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

[dianemom2]

Update...

(for those of you who are interested)
I went to the doctor today. They are going to schedule me for a mammogram in the spring. She said she was pretty sure the itching was due to an underlying condition I have...nothing serious. But they are going to schedule the mammogram a little early just to make sure...


And.....she refilled my Lunesta...I get to go to sleep tonight First time in two weeks...I am SOOOOOOO excited! LOL!


Nini

Glad that you went to the dr and she doesn't think that the issues is going to be serious! I am also glad that you'll get to sleep. It is so hard to enjoy life when you are constantly tired. DH has terrible insomnia so I know how you must be feeling.

 

[PurpleEars]

Update...

(for those of you who are interested)
I went to the doctor today. They are going to schedule me for a mammogram in the spring. She said she was pretty sure the itching was due to an underlying condition I have...nothing serious. But they are going to schedule the mammogram a little early just to make sure...


And.....she refilled my Lunesta...I get to go to sleep tonight First time in two weeks...I am SOOOOOOO excited! LOL!


Nini

I am glad that you saw the doctor and they wanted to make sure everything is fine. I hope you will have a good sleep tonight!

I have become a PTR addict... I love doing mine and updating it. I love reading other's PTRs and updating them. It's super fun being able to meet people that are doing PTRs for trips that occur at the same time as yours does... I have several mini meets planned for this trip - and I am super excited to meet lots of Disers! I highly recommend doing a PTR... Then I'll have another to follow.
D~

Well in that case let's hope we can find reasonable airfare to go in August! We already have our TS restaurants picked out, just waiting for the 180 days window now.

 

[ivey_family]

Not a problem... Happy to help... BTW - I sent you a friend request on FB.

D~

Yay, another disbout FB friend! Going over there now...Weird, but it didn't show up. I'll try sending it from my end.


So, I pulled an all-night sew-a-thon last night. Dh and I have an annual tradition of visiting a little town called Frankenmuth here in Michigan in early December. It is home to the world's largest Christmas store, Bronner's*, and lots of other little shops and restaurants. We always visit Santa at Bronner's and I realized last night that dd had no special Christmas dress to wear. I had already bought fabric, but hadn't gotten around to sewing it yet. So, about 8PM, I started my first Simply Sweet. I 'finished' it around 5:30AM with a temporary hem. She looked adorable and I wasn't too tired throughout the day.

Once we got home tonight, I ripped out the hem and have started embroidering additional designs around the bottom. I'll also be adding a ruffle. I need to finish all that before Sunday so she can wear it to church. We'll see how that goes. I'm also hoping that it's big enough that she can wear it next year after all this work!

Regards,
C.

* An interesting note - there is a billboard for Bronner's somewhere on I-75 in northern Florida. If you've ever driven that way to WDW, you might have seen the billboard. The place is a major tourist spot in Michigan.)

 

[teresajoy]

OT: While at Target I also found a sewing accessories set for American Girl dolls in their Our Generation Doll section. It came with a pretend sewing machine and a few other things. Here is a link and it was about the same price in the store:

http://www.target.com/p/Our-Generation-Dressmaking-Accessory-Kit/-/A-13408403

Lydia peaked over my shoulder while I was looking at this and just went crazy!!!! She REALLY wants it now!!! She is now searching the living room for loose change so she can buy it!

 

[GrammytoMany]

Yay, another disbout FB friend! Going over there now...Weird, but it didn't show up. I'll try sending it from my end.


So, I pulled an all-night sew-a-thon last night. Dh and I have an annual tradition of visiting a little town called Frankenmuth here in Michigan in early December. It is home to the world's largest Christmas store, Bronner's*, and lots of other little shops and restaurants. We always visit Santa at Bronner's and I realized last night that dd had no special Christmas dress to wear. I had already bought fabric, but hadn't gotten around to sewing it yet. So, about 8PM, I started my first Simply Sweet. I 'finished' it around 5:30AM with a temporary hem. She looked adorable and I wasn't too tired throughout the day.

Once we got home tonight, I ripped out the hem and have started embroidering additional designs around the bottom. I'll also be adding a ruffle. I need to finish all that before Sunday so she can wear it to church. We'll see how that goes. I'm also hoping that it's big enough that she can wear it next year after all this work!

Regards,
C.

