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I just got back from my anatomy ultrasound and found out that we are having a girl!
I won't lie that there was a tad bit of disappointment from me that I wouldn't ever get my little boy. Dh quickly mentioned all the coordinating Disney outfits and princesses dresses in my future....it made me realize that we do a good job raising girls so God knew what to send. We are very excitedly trying to come up with a name now...we pretty much have the first name but are having a hard time with the middle.
QUICK QUESTION
I made an Emma swing top with a disney fabric for the contrast and the bottom ruffle. I am making easy fits to go with it. Would you make the easy fits out of the DIsney print and a contrast ruffle or make the ruffle the DIsney print like on the top?
I just got back from my anatomy ultrasound and found out that we are having a girl!
I won't lie that there was a tad bit of disappointment from me that I wouldn't ever get my little boy. Dh quickly mentioned all the coordinating Disney outfits and princesses dresses in my future....it made me realize that we do a good job raising girls so God knew what to send. We are very excitedly trying to come up with a name now...we pretty much have the first name but are having a hard time with the middle.
Today is a lousy day....it is the fifth anniversary of the accident that took my mother's life and made my 8 year old become a different child.
I decided I didn't want to feel lousy all day and thought some sewing therapy would be a good idea...I was RIGHT!
I only spent a couple hours in the studio and used some fabrics from my stash and made a cute little Vida for Spring.
We all know how hard it is for me to post pictures...I can't seem to get it right on the first try, but here goes.
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The cute little flower embroidery came from Embroidery Boutique. I even got them loaded into my E*sy shop...I guess it was a productive day after all!
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Remember to kiss your kids an extra time today. No one is guaranteed another second on this earth. Tell everyone how much you love them...every day!
Nini
I just got back from my anatomy ultrasound and found out that we are having a girl!
I won't lie that there was a tad bit of disappointment from me that I wouldn't ever get my little boy. Dh quickly mentioned all the coordinating Disney outfits and princesses dresses in my future....it made me realize that we do a good job raising girls so God knew what to send. We are very excitedly trying to come up with a name now...we pretty much have the first name but are having a hard time with the middle.
Go ahead and make me cry, why dontcha? He's such a handsome boy and he was a beautiful baby!![]()
And here he was on the first day of school last fall:
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You guys with the TINY babies...... don't blink...... I SWEAR that's all I did and now we're talking colleges........
I've never made butt ruffles. But, I just wanted to apologize for letting my anti-clownness rub off on you!Truth is...I dont want to make this clown suit. There I said.
Now. Im off to force myself to sew.
BUTT RUFFLES- How do you apply yours?
I have done them, but didnt love how they looked ( sewed right sides together, pressed ruffle down and top stitched, but it looked lumpy, so I sewed grosgrain ribbon over the tops of them- but I dont want to do that with the clown suit., so thought maybe there is a better way...
I think her name might have been Jennifer. She told me that her friend Anita told her about me and that you talk to me on a blog. I assumed she meant the Disboards since I don't blog! Thank you for spreading the word!I don't know...was it my friend named Jennifer? I have been talking about getting an embroidery machine ever since I found these DISboards. She didn't even know how to sew and before I was able to get one, she went down and bought one. She is loving it. I had mentioned you to her several times so if that is who it is...then YES! I also have told several other people about your etsy shop so it could be several others too.
Now I'm totally crying. I'm sorry you have to relive that horrible day every year. I can't imagine how awful that day must have been for you.Today is a lousy day....it is the fifth anniversary of the accident that took my mother's life and made my 8 year old become a different child.
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Remember to kiss your kids an extra time today. No one is guaranteed another second on this earth. Tell everyone how much you love them...every day!
Nini
Congratulations on having another little girl!! I was disappointed at both of my anatomy ultrasounds for a split second. I think I would have been disappointed no matter what, unless they told me I was having twin- one of each.I just got back from my anatomy ultrasound and found out that we are having a girl!
I won't lie that there was a tad bit of disappointment from me that I wouldn't ever get my little boy. Dh quickly mentioned all the coordinating Disney outfits and princesses dresses in my future....it made me realize that we do a good job raising girls so God knew what to send. We are very excitedly trying to come up with a name now...we pretty much have the first name but are having a hard time with the middle.
