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

[sheridee32]

Hi Friends!!

Well, Im a bit whacked out tonight with packing and taking medicine and giving Zoey a bath (she hates getting a bath) and stuff, but just wanted to say....

D - love your new girl - I have something old in my basement, I'll have to take a pic sometime, she is in a cabinet too, but I think she is silver!! She was grandma's!!!

Love all the pillowcases, they are just so cute - has anyone figured out if we can get the right size insert anywhere?

So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy[/QUOT
They are adorable the pink skirt will be great have fun at camp

 

[RMAMom]

Help!. Can anyone tell me where this piece belongs on the inside of the Brother serger? I took a pic with my phone of the inside too. It was loose and now I have no idea where/how to put it back. I'm dying to start using it.

I have the 1034D and mine goes here

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I really have no idea what its for or what it does and I've never used it. I have only had my serger for a little over a year and I guess I don't need it for rolled hems and basic serging because I can do both of those without it.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Here on the east coast we're getting ready to hit the hay for the night, but I have a couple things to post before I put on my sleeping cap and drink my warm milk.

I finished 40 pillowcases for GKTW. Someone on the Big Give board saw photos of other pillowcases I sent in April and she said her daughter got one of them in May. How cool is that? I'm mad at Joann for raising the price of flannel $1/yard, but I still have 20 yards to use before I have to buy any more so maybe they'll see the error of their ways and lower the price.

And then there's Ginger.

A couple months ago I made a tote bag so I could join the Tote Bag Club.

How nice it would be to make Ginger a 'Day at Disney' matching jumper. I thought this might be my third and last from this pattern before moving on, but I'm still "interpreting" something wrong. I thought I mixed up right and left last time, but now I'm not sure if I'm switching hook and loop (tape), right side and wrong side, up and down, silver and gold, b and d. . . Still gotta make one more to get it right.

(This obviously is a solid piece, not stripwork.) Does it make her ankles look big?

Hey ~D I like your mailing station, what about a photo station? I can never find a good spot to take photos. I may have to put an annex on my basement.

Nighty night.

Love the bag and Ginger's dress is beautiful.

Nice to have you join us. Now you will have to take some pictures and post them so we can see your Simply Sweets!


Here are the dresses that I did for the latest Big Give. I know that the family received them and now I can post the pictures. I was really happy with how these turned out.

If you remember, a few weeks ago I went to the ribbon outlet and bought a ton of ribbon for a super low price. I used some of the ribbon to do a ruffle on these dresses and some of the other decoration. I was pretty happy with how it turned out. Here is a close up of it.

So, as long as we are showing pictures... I figured I better get some posted... I thought about posting one of my new sewing machine.... but Ms. Patience Humility. is going to have to wait just a few more minutes, because I have to lug it upstairs and take a picture - then get it uploaded.. I promise, it's coming.

Until then, you'll have to make due with my BG outfit for Bridgie's Felicity... I am so glad she got it and that she liked it.

Peg Leg Annie is modeling for you today:

Close-up of my second hand applique:

Back:

BRB w/ new (to me) sewing machine pictures.

D~

So pretty.

Oh, I love it! I've wanted a machine like that for a long time. I don't even know if I care if it works or not. We had one in the storm cellar/canning cellar/storage room in the basement growing up & I've always hated that it got left behind when we moved from that house. It didn't have such a great cabinet though. It had the scrolled metal stand.

I haven't made too many things but I did make a few shirts for niece when she was visiting. I made this Ariel and a Pink Dinosaur for her Dino themed 4th Birthday.

I also made my First Rosetta bag. It was fun to make but I went with very plain fabrics because I have it mind to give to my sister. I wish I would have put the ribbon/ruffle up a little higher on the bag (I guess I should have followed the directions when they told me to check it first).

Inside:

Cute Ariel. Great bag.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

So, where are these Walmarts that are getting back there fabric sections? Anywhere in VA? I would love for them to get it back! And I can hide it in the grocery bill!