* An interesting note - there is a billboard for Bronner's somewhere on I-75 in northern Florida. If you've ever driven that way to WDW, you might have seen the billboard. The place is a major tourist spot in Michigan.)

Hi Ivey Family, Been to Bronners many times over the past 40 years. In fact, this summer while visiting my parents, we were up there but didn't go into Bronners but had lunch at the famous Chicken Restuarant...Zenhers. Cute dress!!

Nini, So Glad You Went To The Doctor!

I've made 2 dresses for dolls and hope to make the 3rd one this coming week. I'll post a picture then.

We had an exciting day yesterday. Our Granddaughter Evelyn Ruth was born. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 6 ozs. Talk about cutting it close....she was born 10 minutes after Mom and Dad walked into the hospital No time to give my daughter-in-law anything for the pain. Can't wait to see her
tomorrow.

Sheila

 

[BridgetR3]

Ok, I have a non-sewing related QUESTION:
I saw many of you with upcoming trips are doing PTR's. Are they hard to do in terms of time commitment? Are they fun to do? I have been debating about doing one for our August trip (though it won't be started until we actually book the plane tickets). I just don't know if it will be fun or too much work! I have a few sewing ideas for that trip already so it may be fun to share my passion with others. Any tips or suggestions?

Yes do a PTR!! I would love to have another to read.

 

[cogero]

Sheila congrats on your new granddaughter.

off to take my girl to karate, run to the drugstore and work on a christmas present.

 

[PurpleEars]

Yay, another disbout FB friend! Going over there now...Weird, but it didn't show up. I'll try sending it from my end.


So, I pulled an all-night sew-a-thon last night. Dh and I have an annual tradition of visiting a little town called Frankenmuth here in Michigan in early December. It is home to the world's largest Christmas store, Bronner's*, and lots of other little shops and restaurants. We always visit Santa at Bronner's and I realized last night that dd had no special Christmas dress to wear. I had already bought fabric, but hadn't gotten around to sewing it yet. So, about 8PM, I started my first Simply Sweet. I 'finished' it around 5:30AM with a temporary hem. She looked adorable and I wasn't too tired throughout the day.

Once we got home tonight, I ripped out the hem and have started embroidering additional designs around the bottom. I'll also be adding a ruffle. I need to finish all that before Sunday so she can wear it to church. We'll see how that goes. I'm also hoping that it's big enough that she can wear it next year after all this work!

Regards,
C.

* An interesting note - there is a billboard for Bronner's somewhere on I-75 in northern Florida. If you've ever driven that way to WDW, you might have seen the billboard. The place is a major tourist spot in Michigan.)

Great job on the dress. I hope you got some rest after you got home!

We had an exciting day yesterday. Our Granddaughter Evelyn Ruth was born. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 6 ozs. Talk about cutting it close....she was born 10 minutes after Mom and Dad walked into the hospital No time to give my daughter-in-law anything for the pain. Can't wait to see her
tomorrow.

Sheila

Congrats on your new granddaugther. She has a beautiful name!

 

[teresajoy]

We had an exciting day yesterday. Our Granddaughter Evelyn Ruth was born. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 6 ozs. Talk about cutting it close....she was born 10 minutes after Mom and Dad walked into the hospital No time to give my daughter-in-law anything for the pain. Can't wait to see her
tomorrow.

Sheila

Congratulations Sheila!!!!! I'm thinking that with 10 minutes to go she probably didn't need anything for he pain!

Do you live nearby?? I hope you get lots of chances to spoil Evelyn!

 

[VBAndrea]

I tried posting earlier and it wouldn't go through -- grrrr!!!!

Carrie, I love your dress! I've been to Frankenmuth about 35-40 years ago. I even had a pen pal from Frankenmuth. I imagine it's wonderful at Christmas time.

Sheila -- congrats on the new grandbaby! Yay for no pian meds (that's how I did it with my kids and one was a 36 hour labor). I can't wait to see pics!


DIS -BIG GIVERS:
I just got a pm from Shelby, who is Khelsey's mom. They did their trip last spring and this is the family I delivered my gifts to in person. She has finally posted her trip pics on her ptr -- they are on the last couple of pages currently -- she apologizes for the delay but I know she works and goes to school, so she keeps incredibly busy. Pop on over though to look at the girls in all the wonderful creations:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2610658

If this goes through I will try posting some clothing pics -- but Dis seems to be wonky lately!

