(If anyone has any Tangled Rapunzel leftover fabric, I'd love to trade or buy some, I can't find it anywhere, I only need about 1/2 yard).
I have a piece 24" by 31". If you PM me your address I'll mail it to you.
Is anyone else a bit upset about Disney's BIG announcement?
Nini
Yes!!!
SO finally getting around to posting pictures of what I made.
D.... you should be proud of me I made all matching outfits for DD's AG dolls.
Except I cheated with the Tshirts. I used newborn onesies and cut off the bottom and sewed a hem.
Here is DD's PJs pre-torn
DD's skirt:
The boy's PJs
Here's the shirt Judy sent me to put this little girl on:
Great idea about the onesies. I wonder what I could make with navy coveralls or dress blues??
Everything looks terrific.
Well, it made me have a sad day yesterday. I kept thinking about what I wanted to do with 1 more day. Ride Peter Pan's Flight with my Mother, her favorite ride, just one more time. Sadly, she passed away Mother's Day in 2010. Unless I were to win a trip, I don't think I'm able to go back to Disney for $$ reasons.
It just keeps getting more and more expensive, doesn't it? I don't know how people afford to go with families -- I've been going solo lately and it's still $$$.
The skirt was inspired by Mickey's Fun Wheel at California Adventure, or better known as "the ride that should have had an orange triangle". Hey, maybe you should plan to be there in February too, just sayin...
That's not the same as the ferris wheel is it? I HATED it, but found out that Lisa likes it.
DH and I have stayed at the Hilton Anaheim. I have to say I was underwhelmed (even though we got a great rate). I stayed at the Ramada Maingate when I was at the conference in November. It was very close to DL (less than 5 minutes from my room to bag check), however it could use some TLC. I would say it is comparable to a value resort with free breakfast, free wifi, and walking distance of Contemporary. We are staying at the Ramada Plaza this time, which is a little bit further from the parks than the Maingate but it also looks much nicer. There is a Holiday Inn Express next to Ramada Plaza. It looks pretty nice too.
Thanks for all the advice. I've copied it. One morning when we were staying at the
Disneyland Hotel my older son wasn't feeling well so my younger son and I went off in quest of breakfast. We walked through Downtown Disney (is that what they call it there?), past the theme parks, and ended up at Denny's, so I know there are a slew of hotels within walking distance. I don't need fancy, just safe, because I travel solo.
Well I am going to my friend's baby shower today. This is what I ended up making for her baby boy:
I just hope they would be considered culturally appropriate!
So cute. I have yet to have an opportunity to make any baby stuff.
Dorrrine is one lucky duck...errrrr...doll! Love the little difference in the snowman dresses. What a clever idea!
Thanks!
And I think it was Cheryl
that made the AG tights from knee hi stockings.
Making the same but a little different was so clever
As a mother of two sons who fight about everything that was a great call
Love the snowman faces on the dresses and Dorrrine will be nice and warm now when she sleeps.
I found the AG tights in the bookmarks. Originally shared by livndisney.
My all time favorite when my sons were fighting was driving back from Ocean City in our minivan. My older son was in the third seat with his arms flailing about wildly. I asked him why, and he said he was trying to draw all of the air to himself so my younger son couldn't breath. Such brotherly love.
They very first thing I ever made for a Big Give was the same thing -- the little girl was thrilled to have something with her name because she had an unusual name, too.
I'm in the process of rearranging my sewing quadrant and can't currently get to Dorrrine, so she hasn't seen the quilt yet.
Michelle.... I make doll leggings out of knee high socks all the time... One sock for each leg - cut the pattern piece out, so the waist band is the top of the sock, then I do a lettuce edging around the leg opening (before you sew the legs shut)... Some of my original Fab 5 outfits were done this way.
D~
I keep meaning to try lettuce edging and keep forgetting. Maybe today.
I love the AG quilt. I made one for each of my dd's AG when they used to play with them. It was just the right size project for us since we were able to finish both quilts in one day. Your quilt is much prettier but then I guess you probably didn't have little "helpers"! LOL!!!
I love the ornaments and doll dresses too. Very smart to put the rickrack in a different place so that the girls could tell them apart. I remember lots of fighting between my girls because they had so many things that were identical! Your doll dresses are close enough to cause no jealousy because one is prettier (or pinker or lacier or .......) than the other but different enough for the girls to tell them apart.
Thanks for your kind words. I definitely want to make some more quilts (you're right, no helpers for me
) with a few variations.
I couldn't see any of your "learning opportunities" in the product. I think you are either too hard on yourself or I need new glasses!
I like how you made the dresses slightly different. That was really clever!
THANKS!
I don't see any mistakes on the quilt, I think it looks great!
Your neighbors are very lucky to have you next door. Dresses for cookies, I think that is so very kind of you and I'll bet the girls were thrilled!
You notice how I didn't show the back
The girls next door still haven't acknowledged the dresses -- which surprises me. I don't know if they're waiting to catch me outside, but this time of year other than a quick run to the mailbox we're not out a lot.
I love love love the quilt and I love the dresses they are just adorable.
so this year I am challenging myself to try new things and I am thinking a dolly quilt might just be where I start.
Thank you. I think the best thing about the quilt is you can go through your stash and pick put a few fabrics. It did 48 squares (6 fabrics), plus binding, plus backing.
) for myself, so I'll probably give it another go.
I really appreciate any advice.
A lot of the newbies (and not so newbies) like the patterns on youcanmakethis.com CarlaC (Scientific Seamstress) has great instructions in her patterns....perfect for beginners!
That sounds like something my kids would do. 
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