven't had a chance to post this because I wrapped it before I took a picture. This was for my nephews 7th birthday, I took the picture after he opened it and then left my camera at my sisters. I finally have the camera back and viola...

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I have to say I was very excited with this outfit. The pants are easy fits made out of corduroy and that is my very first bowling shirt! I was really proud of it and encouraged to press on in my sewing. I decided to make a precious dress for my Granddaughter for Easter. It was the single most frustrating experience I have ever had at a sewing machine. I was very excited today to have a snow day because I thought I would get so much done! Ha! This was a Murphy's Law experience to end all Murphy's Law experiences after about 8 or so hours I got it done and ripped and redone and ripped again, well you get the idea.

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The best part about this is I don't have to mail it. The kids are coming home for Easter!!!! This will be the first time I will see her wear something I've sewn for her, I just can't wait to kiss that beautiful baby face!!!

Mary

Both outfits are great! So excited that you get to give your granddaughter the dress in person!

This is the BIG GIVE outfits I made.

Sorry, the photo quality is weird. The true coloring is more like the darker pictures. I loved that jungle/animal print when I saw it.

Lovely!!

She is 19 months, the Air Force sent my son to Oklahoma the month after her first birthday. It was a little hard to take, McGuire AFB is 15 minutes from my house and the sent him 25 hours away!!!! Here is a picture of Emily Rose in the outfit that I cased from you for Valentines day.

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My DIL sent those to me, 30 days to go and I can take her picture myself! It's the only thing in the world more exciting to me than a trip to WDW!

Mary

Absolutely adorable!!! Yeah, the military makes it hard on grandparents. I know my mom was so relieved when we got transferred back to Mississippi from England before Kaitlyn was born. We were originally told they were sending us to Hawaii, and then they "took it back" because they decided it was too expensive (then why offer it in the first place, we sure didn't ask for it LOL). She tried so hard to sound disappointed when I told her we weren't going to Hawaii from the UK.

Oh cool! How do we tell who won? I see it says in no random order.. I'm confused! Excited for you though. I wish I had known! I made Hannah 3 Saints dresses!

They have another post somewhere on that page with the whole contest winners. They had a Top 10 Coolest Colts Crafts post that the staff chose, and then the Top 10 Coolest Saints Crafts. I had just received my fabric and hadn't made Kaity's dress yet so I was stoked they picked my binky clip!

btw, love that quilt you posted!


And wanted to say so sorry to hear about the sad situation with Mya. Praying for her and her family.

Heartened by the good news for Daniel!

Haven't had a chance to sew --with the exception of getting the new command designation hand-sewn on the shoulder of DH's dress blues. It still had the last command on it and needed to be changed because the Seabee Ball is tonight! What a pain! Half of it kept drifting south of where it needed to be despite being pinned and it took three tries to get it right. That thick thing and wool...not fun! But it's done now. And thank goodness they don't inspect the inside of the sleeve, because it's not pretty. LOL

Didn't get out to shop for trim for Kaitlyn's dress yet, either (little booger had a meltdown in the car the day I planned on doing it so I cut our day short and by the time we pulled into our driveway she had fallen asleep. I think she fell asleep right after we came through the base gate, matter of fact. LOL). Hopefully Sunday afternoon my mom and I can get out to Hancocks and shop together and then I can start working on our photo outfits next week.

(Wanted to add a thank you to Heather for the binky clip compliments also! I was writing this when you posted. My hand was so tired after embroidering SAINTS on it. LOL)

 

[dogodisney]

Wonderful news about Daniel!

Biscuit is just so cute! She looks like a sweet dog. So glad that she is working wonders for your DS.

Nini, what hospital is your DGD having her surgery?



You all have made such beautiful items.

I haven't had time to do any sewing lately but I have plenty to do when I finally get the chance.

 

[WDWAtLast]

So many wonderful things have been posted! Lost a HUGE multiquote - but here are some of the outfits I was trying to comment on:

Eyore4Ever149 - the tunic is beautiful! love the colors!

Haganfam5 - love the Vida and the Tiana is to die for!!

ellenbenny - the Grinch vida is adorable - love the colors and fabric you used!

Toadstool - the friends around the world dress is amazing!

Mom2SamandJames- The Easter set is so cute, but maybe not as cute a Biscuit! I am glad he is letting your family all sleep well!

Waltfans5 - Thank you for the pattern link and I love the patchwork twirl and bowling shirt!

Granna4679 - your Big Give AK outfits are perfect! The girls will love them!

NiniMorris - goodluck with your GD2's easyfit pants - and prayers sent for a successful surgery and easy/quick recovery!

RMA - love the Minnie dot outfit!

disneygirlsanddrew - CONGRATS on the new machine!! I know you will have as much fun "playing" as I have with my new machine! I think you are headed out to scrapbook (did I get that right?) Have fun - I also scrap and it is sometimes hard to make time for all my crafts (not to mention pay for them! lol)

Whew! - I hope I got everyone!!! Thanks for all your nice comments on my first hand applique!

