Okay, so in between customs I was able to squeeze in some practice time and get a little more aquainted with my embroidery machine! YAY!
I used my practice time to embroider the name of one of my friend's new little princesses.... the mother doesn't like pink, LOL, so I created this little receiving blanket for her. I was so happy with the embroidery! I probably would have tilted the name more at the corner next time, but this was good enough for now
I know it's simple to all you big time embroidery machine experts
But baby steps will get me eventually there!!
That is so sweet!!
okay, so I'm cracking up at the "souvenir baby" and "real Disney Magic" stories...
We went to Toronto for our anniversary once, primarily to see the Royal Canadian Ballet perform The Nutcracker.
December. Mary Kate was born the following September. For several years we had our little princess believing that she had "Made in Canada" stamped on her butt. I can't begin to count the number of times I caught her doing contortionist movements in front of the mirror trying to find that stamp!
Aw, that's too bad. They can be proud of themselves for getting as far as they did.
Thank you.
I'm really sorry for your son, (and am really tickled at Lydia's reaction!). I had a similar thing happen to me in high school. It turned out to be a great character building experience for me, probably better than if I'd won. So keeps supporting him (like you are) and rest assured he's gotten SO much out of the experience.
Thanks Janet. You've made me feel better!
Lydia is so sweet. She really looks up to her big brother.
What in inspiration you are, I wish I could get private lessons!
Sign me up!
I finally have enough posts to be able to upload my princess pics! LOL They took a bit of a beating by my 4 year old. but that's ok.
Great outfits!!! If you have them, I'd love to seem some bigger pictures.
Sorry he didn't win but I'm sure it was a great experience for him. At least you made it through the weekend with him being away from home.
Thank you. Yes, i did make it!
He left Thurday night, so it was even more than a weekend!
I know he must be disappointed. My oldest DD was on a Bible Quiz team for about 10 years (5 years junior and then 5 years senior team). They worked very hard every year (memorizing whole books of the Bible word for word) and only made it to Nationals one time (they did win Nationals that year)...but even though they didn't win BIG every year, the experience and grace at losing was a much more valuable lesson. And on top of that, they learned to study. You would be surprised how many kids get to college and don't know "how to study" in depth. It was a great learning experience.
Yesterday, when he started talking, he was telling me that he felt he just waisted the last 4 months. So, I had him tell me all the things he did for this project that he learned by doing it. I don't know that it made him feel better yet, but I think he will look back on it as a good experience. Last night, he was already trying to make his other team mates feel better about it.
Loved the Ariel dress - totally beautiful - that must have been hard work!
Teresa - bummed about Corey, but you are right - getting to the state level is AMAZING!!!! Oh Lydia - you make me giggle....
Thanks Wendy! The Cadburry eggs made him feel a lot better too!
(Lydia made sure there were some left for him!) Corey took a picture last night, so I will try to post it when he gets home.
I haven't been keeping up in the last week- sorry about that! But, I did want to show you what I made for Tessa's birthday party on Saturday. She wanted a Rock' N Roll outfit. I thought LisaZoe's Zoe pattern would work great for a rock 'n roll skirt! The pattern was really fun to do and it wasn't difficult at all!
After I shot these pictures, we were off to Chuck E. Cheese for her party! The place was PACKED! We had 20 kids at the party and it was a madhouse. They had a great time, though!
Tessa got SO many compliments on her outfit! She loved it!
My niece and nephew are TOOO cute!!!! I love their outfits Heather! I'd love a copy of those designs too! I've been promising Arminda a guitar/ rock n rollercoaster shirt for years!
HeatherSue - That outfit ROCKS!!!!!! (Pun intended!)
I need HELP deciding which pattern to make a dress using taffeta fabric. My DD wanted this kind of fabric SO BAD but I have NO CLUE what to do with it
. I was hoping that it wouldn't be too hideous
and could be her easter dress. I have the simply sweet and portrait peasant patterns. I also have contrasting fabric to make a sash. I am leaning towards the portrait dress but will that look ok? Does anyone happen to have pictures to show of this?
Thanks!!
I made Tessa's (my niece) Father Daughter Dance dress out of some tafetta type material. I used the Precious Dress pattern. It turned out really pretty.
Here she is. Tessa picked out this very cool material!
Love all the stuff this weekend. I almost freaked when I looked at my ticker today!
I have a lot ofsewing to do! I hope tomorrow goes smooth and I can do some sewing this week. I all of a sudden today am a nervous wreck! I have been fine up until today and now I can't get it out of my mind! I just called and I have to be there at 7:45am...really...why so early? I told DH I have to take the kids to school so he has to help me get them ready tomorrow. Now I have to give him the morning routine...it's amazing what you do for so long and don't think about it then you have to tell someone else everything...my kids are routine kids.
Well, I 'm of to CVS to get my pain meds filled and then I need some new socks...I have to have nice warm socks for tomorrow. Have a great day guys and I will check in later this week! Keep those prayers coming!
We'll be praying for you tomorrow Kim! Come back and let us know how you are when you can.
I love the skirt and the applique shirts. Your cake rocks. You are very talented in more ways than one. I can't believe you decorate cakes and sew. I always wanted to take a cake decorating class. I have been lurking her for the last few months. I hope to try to post more.
Heather is extremely talented!
Quick question, please. Do I want a ruffling foot or a gathering foot? I get really tired of gathering threads breaking!
Thanks
Stephanie
You want a ruffler attachment.
HEATHERSUE: Were the photos from your daughter's birthday taken with your nifty fifty? How's it going with that?
I was going to ask her the same thing!
Well, I am back from the shop and now the proud owner of a janome professional sewing machine. It is all metal insides and is a dual needle. I can't wait to use it.
WOO HOO! I take it your other machine was beyond repair?
Hi DISBoutiquers gang...I am a first time poster, but a long time lurker and a huge fan! I stand in awe of all of your work! You've inspired me to start some projects. We are hoping to make a trip to WDW in November 2010.
I have two little princesses that I am going to get all outfitted for the trip. Last night I bought my first two CarlaC patterns...precious and simply sweet. I am thinking that I will use the simply sweet with the "Princessified" instructions to make a Cinderella for one and hopefully use the precious to make a snow white (if I can figure it out!) for the littlest one.
Any recommendations for types of fabrics that are easy to work with that would make a semi-authentic looking and most importantly COMFORTABLE dress? Thanks in advance. I have already learned so much from all of you!
You have started out with my favorite patterns! I love them both! Remember, always trust Carla and you will be fine!
) and so the man is fixing it for free since I bought the machine. It needs new bearings, gears and a motor. Dh and I had talked recently about getting a better machine.
