Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[pyrxtc]

I went to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Raleigh today. I had a great time. I got some nice stuff from vendors. I took a class on machine embroidery/digitizing.
Oh, and I won the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!!!

I'm going to bring this baby home on Saturday. They wanted to keep it on display and I am coming back to the expo Saturday to volunteer in some classes. Plus, it was pouring when I left and I was parked two blocks away.
It is a Project Runway (Brother) sewing & embroidery machine. It comes with the nifty Project Runway rolling tote, too. I'm going to keep it at my mom's house for her to use (and as a back-up for whenever my machine has an emergency).
They called THREE people before me, but none of them were there. When they called my name, I jumped up and hollered!

Woohoo !!! So Awesome !!!

 

[dianemom2]

I went to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Raleigh today. I had a great time. I got some nice stuff from vendors. I took a class on machine embroidery/digitizing.

Oh, and I won the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!!!

I'm going to bring this baby home on Saturday. They wanted to keep it on display and I am coming back to the expo Saturday to volunteer in some classes. Plus, it was pouring when I left and I was parked two blocks away.

It is a Project Runway (Brother) sewing & embroidery machine. It comes with the nifty Project Runway rolling tote, too. I'm going to keep it at my mom's house for her to use (and as a back-up for whenever my machine has an emergency).

They called THREE people before me, but none of them were there. When they called my name, I jumped up and hollered!

Wow, what a lucky day for you! How awesome that you now have a back up machine at your mom's house. How large an embroidery design can it do? Did you like the class that you took? When I went to the one here, I didn't take any classes because I went with a friend who brought her preschool daughter.

 

[pequele]

How cool! I'm in Lee - close to UNH and the Seacoast

haha my parents live in Lee! I live in Lebanon, by Hanover, not Maine!

I confess I'm lurking because I'd LOVE to sew, actually embroider, but I don't own any sort of machine. My mom is the sewer. I'd have a great teacher (if she doesn't kill me!) You guys are so talented. Now to save money for a decent machine...my mom has Berninas, I have a lot to inspire to, don't I!

 

[Sandi S]

Wow, what a lucky day for you! How awesome that you now have a back up machine at your mom's house. How large an embroidery design can it do? Did you like the class that you took? When I went to the one here, I didn't take any classes because I went with a friend who brought her preschool daughter.

Definitely lucky!

The class was interesting even though the instructor didn't get to stuff I didn't know until halfway through the class. I'll get to sit through a hands-on class as a helper on Saturday.

 

[smile5sunshine]

Sunshine, per your request, a close up of the Mad Hatter fabric (and tea embroidery) and a tote bag I made that I'm thinking of sewing x10 for my adult FE gifts in August...

and I previewed this, multi-quote and multi-pictures I think worked!!! Yay!

Oh thanks so much for posting that! I LOVE the mad hatter fabric. The whole thing turned out very nice.

After small children and pets killed my old sofas, I was able to replace them with a leather sectional. I've never had an issue with it getting sticky in warm weather (but we use the a/c a lot) and it is easy to take care of.

We live in MD and certainly have hot and sticky summers here. But I've never had an issue with the leather sofas getting stuck to us. However, we definitely use the a/c in the warm weather. My in-laws down in Florida also have leather sofas and they haven't had an issue either. I get leather seats in my cars for the same reason, you can wipe them down and the kids can't ruin them.

I have to add to the leather comments -- we have a couple of leather chairs and they are not sticky. Real leather never gets sticky -- it's very soft. Pleather is what gets sticky.

Huh, I guess I've never sat on a GOOD leather sofa before then!

Did you make an Insa yet? I may make one more in a corduroy I have and then retire it for awhile -- my dd has soooo many Insas now. I can't recall if I told you or not but I cut a circle skirt in the lightweight cord and it hangs beautifully. All I have left to do on it is attach the elastic waistband but I want to wait and get a pretty colored elastic from Joann's. I then want dd to try it before I make anymore just to make sure I did all my math right!

I can't wait to see a pic of the corduroy circle skirt when you get it finished.

Pictures from our recent trip....

wow those two dresses are stunning. All the little details in the applique are amazing! Hope you had a wonderful time.