Love those rosetta bags! I plan on making one for our next trip. I really need a new bag! Do you find it an easy pattern?

All those hats, and big give outfits are great! You have all been so busy! VBS is done and I am hoping to finally have some time to get lots of sewing done!

 

[aboveH20]

Thanks everyone. I sure like her a lot.

Sure, I'll take ideas for names... I do like Stella... any others?

I was halfway thinking Beauty - because that's what I keep calling her... Black Beauty... but I dunno - kinda dumb?

D~

You could name her Patience.

Wait, is that two votes for Patience? Looks like that name's the front-runner.

Hi Friends!!

Well, Im a bit whacked out tonight with packing and taking medicine and giving Zoey a bath (she hates getting a bath) and stuff, but just wanted to say....

Love all the pillowcases, they are just so cute - has anyone figured out if we can get the right size insert anywhere?

So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy

I've been searching for an answer to the pillow size question. I have a 12 x 16 travel pillow which did NOT fit. I kept searching and don't see a standard size which I think would have to be about 9 x 14. I found online pillowsXpress which looks like it could accommodate the pillow size. I think it would be easier to modify the pattern to make it fit 12 x 16 which seems to be somewhat standard. Instead of folding down 15", fold down 16 1/2" and instead of cutting in 10" segments, cut 11 - 12" sections.

The video is precious. I hope the adjustment is going well for all 5.

I haven't made too many things but I did make a few shirts for niece when she was visiting. I made this Ariel and a Pink Dinosaur for her Dino themed 4th Birthday.

I also made my First Rosetta bag. It was fun to make but I went with very plain fabrics because I have it mind to give to my sister. I wish I would have put the ribbon/ruffle up a little higher on the bag (I guess I should have followed the directions when they told me to check it first).

I love your Ariel. That will always be one of my favorite Disney movies and the bag turned our perfectly. Nice job.

When I made the shorts for the boys I did not slim the pants down, only the length. This is a size 4.

Here is a the only picture I have so far. I posted this way back in Jan/Feb Now only 25 days until they can really start wearing them

I remember the outfit. Loved it then and love it now, and your son looks very happy with it.

Very pretty. I need to get in dolly mode myself. I keep promising to make some & then never get to them.

Proceed very carefully. I had not been properly warned about the addictiveness.

Cute cruise outfits. That's on my list of trips to take someday.

Thanks. My first cruise wasn't until our 25th anniversary and my husband didn't feel so well the first day, so I don't think any cruises are in the near future.

Help!. Can anyone tell me where this piece belongs on the inside of the Brother serger? I took a pic with my phone of the inside too. It was loose and now I have no idea where/how to put it back. I'm dying to start using it.

That's gotta be scary. I see someone was able to help you out.

I know the answer! You see your little yellow triangles on the machine and on the finger? You line those up and push the little lever below the triangle on the machine and it slides in and snaps in place. Hope that is clearer than mud.

Glad you recognized the wayward part.

And how cool that you're taking your grandkids to Disney. I hope to do that someday. (Need the grandkids first.)

Love the bag and Ginger's dress is beautiful.

Thanks.

So, where are these Walmarts that are getting back there fabric sections? Anywhere in VA? I would love for them to get it back! And I can hide it in the grocery bill!

All those hats, and big give outfits are great! You have all been so busy! VBS is done and I am hoping to finally have some time to get lots of sewing done!

I like the idea of the fabric being part of the grocery bill. Good plan.

I haven't been involved with VBS for a couple years. What energy and what fun.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

sorry to hear you had a rough week. Hope it gets better soon. How is your new house coming along?

Thank you for asking. The new house hasn't been started yet, because we need to sell our current house first. I'm trying to not let it bother me that it hasn't sold yet. We have lookers every so often, so at least people are looking. I figure when the time is right it's just gonna happen.