 

[VBAndrea]

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

Next are a pair of Easy Fits and Carla's t pattern (Love it - easy to make). The original jeans were to have more hearts embroidered on them. I was on my last heart on one leg and mucked it up (my fault) -- it would have had 13 hearts on one leg. After the muck up I opted for 7 hearts per leg. And I should have done the 2 inch heart on the t, but it was too late.

Here is a flannel nightgown (and slippers from Michael's) -- sorry there is a little piece of paper on the gown in the pic that I didn't notice

And my least favorite is the t-shirt dress, but dd liked it enough to ask me to make her AG doll one. I want to fashion this pattern with a hoodie -- it's an Olivia in doll size:

And VERY BAD PICS but this is the outfit I made dd

No clue what her spooked, scared expression is all about!

Back:

Alice up close (with a spot b/c she obviously got something on it while eating):

The skirt is mirrored after the one I made for the project runway and has the same appliques. The under fabrics are tea cups and tea pots. I made dd a mini tote/purse too but it turned out horrible -- I put the watch on one side and it barely fits b/c I clearly mismeasured something, and I have wrinkles in my decor-bond. I made it very quick, last minute. And then I washed the shirt after making it to soften the floriani and when I ironed it I found a small hole in the t that wasn't there to start with I stitched it up but the hole was about 3mm from Alice front and center and if you look you can see my stitches. I was furious! I have a Whirlpook Duet but this is not the first time things have gotten holes in them with washing. I think the water in RI ruined my machine and it never has been the same since. I frequently get holes in any shirts I buy for myself from Target (though I never have issues with the kids t's from Target ).

 

[DMGeurts]

Yay, another disbout FB friend! Going over there now...Weird, but it didn't show up. I'll try sending it from my end.


So, I pulled an all-night sew-a-thon last night. Dh and I have an annual tradition of visiting a little town called Frankenmuth here in Michigan in early December. It is home to the world's largest Christmas store, Bronner's*, and lots of other little shops and restaurants. We always visit Santa at Bronner's and I realized last night that dd had no special Christmas dress to wear. I had already bought fabric, but hadn't gotten around to sewing it yet. So, about 8PM, I started my first Simply Sweet. I 'finished' it around 5:30AM with a temporary hem. She looked adorable and I wasn't too tired throughout the day.

th_

Once we got home tonight, I ripped out the hem and have started embroidering additional designs around the bottom. I'll also be adding a ruffle. I need to finish all that before Sunday so she can wear it to church. We'll see how that goes. I'm also hoping that it's big enough that she can wear it next year after all this work!

Regards,
C.

* An interesting note - there is a billboard for Bronner's somewhere on I-75 in northern Florida. If you've ever driven that way to WDW, you might have seen the billboard. The place is a major tourist spot in Michigan.)

Adorable!

We had an exciting day yesterday. Our Granddaughter Evelyn Ruth was born. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 6 ozs. Talk about cutting it close....she was born 10 minutes after Mom and Dad walked into the hospital No time to give my daughter-in-law anything for the pain. Can't wait to see her
tomorrow.

Sheila

Congratulations!

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

Next are a pair of Easy Fits and Carla's t pattern (Love it - easy to make). The original jeans were to have more hearts embroidered on them. I was on my last heart on one leg and mucked it up (my fault) -- it would have had 13 hearts on one leg. After the muck up I opted for 7 hearts per leg. And I should have done the 2 inch heart on the t, but it was too late.

Here is a flannel nightgown (and slippers from Michael's) -- sorry there is a little piece of paper on the gown in the pic that I didn't notice

And my least favorite is the t-shirt dress, but dd liked it enough to ask me to make her AG doll one. I want to fashion this pattern with a hoodie -- it's an Olivia in doll size:

And VERY BAD PICS but this is the outfit I made dd

No clue what her spooked, scared expression is all about!