Im having some problems with my Brother SE400 and embroidering. I had NO trouble with it sewing, but when I embroider, the bobbin thread is on top, and not the top thread. I called Brother, and they said to check the tension, and needle. The tension is set between 4 and 5. I tried adjusting it higher and lower, and neither solved the problem. The needle is also new. Im using embroidery bobbin thread on the bottom, polyester embroidery thread, and water soluble stabilizer.

Has anybody had this problem before, or does anybody know what the problem might be, so I can fix it? I attached a bunch of pics, in case Im hooping it wrong, or setting something up wrong. This way you can hopefully see everything and have a full picture of what may wrong. TIA!

I don't have an embroidery machine so I am useless to you but that is so weird! I hope you are able to get it working soon. I guess if what Diane suggested doesn't work then you will need to take it into a Brother deal for a work-up.

I went to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Raleigh today. I had a great time. I got some nice stuff from vendors. I took a class on machine embroidery/digitizing.

Oh, and I won the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!!!

I'm going to bring this baby home on Saturday. They wanted to keep it on display and I am coming back to the expo Saturday to volunteer in some classes. Plus, it was pouring when I left and I was parked two blocks away.

It is a Project Runway (Brother) sewing & embroidery machine. It comes with the nifty Project Runway rolling tote, too. I'm going to keep it at my mom's house for her to use (and as a back-up for whenever my machine has an emergency).

They called THREE people before me, but none of them were there. When they called my name, I jumped up and hollered!

NO WAY! SO COOL! Very happy for you



Well, I just dyed 1/2 of the shirts for my group. I HATE this part about tie dying because you have to wait to see if they came out okay or not. Everyone cross their fingers and toes for me that I just didn't waste a boatload of money (and time) working on these. Thanks!

Sunshine

 

[WyomingMomof6]

I literally spent two hours getting caught up on this thread and there is way too much to quote! I have done a little sewing over the past few months but not as much as I would have liked to do.

Here is an outfit I finally made myself finish for Alexa. I have had this fabric for probably two years!

I did a jacket to match because we both just love Tink!

I also did this Grace dress because we recently went to NYC and had planned on going to Wicked. We ended up not going because I couldn't find tickets for all of us for under $1,000 and I am far too cheap to pay that for a couple of hours of entertainment. We did go to Mary Poppins so I made a custom for that but it's still on my camera.

Back view.

Sides.

I know "Popular" is usually spelled out in pink but I didn't think it would look right on this dress. Ignore all the cross threads and basting threads that I hadn't trimmed yet!

I also did a Yankees dress for Alexa and shirts for everyone to wear to Yankees Stadium but unfortunately don't have a good picture of them.

These are a few things I did for Mitchell's Big Give a while back.

I made two outfits exactly alike for Mitchell and his baby brother.

This was for his baby sister.

Thanks for looking!

 

[tricia]

Pictures from our recent trip....

She looks gorgeous. Are you on Facebook? Cause Lisa has a new page, and there is an album with pics of everyone in their Functional Threadz outfits. Everyone would ooh and ahh over all the stuff you have from her, and your pics are always great.

 

[Meshell2002]

Congrats on the pink news! I'm sure she will love a snuggly soft baby sack. The diapers are turning out nice, too.

thank you! Cheer Minnie looks like she's enjoying it!

Congratulations on expecting a little girl and on the wonderful new van. I've loved having a minivan. I got my first one when we were expecting my second daughter. I had a compact car and I knew we couldn't fit two baby seats in the back plus a double stroller in the trunk and have room for anything else in that tiny car. I'm glad you were able to get your sewing machine fixed. Which Bernina do you have? I am just starting to think about upgrading my embroidery machine. I just love my Ellageo but it is getting a lot of stitches on it now and I'd like to have a plan in place for replacing it one day. Your diapers and baby sack are adorable. My younger dd likes to knit. She taught herself with some Youtube videos and then a little help from grandma.

Thanks! The van was a big surprise to me! I think DH finally realized what I was saying when the old car lurched in traffic while he was driving.

Yay on the news of another little girl! Big brother will have two little sweeties to watch over now

I love your b-day present! I would love one for myself, but small and cheap is our theme currently -- Honda is always my #1 choice though. I had an Acura that just wouldn't die -- it ran beautifully til we traded it in on an Insight.

