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

[RMAMom]

OK a little off topic here.....
A few months ago I mentioned that my DD was expecting her first baby. I have to send a huge thank you to SallyfromDE for my pinterest invite because I took the beautiful ideas and planned Rachel's shower. Anyway, I stopped posting because Rachel is on the boards and the shower was a surprise, I don't know how planning a party consumed my life but it did. I had nothing to post because what little I was sewing was for the party. Now that it's over I can share the pictures with you.

The shower was held at my Mom's house, Rachel thought we were going to work around Grandmoms house and then have dinner for my nephews6th birthday. We stopped on the way at the dollar store and bought 10 birthday balloons and I made sure I was busy so she had to carry them! She walked in with all the balloons and everyone yelled surprise! She never saw it coming
Here she is with my Mom pinning on her corsage

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It's a boy banner

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Baby Boy Blue Punch

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I made a tricycle diaper and the blocks with baby pics of Rachel

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Diaper Cake

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This is where she sat to open her gifts. This is a very old rocking chair that had a very dark finish on it. My Mom stripped the finish and refinished it in a cherry wood finish so it better matches the crib. It still looks dark in this picture but it's much lighter than it was and know has a red hue to it

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We set up 3 tables and had lunch on the porch.

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My youngest daughter, Abby, made the cake

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I bought white frames at Target and glued lace ribbon to them, put different sayings in them and put them throughout the house

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The birds say best wishes and advice for Rachel, and each guest filled out one or two

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My Mom made wreaths

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Finally I made an outfit with matching bonnet and shoes

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Love the ducky buttons

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Last but not least my Grandson's first disney custom. A reversible romper

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It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

 

[PrincessBoo]

Love the Dorothy dress, pot holder(my mil would love that), and the baby shower was gorgeous!

I'm just going to give a huge shout out to all the appliqués right now. They are amazing and I'm a little jealous! I started trying to practice appliqué again yesterday and... Let's just say you guys make it look easy. Lol

 

[cogero]

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Finally I made an outfit with matching bonnet and shoes

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Love the ducky buttons

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Last but not least my Grandson's first disney custom. A reversible romper

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It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

I love it all. Looks like you did a fabulous job.

 

[loveappletrees]

Thanks all for the Dorothy compliments. Her hair didn't stay curled yesterday after all that time in hot rollers Today I am hair spraying and then rolling so hopefully it will hold a little curl.

Have you ever tried sock curls?

http://aspottedpony.com/for-moms/how-to-use-a-sock-to-get-beautiful-curly-hair-without-heat/1517/



And RMAMom that shower looked amazing!!!!

 

[aboveH20]

Sounds like you have been busy sewing. I hope the film will do well. It must been exciting to have your ex-Navy son closer to you again. I hope you will get a chance to visit DL when you see him. Congrats on your upcoming 30th anniversary!

I hope everything will go well tomorrow. I will be praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Thank you. It IS nice to have my son home, althought it's IMPOSSIBLE that he was in the Navy for six years.

<---- on his way to California (good the moped's pointed west or I'd be in trouble)

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Thanks. I'm beginning to realize that speedy may be a relative word.

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

I decided I want some new stuff to wear to work now and I can do trip clothes after I do that.

I colorful.

I used to substitute in elementary schools and that was my "ticket" to dress a tad more "joyfully" than if I'd been a bank teller.

Chances are the manufacturers of the pillows GKTW uses will shrink in size too, so smaller cases may end up working fine. Maybe Amy can let us know how tight or loose the cases are.

Good point.

Are you telling me your ds is NOT done with his film? Does quitting his day job mean he will be living with you? Are you having to make more props? Is Ginger OK with all of this?

I guess editing takes longer than shooting. He didn't exactly quit his day day, he gets hired for projects that last a certain number of episodes, so he finished his last commitmnt and isn't taking any work for a while.

Hopefully no more props, and Ginger's cool with it.

Santa Barbara is far, far away. I wouldn't want my kids to go that far away -- of course I reserve the right to change my mind when dd is a teenager .

CA is a ways away, but since my husband hasn't exactly jumped on the retire-and travel-bandwangon I figure it's a legitimate excuse for me to do some traveling.

Congrats on your upcoming 30th!!! I hope you and Mr. AboveH20 have a lovely cruise. My 13th is this year. I feel as though I should insert a smilie here but I have no clue whether to pick happy, scarred, unbelievable, etc.