Back:

Alice up close (with a spot b/c she obviously got something on it while eating):

The skirt is mirrored after the one I made for the project runway and has the same appliques. The under fabrics are tea cups and tea pots. I made dd a mini tote/purse too but it turned out horrible -- I put the watch on one side and it barely fits b/c I clearly mismeasured something, and I have wrinkles in my decor-bond. I made it very quick, last minute. And then I washed the shirt after making it to soften the floriani and when I ironed it I found a small hole in the t that wasn't there to start with I stitched it up but the hole was about 3mm from Alice front and center and if you look you can see my stitches. I was furious! I have a Whirlpook Duet but this is not the first time things have gotten holes in them with washing. I think the water in RI ruined my machine and it never has been the same since. I frequently get holes in any shirts I buy for myself from Target (though I never have issues with the kids t's from Target ).

I love the BB outfits - they are all adorable! I love the simply sweet and I really love the denim jeans outfit - they are all so cute though! Great job.

And of course, I love your dd's outfit... She is always so cute - and I love how she is wearing matching shoes and leggings. And the spot - I can't see it. But the outfits is truly adorable - if I could get away with wearing one on our trip, I totally would.

D~

 

[mphalens]

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

Next are a pair of Easy Fits and Carla's t pattern (Love it - easy to make). The original jeans were to have more hearts embroidered on them. I was on my last heart on one leg and mucked it up (my fault) -- it would have had 13 hearts on one leg. After the muck up I opted for 7 hearts per leg. And I should have done the 2 inch heart on the t, but it was too late.

Here is a flannel nightgown (and slippers from Michael's) -- sorry there is a little piece of paper on the gown in the pic that I didn't notice

And my least favorite is the t-shirt dress, but dd liked it enough to ask me to make her AG doll one. I want to fashion this pattern with a hoodie -- it's an Olivia in doll size:

And VERY BAD PICS but this is the outfit I made dd

No clue what her spooked, scared expression is all about!

Back:

Alice up close (with a spot b/c she obviously got something on it while eating):

The skirt is mirrored after the one I made for the project runway and has the same appliques. The under fabrics are tea cups and tea pots. I made dd a mini tote/purse too but it turned out horrible -- I put the watch on one side and it barely fits b/c I clearly mismeasured something, and I have wrinkles in my decor-bond. I made it very quick, last minute. And then I washed the shirt after making it to soften the floriani and when I ironed it I found a small hole in the t that wasn't there to start with I stitched it up but the hole was about 3mm from Alice front and center and if you look you can see my stitches. I was furious! I have a Whirlpook Duet but this is not the first time things have gotten holes in them with washing. I think the water in RI ruined my machine and it never has been the same since. I frequently get holes in any shirts I buy for myself from Target (though I never have issues with the kids t's from Target ).

LOVE the Bitty Baby clothes!!! I can't remember - does Carla C include Bitty Baby sizes or did you have to cut all of these down???

I love love love the Tea Part set!!! So cute!!!

And as for the water in RI - oh yeah - I'm SURE it ruined your machine. Lord knows how many of my cloth diapers I messed up before I decided it was cheaper to buy the expensive 7th Gen. disposable diapers when I was up there - the water is HORRIBLE on clothes!!!

But the outfits is truly adorable - if I could get away with wearing one on our trip, I totally would.

D~

Um, wasn't it you that told me it's Disney and anything goes??? I think I see an Alice ensemble in your future m'dear!


So - I have not sewn a THING since we've been back from Disney. I have a laundry list of things I SHOULD sew, but I'd forgotten how hard it is to decorate my house for Christmas (I haven't had to do it in two years since we went to RI for Thanksgiving - New Years) . . . I have to find places for things we don't have places for in order to make room for the tree, etc. Oh! And add to that the fact that I'm allergic to some evergreen and it's just a fun time of year! I'm pretty much never without at least ONE of my boys either, so getting Christmas shopping done is interesting

Oh - and did I mention I've got some sort of bug? It's weird though - started Saturday morning and every 12 hrs or so I get a different symptom. . . stomach issues, body aches and headaches, and now a horrible sore throat. . . I slept most of the morning (thank goodness the boys are behaving and Phalen knows how to make pb&j's!) . . . I ate a bowl of soup . . . and I want to tackle the rest of the living room so we can maybe decorate the tree tonight, but I just don't know if I have it in me . . .