I love the diapers and the baby sack. Are you a self taught knitter? It's something I'd like to learn (some day -- when I'm old and gray -- oh wait, I am old and gray when my hair color fades).

Andrea--I'm self taught from online videos...I the sack was my first project after a dishcloth...I've crocheted for years though.

CONGRATS on the new princess! YAY for the swagger wagon! LOVE the cloth diapers (aren't the itty bitty ones the best! They are so cute!) I am jealous that you have taught yourself to knit. I can only crochet, so I had several woolies that way, but I think someday I will try to learn to knit as well.

sunshine

I didn't realize it wasn't too bad once I figured out I could hold the yarn like in crochet.....if you crochet look into contitental knitting....they hold the yarn in the left hand.

Meshelle... congrats on the new car and all the cute dresses you can keep sewing.

LOL! that's true....about dress sewing...but there will also be lots of hand downs!

Well I managed to kill my singer While I'm using my old Necchi which works well enough though it needs a tuneup, I need a different machine. I've started quilting, and I want one that will work for that as well as general sewing. Some fancy stitches wouldn't be bad either. Basically I need a workhorse machine with some bells and whistles, but not so many toys on it that it's out of my budget. Which is 1000 max, preferably much less!
I was really hoping to convince the hubby into an embroidery machine next year, but not going to happen now. This has to come first. I got an older Elna serger last month which I'm now finally going to figure out this week. I'm just hoping for some good suggestions. You folks sew a LOT and should know what a good one is, or at least what I should avoid. Thanks a lot!
Mary

Man I would get that Necchi serviced...which one is it? I've wanted one for years. As far as a new machine that can handle a lot of fabric...Janome mechanical HD2000 has good reviews...though if your Necchi is a supernova model it won't compare to it. I use a Bernina Artista (over a decade old), a vintage Kenmore, and a Juki Serger. If my Kenmore hadn't been free I would've bought a Necchi Supernova for sure.

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Love your dresses....your DD looks so happy!

 

[Disney52303]

I went to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Raleigh today. I had a great time. I got some nice stuff from vendors. I took a class on machine embroidery/digitizing.

Oh, and I won the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!!!

I'm going to bring this baby home on Saturday. They wanted to keep it on display and I am coming back to the expo Saturday to volunteer in some classes. Plus, it was pouring when I left and I was parked two blocks away.

It is a Project Runway (Brother) sewing & embroidery machine. It comes with the nifty Project Runway rolling tote, too. I'm going to keep it at my mom's house for her to use (and as a back-up for whenever my machine has an emergency).

They called THREE people before me, but none of them were there. When they called my name, I jumped up and hollered!

Congratulations!!!! That is AWESOME!!!!

 

[Teamtori]

It just took me forever to read all of what I missed and I couldn't quote because I was constantly logged out! I'll have to try clearing the cookies and see if that helps.

Hi ladies!

I've had a rough go at it lately. I fell into a deep depression. I've been saying for a long time that I knew I was going to lose it at some point, and I'm here to say I finally lost it! I couldn't even make it through work on Wednesday. One of my friends even said, "I know you are depressed because you won't sew and you were sewing so much and doing so good." I ended up leaving work and driving myself to the VA hospital, and luckily I was able to see a doctor and I am feeling MUCH better today.

He said, "Let me get this straight. You have been married a year and a half, you have four kids, one who you share with is mom, one with learning delays, one in a residential treatment facility for severe mental illness, and one fighting brain tumors. And you work full time?" And I said, yes, that's basically it. And he said, "Can you step back and see why you might be overwhelmed and depressed??"

That helped me see things in a little perspective!

Then yesterday Tori had her first MRI since she started treatment. The good news is.......No new tumors! No tumor growth! Everything looks really stable and we are SO pleased!

AND today...I really really want to sew! So I know I'm starting to feel better. So be on the lookout for some projects this weekend!

OK and ENABLER ALERT:

First, I got a flyer from Joann's that on July 4th weekend they are having a big sale AND veterans/military get 20% off again. They have a lot of their solids on sale so I'm definitely stocking up. I'm excited!!

AND, the Brother PE 770 is back on HSN, where you can do payments. AND they have a coupon code out that expires today that is HSNJUNE15 that gives you 15% off your order, which gives you $75 dollars off.