The reason it's been a tough week is because I found out my Grandma has breast cancer. I went to a consultation with her this week and the surgeon says it's a tiny spot, so hopefully after the needle biopsy they will decide a lumpectomy is the best choice. She is the only person for my entire life that I've known to love me unconditionally. Any success I've ever had is because of her love and support. If I go on too much, I'll get to crying again, so I'll just say it's not her time yet, and I hope to God this little lump can be taken out so I can have many more years with this amazing woman.

I will have to look at mine, but I just took a band of fabric and folded it so the right side was out (wrong sides facing each other) and serged the edges. I just sewed that to the raw edge of the solid fabric and then cut the sleeve pattern out on that and assembled as instructed -- clear as mud?
Might not be the best pic since it's not close up but I can take a better one for you if you'd like:

Love your shirts!! I made something similar with that Lightening fabric, I love seeing what other people do with it!

Help!. Can anyone tell me where this piece belongs on the inside of the Brother serger? I took a pic with my phone of the inside too. It was loose and now I have no idea where/how to put it back. I'm dying to start using it.

Hmmm, I'm sorry I won't be much help because I don't have that same machine. Do you have an owners manual? I like the previous poster's suggestion of clicking it into that spot on your inside shell. It must not be too important of a piece if she's doing stuff without it.

 

[VBAndrea]

Great hats! That patchwork one is exactly what I need for ds. How small does it go?

The patchwork hat is the Martha Stewart pattern for children's size, but IMO it's big. I made it for Bridget who is 10 years old and has a 19.5 inch head circumference. I was worried it would be too big for her but in the photos it looks like it fits her.

So, where are these Walmarts that are getting back there fabric sections? Anywhere in VA? I would love for them to get it back! And I can hide it in the grocery bill!

One Virginia Beach store still has fabric and Norfolk does as well, though a pathetic selection at Norfolk. So only a three hour drive for you!

Thank you for asking. The new house hasn't been started yet, because we need to sell our current house first. I'm trying to not let it bother me that it hasn't sold yet. We have lookers every so often, so at least people are looking. I figure when the time is right it's just gonna happen.

The reason it's been a tough week is because I found out my Grandma has breast cancer. I went to a consultation with her this week and the surgeon says it's a tiny spot, so hopefully after the needle biopsy they will decide a lumpectomy is the best choice. She is the only person for my entire life that I've known to love me unconditionally. Any success I've ever had is because of her love and support. If I go on too much, I'll get to crying again, so I'll just say it's not her time yet, and I hope to God this little lump can be taken out so I can have many more years with this amazing woman.



Love your shirts!! I made something similar with that Lightening fabric, I love seeing what other people do with it!

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope it was caught early enough that a lumpectomy will take care of things. Often they will add radiation or chemo to the treatment for fear of spreading, but hopefully all will be well.

Maybe I got the shirt idea from you in the first place -- it was on a thread at least two years ago that I first saw them. I know I did mine a little different, but overall cased.

 

[aboveH20]

I hope you're not referring to me.

HIPAA rules. Can't say.

I think you should take a couple of photos of those there feet, cause if they'd fit my new machine... And if I can figure out what they are... I might be interested in purchasing them... However - if that's just a ploy to get my address to send the bill for the AG doll... Well, that wouldn't be very nice.
D~

Here are the feet.

Not a ploy to get your address. I feel bad that you think that and would like to send a written apology if you can PM me your address.

Whoops. Looks like I uploaded the wrong file.

Try this one.

Left Ginger alone in the basement. Better go check and make sure she's not running around in her birthday suit.

 

[VBAndrea]

A couple of not overly exciting pics to share.

First up is dd in a shirt I embroidered. I did one for ds too on brown with a brown and blue fish. The kids like to go fishing with Dad (though ds wore an old soccer shirt this morning -- the nerve of him!). You can't see the shirt too well in this pic, but I only took it since the kids are walking and fishing on water -- we are a very talented family

And this is the music bag I made for dd to carry her piano books to and from lessons in -- the red fabric got wrinkled and didn't line up right, but oh well!

