Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[NiniMorris]

I am actually here right now. I am in Franklin, so a little far from the Opry area. I did go to an awesome store that had some of the most beautiful fabrics I have ever seen. They did have a few Dr. Suess, but no disney. It was textile fabrics

I do! Our Joann's has a few Disney things but not much. I have not been to Hobby Lobby lately, but they have in the past. I actually find the most Disney fabrics at the WalMart on Gallatin Road in Madison. It is an older regular Wally World that still has a fabric section. I don't know of any specialty fabric shops (but I have never gone looking for them). What part of Nashville will you be in? I am right arounf the corner from Opryland Hotel in the Donelson area.

Lynn

OK...I am NO help on this one, but just had to say you both brought a smile to my face when I read these two! I was born in Franklin and lived most of my pre school life in Nashville. My Grandmother lived just off Gallatin Rd for a while.

Since my grandmother died we haven't been back much. We drive through quite a bit on our way to 'somewhere else' but never stop anymore. (especially since they moved the Quilt Show to Knoxville!)

Thanks for the smile!



Nini

 

[Sapper383]

Hi Guys....not a sewing question, but I hope you'll be able to help

I'm going to Florida in September and I would like to pick up my daughter an AG doll, could anyone tell me where I could buy one?

thank you

 

[DMGeurts]

I am actually here right now. I am in Franklin, so a little far from the Opry area. I did go to an awesome store that had some of the most beautiful fabrics I have ever seen. They did have a few Dr. Suess, but no disney. It was textile fabrics

I do! Our Joann's has a few Disney things but not much. I have not been to Hobby Lobby lately, but they have in the past. I actually find the most Disney fabrics at the WalMart on Gallatin Road in Madison. It is an older regular Wally World that still has a fabric section. I don't know of any specialty fabric shops (but I have never gone looking for them). What part of Nashville will you be in? I am right arounf the corner from Opryland Hotel in the Donelson area.

Lynn

OK...I am NO help on this one, but just had to say you both brought a smile to my face when I read these two! I was born in Franklin and lived most of my pre school life in Nashville. My Grandmother lived just off Gallatin Rd for a while.

Since my grandmother died we haven't been back much. We drive through quite a bit on our way to 'somewhere else' but never stop anymore. (especially since they moved the Quilt Show to Knoxville!)

Thanks for the smile!



Nini

So, is this the same Franklin that has the McGavock family cemetary? I just finished the book Widow of the South - and it is based on Carrie McGavock. Also, Brian and Myrthe just toured the south, for their honeymoon - and stopped at Franklin for a day... Myrthe is the one who gave me the book in The Netherlands, and highly recommended reading it.

Hi Guys....not a sewing question, but I hope you'll be able to help

I'm going to Florida in September and I would like to pick up my daughter an AG doll, could anyone tell me where I could buy one?

thank you

Hi, there isn't anywhere in Florida that you can buy an AG doll. You can buy them online at www.americangirl.com. There are also stores in NY, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Minneapolis, Nantik, Dallas and now in WA (I believe, it opens today). You can also try your luck on Ebay - and you might get a bargain, or you might end up with a doll that hasn't been well taken care of. Personally, I would purchase directly from the company - they come with a lifetime warranty from defects (not play) and if you're going to spend that much on a doll - you'd probably want the warranty? Have fun shopping!

D~

 

[dianemom2]

Hi Guys....not a sewing question, but I hope you'll be able to help

I'm going to Florida in September and I would like to pick up my daughter an AG doll, could anyone tell me where I could buy one?

thank you

You can also try your local Craigslist. We bought tons of AG dolls, furniture and accessories on there. It is nice because you can check out the quality of the doll before you buy it. Then when my girls had mostly outgrown their AG stuff, we sold a lot of it on Craigslist and made back most of what we'd paid for it! My girls saved their most favorite AG items but got rid of the rest.

 

[snubie]

Hey! RI & Southern MA (and anyone else for that matter!) Disboutiquers!!!

I'm only in town until July 5th ... we're heading out of town next weekend (to Glen Arbor, MI) but I was thinking ...

Does anyone want to get together and meet IRL??? There's got to be someplace somewhat central for all of us ... Maybe this get together could center around a fabric store, or not, I just thought it'd be cool to get to meet some peeps while I'm here

I was thinking early next week? Monday or Tuesday? I'd say this weekend, but we have family in town ...