ASK ME HOW I KNOW! ASK ME HOW I KNOW!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

[Sandi S]

It just took me forever to read all of what I missed and I couldn't quote because I was constantly logged out! I'll have to try clearing the cookies and see if that helps.

Hi ladies!

I've had a rough go at it lately. I fell into a deep depression. I've been saying for a long time that I knew I was going to lose it at some point, and I'm here to say I finally lost it! I couldn't even make it through work on Wednesday. One of my friends even said, "I know you are depressed because you won't sew and you were sewing so much and doing so good." I ended up leaving work and driving myself to the VA hospital, and luckily I was able to see a doctor and I am feeling MUCH better today.

He said, "Let me get this straight. You have been married a year and a half, you have four kids, one who you share with is mom, one with learning delays, one in a residential treatment facility for severe mental illness, and one fighting brain tumors. And you work full time?" And I said, yes, that's basically it. And he said, "Can you step back and see why you might be overwhelmed and depressed??"

That helped me see things in a little perspective!

Then yesterday Tori had her first MRI since she started treatment. The good news is.......No new tumors! No tumor growth! Everything looks really stable and we are SO pleased!

AND today...I really really want to sew! So I know I'm starting to feel better. So be on the lookout for some projects this weekend!

OK and ENABLER ALERT:

First, I got a flyer from Joann's that on July 4th weekend they are having a big sale AND veterans/military get 20% off again. They have a lot of their solids on sale so I'm definitely stocking up. I'm excited!!

AND, the Brother PE 770 is back on HSN, where you can do payments. AND they have a coupon code out that expires today that is HSNJUNE15 that gives you 15% off your order, which gives you $75 dollars off.

ASK ME HOW I KNOW! ASK ME HOW I KNOW!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

You are doing an awesome job, but NO ONE has to be super mom and always hold it together. I've gone through post-partum depression 4 times (twice while having babies need to be hospitalized for complications from reflux), and I got a similar message about the perspective you have to have. You are allowed to freak out from time to time.

Great news about Tori - yay!

 

[Sandi S]

Anyone else see Brave today??? We did and we loved it!

The top is the snug-fitting peasant top/dress and skirt is INSA (Farbenmix).

 

[SallyfromDE]

Im having some problems with my Brother SE400 and embroidering. I had NO trouble with it sewing, but when I embroider, the bobbin thread is on top, and not the top thread. I called Brother, and they said to check the tension, and needle. The tension is set between 4 and 5. I tried adjusting it higher and lower, and neither solved the problem. The needle is also new. Im using embroidery bobbin thread on the bottom, polyester embroidery thread, and water soluble stabilizer.

Has anybody had this problem before, or does anybody know what the problem might be, so I can fix it? I attached a bunch of pics, in case Im hooping it wrong, or setting something up wrong. This way you can hopefully see everything and have a full picture of what may wrong. TIA!

That is one thing my machine would do when I tried to use any other brand of bobbin thread other then Brother or Janome.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I went to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Raleigh today. I had a great time. I got some nice stuff from vendors. I took a class on machine embroidery/digitizing.

Oh, and I won the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!!!

I'm going to bring this baby home on Saturday. They wanted to keep it on display and I am coming back to the expo Saturday to volunteer in some classes. Plus, it was pouring when I left and I was parked two blocks away.

It is a Project Runway (Brother) sewing & embroidery machine. It comes with the nifty Project Runway rolling tote, too. I'm going to keep it at my mom's house for her to use (and as a back-up for whenever my machine has an emergency).

They called THREE people before me, but none of them were there. When they called my name, I jumped up and hollered!

WOO HOO!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[Yoshiandi]

I can't for the life of me make up my mind how I like this skirt better. With or Without the rick rack?!?!?? :

What do you ladies think?????

Thanks!!

 

[McDuck]

I can't for the life of me make up my mind how I like this skirt better. With or Without the rick rack?!?!?? :

What do you ladies think?????

Thanks!!

I like it with, personally, especially since it's variegated.

 

[VBAndrea]

Im having some problems with my Brother SE400 and embroidering. I had NO trouble with it sewing, but when I embroider, the bobbin thread is on top, and not the top thread. I called Brother, and they said to check the tension, and needle. The tension is set between 4 and 5. I tried adjusting it higher and lower, and neither solved the problem. The needle is also new. Im using embroidery bobbin thread on the bottom, polyester embroidery thread, and water soluble stabilizer.

