Disboutiquers Part 27 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[DMGeurts]

Got great response from the halloween costumes DW made for MNSSHP last week only problems is that the trip is over now. Hees a pic with Tink she was a little leary about Hook kept asking if he had any lanterns with him.

Love the costumes your wife made - thanks for sharing!

And now we return to our story....As the Trip Turns...or something like that! Yesterday was a strange day. We did Ak in the am and Epcot in the pm. Nothing went according to plan, but in the end it all worked out...more or less!

Due to hurt feelings and sibling rivalry, we did not stay together the whole day. In fact we only saw my DS, DIL, and grand daughter when they needed me to watch the GD while they rode something. (still not sure why we all pitched in to pay for the 'nanny' to come with us!)

DIL and DS decided to go back to the room instead of doing Epcot with us, since they had been there for EMH the night before without GD. Which made our dinner ressie go from 8 people to 4 people. Garden Grill did not disappoint! Our server, Patrick, was well worth the price of admission. In case you don't recognize the name, he is the singing server. He sang the menu to us, sang a song for Dale (because Chip gets all the attention) and sang a special Birthday song to DS. The characters were even better than I remembered them being. (one of the handlers came back to ask why I had them signing fabric blocks, and wants to see it when it is finished ...the quilt that is..)

We endedup not staying for the fireworks as it looked like another storm was coming in...lots of thunder and lightning, but not sure about the rain...I think I was asleep when it came through. I know the power went out in the resort for a while, just enough to mess up the clocks! (and the room got a tad warm while waiting for the air to come back on.)


OK, funny from yesterday...and it did not even happen at Disney! My middle son (who is staying home and watching our dogs at our house) called to let us know they finally returned husband's police car to the house. (only a couple days late) Micheal came home from work to see the police car parked...in our neighbor's driveway! Not only did they park it at the wrong house, but they had blocked in their cars! Not sure exactly when it was parked there, because Michael has to leave at 4 am for work...luckily, he knew where the spare key was and was able to move it back to its own home and spot in the driveway!

I would have loved to hear the phone call from the neighbor to 911 asking why there was a police car blocking their driveway!


Today is our last day at the parks, and I am a little sad. I am a LOT tired, but a little sad on leaving. We will spend a bit of time at DHS in the morning and then go over to MK for the rest of the day ending with dinner at CRT and then home to pack. The other two parts of the family will be going to the party .... if they can stop fighting long enough!

It should be an interesting trip home if they don't make up...they are all riding in the same car!


Nini

Sorry it's your last day - YAY for bouncebacks!!!! And ROFL about your DH's police car... That's probably the funniest thing I've heard all week.

It's awfully quiet with out you around here (only 2 pages in the last 2 days), it will be good to have you back!

And, of course, can't wait to see pics!

http://www.jiffyshirts.com/hanes-5680.html

I ordered these last time I ordered for myself. I am 36, have 2 kids and teeter between a 16 to a size 20....depending on the cut of the shirt. This shirt is cut for a female, and it is not so fitted that you have to order a size larger (like those of us with cantalopes/ watermelons tend to do ) I ordered the 2 XL and it was too big, but not so big I would pay shipping to send it back, but I will order the XL next time. It had minimal shrinkage when I washed and dried it on the white cycle with DH undershirts.

I think you just described me. Seriously. Except, I plan to be much smaller for our trip in the spring. BUt thanks for the link, I saved it to my favs for our trip stuff.

D~

 

[dianemom2]

I know! Her designs are still on her page...and yes I did look through them all and didn't see it.

I was going to buy 2 designs from her a couple weeks ago, but saw the postings about her not responding and got worried, so I just digitized them myself!

That's probably just as well. The reason that I was trying to contact her is because I was having some trouble with one of her designs. I just wanted to let her know so that she could fix the problem.

Okay all you creative types...I have a challenge for you...

I was talking with the lady that I do the surgery caps for at Vandy Children's Hosp...and we got on the subject that they really need Halloween costumes for the kiddos to trick or treat in if they are in hospital during this time. So we were trying to brainstorm some about what we could do to make some easy costumes that would be a variety of both boys and girls from toddler sizes to probably preteen/teen agers. I know she is going to make some lady bugs out of cotton (If you got the Joanns mailer recently she is making those on p 15!). I was thinking of doing varios capes of a few different sizes...ones like SuperHero capes for boys, princess capes for girls, generic butterfly or birds or bumbees for both... I would love to hear everyone's suggestions. Remeber it needs to be relatively easy, relatively inexpensive material, and can not really be fitted in any manner since we will have no idea of counts and sizes.

Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Lynn

How nice of you and the other lady to want to make costumes for the kids in the hospital. I think the idea of capes are wonderful. You could also make some simple chef hats so the kids could be chefs or a mob cap/sun bonnet so that they could be pioneer girls. Paired with an apron, either of those would make a great costume. A red cape would be good for little Red Riding Hood. You could add mouse ears or cat ears to a headband and then whip up a simple tail to pin to the child's back end.

 

[froggy33]

Please help!

I think it was a few threads back, but awhile ago Froggy (I think it was her) gave us directions on how to add names to designs in Stitch Era. I was successfully doing it and then I didn't sew much over the summer. Now, for the life of me, I can't figure how what I am doing wrong. They just refuse to show up on my machine when I am adding names to designs. I really wanted to do a pumpkin shirt for both of my girls tonight with their names, but it just will not work!!!! I can't find the directions she gave us. Can any of you help me out and repost them if you know where they are?