So, anyone up for a Meet & Greet? Coffee? Lunch? Whatever!

Unfortunately, I can't do next week. Lauren gets out of school Monday then we are heading to Lake George to celebrate for a few days.

 

[belle41379]

For those of you looking for a pattern/tutorial on roll up pants, one can be found HERE. It's not exactly what I have in mind, but gives an idea, and is a really cute pattern to try out.

 

[aboveH20]

I've never been to Michigan ... we're (wait for it! ) DRIVING from Rhode Island -through Canada (so I had to get passports for the boys)- to spend the WEEKEND in Glen Arbor, MI for my Great-Aunt & Uncle's 90th birthday party ... I love them dearly, and it will be wonderful to see their children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren ... but man! it's a long way to go for a weekend in the car!!! It's also great fun to tell people where we're going when they ask why we got the boys their passports ... "So, are you finally going to Ireland?" "Nope, Michigan." I say it total deadpan too ... and they ALWAYS say, "You know Michigan is in the US, right?" The best way to get to Glen Arbor from RI is to go up through Canada (so I'll finally get to see Niagra Falls too! ) ... I've been to lots of places OUTSIDE the US, but I've never been to Michigan OR Niagra Falls

Okay ... as promised, here's what I've sewn in the past few days ...

Disney Decoupaged Jeans:

Star Wars Jeans (which are cut-offs that I attached the sw fabric to the bottoms of):

Pillowcase dress (on which I learned french seams, ric-rac and bias tape):

Flat front "pirate pants" with pockets (made using a free tutorial that is almost as easy as the EasyFits!):

Very nice. I really like the decoupage look.

I really hate when my machine eats shirts near the end. Especially for a give off to the store for a new one.

It seems like there should be a law against it!!!

Little dress I whipped up for one of our baby nieces. Simple and quick. Gave me a chance to work on my French seams.

Awwwww. Cute.

Unfortunately, I can't do next week. Lauren gets out of school Monday then we are heading to Lake George to celebrate for a few days.

We had dinner in Lake George Sunday night for our 29th anniversary -- which always falls during Americade (motorcycle) week. Have a great time.

 

[cajunfan]

I am actually here right now. I am in Franklin, so a little far from the Opry area. I did go to an awesome store that had some of the most beautiful fabrics I have ever seen. They did have a few Dr. Suess, but no disney. It was textile fabrics

Have you tried the Joans right there in Cool Springs? They may have some...I have not been to it in a long time, so not sure. The WalMart I get mine from is actually in the Rivergate area...even farther than Opryland area for you! I sent a text to a coworker that lives in the Franklin area and sews. I will let you know what she says...

Have fun!

 

[cajunfan]

So, is this the same Franklin that has the McGavock family cemetary? I just finished the book Widow of the South - and it is based on Carrie McGavock. Also, Brian and Myrthe just toured the south, for their honeymoon - and stopped at Franklin for a day... Myrthe is the one who gave me the book in The Netherlands, and highly recommended reading it.




D~

I am not sure...McGavock is a big name here in Nashville (I actually live off of McGavock Pike and am zoned for McGavock High School! Franklin is a fairly historical town...big in the civil war...I am so not a history person, so I don't retain a lot of details about it...

Lynn

 

[mkwj]

Have you tried the Joans right there in Cool Springs? They may have some...I have not been to it in a long time, so not sure. The WalMart I get mine from is actually in the Rivergate area...even farther than Opryland area for you! I sent a text to a coworker that lives in the Franklin area and sews. I will let you know what she says...

Have fun!

I did go to that Joanns. They didn't have much. Going home we are going to stop ay the one in knoxville. Maybe they will have more.

Nini, glad we could put a smile on your face. I love coming here to visit. If it was closer to the ocean I would consider moving here. I only get out here about once a year.

 

[NiniMorris]

I did go to that Joanns. They didn't have much. Going home we are going to stop ay the one in knoxville. Maybe they will have more.

Nini, glad we could put a smile on your face. I love coming here to visit. If it was closer to the ocean I would consider moving here. I only get out here about once a year.

