Colleen - that is fantastic that you inherited so much fabric. It will be fun to go through it and plan out outfits, etc.
I missed quoting about 12 pages but did look through everything. Loved all of the outfits and little ones in the pictures.
Here is the blanket I finished for Bridgie's BG. My second attempt at appliqué...
The front is cotton, the back is soft Disney flannel:
The blanket looks great. I am sure Bridgie is going to treasure that.
Thanks for all of the compliments, guys! I love the rosetta too...its my favorite.
They got their box yesterday and opened with me on the speaker phone and the reaction was priceless! The girls tried everything on instantly and were twirling in the living room and the boy thought the star wars stuff was so cool. Made my WEEK just to hear how happy they were!
Ha ha! Yes, that was me.
I ended up doing just what she suggested, and used the 4x4 designs and did it in three separate hoopings.
I was so touched by what you did for this family....what a sweet thing to do. That was a lot of work. I know they will treasure the outfits and other things and it will add so much to their trip.
Do you mind sharing the instructions you were given on doing the princess motif this way?? I really like how you did that.
Got a couple of things to share today. First up the Bags for the end of year gifts for Tyler's teachers.
Than an Ottobre shirt I made for Tyler (he is grown too far out of Carla's Bowling shirt for me to continue to use it)
Here is a picture with good colours:
He loves the shirt, and of course had a big part of designing it, but just hates having his picture taken.
Tricia - the tote bags are great. I have to ask. Is that the teachers first name "Mlle" or is that a prefix for something? Sorry...I was just curious.
Love the quilt, great job!!
Absolutely fabulous and I happen to love the coordinating burp cloth -- I think it's an extra special touch!
This is a beautiful gift. Your cousin is a very lucky Mommy to be!
ADORABLE!!
Thank you all. I was pleased with it. Her baby's room is in sea turtles and when she told me I had my doubts that I could make anything match that. I was so excited when I found that fabric. It just worked out perfect.
OMG I think I need an intervention- I can't believe what I just did...
I can't believe it, I just spent over $80 on fabric for an outfit that my dd was planning to wear once (I can barely breathe, even though My mom actually bought the fabric for DD). I made her a silk dupoini dress last easter and spent less than $40... fwiw, DD will now be wearing it on multiple occasions, and I'm making 1 size up so she'll get at least a year or two more out of it, but holy toledo-
Has anyone else ever done something this insane? Or do I need professional help?
Nicole - I haven't spent that on a single dress, however, I have purchased so many yards of fabric to make myself dresses and never made any of them. I have a huge stash of beautiful fabric that has never been made into anything
I also purchased about $100 worth of fabric from a quilt store several years ago and made a beautiful quilt top from it and then never finished the quilt. It still sits in a box in my closet.
I am sure the dress will be beautiful! Can't wait to see it on Kaity!
I just had to tell you how awesome that quilt and the accessories are!!! I don't dare let my little one see it, because he'd be ALL OVER a quilt like that!!!! Fabulous job!!!!!!!
Ahh...thank you so much! That is so sweet of you to say.
That is a beautiful quilt and the matching burp cloth! The turtle is very cute!
Thank you. I made the body of the turtle on the quilt out of corduroy and then made 4 of the squares out of it as well. It added a little texture to the quilt.
My step brother and his wife are leaving for China tomorrow to pick up their baby girl Kate!!!! She will just be turning 2 years old!!! Say a prayer for them if you can! They adopted 2 boys, but both were in the states - so this is a whole new ballgame!
Wendy - the outfits are adorable. I especially love the beach one. I have had that fabric for a couple years and never used it. I just may have to use it now that I have seen it made into something. Love the ruffled fabric too...it made such cute skirts.
That is fantastic about your stepbrother and wife getting a little one from China. I hope the adoption and trip go smoothly. How blessed!!
I know I missed quoting the many fabulous things that were posted yesterday... the turtle quilt was amazing... I hope to get back to quote those items, but if I don't... I truly love them all!!!
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Thank you for the compliment on the quilt.
One family I know adopted two children at different times and the sisters couldn't have looked more different. It was so cute because one was tall and robust and the other was the most petite thing you had ever seen. Both were dolls! I hope everything goes great for your family
Does this mean you will have a new little one to sew for???
I have a friend that did the same thing. Adopted 2 little girls from China at different times. They absolutely look alike.
That is so cute! I love turtles. If I had another baby I'd do the nursery in turtles.
Thank you. I have only seen a picture of my cousin's nursery, but the turtle theme is very cute from what I can tell.
(These pics were taken on my phone.)
Some of you also have me drooling over the ATG glue thingy at Micheals. I didn't get to get that yet, but here are the invitations that I made.
Now I have to go catch up on my 15 loads of laundry that still need to be folded since I've been playing all week
Your DD is adorable. Just want to reach through the computer and squeeze her. The invitations are really cute.
Here's a couple of the outfits my 4 yo DD will be wearing to the parks.
Minnie Mouse twirl set
Had to cut my quote short because of picture overload but I really like all of the outfits. I am super partial to Minnie so this one is my favorite.