Thanks!

Okay...that was me but I can't find the post either! I wonder if it got taken down or something. This explanation probably won't be as good..sorry!

Do you have a purchased font so that it is letter by letter or are you trying to just add a font that you have on your computer to a file you've purchased.

If the second...open the pes file in SEU. If needed: you can select the whole image (using a box around the design). Then you can resize/move the image a little so that you'll have enough room to add a name.

Then on the left click the little letter and type what you want in the font you want. Then place that font with your design. Now export the design as a new name as a pes (so you don't overwrite the purchased one). This should get it.

If it is a purchased font it will be a little more difficult, but I can try and talk you through it..or maybe someone knows where the link is!

Good luck!
Jessica

 

[aboveH20]

Please help!

I think it was a few threads back, but awhile ago Froggy (I think it was her) gave us directions on how to add names to designs in Stitch Era. I was successfully doing it and then I didn't sew much over the summer. Now, for the life of me, I can't figure how what I am doing wrong. They just refuse to show up on my machine when I am adding names to designs. I really wanted to do a pumpkin shirt for both of my girls tonight with their names, but it just will not work!!!! I can't find the directions she gave us. Can any of you help me out and repost them if you know where they are?

Thanks!

Okay...that was me but I can't find the post either! I wonder if it got taken down or something. This explanation probably won't be as good..sorry!

Do you have a purchased font so that it is letter by letter or are you trying to just add a font that you have on your computer to a file you've purchased.

If the second...open the pes file in SEU. If needed: you can select the whole image (using a box around the design). Then you can resize/move the image a little so that you'll have enough room to add a name.

Then on the left click the little letter and type what you want in the font you want. Then place that font with your design. Now export the design as a new name as a pes (so you don't overwrite the purchased one). This should get it.

If it is a purchased font it will be a little more difficult, but I can try and talk you through it..or maybe someone knows where the link is!

Good luck!
Jessica

I emailed it to myself.

It's Part 26 post 2179.

Maybe helpful to read both -- both by Froggy

 

[NiniMorris]

We had an awesome day yesterday! I really feel sad that it was our last day in the parks. (I refuse to make the comment that since we did not see DS, DIL and his party the whole day that THAT might have had something to do with the way the day went...)

We started at DHS, practically NO crowds, and rode everything we pilling in. all wanted to at least once, then headed to MK. The crowds were much heavier there. The Halloween party had sold out, so all the day guests were there and as well as the party guests were spilling in. (In fact, as some people cut in line in front of hubby and the stroller, several comments were made that he wasn't using a party ticket to get in....so he didn't need to be in line taking up space!...but the cm set them all straight and made them let him in first.)

By this time it had gotten hot and the attitude of most of the party goers was a bit mean spirited. It was the first time I had seen that much attitude at Disney. Really kind of strange.

We managed to ride all the family's favorites...all three Mountains, the tea cups (?) and a couple others. (now, I had NO idea that the tea cups was a family favorite...we rarely ever ride it!) We also managed to introduce my SIL to the Dole Whip. He is hooked!

By this time it was time to head to the castle, so we said goodby to my daughter and her hubby and made our way there. (where we saw more of that attitude...people couldn't get in and somehow felt they were entitled to eat at the castle since their vacation was paid for ) But, once we got upstairs, the only attitude we saw was my DD11 informing me she was NOT having her picture taken with the Princesses!

I got all my squares for my quilt signed (really wish I had more time to get more squares completed!) had the BEST server, and fantastic food.

It was really kinda funny when we finally left (our ADR was for 6:55 and we were not doing the party afterward.) They very politely asked if we were staying for the party. When we said no, they told us our royal escort would take us to the front gate (what they didn't mention was that it would be by way of Omaha!) It was almost a forced march speed...and I had trouble keeping up...but we made it! (Hubby commented I need to make sure my legs will make the trip better next time!)

As we were driving back to the resort, my DD11 made sure we know she wants to do the party next year. That's right...I forgot to tell you...we booked our bounce back for next year! We are going on the last day of the free dining and staying for 10 days. I almost have hubby convinced to get annual passes...we'll see!

So, with less than 365 days to go...I got to get busy!





(also, I saw a lot more customs in the park this year than we have in the past. As well as a lot of little girls complaining about the itchy dresses their moms forced them to wear! All the shirts we wore got tons and tons of compliments, with several people begging for my email address to order some shirts...and I did not give our my email address...just told them my shop on etsy would be back up and running the first week of October and they were more than welcome to look. Don't want to make the mouse mad at me for not following the rules about not soliciting on property!)



Had a great trip overall and not looking forward to the long drive home....or the part about getting the lesson plans ready for home schooling one short person starting on Monday!

Nini

 

[VBAndrea]

I am the opposite. I am always planning too far ahead! I did Halloween and Thanksgiving outfits in the summer. Now I am working on spring outfits for my niece. Then I will have to hope that she doesn't out grow them before I give them to her. I also need to make a couple of bowling shirts for my nephews for this spring.