And the amazing part is, I've been married for 30 years and I'm still young. (An opinion apparently not shared by the receptionist yesterday when I had to have blood drawn and she asked if I'm on Medicare. Me! Medicare!!!)

I hope your surgery goes well. I'd send you a get well card but am not sure how to address it. Do you think the postman would get it if I addressed it as follows:
Cheryl AboveH20
Head South at the "A"
Look for the house with the expensive cars (and barbed wire fencing)
NY, USA

Nope, wouldn't have gotten here. My son sold his BMW (actually we traded it in when my husband got a new car and gave him the money the dealer offered for it) so our life of expensive cars is finished.

Cheryl please let us know how your surgery goes. sending prayers.

Thank you. I keep on keeping on.

This trip is a trip with just my youngest DD(9) Emma. We're staying 7 nights at ASMovies. DH tolerates an annual family trip but that isn't enough for me so I started taking the kids one at a time. Those family trips are wonderful but these one on one trips are really quite special! The last time Emma and I did a one on one trip was for her 7th birthday. She had had pneumonia the month prior and still wasn't 100%, I was recovering from whooping cough and had just lost my brother in a car accident. Even the day of the trip I wasn't sure I was up for it but had to take her as I had taken her siblings for their 7th birthdays. It turned out the trip was just what I needed but we are both very much looking to this trip with us both healthy and in a better frame of mind. The only other one on one trip for Emma was when she was 5 and that was a lifetime ago to her.

She's my tomboy but will wear a skirt (too old for dresses now) as long as she approves of the fabric.

I think her favorite character is Stitch-she thinks he's so cute in a cuddly sort of way. So this T is just for her. I purchased the T already tie dyed (jiffyshirts) and have to say this was the most difficult to sew on. I do NOT have an embroidery machine. I need to learn how to use cut away stabilizer-I used several layers of tear away. I used a pin as inspiration. I wish I had made him bigger.

All the others I made Ts for me too. I have a friend who lives in FL now who visits us when we go to WDW. She and her DD will stay with us on the weekend and we (along with another friend) are all going to Legoland. Thanks to Karen (ksl5f123) and all who suggested a patchwork Lego skirt for the inspiration for this Lego outfit. I used Kona dimensions fabric for the skirt-it has a woven dot pattern in it. I also ordered a green but it wasn't the right bright color. I was going to make different faces for each of the Lego heads but didn't have the "energy" to try to draft each one to the correct proportions. I got the pattern for this one right off a storage bin Emma has for her Legos.
Emma's skirt:

I made both of us Peace sign Mickey heads:

and Epcot Logo T's:

Sorry for your pre-trip trials. I can hear Gilda Radner (do people even know who she is anymore?) saying, "It's always something."

I love the Stitch shirt and especially the Lego skirts'n'shirts.

 

[GrammytoMany]

Lov

What I have won already

and yes that is a Peter pan costume shirt in my lot. Can't wait to see what condition it is in or to use that ribbon !

The ribbon looks like what I bought a few weeks ago and didn't realize until I got home that it was really blanket binding/edging. So you have to be figure out how to use it so it won't be upside down.

 

[aboveH20]

I made Emma a Buzz skirt and wanted to make her a T. I was thinking of Slinky because she loves dogs but we ended up deciding on an Alien. I was going to do just a head on version but Emma found a photo of a pin with the Alien pointing up and decided that would be perfect. I did learn when making these that I need to overlap my pieces more. On the skirt-thanks to whoever posted to the link to the May Day Skirt! I was going to use a polka dot for the hem band but Emma picked out the stripe-she doesn't like polka dots. What's not to like about polka dots???

I knew I wanted to do some sort of 4 parks shirt ever since Emma, her brother & I did an all 4 parks day last summer. We went to DTD a few days later and they had images at the design your own T place for the 4 parks/one world that I thought would have been so cool to have worn on that day-we had our photo taken at each of the parks' icons. I wasn't sure what to do but when searching for images I saw a luggage tag that gave me the inspiration for the design I came up with. I am such a perfectionist. I am not real happy with the socerer hat-wish I had used a darker yellow and maybe added stars & moon or maybe I should have done the Earful tower as I'm not real fond of that hat anyways. I'm sure the perfectionist in me will forget all about these short comings when we are running around from park to park. I stitched the icons before I added the Mickey head to the T's.