Question I followed Heather's tutorial advice on using polyester thread. I used Mettler polyester thread (what my store had available). It stitched beautifully - but can I put it in the dryer or do I need to hang to dry? (the fabrics and shirt were all prewashed and dried)

 

[NiniMorris]

Wonderful news about Daniel!

Biscuit is just so cute! She looks like a sweet dog. So glad that she is working wonders for your DS.

Nini, what hospital is your DGD having her surgery?



You all have made such beautiful items.

I haven't had time to do any sewing lately but I have plenty to do when I finally get the chance.

You would think I would know that right? We don't find out until Wed or Thurs. For some reason the surgery schedules for both Scottish Rite and Eggelston are not available for the doctor yet...she just knows she has surgery privileges every Friday, and somehow they work her in the mornings each week. I think it depends on how many surgeries she is doing each week. But I am not 100% sure on that!

I just tell them to make sure my driver knows where and when to be there! LOL

Nini

 

[WDWAtLast]

I haven't read the last 2 pages yet, so I don't know if this has been posted.

Myasma just posted this update on Mya's CaringBridge page:


"Unfortunately today I recieved the news I was dreading. Mya's AFP has in fact risen to over 5000 and marks a definite relapse. There is not really anymore treatment options left so I can do nothing but let her live out the rest of her life. This is so cruel and we need everyone's prayers right now. Thank you."

This is one of our past Big Give families. Mya is a sweet little 3 year old girl. This is just heartbreaking. On February 9 she posted how well they were both doing and that Mya had been approved to go to school. She needs our prayers and support right now. Here is a link to her CaringBridge journal. I know she woud appreciate it if you wrote a message of support in her guestbook.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/myaroseharris/journal
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Such sad news! Sending prayers to the family!

Hi all, I don't know if anyone but Heather remembers me, but Heather found me on etsy and told me to come back.

I haven't been here because I moved to Houston, TX from NY and GOT RID OF ALMOST ALL OF MY FABRIC!! I still haven't gotten my sewing room completely up and running, so I have nothing to show, as dd has completely grown out of almost everything I have made her.


-Angela

I am fairly new to this thread - but I am also in Houston! (NW side) Several of us are in Houston - we would be happy to direct you to the nearest fabric stores so you can replenish your stash!

WONDERFUL news about Daniel!!!

And the Pink Fig pattern - I have been looking at that top for a while - may have to get it soon! Chelsea (pinkpig's creater/designer) is the niece of Lila Tueller (I am sure most of you knew that!!!) and I REALLY want to try the Lila Tueller funked out peasant top - has anyone here made it?

 

[ellenbenny]

I saw that cute shirt on etsy- along with some gorgeous princess dresses that were priced way too low!

Thanks! I am just trying to get my feet wet with selling something because I love sewing this stuff and I don't really have anyone to sew for. Believe it or not my daughter in law and 3 year old granddaughter are not into the whole custom boutique stuff all that much, and my 5 grown boys (men) don't provide for many sewing opportunities. That is why I am thrilled to participate in the big gives! Looking forward to be able to do more of those, and thankful I found this group and found out about the big gives!

 

[jessica52877]

I haven't read the last 2 pages yet, so I don't know if this has been posted.

Myasma just posted this update on Mya's CaringBridge page:


"Unfortunately today I recieved the news I was dreading. Mya's AFP has in fact risen to over 5000 and marks a definite relapse. There is not really anymore treatment options left so I can do nothing but let her live out the rest of her life. This is so cruel and we need everyone's prayers right now. Thank you."

This is one of our past Big Give families. Mya is a sweet little 3 year old girl. This is just heartbreaking. On February 9 she posted how well they were both doing and that Mya had been approved to go to school. She needs our prayers and support right now. Here is a link to her CaringBridge journal. I know she woud appreciate it if you wrote a message of support in her guestbook.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/myaroseharris/journal
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Oh my! I just read an update and she was doing so well! So sad.

Hi Everyone,

Happy Weekend!! ANy special plans this weekend?

Prayers to Mya and her family

Love all the beautiful creations!!!! Great job everyone!!

Daniel is having a spinal MRI right this very moment - his brain MRI came back clean on Tuesday!! We could get to hear the word "remission" very soon!

My Brother 270D is being a pain in the neck. When it goes to satin stitch, it does okay, and then all of the sudden it pulls thread into the bobbin. When I pull it out, its in like 3 inch pieces. What do you think is going on? My machine is usually so dependable!!!

HELP!!!

Check for dust in the bobbin area. If you need to take the plate off and get all the dust out. I like to use tweezers to grab larger pieces then I use canned air (but I believe they advise against this). Also check for little pieces of threads in that area or up where your thread goes through. Shine a flashlight in if you need to. DH once had to take some piece off and get a string out. Worked once he got it out. It was the upper part and I was scared to death of him taking it off.

