Well, my dress was made with 2 t-shirts and a nightie. Maybe you can find one of your t-shirts that you are tired of and combine it with some of your other fabrics to make something summery. You definitely need to post pictures of your BG items and the denim skirt outfit.
It has been a couple of years since I did the horse designs with the ribbons. My dd was about the same age as your dd when I made them. Here is a link to the designs that I used:
http://www.smartneedle.com/PONYAPP_SNA.html
I want to head over to Joanns today. One of my favorite ladies there told me that the clearance fabrics are going to be 1/2 off their clearance prices this weekend and the sale starts today.
Good idea to go through my old t-shirts!
Thanks for the pony links -- I will show them to dd. These are the ones I saw on etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81195076/wild-horses-shaggy-pony-spring-ribbon?ref=fp_recently_viewed_0
I had no clue clearance was 1/2 price -- grrr! I was going to go today but dh took the day off work so we went biking instead. Maybe I can sneak over this evening. I wanted to stock up on some flannel too. I'm really not supposed to be buying fabric, but I get the 20% military discount too so what's a girl to do? I'm not too worried about the clearance though -- our Joann's has horrible prices on clearance fabrics -- I usually find something cheaper on the non clearance bolts with a coupon or sale prices.
I used to post on here a long time ago but have been lurking for the longest time. I love all the wonderful stuff that everyone creates and this is my favorite thread! I got an embroidery machine last year for my birthday and have loved digitalizing designs. Here is two things of many that I have created for our upcoming trip...
My dd's yeti purse
My bookbag to carry all my disney stuff in the parks..
I created the embroidery designs and I can't wait to use them in 11 days!
Super designs!!! If you don't already sell you need to start selling your designs!
Diane, I am constantly impressed by your "scrap" creations! you do such a good job at mixing and matching the fabrics together and you always cut the pieces out in such a way so that it looks GOOD together. UGH, I SOOOO want to head out to Joann's today but I don't think I'll be able to until tomorrow because DH has work and then his first softball practice tonight so that means I'm solo parenting for the day. Normally I'd just take all the kiddos out and go, but I can't do that yet because our pup (who just had MAJOR surgery) still needs to be watched constantly to make sure he doesn't mess with his incision site. Thankfully we go tomorrow to get the staples out, and I'm going to ask for one of those "cones of shame" as Dug would call it, so that I can leave the pup for short bits of time without worrying myself to death.
HA HA Lori, I will join you and Andrea in the "Beatles haters" club. I just never got into any of their stuff and everyone I know looks at me like I have two heads when I mention that I don't think they are that great. *ducks to avoid any stray tomatoes or rocks being thrown here by all the people who adore the Beatles*
Sunshine
I never made it to Joann's either -- see above post to Diane. I shouldn't be buying things anyway. But then again I'm thinking maybe I can go tonight.
What kind of dog do you have? I hope he proudly wears his cone of shame.
And for being a non-Beatle fan I have made too many Beatle clothes and own a set of Beatle embroidery designs -- I'm outnumbered 3 to 1 in this house. Actually 5 to 1, my dogs were required to have Beatle's names by our breeder because the dame was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. I can't win!
Just a quick question: are 8x8 sheets of stabilizer too small for a 5x7 hoop?
Thanks!
Lori in East Podunk
Too small! I even cut my sheets 8.5 inches for the 5" width and it doesn't give much extra room.
When I rejoined this party many pics of the gifted hospital gowns were being posted. I arrived too late to take part in it, but thought it was an awesome idea. The DD of one of my coworkers suffered a tragic trampoline accident yesterday and broke her neck. We don't know how extensive the damage is yet, but a lengthy hospital and then rehab stay is expected. Her name is Amanda, and she's 18...was to graduate June 2, this was a school field trip. So I think she would benefit from some nice gowns, don't you think. I have no clue where to start with a pattern, but know this is a good place to ask. Any hints or tips are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I see you already got the link -- we all used the adult pattern. We made them for a tall 9 y/o. I used 2.5 yards to add a little to the length because Judy (the mom) preferred them on the long side. I think with the 2.5 yards it extended the length about 4 inches. I also used bias tape for one instead of the twill tape -- I wasn't too happy with the twill tape -- it seemed too thin to me.
My prayers to Amanda and her family. A broken neck sounds very scary. Please let us know how she is doing once you find out. She will have a long road ahead of her.
Thanks!! We just got back from a two week vacation (Barbara's Wish Trip) so the girls have a bit more schooling to do. We'll take it easy over the summer though. Thanks for asking! (and remember me!!! )
Please share with us how the trip went!!! Pictures????
I hope your pup is feeling much better. I have to say that I bought less this year at the clearance sale than I did last year. Last year I was able to get some nice coordinating prints. I had planned to go when the store opened but it was one of those mornings when I had a bunch of phone calls to make. When I got there I ran into a lady who had her cart completely filled with all the cute bolts of fabric from the clearance section. And then bought almost all the fabric on every one of the bolts she had. Oh well. I still managed to spend around $60. I got a few cute things including a Tiana print for $2 per yard. I'm not sure what I will do with that but it might be good for a BG.
Now you are making me wonder if it's even worth going. I'll peruse the flyer again while ds is at gymnastics and then decide.
Since there have been lots of bags posted lately, I thought that I would share the stuff that I made for our trip last week to
DisneyLand.
My camera bag
Inside the bag and the ticket pocket on the strap
Wallet and small zipper bag
Tote bag
neck pillow and Disboard tag for my bag.
Super! I love the Mickey on the bag! I love all the little pockets and details as well. I had too many pics to quote but love what you did for your dd too. Hopefully D~ will come over and take a peek at your creations.