My Dad used to say that half the town of Nashville was related to us in one way or another. When I used to visit my aunt and uncle as a child, I met so many people that really WERE related it was funny! (They lived in Franklin...)

I haven't been back in so long...maybe I can convince my husband to visit ... sometime after we make the trip to visit his family in Missouri...


Nini

 

[DMGeurts]

I am not sure...McGavock is a big name here in Nashville (I actually live off of McGavock Pike and am zoned for McGavock High School! Franklin is a fairly historical town...big in the civil war...I am so not a history person, so I don't retain a lot of details about it...

Lynn

Then it's most likely the same Franklin - if it's in TN. There was an enormous battle faught there during the civil war, thousands died. Carrie McGavock and her husband dug up all the men that were buried on the battle field, when the owner wanted to plow it up and use it for crops - they moved each soldier (1,481 of them) to their own private land and created the cemetary. It's the only military cemetary in the nation on private property. An amazing story.

I am stumped... I don't know what project to start next??? I have 5 days off of work. I have an ironing board cover to make for my (non-existant) sewing room. I have 2 half finished Woody outfits that I need to finish (but have no ambition to finish them)... Or I could do something else - I just don't know what yet??? Honestly - I just want to make some dresses with appliques.

D~

 

[belle41379]

I am stumped... I don't know what project to start next??? I have 5 days off of work. I have an ironing board cover to make for my (non-existant) sewing room. I have 2 half finished Woody outfits that I need to finish (but have no ambition to finish them)... Or I could do something else - I just don't know what yet??? Honestly - I just want to make some dresses with appliques.

D~

I'm in the same boat! I'm forcing myself to finish the Farhers Day gifts, then to try making a pair of roll up pants for DS. But what I really want to do is make a tier skirt w/appliqué for DD!

 

[snubie]

We had dinner in Lake George Sunday night for our 29th anniversary -- which always falls during Americade (motorcycle) week. Have a great time.

We are going to the Great Escape Lodge to play in the indoor water park. Do you have any recommendations for a family friendly dinner place? We will be there Tuesday - Wednesday next week.

 

[Adi12982]

Anyone have embird font engine - I am so frustrated with it right now!

I put in the letters and when I go to layout not all the letters are there! SO I can only move around three of the letters out of 5 - agh - I emailed support but that could take days! So upset right now.

 

[Granna4679]

Just had to share this link. My daughter sent it to me thinking some of you that are teachers or those of you with inherited sewing notions might be interested. Unique ways to re-use some of those things.

http://unconsumption.tumblr.com/tagged/rulers

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Okay ... as promised, here's what I've sewn in the past few days ...

Disney Decoupaged Jeans:

Star Wars Jeans (which are cut-offs that I attached the sw fabric to the bottoms of):

Pillowcase dress (on which I learned french seams, ric-rac and bias tape):

Flat front "pirate pants" with pockets (made using a free tutorial that is almost as easy as the EasyFits!):

(Finn totally picked out both of the fabrics for these... cotton pants with flannel pirate pockets )

Everything is great! I love those disney jeans. I did something similar for Sara beth for our last trip.

 

[cogero]

We are going to the Great Escape Lodge to play in the indoor water park. Do you have any recommendations for a family friendly dinner place? We will be there Tuesday - Wednesday next week.

Gosh I haven't been to the Great Escape in at Least 20 years. I remember when it was Story Town, I think it was called.

Let me know how the waterpark is we are debating a quick trip somewhere this summer before Disney. I have such fond memories of Lake George growing up

 

[Clio]

I'm a long time mostly lurker here. I love all your creatations. Unfortunationly, my daughter's all grown up and I only get to make Halloween costumes and baby quilts, now.

Our Walmart is getting the fabric department back. The racks are up and some of the notions. We're all super excited about it since the only place to get fabric is Joann's and there's not much of a selection. If we got ours back, there's hope for other stores, too.
Liz

 

[tmh0206]

I went to Joann's on my lunch break today excited to get to spend some money and was soooo dissappointed! they only had one fabric that I was looking for and I wasnt looking for anything fancy, just some orange dot fabric and a coordinating fabric w/orange, white and lime green and they had NOTHING, absolutely nothing....guess I will be going to the expensive quilting store on Saturday to see if i can find something there