Also, have you tried another bobbin? Sometimes it is just the way the bobbin is wound. Is that a pre wound or one you did yourself? Not that it matters, although a prewound usually you will never have that problem.

Question I followed Heather's tutorial advice on using polyester thread. I used Mettler polyester thread (what my store had available). It stitched beautifully - but can I put it in the dryer or do I need to hang to dry? (the fabrics and shirt were all prewashed and dried)

Perfectly fine to put in the dryer.

Thanks! I am just trying to get my feet wet with selling something because I love sewing this stuff and I don't really have anyone to sew for. Believe it or not my daughter in law and 3 year old granddaughter are not into the whole custom boutique stuff all that much, and my 5 grown boys (men) don't provide for many sewing opportunities. That is why I am thrilled to participate in the big gives! Looking forward to be able to do more of those, and thankful I found this group and found out about the big gives!

I can understand where you are coming from. I just have DS7 to sew for and not much left for me to make him. I enjoy sewing for others.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I finally got it today! Woo-hoo!

The bad part is that I won't get to use it as soon as I thought...I'll be scrapbooking all day tomorrow at an event and out of town for 3 days after that!

The good part...you all don't have to hear me complain about it not being here yet.

I can't wait to use it!!!!!!!!!! Now it just needs a name!

Yeah, thanks for posting pictures of your new machine. I can't wait to see what you make with it.

 

[HeatherSue]

Question I followed Heather's tutorial advice on using polyester thread. I used Mettler polyester thread (what my store had available). It stitched beautifully - but can I put it in the dryer or do I need to hang to dry? (the fabrics and shirt were all prewashed and dried)

I put embroidered stuff in the dryer all the time. So, it should be fine.

Thanks! I am just trying to get my feet wet with selling something because I love sewing this stuff and I don't really have anyone to sew for. Believe it or not my daughter in law and 3 year old granddaughter are not into the whole custom boutique stuff all that much, and my 5 grown boys (men) don't provide for many sewing opportunities. That is why I am thrilled to participate in the big gives! Looking forward to be able to do more of those, and thankful I found this group and found out about the big gives!

I'm shocked that your grown sons don't want princess dresses! Your dresses really do look nice!

 

[dogodisney]

You would think I would know that right? We don't find out until Wed or Thurs. For some reason the surgery schedules for both Scottish Rite and Eggelston are not available for the doctor yet...she just knows she has surgery privileges every Friday, and somehow they work her in the mornings each week. I think it depends on how many surgeries she is doing each week. But I am not 100% sure on that!

I just tell them to make sure my driver knows where and when to be there! LOL

Nini

When my DGD (6), broke her femur (5/08), we ended up at Scottish Rite. When we got to the ER, we did not know that she would need surgery. When they told us they were calling in a surgeon, we had no idea who it would be. The Surgeon she had is from Childrens' Orthpaedics of Atlanta. We did not realize it until he we met him, that it was my DD's(15) orthopaedic dr. that she was seeing for scoliosis. She ended up having surgery to put rods (pins) in her leg (instead of a body cast) and had them removed last May. Everyone was wonderful with her both times.

I will keep your DGD and the rest of you in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless her with a quick and painless recovery.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Hey Everybody!

I saw the Hunky Dory Jelly Roll from Moda and couldn't resist trying to make a twirl from it. It worked out really well and used right at half of it. The pack was $35, so I have about $18 in it including elastic & thread. Not bad considering that last year I was paying $82 for Room Seven twirls at our local boutique (which has since gone out of business).

For those of you who don't know (because I didn't before this), A Jelly Roll pack has 42 strips 2.5" wide and no 2 strips are the same.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Camelotcats- WHO could forget you!!! And how could you possibly have no stash???? I mean it was you who bought fabric by the pound, right??????

Thanks! I am just trying to get my feet wet with selling something because I love sewing this stuff and I don't really have anyone to sew for. Believe it or not my daughter in law and 3 year old granddaughter are not into the whole custom boutique stuff all that much, and my 5 grown boys (men) don't provide for many sewing opportunities. That is why I am thrilled to participate in the big gives! Looking forward to be able to do more of those, and thankful I found this group and found out about the big gives!

Thanks Heather! Ellen...can't wait for my package to arrive! LOL! Ill share photos of her wearing it.

Just got back from the shop and he fixed the stitch balance, found a piece of thread stuck between the tension plates and tested out the embroidery/satin stitch and it's all ready to go now!!
i have a quickie nightgown planned for DD today (she picked the fabric)

question- who has embroidered on flannel backed satin?? What did you use as a stabilizer? Wondering if I should put a fusible on the back....and tear away.

Heather- IT WAS revolt day! WooHoo! I'm set to go. Just needed a bit of a tune-up I guess.
Ya know how we talked about that nesty thing happening sometimes on satin stitching? well, he suggested putting the thread in a coffee mug next to your machine (instead of on spool holder) to avoid that. Interesting, huh?