I wish I had your initiative! I try to think ahead but I can't manage. I bought Halloween applique designs last May and none are stitched out yet. I think I need to cut back a wee bit on BGs. Sadly they are keeping me from doing things I want to do for my own children. I will still do them -- just need to scale the projects back some.

T-Shirt Question: I want to purchase some t-shirts for our family for our upcoming trip from Jiffy Shirts. I wanted to get some shirts that are for women and ideally a little fitted but not tight. Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Are they any particular ones that you don't like?

I don't want to spend a fortune on shirts that we are only going to wear once.

Nothing like waiting until the last minute!!

TIA

You may also want to try Rock Bottom t-shirts. Their boy's selection is poor, but I got some decent junior cut t's for a BG there and ordered a bunch of cute ruffled edge t's in both long and short sleeve for my dd. They had some OK looking woman's t's, though I didn't order any. Unlike Meshell, I like a tight fit in t's as all I have are mini grapefruits.

Okay all you creative types...I have a challenge for you...

I was talking with the lady that I do the surgery caps for at Vandy Children's Hosp...and we got on the subject that they really need Halloween costumes for the kiddos to trick or treat in if they are in hospital during this time. So we were trying to brainstorm some about what we could do to make some easy costumes that would be a variety of both boys and girls from toddler sizes to probably preteen/teen agers. I know she is going to make some lady bugs out of cotton (If you got the Joanns mailer recently she is making those on p 15!). I was thinking of doing varios capes of a few different sizes...ones like SuperHero capes for boys, princess capes for girls, generic butterfly or birds or bumbees for both... I would love to hear everyone's suggestions. Remeber it needs to be relatively easy, relatively inexpensive material, and can not really be fitted in any manner since we will have no idea of counts and sizes.

Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Lynn

I love the idea of capes and I also thought of aprons and the like the idea of things like chef's hats or Little Red Riding Hood. You could also make capes with ears for animals -- like dalmatian fabric ones, or cow print. I love how you help out so much with the hospital

MICHELLE: Thought I grabbed your quote -- I decided not to call Just Fabrics as I need these outfits done by this Friday. I found a set of Beatle's embroidery designs so my ds is getting a bowling shirt with black on black music notes mixed with the Beatles fabric I found here and an applique. It's turning out cute so far but I'm out of fusible interfacing and likely will not go to the store until Monday to get some. I also enlarged the BS pattern to a size 9/10 so hopefully it turns out OK!

For dd I decided to do a knit t with the Olivia and will do embroidery on that with different designs from the set I got. I have 5 different color solids knits that I'll combine along with one with flowers and then I have some fabrics to combine with the Beatles fabrics for deco jeans. Just having found the embroidery set will make it so I don't need so many fabrics. I may even make myself a scarf with some of the designs on it and a t for dh -- it's in my plans, but time is not always on my side. We shall see how the week progresses. This weekend we have lots on the schedule so my sewing will mainly be the weekdays, but I don't work at all this week.

 

[DMGeurts]

We had an awesome day yesterday! I really feel sad that it was our last day in the parks. (I refuse to make the comment that since we did not see DS, DIL and his party the whole day that THAT might have had something to do with the way the day went...)

We started at DHS, practically NO crowds, and rode everything we pilling in. all wanted to at least once, then headed to MK. The crowds were much heavier there. The Halloween party had sold out, so all the day guests were there and as well as the party guests were spilling in. (In fact, as some people cut in line in front of hubby and the stroller, several comments were made that he wasn't using a party ticket to get in....so he didn't need to be in line taking up space!...but the cm set them all straight and made them let him in first.)

By this time it had gotten hot and the attitude of most of the party goers was a bit mean spirited. It was the first time I had seen that much attitude at Disney. Really kind of strange.

We managed to ride all the family's favorites...all three Mountains, the tea cups (?) and a couple others. (now, I had NO idea that the tea cups was a family favorite...we rarely ever ride it!) We also managed to introduce my SIL to the Dole Whip. He is hooked!

By this time it was time to head to the castle, so we said goodby to my daughter and her hubby and made our way there. (where we saw more of that attitude...people couldn't get in and somehow felt they were entitled to eat at the castle since their vacation was paid for ) But, once we got upstairs, the only attitude we saw was my DD11 informing me she was NOT having her picture taken with the Princesses!

I got all my squares for my quilt signed (really wish I had more time to get more squares completed!) had the BEST server, and fantastic food.

It was really kinda funny when we finally left (our ADR was for 6:55 and we were not doing the party afterward.) They very politely asked if we were staying for the party. When we said no, they told us our royal escort would take us to the front gate (what they didn't mention was that it would be by way of Omaha!) It was almost a forced march speed...and I had trouble keeping up...but we made it! (Hubby commented I need to make sure my legs will make the trip better next time!)

As we were driving back to the resort, my DD11 made sure we know she wants to do the party next year. That's right...I forgot to tell you...we booked our bounce back for next year! We are going on the last day of the free dining and staying for 10 days. I almost have hubby convinced to get annual passes...we'll see!

So, with less than 365 days to go...I got to get busy!





(also, I saw a lot more customs in the park this year than we have in the past. As well as a lot of little girls complaining about the itchy dresses their moms forced them to wear! All the shirts we wore got tons and tons of compliments, with several people begging for my email address to order some shirts...and I did not give our my email address...just told them my shop on etsy would be back up and running the first week of October and they were more than welcome to look. Don't want to make the mouse mad at me for not following the rules about not soliciting on property!)