Has anybody had this problem before, or does anybody know what the problem might be, so I can fix it? I attached a bunch of pics, in case Im hooping it wrong, or setting something up wrong. This way you can hopefully see everything and have a full picture of what may wrong. TIA!

Agree to make sure it is threaded correctly and also check both the thread channel and bobbin area for stray threads. Make sure your bobbin thread is installed correctly as well. And I know Amy had some stabilizer issues with her third machine but I can't recall what. Is this a new machine?

Since you told me to quit posting enabler alerts, I guess that I shouldn't tell you that Fabric.com has a bunch of new Mickey and Minnie fabrics they just listed. I understand how hard it is when you want to make something and you just can't spend the money. We were in that situation last year!

I have the Insa cut and I designed some new appliques to put onto it. But I ended up being sick two days this week and then Sara was sick for a day. Between that and getting ready for vacation, I didn't have much sewing time. The circle skirt sounds nice. I'll be watching for a picture of it. I had actually been thinking of doing a poodle type circle skirt for my niece with some of that corduroy. I loved the one somebody made last year with Pluto on it.

I just looked at the fabrics and they are very nice. I would only use them for BGs though and I try to find my BG fabrics on clearance or sale when I can. I already have an older Minnie fabric that I got on etsy to make dd a skirt the next time we go to Dis -- she'll probably be too old for it by then! She scared me last night -- we had book club and the book was Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and she said she didn't want to wear her Alice set -- she said it would be embarrassing So right before we left I decided to just bring her the outfit and she thankfully willingly put it on! Phew!

Sorry you have been sick. I hope you are fully recovered now so you can enjoy your vacation.

I went to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Raleigh today. I had a great time. I got some nice stuff from vendors. I took a class on machine embroidery/digitizing.

Oh, and I won the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!!!

I'm going to bring this baby home on Saturday. They wanted to keep it on display and I am coming back to the expo Saturday to volunteer in some classes. Plus, it was pouring when I left and I was parked two blocks away.

It is a Project Runway (Brother) sewing & embroidery machine. It comes with the nifty Project Runway rolling tote, too. I'm going to keep it at my mom's house for her to use (and as a back-up for whenever my machine has an emergency).

They called THREE people before me, but none of them were there. When they called my name, I jumped up and hollered!

AWESOME!!!! What a great prize!

I literally spent two hours getting caught up on this thread and there is way too much to quote! I have done a little sewing over the past few months but not as much as I would have liked to do.

Here is an outfit I finally made myself finish for Alexa. I have had this fabric for probably two years!

I did a jacket to match because we both just love Tink!

I also did this Grace dress because we recently went to NYC and had planned on going to Wicked. We ended up not going because I couldn't find tickets for all of us for under $1,000 and I am far too cheap to pay that for a couple of hours of entertainment. We did go to Mary Poppins so I made a custom for that but it's still on my camera.

Back view.

Sides.

I know "Popular" is usually spelled out in pink but I didn't think it would look right on this dress. Ignore all the cross threads and basting threads that I hadn't trimmed yet!

I also did a Yankees dress for Alexa and shirts for everyone to wear to Yankees Stadium but unfortunately don't have a good picture of them.

These are a few things I did for Mitchell's Big Give a while back.

I made two outfits exactly alike for Mitchell and his baby brother.

This was for his baby sister.

Thanks for looking!

Super work on everything! I adore the denim jacket! And I love your Wicked outfit but am so sad you didn't get to see the show. The colors are fabulous. Great Yankee's set too!

It just took me forever to read all of what I missed and I couldn't quote because I was constantly logged out! I'll have to try clearing the cookies and see if that helps.

Hi ladies!

I've had a rough go at it lately. I fell into a deep depression. I've been saying for a long time that I knew I was going to lose it at some point, and I'm here to say I finally lost it! I couldn't even make it through work on Wednesday. One of my friends even said, "I know you are depressed because you won't sew and you were sewing so much and doing so good." I ended up leaving work and driving myself to the VA hospital, and luckily I was able to see a doctor and I am feeling MUCH better today.