 

[miprender]

So, I pulled an all-night sew-a-thon last night. Dh and I have an annual tradition of visiting a little town called Frankenmuth here in Michigan in early December. It is home to the world's largest Christmas store, Bronner's*, and lots of other little shops and restaurants. We always visit Santa at Bronner's and I realized last night that dd had no special Christmas dress to wear. I had already bought fabric, but hadn't gotten around to sewing it yet. So, about 8PM, I started my first Simply Sweet. I 'finished' it around 5:30AM with a temporary hem. She looked adorable and I wasn't too tired throughout the day.

Once we got home tonight, I ripped out the hem and have started embroidering additional designs around the bottom. I'll also be adding a ruffle. I need to finish all that before Sunday so she can wear it to church. We'll see how that goes. I'm also hoping that it's big enough that she can wear it next year after all this work!

Regards,
C.

* An interesting note - there is a billboard for Bronner's somewhere on I-75 in northern Florida. If you've ever driven that way to WDW, you might have seen the billboard. The place is a major tourist spot in Michigan.)

Great picture and love the dress.

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

Next are a pair of Easy Fits and Carla's t pattern (Love it - easy to make). The original jeans were to have more hearts embroidered on them. I was on my last heart on one leg and mucked it up (my fault) -- it would have had 13 hearts on one leg. After the muck up I opted for 7 hearts per leg. And I should have done the 2 inch heart on the t, but it was too late.

Here is a flannel nightgown (and slippers from Michael's) -- sorry there is a little piece of paper on the gown in the pic that I didn't notice

And my least favorite is the t-shirt dress, but dd liked it enough to ask me to make her AG doll one. I want to fashion this pattern with a hoodie -- it's an Olivia in doll size:

And VERY BAD PICS but this is the outfit I made dd

No clue what her spooked, scared expression is all about!

The skirt is mirrored after the one I made for the project runway and has the same appliques. The under fabrics are tea cups and tea pots. I made dd a mini tote/purse too but it turned out horrible -- I put the watch on one side and it barely fits b/c I clearly mismeasured something, and I have wrinkles in my decor-bond. I made it very quick, last minute. And then I washed the shirt after making it to soften the floriani and when I ironed it I found a small hole in the t that wasn't there to start with I stitched it up but the hole was about 3mm from Alice front and center and if you look you can see my stitches. I was furious! I have a Whirlpook Duet but this is not the first time things have gotten holes in them with washing. I think the water in RI ruined my machine and it never has been the same since. I frequently get holes in any shirts I buy for myself from Target (though I never have issues with the kids t's from Target ).

Cute outfits and love that Alice outfit.

Too bad about your washer. I have the Duet too but nothing has been ruined but we do go through dishwashers like crazy. Did you have well water when you lived up here?

 

[VBAndrea]

And of course, I love your dd's outfit... She is always so cute - and I love how she is wearing matching shoes and leggings. And the spot - I can't see it. But the outfits is truly adorable - if I could get away with wearing one on our trip, I totally would.

D~

Thanks for the compliments on the outfits and dd. And did you notice how one of her shoes is untied? And those leggings were a spandex-ish material and dd decided to pull a thread on them and put a big hole in them (and yes, this was the FIRST time she wore them).

I just won a lot of AG clothes and accessories on e-bay for dd for a decent price (but it was a big lot so I was sure to dispose of the e-mail as e-bay and paypal are tied to dh's account and he might not be too thrilled) I think there are about 6 outfits in it and this will save me from having to sew so much for her doll for pressies. I am really overwhelmed with all I need to do this week and that eases a bit of work for me. I may just buy our birthday girl a present too instead of making her an art tote (her party is Sunday). I have to make a list and prioritize.

LOVE the Bitty Baby clothes!!! I can't remember - does Carla C include Bitty Baby sizes or did you have to cut all of these down???

I love love love the Tea Part set!!! So cute!!!

And as for the water in RI - oh yeah - I'm SURE it ruined your machine. Lord knows how many of my cloth diapers I messed up before I decided it was cheaper to buy the expensive 7th Gen. disposable diapers when I was up there - the water is HORRIBLE on clothes!!!