Had a great trip overall and not looking forward to the long drive home....or the part about getting the lesson plans ready for home schooling one short person starting on Monday!

Nini

Sorry about all the mean people at MK - that really makes me feel bad.

Awesome about all the comments on your shirts! I don't know what I am going to do about the stuff I plan to make for our trip - I was thinking of cutting my tags in half, and appliqueing them on the outside of our customs, like a brand tag. Do you think that would be considered "soliciting"? It's not like I"d do a 3"x3" tag - it would be about 1"x1"... LOL So, you'd have to be pretty close to see it.

That's so sad about uncomfortable girls in hot, itchy dresses... IMHO - comfort at Disney is a priority.

You will do wonderful home schooling DS, I am sure it's super stressful getting started - but I think it will be so much better for him - especially the way he was treated.



I've been busy sewing away... My ticker is still counting down. I hope to be finished up with these outfits well before Christmas, so I can make a few things for the girls for our trip. Oldest dd requested a specific custom (Whoo-hoo) and youngest dd kind of gave me free reign. Honestly, I will probably just do a bunch of t-shirts, or a few anyways - again, I want them to be comfy.

D~

 

[miprender]

Nini how awesome that you booked again for next year.

I emailed it to myself.

It's Part 26 post 2179.

Maybe helpful to read both -- both by Froggy

Thanks I should have saved it for myself too.

MICHELLE: Thought I grabbed your quote -- I decided not to call Just Fabrics as I need these outfits done by this Friday. I found a set of Beatle's embroidery designs so my ds is getting a bowling shirt with black on black music notes mixed with the Beatles fabric I found here and an applique. It's turning out cute so far but I'm out of fusible interfacing and likely will not go to the store until Monday to get some. I also enlarged the BS pattern to a size 9/10 so hopefully it turns out OK!

For dd I decided to do a knit t with the Olivia and will do embroidery on that with different designs from the set I got. I have 5 different color solids knits that I'll combine along with one with flowers and then I have some fabrics to combine with the Beatles fabrics for deco jeans. Just having found the embroidery set will make it so I don't need so many fabrics. I may even make myself a scarf with some of the designs on it and a t for dh -- it's in my plans, but time is not always on my side. We shall see how the week progresses. This weekend we have lots on the schedule so my sewing will mainly be the weekdays, but I don't work at all this week.

I hope you post pictures

 

[miprender]

Here's froggy's quote:

Good afternoon! For those of you that were wondering, as I was, about lettering in Stitch ERA.

Firt, I think the already loaded fonts, or fonts you load to your computer do work well. Admittedly, some better than others. I just digitzed and stitched this image recently, using all embedded fonts. So I know they work and you can do it! I did it on a Tshirt, so I used wash away on top.

As for joining fonts. I think I figured it out, although I haven't actually stitched one out to see if it works.
Following this image (which is what your SEU screen would look like doing this):

1. open the first letter of the word you are making (mine was a K in .pes format). Double ckik the file in the folder or select open file under artwork in SEU. These are done in stitch packs. Notice to the right, when you open the object manager, you can select the stitch pack for that letter. Then you can adjust size, color, or rotation of the individual letter. Just clicking on the K itself will only select individual stitches.

2. To add a subsequent letter, select Design gallery on the left hand side. Then within that, select machine format (since you'll want the other .pes (etc) files). Find the file you have your letters in. It can't be a zipped file...I had to transfer mine to a regular file.

3. Select the next letter and drag and drop that into the working area. It will transfer and up will pop a box asking you how you want to assgn this letter I just check the bottom choice, where I can choose the color I want.

4. The new letter will be there and can again be selected in the object manager to adjust it how you would like. Continue to do this with the remaining letters. When all are together you can select them all in the object manager or select stithes by rectangle right under the stitch editing words in middle top. Then you can adjust the word as a whole.

5. In order to keep the machine from stopping at every letter, (so if you want the whole word to be the same color thread and just stitch on through). You have to assign them all the same color. To do this, just make each letter the same color, by selecting the top color (no. 1) in the color bar over by the design gallery. Or if you want each letter a different color, just select a different color box for each letter.

6. Export this design. Click on the little arrow next to the file button on top left. Then name/export how you would like. And done

You can do this with other designs as well, like if you wanted to put 2 4x4 designs together into a 5x7 hoop so you don't have to rehoop.

Good luck!

 

[billwendy]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Im excited to announce that we have a new Big Give!! and its for a Little Boy named Owen. He is 3 years old and has a severe heart condition that will eventually lead to a heart transplant. He is super adorable, and has a sweet 11 year old sister Kamryn who could use some extra lovin too!! They are very excited to be at Disney during the holiday season! Their ship date will be 10/28/11! Who will be the first to sign up???


Just look at this face!! How cute is he!! What a little trooper! He love superhero's (maybe a cool cape?), PIXAR characters and Mickey and the Gang!!

Here is the rest of the family - mom loves it when they all match! Kamryn loves TINKERBELLE and VILLIANS (I see a cool villian outfit in her future), Minnie and the princess cuties!!

Even if you cant send a gift to this family, please head over to their PTR and encourage them as they make plans!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2677570

Thanks Everyone!! Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Okay...that was me but I can't find the post either! I wonder if it got taken down or something. This explanation probably won't be as good..sorry!