 

[miprender]

I can NEVER EVER take my eyes off my machine again. I turned around for a split second and my machine ate my shirt. Then I think I scratched my needle plate when the needle broke. Took it to the closest sewing center. Luckily the repair man was there and sanded down my little burr. But then was still having problems. Luckily right now it seems to be working. (keeping fingers crossed)

I have to quote you even though you posted this before -- I just think your ds is absolutely the cutest thing in this pic! And I forgot about that fabulous fabric as well. We should just keep reposting old photos to keep our minds fresh.

Thanks. He is quite the character

All of it.
Love Tink!

Thanks

Help!. Can anyone tell me where this piece belongs on the inside of the Brother serger? I took a pic with my phone of the inside too. It was loose and now I have no idea where/how to put it back. I'm dying to start using it.

I know the answer! You see your little yellow triangles on the machine and on the finger? You line those up and push the little lever below the triangle on the machine and it slides in and snaps in place. Hope that is clearer than mud.

What she said. But I am not sure what it does either, but I did need to take it out for the rolled hems

I remember the outfit. Loved it then and love it now, and your son looks very happy with it.

Thanks

A couple of not overly exciting pics to share.

First up is dd in a shirt I embroidered. I did one for ds too on brown with a brown and blue fish. The kids like to go fishing with Dad (though ds wore an old soccer shirt this morning -- the nerve of him!). You can't see the shirt too well in this pic, but I only took it since the kids are walking and fishing on water -- we are a very talented family

And this is the music bag I made for dd to carry her piano books to and from lessons in -- the red fabric got wrinkled and didn't line up right, but oh well!

Looks like a fun day of fishing. And the bags look great.

 

[cajunfan]

HIPAA rules. Can't say.



Here are the feet.

Not a ploy to get your address. I feel bad that you think that and would like to send a written apology if you can PM me your address.

Whoops. Looks like I uploaded the wrong file.

Try this one.

Left Ginger alone in the basement. Better go check and make sure she's not running around in her birthday suit.

I had explain to my 17 yr old son why I was laughing out loud!

Lynn

 

[weluvdizne]

Thank you for asking. The new house hasn't been started yet, because we need to sell our current house first. I'm trying to not let it bother me that it hasn't sold yet. We have lookers every so often, so at least people are looking. I figure when the time is right it's just gonna happen.

The reason it's been a tough week is because I found out my Grandma has breast cancer. I went to a consultation with her this week and the surgeon says it's a tiny spot, so hopefully after the needle biopsy they will decide a lumpectomy is the best choice. She is the only person for my entire life that I've known to love me unconditionally. Any success I've ever had is because of her love and support. If I go on too much, I'll get to crying again, so I'll just say it's not her time yet, and I hope to God this little lump can be taken out so I can have many more years with this amazing woman.


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Oh, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. There is no love like that of a grandma. My mom's aunt had breast cancer over 30 years ago and is still with us at the age of 87. I hope that your Grandma's was caught early and is easily treatable. As long as she has your love, she will have strength to fight. You are in my prayers. If there is anything you need, let me know. I'm far from you, but can offer support if you need. I lost my Grandma in 2005 and feel that I didn't have enough time with her, so I totally understand your fear of losing her.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Proceed very carefully. I had not been properly warned about the addictiveness.

I used to make clothes for the girls' baby doll & I made Barbie clothes for myself for years so I know exactly what I'd be getting into. It's a little easier for me though since I have so little time to sew these days. There are so many things I want to make the kids & myself that dolly gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

The patchwork hat is the Martha Stewart pattern for children's size, but IMO it's big. I made it for Bridget who is 10 years old and has a 19.5 inch head circumference. I was worried it would be too big for her but in the photos it looks like it fits her.

Hmmm....that means it's way to big for ds. He's only 8 months old & pretty small for that. Shame, I really like the patchwork.