So - I have not sewn a THING since we've been back from Disney. I have a laundry list of things I SHOULD sew, but I'd forgotten how hard it is to decorate my house for Christmas (I haven't had to do it in two years since we went to RI for Thanksgiving - New Years) . . . I have to find places for things we don't have places for in order to make room for the tree, etc. Oh! And add to that the fact that I'm allergic to some evergreen and it's just a fun time of year! I'm pretty much never without at least ONE of my boys either, so getting Christmas shopping done is interesting

Oh - and did I mention I've got some sort of bug? It's weird though - started Saturday morning and every 12 hrs or so I get a different symptom. . . stomach issues, body aches and headaches, and now a horrible sore throat. . . I slept most of the morning (thank goodness the boys are behaving and Phalen knows how to make pb&j's!) . . . I ate a bowl of soup . . . and I want to tackle the rest of the living room so we can maybe decorate the tree tonight, but I just don't know if I have it in me . . .

Yes, there are bitty baby sizes with the patterns -- basically the same patterns, things are just shorter. I didn't have a bitty baby to try them on and I didn't have time to try them on dd's AG doll, though I would have liked to.

I am like you Marianne -- I am so swamped with crap to do. I still have 6 hours of CE to do and have to get that done before Xmas, I still have shopping to do (though shoot me if I buy any more AG items for dd), dh's birthday is the 17th and I making him a scrap bookish type thing -- not to go into details, but it will be a bit time consuming, I have my BG items in the wash right now (never mind ship date was Friday), I have Xmas cards to address, Dr's appt and kid's school concert on Tuesday, expensive Laurel Birch fabric to make dd a holiday dress (no applique though), bookmarks to make for kids at school, and probably 25 other things I can't think of right now. I have decorated though as our work Xmas party was at my house last night. So basically, I really feel for you. I also really wish I could borrow your kids for a day so you could shop solo. I am so thankful both of mine are in school together on the same schedule.

I am sorry you are not feeling well to top it off. It sounds like allergies and bug combined which I'm sure is incredibly wearing.

Cute outfits and love that Alice outfit.

Too bad about your washer. I have the Duet too but nothing has been ruined but we do go through dishwashers like crazy. Did you have well water when you lived up here?

Yes, we had well water. We had it tested when we bought the house on inspection and it was fine. They had a really simple treatment system. Then all of a sudden everything started getting rust on it -- particularly ds's clothes because he sweats alot and then they'd come out of the wash rust stained. So we had a whole new elaborate treatment system installed which I wasn't happy paying for, but what else could we do? And then about two month ago we had to have a new well pump installed. DH raved about no water bills up there but I guarantee you we don't spend $5K + on our water bills here over a 5 year period! That house needs to sell!!! And apparently everyone that looks at it eventually goes to Charlestown for lower taxes

 

[dianemom2]

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

Next are a pair of Easy Fits and Carla's t pattern (Love it - easy to make). The original jeans were to have more hearts embroidered on them. I was on my last heart on one leg and mucked it up (my fault) -- it would have had 13 hearts on one leg. After the muck up I opted for 7 hearts per leg. And I should have done the 2 inch heart on the t, but it was too late.

Here is a flannel nightgown (and slippers from Michael's) -- sorry there is a little piece of paper on the gown in the pic that I didn't notice

And my least favorite is the t-shirt dress, but dd liked it enough to ask me to make her AG doll one. I want to fashion this pattern with a hoodie -- it's an Olivia in doll size:

And VERY BAD PICS but this is the outfit I made dd

No clue what her spooked, scared expression is all about!

Back:

Alice up close (with a spot b/c she obviously got something on it while eating):

The Bitty Baby clothes turned out terrific! They will look so cute on the dolls. I love your dd's Alice/tea party outfit. It is so perfect for a tea party birthday party. I am sure she had the cutest outfit there!

Thanks for the compliments on the outfits and dd. And did you notice how one of her shoes is untied? And those leggings were a spandex-ish material and dd decided to pull a thread on them and put a big hole in them (and yes, this was the FIRST time she wore them).


Yes, we had well water. We had it tested when we bought the house on inspection and it was fine. They had a really simple treatment system. Then all of a sudden everything started getting rust on it -- particularly ds's clothes because he sweats alot and then they'd come out of the wash rust stained. So we had a whole new elaborate treatment system installed which I wasn't happy paying for, but what else could we do? And then about two month ago we had to have a new well pump installed. DH raved about no water bills up there but I guarantee you we don't spend $5K + on our water bills here over a 5 year period! That house needs to sell!!! And apparently everyone that looks at it eventually goes to Charlestown for lower taxes

That totally sounds like my DD when she was younger. I would send her to school in brand new tights or leggings. They would always come home with a hole in them. I used to hit Target at the end of the season to stock up on tights and legging when they were on 50% and 75% off clearance sales because they never lasted more than one or two wearings, even the thick knit tights!