Teresa, you did a fabulous job. Look at that kid- he's wonderful!You are SOOOO right. I know I didn't realize when Corey was a baby just how FAST the time would go. People tell you, but wow, until you suddenly look up and your baby is a man, you just don't realize. I just pray I did a good enough job!
I've never seen any, sorry!I need about a yard of phineas & ferb fabric & I can't find any. Can anyone help me?
I would do the ruffle in Disney print, like you did the top.QUICK QUESTION
I made an Emma swing top with a disney fabric for the contrast and the bottom ruffle. I am making easy fits to go with it. Would you make the easy fits out of the DIsney print and a contrast ruffle or make the ruffle the DIsney print like on the top?
Darn it! I'm leaving on May 30! I would have loved to meet you! I'm still not sure which days I'll be at Disneyland. I'll have to take a look at the park hours and such.I think we'll be there the 2nd and 3rd of June. HeatherSue, will you be there that long? It would be so cool to run into you!
And thanks for the comments on my "baby". He's taller than me now and it's an odd sensation! (But at around 115 pounds, I think I could still take him!)
You could still take him because he'd never fight his mommy.It is odd when they are taller than you, isn't it! Corey passed me a few years ago. He weighs more than me too, so I don't think I could take him! (he will be 18 in June)
*lalalalalalalalalala* I can't hear all of this talk about kids growing up too fast.Both of my boys are taller than me. It is such a weird feeling isn't it? I mean looking up to your "baby" dosen't seem right does it?
Nini - I am thinking about you today. Those anniversary days are so hard. I lost my mom when I was 28 and my dad when I was 39 (quite a few years ago). The anniversary of the days they passed away are so hard still for me.
Ooooohhhh....another little girl to sew for. Just think of all the coordinating outfits you can make.
What is the first name....maybe we can help you with the middle name?
so what is the choice for the first name if you dont mind saying?? and congratulations, God always knows what to do, but who says there isn't a boy in your future?
Congratulations on the new little girl! Sisters are so much fun! I don't know what I'd do without mine!
Congratulations on having another little girl!! I was disappointed at both of my anatomy ultrasounds for a split second. I think I would have been disappointed no matter what, unless they told me I was having twin- one of each.Sisters are a wonderful thing, so I think it's great you're having another girl!
She (Jennifer Paganelli) is having a fabric sale at her house in early May- is anyone else going? Carla will be there too!
I plan to be there, but Im not sure which day- I just know when I went to the winter sale (I went on day 1 and day3) and day 3 a lot of fabric was gone!
This time, Hannah's follow up eye appt is on May 5th, and its way out in Hartford, so I guess Day 2 will be when I go. I will have Hannah with me, probably not Megan.
I feel like I have to make something to wear LOL- but doubt I have time.
Well I am the proud new owner of a Brother ULT2001 and a new to me serger. It is like my sewing room is having babies but they will be worked
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Now for a completely different question- What would you prefer a cutting table or a counter height kitchen table. I am getting sick of using the bed for cutting.
Thanks guys! The first name we really like the most is Emily. Dd is Ashley so we think they go well together...short and sweet. The middle name I really wanted to use was Anne...because it is my grandma's and my MIL's middle name...but that would make her initials EAT. I just keep thinking...what if she is chunky and is teased with initials like that? Names we can't use are Lynne, Brooke, Elizabeth and Catherine. Soooo...that eliminates lots of the popular middle names...lol. I am totally open to suggestions!
I will be honest that I am scared to have two sisters. My sister and I are 2 years apart and STILL don't get along. And we have lived over 1,000 miles apart for over 9 years now. We are just polar opposites. I would hate for my girls to be like that too. I am hoping the large age difference might help. My dd will be about 2 months shy of turning 5 when number 2 arrives and will be in preschool half days.
I just finished up some digitizing and should be able to at least get started on two of the 4 dresses for our trip in two weeks. Dd went to the fabric store with me and her Tianna Barbie to help pick out the fabric for a Tianna dress. She was holding the doll up to the fabric and it was so cute. I was afraid that in her current "pink" kick she would change her mind but she went with exact color matches! I don't think I could have picked anything better actually. I can't believe next year I will be doing double the customs! I am really going to have to stop the procrastinating!
Well I am the proud new owner of a Brother ULT2001 and a new to me serger. It is like my sewing room is having babies but they will be worked
.
Now for a completely different question- What would you prefer a cutting table or a counter height kitchen table. I am getting sick of using the bed for cutting.