A couple of not overly exciting pics to share.

First up is dd in a shirt I embroidered. I did one for ds too on brown with a brown and blue fish. The kids like to go fishing with Dad (though ds wore an old soccer shirt this morning -- the nerve of him!). You can't see the shirt too well in this pic, but I only took it since the kids are walking and fishing on water -- we are a very talented family

And this is the music bag I made for dd to carry her piano books to and from lessons in -- the red fabric got wrinkled and didn't line up right, but oh well!

Looks like it was a nice day on the water. It's too hot here today for me to even want to think about being outside.
I like the bag too.

 

[weluvdizne]

HIPAA rules. Can't say.



Here are the feet.

Not a ploy to get your address. I feel bad that you think that and would like to send a written apology if you can PM me your address.

Whoops. Looks like I uploaded the wrong file.

Try this one.

Left Ginger alone in the basement. Better go check and make sure she's not running around in her birthday suit.

Can I just say that you crack me up! You have had me in stitches lately. You are just a riot! Hope Ginger wasn't getting into mischief streaking in the basement!

A couple of not overly exciting pics to share.

First up is dd in a shirt I embroidered. I did one for ds too on brown with a brown and blue fish. The kids like to go fishing with Dad (though ds wore an old soccer shirt this morning -- the nerve of him!). You can't see the shirt too well in this pic, but I only took it since the kids are walking and fishing on water -- we are a very talented family

And this is the music bag I made for dd to carry her piano books to and from lessons in -- the red fabric got wrinkled and didn't line up right, but oh well!

The shirt is cute, I need to do some fishing shirts for my kids. They love to fish and are actually doing the fishing excursion at WDW with my dad in Sept. I hear it's really neat and am really excited for them. Not yet sure if I will be joining them that day or if I'm staying at the resort with the little guy.
I have to say, your family is very talented to walk on water.
Love your DD's music bag. Very cute.

I can NEVER EVER take my eyes off my machine again. I turned around for a split second and my machine ate my shirt. Then I think I scratched my needle plate when the needle broke. Took it to the closest sewing center. Luckily the repair man was there and sanded down my little burr. But then was still having problems. Luckily right now it seems to be working. (keeping fingers crossed)

Hope you and your machine are getting along better.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I have the 1034D and mine goes here

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I really have no idea what its for or what it does and I've never used it. I have only had my serger for a little over a year and I guess I don't need it for rolled hems and basic serging because I can do both of those without it.

I sent the machine to Belle, and I never paid attention if that part was on the door or in the machine. I've never done anything but cover the seams with it. It certainly looks like that is where it belongs, unless you want to do some sort of other specialty stitches.

BELLE, How you making out?

 

[scbelleatheart]

I have now read this on 3 different sites...so maybe it is true! WalMart is supposedly getting their fabric departments BACK!

It will not be as big as before, but it will be something...maybe even a little bit more variety. The only thing good I have found about the 2 yard cuts is when they go on sale for a dollar!


Here is hoping! (or...a 24 hour Joann's might help me..)



Nini

They removed our Super Walmart fabric out about 2 months ago and today it is back! Not a bad selection but we still have a Walmart that has a full blown fabric section nearby. Go to love little towns. Walmart was the only place to buy fabric in 45 miles so they never got rid of that department in the little town.
The bigger one has only Quick Sew patterns. The little town one has full range of patterns and a clerk full time just to cut fabric.

 

[belle41379]

I have the 1034D and mine goes here

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I really have no idea what its for or what it does and I've never used it. I have only had my serger for a little over a year and I guess I don't need it for rolled hems and basic serging because I can do both of those without it.

Okay, I got it to go there! I'm hoping to try tonight after our company leaves and see if it works. I'm sure it will if yours does! It's my first time using a serger, so I don't want to mess it up. I read the Manuel front to back before I even turned it on. . Now I just need to watch the DVDs.