Do you have a purchased font so that it is letter by letter or are you trying to just add a font that you have on your computer to a file you've purchased.

If the second...open the pes file in SEU. If needed: you can select the whole image (using a box around the design). Then you can resize/move the image a little so that you'll have enough room to add a name.

Then on the left click the little letter and type what you want in the font you want. Then place that font with your design. Now export the design as a new name as a pes (so you don't overwrite the purchased one). This should get it.

If it is a purchased font it will be a little more difficult, but I can try and talk you through it..or maybe someone knows where the link is!

Good luck!
Jessica

I emailed it to myself.

It's Part 26 post 2179.

Maybe helpful to read both -- both by Froggy

Here's froggy's quote:

Thanks everyone for trying to help me out. I really appreciate it. Aren't those directions for Froggy for when you are using purchased fonts?

If it is okay, I am just going to run you guys through what I am doing and maybe you can tell me what I am doing wrong:
1. I open up my purchased design in PES format since I have the brother pe770.
2. I choose a hoop size. Any of the brother vertical hoops that are 5.118x7.087.
3. I put the little box around my design and drag it up to my hoop and put it where I want it in the hoop.
4. I click on the lettering box on the left hand side and choose what true type font I want and type out the name I want embroidered. I hit enter and then go down and adjust where I want it and what size I want it by clicking on the box around the name.
5. I hit the little lightning bolt at the top.
6. I then save it and export it as a PES format design and change the name.
7. I put this saved design on my USB port, stick it into my machine, and nothing is there!!!!

Do you have any idea what I am doing wrong or missing? It is just so frustrating because I successfully did it in the past. I worked on it for over 2 hours yesterday. Ellen was sweet for me last time and digitized a name for me, but I don't want to have to ask people to do that for me everytime.

Jessica said on facebook that she can't do it anymore either since the software has been updated. Did I need to update the software somewhere? Anyone else having this problem?

Again, I can't thank you enough for the help!!! I just want to solve this problem quickly because one of my very best friends daughter's is turning 1 this week and she wants me to embroider a one and her name on her little bloomers so i need to fix this problem soon.

I am wondering if I need to take the software off of my computer and then upload it all again if that is possible?

 

[mommy2mrb]

We had an awesome day yesterday! I really feel sad that it was our last day in the parks. (I refuse to make the comment that since we did not see DS, DIL and his party the whole day that THAT might have had something to do with the way the day went...)

We started at DHS, practically NO crowds, and rode everything we pilling in. all wanted to at least once, then headed to MK. The crowds were much heavier there. The Halloween party had sold out, so all the day guests were there and as well as the party guests were spilling in. (In fact, as some people cut in line in front of hubby and the stroller, several comments were made that he wasn't using a party ticket to get in....so he didn't need to be in line taking up space!...but the cm set them all straight and made them let him in first.)

By this time it had gotten hot and the attitude of most of the party goers was a bit mean spirited. It was the first time I had seen that much attitude at Disney. Really kind of strange.

We managed to ride all the family's favorites...all three Mountains, the tea cups (?) and a couple others. (now, I had NO idea that the tea cups was a family favorite...we rarely ever ride it!) We also managed to introduce my SIL to the Dole Whip. He is hooked!

By this time it was time to head to the castle, so we said goodby to my daughter and her hubby and made our way there. (where we saw more of that attitude...people couldn't get in and somehow felt they were entitled to eat at the castle since their vacation was paid for ) But, once we got upstairs, the only attitude we saw was my DD11 informing me she was NOT having her picture taken with the Princesses!

I got all my squares for my quilt signed (really wish I had more time to get more squares completed!) had the BEST server, and fantastic food.

It was really kinda funny when we finally left (our ADR was for 6:55 and we were not doing the party afterward.) They very politely asked if we were staying for the party. When we said no, they told us our royal escort would take us to the front gate (what they didn't mention was that it would be by way of Omaha!) It was almost a forced march speed...and I had trouble keeping up...but we made it! (Hubby commented I need to make sure my legs will make the trip better next time!)

As we were driving back to the resort, my DD11 made sure we know she wants to do the party next year. That's right...I forgot to tell you...we booked our bounce back for next year! We are going on the last day of the free dining and staying for 10 days. I almost have hubby convinced to get annual passes...we'll see!

So, with less than 365 days to go...I got to get busy!





(also, I saw a lot more customs in the park this year than we have in the past. As well as a lot of little girls complaining about the itchy dresses their moms forced them to wear! All the shirts we wore got tons and tons of compliments, with several people begging for my email address to order some shirts...and I did not give our my email address...just told them my shop on etsy would be back up and running the first week of October and they were more than welcome to look. Don't want to make the mouse mad at me for not following the rules about not soliciting on property!)



Had a great trip overall and not looking forward to the long drive home....or the part about getting the lesson plans ready for home schooling one short person starting on Monday!

Nini

Nini, sorry about the grumpy people at MK....sounds like you made the best of the day and had fun!
those people wanting to eat at the castle definately didn't do any planning did they
have a safe trip home and wishing you the best with homeschooling your DS, you are going to do great!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!