Thanks guys! The first name we really like the most is Emily. Dd is Ashley so we think they go well together...short and sweet. The middle name I really wanted to use was Anne...because it is my grandma's and my MIL's middle name...but that would make her initials EAT. I just keep thinking...what if she is chunky and is teased with initials like that? Names we can't use are Lynne, Brooke, Elizabeth and Catherine. Soooo...that eliminates lots of the popular middle names...lol. I am totally open to suggestions!
NICOLE - I am planning on going to the Sisboom sale. We need to meet up. I am currently planning on coming down on the Friday so I can meet Carla before she heads home on Saturday. We should meet - the big girls can play with Louie while we moms and babys talk.
I finally uploaded some pics so I just have to share some of Megan. She is 5 months old this week. She is a BIG girl - wearing size 9 -12 months already. I made her a pair of easy fits last week and had to make a size 2 to fit over her cloth bum.The aline I made was a size 1/2!
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I would LOVE to sign an autograph for someone!! Katie has before, but I never have! I admit it ..... I'm small..... I would totally be into the attention!Heck....with 3 kids you'd think I have all the thanks and admiration I need from them, but surprisingly not.......
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I think we'll be there the 2nd and 3rd of June. HeatherSue, will you be there that long? It would be so cool to run into you!
And thanks for the comments on my "baby". He's taller than me now and it's an odd sensation! (But at around 115 pounds, I think I could still take him!)
I love the Toy Story outfit!!
I love the ruffle bag! I made one from a pattern but your is so much better. I will have to modify. Do your ruffles go all the way around?
My baby girl turns one today!! I made her a birthday dress but I am saving it for her party on Sat. I wil post pictures then.
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Thanks! I can't wait to see it on her either! I finished my adjustments to the full length sage green gloves last night and they MAKE the gown! I still need to do the headpiece.
And don't you LOVE getting to the point in life where you just don't embarrass very easily?????????
I'm feeling old today. My baby turns 17 today! Here we were almost 17 years ago:
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And here he was on the first day of school last fall:
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You guys with the TINY babies...... don't blink...... I SWEAR that's all I did and now we're talking colleges........
Today is a lousy day....it is the fifth anniversary of the accident that took my mother's life and made my 8 year old become a different child.
I decided I didn't want to feel lousy all day and thought some sewing therapy would be a good idea...I was RIGHT!
I only spent a couple hours in the studio and used some fabrics from my stash and made a cute little Vida for Spring.
We all know how hard it is for me to post pictures...I can't seem to get it right on the first try, but here goes.
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The cute little flower embroidery came from Embroidery Boutique. I even got them loaded into my E*sy shop...I guess it was a productive day after all!
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Remember to kiss your kids an extra time today. No one is guaranteed another second on this earth. Tell everyone how much you love them...every day!
Nini
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She was so excited! She LOVES going to the zoo! She was a little disappointed when she found out the giraffes probably wouldn't be out yet, but she was still excited!
It was SOOOOO much fun making something just because I wanted too and not because I had to! I need to do more of this!
Nicole, I'm praying for your Dad.
I finally finished my Tiana gown. It took WAY longer than I expected, but here goes:
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We can't wait for the new Toy Story to come out!! Of course I had to make a littke something for Em. OF course she insisted ona set for hed Chrissa dollI hope to get a set made for Little Man too.
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Our zoo opens today, so my Mom took Lydia on a little Zoo field trip. Yesterday, I was telling Lydia that I should make her a zoo outfit. You know what she said??? She said, "You know, I don't need a special outfit for EVERYTHING I do"!Where did I go wrong???
Of course, I didn't listen to her, and she helped me design and make this cute little top. We used the Criss-cross top pattern from YCMT. It went together really quickly.
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I'm feeling old today. My baby turns 17 today! Here we were almost 17 years ago:
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And here he was on the first day of school last fall:
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You guys with the TINY babies...... don't blink...... I SWEAR that's all I did and now we're talking colleges........
Today is a lousy day....it is the fifth anniversary of the accident that took my mother's life and made my 8 year old become a different child.
I decided I didn't want to feel lousy all day and thought some sewing therapy would be a good idea...I was RIGHT!
I only spent a couple hours in the studio and used some fabrics from my stash and made a cute little Vida for Spring.