That's awesome that you won the doll clothes on ebay. It is nice to be able to ease some of the things on your to do list. Sorry to hear about all the trouble you are having with the house in RI. I hope it sells very soon!

 

[mphalens]

Yes, there are bitty baby sizes with the patterns -- basically the same patterns, things are just shorter. I didn't have a bitty baby to try them on and I didn't have time to try them on dd's AG doll, though I would have liked to.

I am like you Marianne -- I am so swamped with crap to do. I still have 6 hours of CE to do and have to get that done before Xmas, I still have shopping to do (though shoot me if I buy any more AG items for dd), dh's birthday is the 17th and I making him a scrap bookish type thing -- not to go into details, but it will be a bit time consuming, I have my BG items in the wash right now (never mind ship date was Friday), I have Xmas cards to address, Dr's appt and kid's school concert on Tuesday, expensive Laurel Birch fabric to make dd a holiday dress (no applique though), bookmarks to make for kids at school, and probably 25 other things I can't think of right now. I have decorated though as our work Xmas party was at my house last night. So basically, I really feel for you. I also really wish I could borrow your kids for a day so you could shop solo. I am so thankful both of mine are in school together on the same schedule.

I am sorry you are not feeling well to top it off. It sounds like allergies and bug combined which I'm sure is incredibly wearing.


Yes, we had well water. We had it tested when we bought the house on inspection and it was fine. They had a really simple treatment system. Then all of a sudden everything started getting rust on it -- particularly ds's clothes because he sweats alot and then they'd come out of the wash rust stained. So we had a whole new elaborate treatment system installed which I wasn't happy paying for, but what else could we do? And then about two month ago we had to have a new well pump installed. DH raved about no water bills up there but I guarantee you we don't spend $5K + on our water bills here over a 5 year period! That house needs to sell!!! And apparently everyone that looks at it eventually goes to Charlestown for lower taxes

Thank you for making me feel a little better Seriously, sometimes I worry that I'm just whining Thankfully DH came home a little early today (just as the boys were hitting their "we've been good" quota) and he's off tomorrow. I've already made the call that P & I are skipping our homeschool co-op tomorrow, and I'm feeling a little better, so I'm hoping we can get a bunch of stuff done around the house while F is at preschool. I'm hoping after that I can maybe squeeze in a little solo shopping. I wish we had some extra money and could buy your RI house . . . I can only imagine trying to float two mortgages

My parents are dealing with well issues - pretty much the pipes are falling apart because of the calcium and hard water. They can't afford to replace all the pipes at once and there's no "great" way to replace them a little bit at a time.

 

[ivey_family]

Hi Ivey Family, Been to Bronners many times over the past 40 years. In fact, this summer while visiting my parents, we were up there but didn't go into Bronners but had lunch at the famous Chicken Restuarant...Zenhers. Cute dress!!

We had an exciting day yesterday. Our Granddaughter Evelyn Ruth was born. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 6 ozs. Talk about cutting it close....she was born 10 minutes after Mom and Dad walked into the hospital No time to give my daughter-in-law anything for the pain. Can't wait to see her
tomorrow.

Sheila

Very cool that you've been there! We always eat at the other big restaurant - Bavarian Inn, though there's a long-standing rumor that they both share the same kitchen and have tunnels underground between them.

Congrats on your new granddaughter!

Carrie, I love your dress! I've been to Frankenmuth about 35-40 years ago. I even had a pen pal from Frankenmuth. I imagine it's wonderful at Christmas time.

Oh, wow! How cool to have a penpal from there!

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

LOVE all the BB clothes, but this is my favorite! Love the colors!

Your dd looks terrific! Such a cute outfit!

Oh - and did I mention I've got some sort of bug? It's weird though - started Saturday morning and every 12 hrs or so I get a different symptom. . . stomach issues, body aches and headaches, and now a horrible sore throat. . . I slept most of the morning (thank goodness the boys are behaving and Phalen knows how to make pb&j's!) . . . I ate a bowl of soup . . . and I want to tackle the rest of the living room so we can maybe decorate the tree tonight, but I just don't know if I have it in me . . .