Im excited to announce that we have a new Big Give!! and its for a Little Boy named Owen. He is 3 years old and has a severe heart condition that will eventually lead to a heart transplant. He is super adorable, and has a sweet 11 year old sister Kamryn who could use some extra lovin too!! They are very excited to be at Disney during the holiday season! Their ship date will be 10/28/11! Who will be the first to sign up???


Just look at this face!! How cute is he!! What a little trooper! He love superhero's (maybe a cool cape?), PIXAR characters and Mickey and the Gang!!

Here is the rest of the family - mom loves it when they all match! Kamryn loves TINKERBELLE and VILLIANS (I see a cool villian outfit in her future), Minnie and the princess cuties!!

Even if you cant send a gift to this family, please head over to their PTR and encourage them as they make plans!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2677570

Thanks Everyone!! Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Owen is a little cutie! signed up for pixie dust!

 

[billwendy]

Owen is a little cutie! signed up for pixie dust!

Thanks so much Lisa!!! This little guy will be so much fun to do! He loves everything -lol!!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Thanks so much Lisa!!! This little guy will be so much fun to do! He loves everything -lol!!!

always happy to spread the pixie dust!

Owen looks a lot like my friends little guy too...the same big blue eyes!
will have Megan pick things out for Kamryn since they are the same age!

 

[kstgelais4]

Sorry you drove there. They actually closed last week and opened a super Walmart off 146A in Smithfield. I just checked out their fabric department yesterday and they had some cool pirate fabric that I had been wanting for a while.

So where do you live? Hopefully it wasn't that far of a drive.



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(Miprender) Thanks for the information about the new Walmart off of 146A in Smithfield. I'll have to go down there (maybe this weekend)...live in MA about 3 miles from the Cumberland, RI line...so it wasn't a long drive. Just a pain to get there and see it gone.
Sheila

I can't believe that I drove to Woonsocket, RI to check out the fabric at the Walmart....only to discover that the store is NO LONGER THERE...even the store sign was down. When did that happen? I was there at least 3 months ago to pickup oil for my car -- I saw some awesome fabric but didn't have the time to really shop.

Sheila

I didn't realize that there were disboutiquers who live so incredibly close to me! I live about 10 minutes from the N.Smithfield SuperWalmart, in MA. We should have a DisMeet in the WalMart fabric section. lol.

Y'all are killing me- there is no way in creation for me to keep up with this thread. However, at least I've been sewing when I can. As usual, I spent entirely too long on an outfit DD will probably wear once, but hey, it's probably better than drinking in the afternoons or getting addicted to reality tv...

Here's what I'm finishing this weekend- I did the cutting and embroidering last weekend, and the sewing today and yesterday- that is, when I wasn't cleaning, watching dolphin tale, or church ( 5 hours every sunday- I apparently have the gift of helps and end up needed at at least 3 of our 4 services, but I love it)

Please ignore all the threads- I managed to get everything on for the test fit, but I don't think I'd get it back on her tonight- the threads will be gone before we leave, I promise

It's an Insa skirt- I this skirt pattern; Heathersue's appliques, and I made up the top.

Front:

L side

R side

Back

Sorry for so many pics, but its the only way to see the whole thing

Almost forgot- I cased the concept from Leslie- did a different top, and different fabrics, but the idea of using floral fabric, Princesses, Insa and the ruffles were inspired by her outfit.

Where did you get the floral fabric, and the aqua dots? I have been looking for them for over a week now, and haven't been able to find them IRL or online!!

 

[mphalens]

Hey y'all! Just popping in to post that I had to leave my laptop at the repair shop here in RI :-(. Hard Drive failure, fan failure, possible track pad failure. thank goodness for apple's time machine and the fact that something told me to start backing it up every day... I'd be sick if I'd lost any of my recent (or old stuff) work...

So, it's iPad posting for me until I get the computer back (probably not til the end of the week or early next week) ....

 

[froggy33]

Thanks everyone for trying to help me out. I really appreciate it. Aren't those directions for Froggy for when you are using purchased fonts?

If it is okay, I am just going to run you guys through what I am doing and maybe you can tell me what I am doing wrong:
1. I open up my purchased design in PES format since I have the brother pe770.
2. I choose a hoop size. Any of the brother vertical hoops that are 5.118x7.087.
3. I put the little box around my design and drag it up to my hoop and put it where I want it in the hoop.
4. I click on the lettering box on the left hand side and choose what true type font I want and type out the name I want embroidered. I hit enter and then go down and adjust where I want it and what size I want it by clicking on the box around the name.
5. I hit the little lightning bolt at the top.
6. I then save it and export it as a PES format design and change the name.
7. I put this saved design on my USB port, stick it into my machine, and nothing is there!!!!

Do you have any idea what I am doing wrong or missing? It is just so frustrating because I successfully did it in the past. I worked on it for over 2 hours yesterday. Ellen was sweet for me last time and digitized a name for me, but I don't want to have to ask people to do that for me everytime.

Jessica said on facebook that she can't do it anymore either since the software has been updated. Did I need to update the software somewhere? Anyone else having this problem?

Again, I can't thank you enough for the help!!! I just want to solve this problem quickly because one of my very best friends daughter's is turning 1 this week and she wants me to embroider a one and her name on her little bloomers so i need to fix this problem soon.

I am wondering if I need to take the software off of my computer and then upload it all again if that is possible?