Now I just have to pack! Oh and finish up a ton of things at work! Oh and make sure the other 2 kids are set with all their activities when I'm gone! And charge my cameras and all that stuff...and if I have time I might make a couple of shoe bags-I have a couple of pairs but would like a few more. They are easy but not sure I have time for them.

Your daughter doesn't like polka dots? What have you been feeding her? What's in your water? What do the playground bullies say to her???

That being said, the striped fabric is perfect.

And, I love your four parks t-shirts. Lately when I've been going solo I don't even do a park hopper, I'm too lazy to do the whole transportation thing between parks -- but you and your crew and much younger than I.

All the ladies that I have met through the Dis have just been amazing. I love making things for everyone because they are so appreciative and understand the time it takes to put handmade things together. I made some bows for D~ for her trip and some Pixie Dust and she returned the favor in a HUGE way. I was only expecting a wallet in return and she went above and beyond! Marianne also helped by applique Belle. I am forever grateful for their precious gifts! First and foremost, pictures DO NOT! do these bags justice. I knew the quality and workmanship was amazing just from seeing pictures but my word... I think D~ should just quit her job and sew for a living!

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

Who is this D~ you speak of? Looks like she knows her way around a needle and piece of fabric. LOVE the collection.

I think that the pillowcases are wonderful! Do you think that they would be a good first time project? My dd who is 8 is wanting to learn how to sew using my machine - I was thinking that pillowcases would be a good project for her to tackle.

Yes, yes, yes. I wold be a great first time project because
>it takes only a yard of flannel and 1/3 yard of novelty to make 4 pillowcases
>it's just sewing straight lines and ironing
>she'll have a good feeling of accomplishment, and
>she'll get a nice letter of thanks from GKTW

I think the hardest part (once you figure out the directions) is ironing the flannel the hem each end. You start by turning down the non-selvage edges (ironing then sewing). It's 43-45" wide, and even after I've evened off the edges before sewing, they wonk-up a bit.

I have one more bag to share with you today... It's the Sally UPB from the Nightmare Before Christmas...

D~ <---- My apologies to those of you that follow my TR, and have to see these again.

Very impressive. I do machine embroidery and I don't like to show closeups. Your'e talented and brave and get along with others. Former Boy Scout?

I just posted this on Judy's thread (blessedmom4) but thought I would post here too...


Judy,

I hope you do not mind that I am hijacking your thread for a moment!

Ahem....{{clearing throat}}

Judy would never ask this, but I am going to ask for her (sorry Judy!)...It seems that the hospital gowns that Lisa has to wear for the surgery (and her entire stay) are "problematic" (my word not hers)...I had asked Judy about this recently and offered to make some fun comfortable hospital gowns for Lisa (fun prints and soft material)...when the schedule for surgery turned out to be Mother's Day, I am just not sure if I will be able to get more than one made by then. So, if any of you wonderful seamstresses would be interested in making a hospital gown for Miss Lisa by then, please send me a pm...I can forward you all the details that I have!

Thank You!!!

Again, Judy I am sorry for hijacking this thread, but I know folks here love your family as much as I do and would want to help in this manner if they can.

Lynn

I just ran across this. I hope you had some reponse to your request.

Cheryl ---> Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Thanks. I'll take all the sympathy I can get.

Here is what I've been up to lately:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44779792#post44779792

I forgot to take pics so you have to see the pics that Amy took on her ptr.

The Mickey shirts were purchased by Amy's mom and I just appliqued them. Loree made the names for Amy.

I surprised Alli with the Tink -- she has not been feeling well at all lately so I wanted to bring her a little get well cheer (though I think I may have placed Tink a little too high on the shirt )

I love how light and airy Tink is and the family shirts are great. They'll make for some nice photos.

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

MK Day

My son wanted Mickey on the side like I did DH's shirt

Strange, how I'm suddenly getting an urge to go to Disney. Maybe that's part of the reason I takes breaks from dis from time to time.

I LOVE your handiwork. The wild shirts are wild!

 

[Queen of Cumberland]

From dress rehearsal today:

What a lovely Dorothy!

Congrats on your win!

I decided to try a little project this afternoon, so I made something from youcanmakethis.com. It's a microwave bowl potholder. These are from my bargain fabrics from Tuesday Morning!