Hope you're feeling better soon!

I am like you Marianne -- I am so swamped with crap to do. I still have 6 hours of CE to do and have to get that done before Xmas, I still have shopping to do (though shoot me if I buy any more AG items for dd), dh's birthday is the 17th and I making him a scrap bookish type thing -- not to go into details, but it will be a bit time consuming, I have my BG items in the wash right now (never mind ship date was Friday), I have Xmas cards to address, Dr's appt and kid's school concert on Tuesday, expensive Laurel Birch fabric to make dd a holiday dress (no applique though), bookmarks to make for kids at school, and probably 25 other things I can't think of right now. I have decorated though as our work Xmas party was at my house last night. So basically, I really feel for you. I also really wish I could borrow your kids for a day so you could shop solo. I am so thankful both of mine are in school together on the same schedule.

I'm in the swamped before Christmas camp, too. So much to do and the days are flying by. Hang in there, everyone!

I DID finish dd's dress, and I think it will fit next year. Yay! I should have left the ruffle off for now, though. It's too long.

OH! Andrea - I used your formula of only tear-away and it worked great!

Front:

Back:

Regards,
C.

 

[cogero]

oh gosh I am in the feeling pressure about Christmas camp. Though it is just a matter of finishing things up.

I finished packing orders and have 5 more to pack now. That is starting once I get J on the bus.

I desperately need to cut out Cs Christmas skirt, do Js mater shirt and shorts, a crayon roll for a Christmas present and about 20 other things.

Thankfully I only have to buy 4 gift cards and I am done except a few stocking stuffers.

Off to work out and then make a new list for the next few days.

 

[VBAndrea]

I'm in the swamped before Christmas camp, too. So much to do and the days are flying by. Hang in there, everyone!

I DID finish dd's dress, and I think it will fit next year. Yay! I should have left the ruffle off for now, though. It's too long.

OH! Andrea - I used your formula of only tear-away and it worked great!

Front:

Back:

Regards,
C.

The dress is great! And I'm glad the tear away worked good for you too -- for cottons I've had the best luck with that. I normally don't like applique on prints, but I am rethinking that because yours looks terrific -- I guess it's because the prints are small / subtle. I love it!

Thank you for making me feel a little better Seriously, sometimes I worry that I'm just whining Thankfully DH came home a little early today (just as the boys were hitting their "we've been good" quota) and he's off tomorrow. I've already made the call that P & I are skipping our homeschool co-op tomorrow, and I'm feeling a little better, so I'm hoping we can get a bunch of stuff done around the house while F is at preschool. I'm hoping after that I can maybe squeeze in a little solo shopping. I wish we had some extra money and could buy your RI house . . . I can only imagine trying to float two mortgages

My parents are dealing with well issues - pretty much the pipes are falling apart because of the calcium and hard water. They can't afford to replace all the pipes at once and there's no "great" way to replace them a little bit at a time.

FYI we now have two sicks kids in the house -- ds and dh. DS threw up last night all over the place -- each side of the bed and foot of the bed. I think he threw up and fell back to sleep and then woke me later. DH hasn't vomited, but feels crappy. I feel a wee bit crappy, but always get a little queezy after cleaning vomit. I hope you aren't coming down with what ds has. And this ruins some of my errands for the day unless dh decides to stay home all day.

DD is fine and running her mouth as usual.

oh gosh I am in the feeling pressure about Christmas camp. Though it is just a matter of finishing things up.

I finished packing orders and have 5 more to pack now. That is starting once I get J on the bus.

I desperately need to cut out Cs Christmas skirt, do Js mater shirt and shorts, a crayon roll for a Christmas present and about 20 other things.

Thankfully I only have to buy 4 gift cards and I am done except a few stocking stuffers.

Off to work out and then make a new list for the next few days.

I have to get gift cards for the teachers and wanted to do that today b/c the Christmas concert is tomorrow and thought that would be a good time to give gifts -- also hoping ds's teacher comes for it (she is on maternity leave -- thows a kink in amounts to get for her and the sub!). I have a little on line shopping left for dd and a couple of things for my mom and sis. And then a few things for dh -- gee, I guess I'm not as done as I thought I was.