Okay.. I think maybe everything is good until you hit that lightning bolt. I have never done this before??? Even when full on digitizing.

1. I open up my purchased design in PES format since I have the brother pe770.
2. I choose a hoop size. Any of the brother vertical hoops that are 5.118x7.087.
3. I put the little box around my design and drag it up to my hoop and put it where I want it in the hoop.
4. I click on the lettering box on the left hand side and choose what true type font I want and type out the name I want embroidered. I hit enter and then go down and adjust where I want it and what size I want it by clicking on the box around the name.
5. Try skipping your step 5. Instead, select the font and then click on the next color (on the left). This keeps your stitches "in order" Doesn't matter what color, just the next one.
6. I then save it and export it as a PES format design and change the name.
7. I put this saved design on my USB port, stick it into my machine, and nothing is there!!!! - I haven't done this...but I reopened it in my SEU and it was all there.
Hope this works!!

 

[dianemom2]

I wish I had your initiative! I try to think ahead but I can't manage. I bought Halloween applique designs last May and none are stitched out yet. I think I need to cut back a wee bit on BGs. Sadly they are keeping me from doing things I want to do for my own children. I will still do them -- just need to scale the projects back some.

My family doesn't call it initiative. They call it crazy! I am always the first one finished with my holiday shopping too! It drives my family nuts!

Can't wait to see the Beatles outfits. They sound like they are going to be awesome!

I went the Quilt and Sewing Expo yesterday. I thought it was fun to walk around and look at all the booths. I bought a few kinds of stabilizer and some embroidery thread. I saw something that they called a surfboard that you put on top of your ironing board so that you can use it as a table or have a larger ironing surface. I really liked it but thought it seemed kind of expensive. If I go back next year, I might buy one. I looked at the newest sewing/embroidery machines from Brother and Babylock. I was absolutely drooling over them but if I brought one home my DH would have a heart attack!!!!

 

[NiniMorris]

My family doesn't call it initiative. They call it crazy! I am always the first one finished with my holiday shopping too! It drives my family nuts!

Can't wait to see the Beatles outfits. They sound like they are going to be awesome!

I went the Quilt and Sewing Expo yesterday. I thought it was fun to walk around and look at all the booths. I bought a few kinds of stabilizer and some embroidery thread. I saw something that they called a surfboard that you put on top of your ironing board so that you can use it as a table or have a larger ironing surface. I really liked it but thought it seemed kind of expensive. If I go back next year, I might buy one. I looked at the newest sewing/embroidery machines from Brother and Babylock. I was absolutely drooling over them but if I brought one home my DH would have a heart attack!!!!

I'm hoping to get to go to the one in Atlanta later this month...not sure if I will have any money or not...I like to buy my thread and stabilizer there from the Marathon booth...it is my excuse for going! LOL! I tell my husband I am saving on shipping!



Finally got home...one load of laundry is in the wash and all the clean clothes are unpacked (that took all of 2 minutes...its ALL dirty! LOL)

Trying to convince hubby to go get take out then a long hot bath and a long nighty night is on the menu See you in the am!


Nini

 

[PurpleEars]

And now we return to our story....As the Trip Turns...or something like that! Yesterday was a strange day. We did Ak in the am and Epcot in the pm. Nothing went according to plan, but in the end it all worked out...more or less!

Due to hurt feelings and sibling rivalry, we did not stay together the whole day. In fact we only saw my DS, DIL, and grand daughter when they needed me to watch the GD while they rode something. (still not sure why we all pitched in to pay for the 'nanny' to come with us!)

DIL and DS decided to go back to the room instead of doing Epcot with us, since they had been there for EMH the night before without GD. Which made our dinner ressie go from 8 people to 4 people. Garden Grill did not disappoint! Our server, Patrick, was well worth the price of admission. In case you don't recognize the name, he is the singing server. He sang the menu to us, sang a song for Dale (because Chip gets all the attention) and sang a special Birthday song to DS. The characters were even better than I remembered them being. (one of the handlers came back to ask why I had them signing fabric blocks, and wants to see it when it is finished ...the quilt that is..)

We endedup not staying for the fireworks as it looked like another storm was coming in...lots of thunder and lightning, but not sure about the rain...I think I was asleep when it came through. I know the power went out in the resort for a while, just enough to mess up the clocks! (and the room got a tad warm while waiting for the air to come back on.)


OK, funny from yesterday...and it did not even happen at Disney! My middle son (who is staying home and watching our dogs at our house) called to let us know they finally returned husband's police car to the house. (only a couple days late) Micheal came home from work to see the police car parked...in our neighbor's driveway! Not only did they park it at the wrong house, but they had blocked in their cars! Not sure exactly when it was parked there, because Michael has to leave at 4 am for work...luckily, he knew where the spare key was and was able to move it back to its own home and spot in the driveway!

I would have loved to hear the phone call from the neighbor to 911 asking why there was a police car blocking their driveway!


Today is our last day at the parks, and I am a little sad. I am a LOT tired, but a little sad on leaving. We will spend a bit of time at DHS in the morning and then go over to MK for the rest of the day ending with dinner at CRT and then home to pack. The other two parts of the family will be going to the party .... if they can stop fighting long enough!

It should be an interesting trip home if they don't make up...they are all riding in the same car!