We all know how hard it is for me to post pictures...I can't seem to get it right on the first try, but here goes.
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I just got back from my anatomy ultrasound and found out that we are having a girl!
I won't lie that there was a tad bit of disappointment from me that I wouldn't ever get my little boy. Dh quickly mentioned all the coordinating Disney outfits and princesses dresses in my future....it made me realize that we do a good job raising girls so God knew what to send. We are very excitedly trying to come up with a name now...we pretty much have the first name but are having a hard time with the middle.
Both of my boys are taller than me. It is such a weird feeling isn't it? I mean looking up to your "baby" dosen't seem right does it?
I totally love my table, which is a counter height bar type table that DH put a top onto for me to make it the size I wanted. I think this would be similar to a counter height kitchen table. I have never had nor tried an actual cutting table, so I can't compare I suppose.
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If you look closely you can see that it was a round table before DH added the top. We bought the table and chairs originally to sit at while playing pool, but noone really uses the pool table anyway, so now I use the chairs to pile things on, as you can see.![]()
NICOLE - I am planning on going to the Sisboom sale. We need to meet up. I am currently planning on coming down on the Friday so I can meet Carla before she heads home on Saturday. We should meet - the big girls can play with Louie while we moms and babys talk.
I finally uploaded some pics so I just have to share some of Megan. She is 5 months old this week. She is a BIG girl - wearing size 9 -12 months already. I made her a pair of easy fits last week and had to make a size 2 to fit over her cloth bum.The aline I made was a size 1/2!
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If you look closely you can see that it was a round table before DH added the top. We bought the table and chairs originally to sit at while playing pool, but noone really uses the pool table anyway, so now I use the chairs to pile things on, as you can see.![]()
Congratulations! Having another girl to sew for will be great. I know I can't speak for everyone, but I loved having a sister, and we have always gotten along great. She is still my best friend, even though we don't live close to one another.
1.)She is looking really cute lately. Gotta love a baby with a little bit of chubbiness, those skinny ones are just no fun.
2.)Great top Teresa. Oh, and I love the little monkey's new haircut, it looks really good on her.
1.) I know, seriously, right?1.)"You know, I don't need a special outfit for EVERYTHING I do" You would think she'd know those words would be seen as a challenge wouldn't you?![]()
2.)I love the top, and I love her idea to pose in the tree!
I finally finished my Tiana gown. It took WAY longer than I expected, but here goes:
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We can't wait for the new Toy Story to come out!! Of course I had to make a littke something for Em. OF course she insisted ona set for hed Chrissa dollI hope to get a set made for Little Man too.
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Our zoo opens today, so my Mom took Lydia on a little Zoo field trip. Yesterday, I was telling Lydia that I should make her a zoo outfit. You know what she said??? She said, "You know, I don't need a special outfit for EVERYTHING I do"!Where did I go wrong???
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Well I am the proud new owner of a Brother ULT2001 and a new to me serger. It is like my sewing room is having babies but they will be worked
.
Now for a completely different question- What would you prefer a cutting table or a counter height kitchen table. I am getting sick of using the bed for cutting.
Look how cute she is! the top is cute too.
Thanks! Yes there is ruffles on both sides. Each side is different.I love the ruffle bag! I made one from a pattern but your is so much better. I will have to modify. Do your ruffles go all the way around?
Thanks! The crayon bag is The Scientific Seamstress Tailored Totes pattern. It gives so many options! Those 3 pags in that one picture were all the same pattern with different options inside and out. The crayon one and the Tink one have crayon holders inside.I ADORE the ruffled purse/tote! Ruffles for adults!!!!! Hooray!
Also love how you got a crayon holder on a tote. That would be so awesome to have in my vehichle with a coloring book and some other quiet activites!
Thanks!That ruffled purse is FABULOUS! I love it! You know I love the totes and the Marlo tops, too!
I used to sit on the floor. Now I'd never be able to get up off of it, if I tried that. I use those bed risers on the dining room table. You'd probably use the table more. And you do have space now for it, right? But then, you could always start with the folding table, to see how much you'd use it.
1.) HEY NOW!!!![]()
But, oh how I longed for a nice round little baby when Arminda was little! The endless doctor's appointments and testing and specialists and the ever mounting medcal bills (only to discover that of all things, she was "just small") was exhausting.
These are wonderful pictures! You guys look great! How old are your boys?