I know the answer! You see your little yellow triangles on the machine and on the finger? You line those up and push the little lever below the triangle on the machine and it slides in and snaps in place. Hope that is clearer than mud.

Well, I see the yellow triangles, and the lever, but I can't figure out how to get it in. Can you give me a bit of detail on how it goes in?

 

[teresajoy]

S

D~ <---- yes, I truly think I've finally lost it.

Very beautiful! I like Patience too!

Just back from Wal-Mart and look what I found !! I told the woman setting it up that it made me so happy to see it back, she looked at me like I lost my mind.

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D ~ That machine is over the top!!! It's in such great shape, you are one lucky girl!!!

WOO HOO!!!!
Thankully our Super Walmart was built with a fabric department, but I am always in fear that they will remove it! I really hope Walmart has finally figured out that if they get us in to buy fabric, we will probably buy our other stuff their too!

Hi, I'm not a regular poster on this section of the boards, but I wanted to say keep watching the Wal-Marts. They're supposed to be starting to bring back more of the fabric departments, mainly starting in the fall. Finally fixing a big mistake.

VERY big mistake!!!! I'm glad they are fixing it!

Thank you for asking. The new house hasn't been started yet, because we need to sell our current house first. I'm trying to not let it bother me that it hasn't sold yet. We have lookers every so often, so at least people are looking. I figure when the time is right it's just gonna happen.

The reason it's been a tough week is because I found out my Grandma has breast cancer. I went to a consultation with her this week and the surgeon says it's a tiny spot, so hopefully after the needle biopsy they will decide a lumpectomy is the best choice. She is the only person for my entire life that I've known to love me unconditionally. Any success I've ever had is because of her love and support. If I go on too much, I'll get to crying again, so I'll just say it's not her time yet, and I hope to God this little lump can be taken out so I can have many more years with this amazing woman.

I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandma! It sounds like they caught it early, and that's a very good thing!

Make sure she keeps going in for frequent check ups after this initial treatment. And, if she starts having any odd pains (back, head, etc...) make the doctors take it seriously. My SIL, Barbara had what they called pre-cancer (which I honestly think is the DUMBEST term in the ENTIRE world) and a mastectomy with no follow up radiation or chemo (which I've heard is fairly standard for this type of cancer) three(?) years ago. Last year, she was having horrible back pain. After repeated visits to the doctor, they finally did some decent testing and we out the cancer was back and is now Stage 4. I don't tell you this to scare you, but I just wish someone had told us what to look for.

Hang in there. You will be such a blessing to her right now.

Here are the feet.

Not a ploy to get your address. I feel bad that you think that and would like to send a written apology if you can PM me your address.

Whoops. Looks like I uploaded the wrong file.

Try this one.

Left Ginger alone in the basement. Better go check and make sure she's not running around in her birthday suit.

Ok, that is TOOO funny!!!!

The second foot looks like a rolled hem foot to me and the third (is it upside down?) looks like a gathering foot. I have some of the other feet for a machine my cousin is lending me, but I am not sure what they are.

 

[belle41379]

Hi Friends!!

So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy[/QUOT
They are adorable the pink skirt will be great have fun at camp

that totally had my eyes brimming with tears! Love the song. I was a goner once the slow motion of Will running to them started. Congrats to the whole family! Thanks for sharing.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

One Virginia Beach store still has fabric and Norfolk does as well, though a pathetic selection at Norfolk. So only a three hour drive for you!

d.

Which one in VA beach???? I am heading that way Wed to go to Moore Expressions, a homeschool store. Any other great fabric stores out there while I am on that side of the bridge? Might as well get as much done as I can while over there!

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Here are the feet.

Not a ploy to get your address. I feel bad that you think that and would like to send a written apology if you can PM me your address.

Whoops. Looks like I uploaded the wrong file.

Try this one.

Left Ginger alone in the basement. Better go check and make sure she's not running around in her birthday suit.

You are cracking me up this week! I could always use a good laugh! Ginger should never be left alone!