Nini

Continuing to enjoy your live updates. Hopefully I can convince DH to try Garden Grill again next trip. He got sick from the food last time, but I think that had something to do with the fact that he had 3 rounds of desserts! (Ok, I had some of the first round, but still) Let's just say that was not a fun night!

Okay all you creative types...I have a challenge for you...

I was talking with the lady that I do the surgery caps for at Vandy Children's Hosp...and we got on the subject that they really need Halloween costumes for the kiddos to trick or treat in if they are in hospital during this time. So we were trying to brainstorm some about what we could do to make some easy costumes that would be a variety of both boys and girls from toddler sizes to probably preteen/teen agers. I know she is going to make some lady bugs out of cotton (If you got the Joanns mailer recently she is making those on p 15!). I was thinking of doing varios capes of a few different sizes...ones like SuperHero capes for boys, princess capes for girls, generic butterfly or birds or bumbees for both... I would love to hear everyone's suggestions. Remeber it needs to be relatively easy, relatively inexpensive material, and can not really be fitted in any manner since we will have no idea of counts and sizes.

Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Lynn

That's a wonderful idea! I am thinking hats of different types? Anything from wizards to just halloween fabric bucket hats should do. Another idea I have is aprons (I remember one of the moderators from the DisAbilities board posted some apron costumes for her DD who uses a wheelchair - I think it was posted quite a while back though)

We had an awesome day yesterday! I really feel sad that it was our last day in the parks. (I refuse to make the comment that since we did not see DS, DIL and his party the whole day that THAT might have had something to do with the way the day went...)

We started at DHS, practically NO crowds, and rode everything we pilling in. all wanted to at least once, then headed to MK. The crowds were much heavier there. The Halloween party had sold out, so all the day guests were there and as well as the party guests were spilling in. (In fact, as some people cut in line in front of hubby and the stroller, several comments were made that he wasn't using a party ticket to get in....so he didn't need to be in line taking up space!...but the cm set them all straight and made them let him in first.)

By this time it had gotten hot and the attitude of most of the party goers was a bit mean spirited. It was the first time I had seen that much attitude at Disney. Really kind of strange.

We managed to ride all the family's favorites...all three Mountains, the tea cups (?) and a couple others. (now, I had NO idea that the tea cups was a family favorite...we rarely ever ride it!) We also managed to introduce my SIL to the Dole Whip. He is hooked!

By this time it was time to head to the castle, so we said goodby to my daughter and her hubby and made our way there. (where we saw more of that attitude...people couldn't get in and somehow felt they were entitled to eat at the castle since their vacation was paid for ) But, once we got upstairs, the only attitude we saw was my DD11 informing me she was NOT having her picture taken with the Princesses!

I got all my squares for my quilt signed (really wish I had more time to get more squares completed!) had the BEST server, and fantastic food.

It was really kinda funny when we finally left (our ADR was for 6:55 and we were not doing the party afterward.) They very politely asked if we were staying for the party. When we said no, they told us our royal escort would take us to the front gate (what they didn't mention was that it would be by way of Omaha!) It was almost a forced march speed...and I had trouble keeping up...but we made it! (Hubby commented I need to make sure my legs will make the trip better next time!)

As we were driving back to the resort, my DD11 made sure we know she wants to do the party next year. That's right...I forgot to tell you...we booked our bounce back for next year! We are going on the last day of the free dining and staying for 10 days. I almost have hubby convinced to get annual passes...we'll see!

So, with less than 365 days to go...I got to get busy!





(also, I saw a lot more customs in the park this year than we have in the past. As well as a lot of little girls complaining about the itchy dresses their moms forced them to wear! All the shirts we wore got tons and tons of compliments, with several people begging for my email address to order some shirts...and I did not give our my email address...just told them my shop on etsy would be back up and running the first week of October and they were more than welcome to look. Don't want to make the mouse mad at me for not following the rules about not soliciting on property!)



Had a great trip overall and not looking forward to the long drive home....or the part about getting the lesson plans ready for home schooling one short person starting on Monday!

Nini

Sounds like you had a good morning at Studios. Too bad about the mean nasty people at the party. How exciting for the Bounceback! I guess you have another trip to sew for now!

Good luck with homeschooling on Monday. I am sure that will be much better for him in the long run!

I wish I had your initiative! I try to think ahead but I can't manage. I bought Halloween applique designs last May and none are stitched out yet. I think I need to cut back a wee bit on BGs. Sadly they are keeping me from doing things I want to do for my own children. I will still do them -- just need to scale the projects back some.

You do so much for the Gives Andrea. I hope you will be able to balance sewing for your children and your desire to help with the Gives. We all understand that it is difficult to get the time to sew for the Gives! I often admire how much effort you put into the special gifts to send to the families.

I went the Quilt and Sewing Expo yesterday. I thought it was fun to walk around and look at all the booths. I bought a few kinds of stabilizer and some embroidery thread. I saw something that they called a surfboard that you put on top of your ironing board so that you can use it as a table or have a larger ironing surface. I really liked it but thought it seemed kind of expensive. If I go back next year, I might buy one. I looked at the newest sewing/embroidery machines from Brother and Babylock. I was absolutely drooling over them but if I brought one home my DH would have a heart attack!!!!

Sounds like you had a fun day at the Expo. I need to pick up some more embrodiery thread...I wonder if there are any sewing expo coming my way anytime soon.