He said, "Let me get this straight. You have been married a year and a half, you have four kids, one who you share with is mom, one with learning delays, one in a residential treatment facility for severe mental illness, and one fighting brain tumors. And you work full time?" And I said, yes, that's basically it. And he said, "Can you step back and see why you might be overwhelmed and depressed??"

That helped me see things in a little perspective!

Then yesterday Tori had her first MRI since she started treatment. The good news is.......No new tumors! No tumor growth! Everything looks really stable and we are SO pleased!

AND today...I really really want to sew! So I know I'm starting to feel better. So be on the lookout for some projects this weekend!

OK and ENABLER ALERT:

First, I got a flyer from Joann's that on July 4th weekend they are having a big sale AND veterans/military get 20% off again. They have a lot of their solids on sale so I'm definitely stocking up. I'm excited!!

AND, the Brother PE 770 is back on HSN, where you can do payments. AND they have a coupon code out that expires today that is HSNJUNE15 that gives you 15% off your order, which gives you $75 dollars off.

ASK ME HOW I KNOW! ASK ME HOW I KNOW!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

I am so sorry you are having a rough go of it. You really are a super mom and I can't fathom the idea of being in your situation and working full time. No wonder you became overwhelmed is right! I'm glad you got some help and are the track of doing better. A new machine and the desire to sew again is a great start! I also saw pics of Reed and Aziza in their new jammies so hopefully that helped cheer you a bit too.

I just got my Joann's flyer today and saw the 4th military deal, but I really have to restrain myself. I am going ot get some colored elastic for a circle skirt but I can NOT buy any fabric until our blessed house sells! We just put in a price reduction so please pray we get some new showings.

And when is your machine scheduled to arrive? You will love having the 5x7 hoop!

Anyone else see Brave today??? We did and we loved it!

The top is the snug-fitting peasant top/dress and skirt is INSA (Farbenmix).

DD is begging to see it but I have to wait a bit. I love the outfit you made!

 

[VBAndrea]

I can't for the life of me make up my mind how I like this skirt better. With or Without the rick rack?!?!?? :

What do you ladies think?????



Thanks!!

I'll be really helpful -- I like it both ways! What top will be worn with it? Who is the skirt for?

 

[Yoshiandi]

I'll be really helpful -- I like it both ways! What top will be worn with it? Who is the skirt for?

Thanks for the help!! It'll be worn with either Abby's yellow t-shirt or pink t-shirt or purple tank top.

 

[visitingapril09]

It just took me forever to read all of what I missed and I couldn't quote because I was constantly logged out! I'll have to try clearing the cookies and see if that helps.

Hi ladies!

I've had a rough go at it lately. I fell into a deep depression. I've been saying for a long time that I knew I was going to lose it at some point, and I'm here to say I finally lost it! I couldn't even make it through work on Wednesday. One of my friends even said, "I know you are depressed because you won't sew and you were sewing so much and doing so good." I ended up leaving work and driving myself to the VA hospital, and luckily I was able to see a doctor and I am feeling MUCH better today.

He said, "Let me get this straight. You have been married a year and a half, you have four kids, one who you share with is mom, one with learning delays, one in a residential treatment facility for severe mental illness, and one fighting brain tumors. And you work full time?" And I said, yes, that's basically it. And he said, "Can you step back and see why you might be overwhelmed and depressed??"

That helped me see things in a little perspective!

Then yesterday Tori had her first MRI since she started treatment. The good news is.......No new tumors! No tumor growth! Everything looks really stable and we are SO pleased!

AND today...I really really want to sew! So I know I'm starting to feel better. So be on the lookout for some projects this weekend!

OK and ENABLER ALERT:

First, I got a flyer from Joann's that on July 4th weekend they are having a big sale AND veterans/military get 20% off again. They have a lot of their solids on sale so I'm definitely stocking up. I'm excited!!

AND, the Brother PE 770 is back on HSN, where you can do payments. AND they have a coupon code out that expires today that is HSNJUNE15 that gives you 15% off your order, which gives you $75 dollars off.

ASK ME HOW I KNOW! ASK ME HOW I KNOW!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

Goodness woman...a fraction of that would be hard. I have one with high medical/special needs, a teen with type 1 diabetes, (4 teens in total right now!) parents in failing health in nursing homes so I understand a bit of what you are going through. Asking for help is the very best thing you could have done!