I was looking at that project when they had their sale - it turned out super cute and I'm glad that it works too! I will have to keep that one in mind for the next time it is on sale.

Thanks for looking!

You make such beautiful outfits - I love them both!

I have never tried my walking foot on vinyl. I just put masking tape under my regular sewing foot when I do vinyl. I hadn't had any problems with sticking with that method.

What a great tip! I hate having to use tissue paper to keep vinyl from sticking.

Baby Boy Blue Punch

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Last but not least my Grandson's first disney custom. A reversible romper

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It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

What a lovely shower and such darling baby outfits!

 

[Meshell2002]

well I stay off the internet for 4 days and now there is WTMTQ!

I can't even imagine all the great stuff on here while I was out.

Trying to finish a couple of outfits for DD and a dress for me before starting on baby sewing....I have a few gender neutral projects to do before we find out the gender in June

Sheryl...I hope your recooperation goes better
the nurses really will think you r crazy if you bring Ginger in there all dressed up.

 

[aboveH20]

How's that?

That's wow-nderful. I really, really, like the AK skirt'n'shirt.

And my apologies to you as well b/c I commented on your ptr so you have to go there to see what I think of your latest creation!

As they like to say on Family Feud, "Good answer!!"

Cheryl - Hi! So good to hear from you! I hope you are recovering well and your cruise sounds wonderful!

Thank you. I guess the recovery is going to be slower than I realized. Today for the first time in a week I had real people food. Oatmeal for breakfast and soup for lunch. I choked/gagged so much on the Ensure I had for dinner last night that I thought I'd give my hacking muscles a break today. Don't know why liquids don't go down but soft foods do? Where's my RN sister when I need her?

So, I took Beth on vacation with us to show my dad and to enlist his wood-working skills to build her a counter-top box. He built it and I finished it. Now I won't have any more oil drips on my counter! Here is the result:

And, Beth using the box:

Regards,
C.

Very impressive! I love the detail he included, and B.E.T.H. (Best Ever Threaded Machine?) appears to be happy as well.

Hello Hello! Everything looks GREAT.

WOrked on a few things over the past 2 days!

The first are for Jonathon to wear with a Peter Pan appliqued T-shirt (Not yet done)

THe FABULOUS pocket appliques were thanks to my dear friend Andrea!!! Jonathon and I love them!! (Ignore the "straight" lines, I was NOT able to sew doing those pockets!!) And NO, I wasn't drinking . A littel Miss someone asked on my PTR!!

These are shorts that I made for Christopher to wear to Animal Kingdom. I "think" I want to do Heather Sues Elephant with Ears on a T-shirt for this. Trying to decide on the T color?!?!? Anyone have an opinion?!?!?

This isn't anything I worked on.... But Ms. Andrea surprised my sweet Alli with this beautiful Tink Tee. Alli was disappointed she wouldn't be able to wear her tink to Disney since it's long sleeve. Andrea must have remembered that!!

Andrea was also kind enough (or crazy, not sure which) And Appliqued T-shirts my mom purchased and Tinkbell13 kindly did all of our names and sent us the files (? I guess that's how I would say it?) To both of them!

We will wear those the morning we go to Chef Mickey for breakfast. I think we may go to Magic Kingdom that same day. Getting SO excited!!

Allison got a bit of her own Pixie Dust today!! Her doctor gave her the OK to start her new treatment today!!!! WOO Hoo!! She is on Now we just wait to see if it will be successful!! I am going to say it IS going to work!!


Happy Sewing!

First, hooray for the good news for Allison.

Second, the outfits are great. I may have commented on them when Andrea linked to them, but Tink and the matching shirts are perfect. Let the photos begin.

So, I've heard a lot of places where people buy fabric on this thread, but I don't think I've heard anyone mention Tuesday Morning (maybe they're only in FL?). This picture shows what I found there this morning. I thought they were awesome deals! The three sets on the left side have 1 yard of each pattern and were $3.99!!! The one on the right (which is actually my favorite) has 1/2 yard of each pattern and was $4.99. Apparently you have to get there right when they get the shipment in, the sales clerk said it has flown off the shelf! I got some of the last of it. I bought a tutorial on Youcanmakethis for something I have in mind to make, so if I get to it this weekend, I'll post pictures

Great find. I can't remember if we used to have a Tuesday's that closed, or if something else closed and now we have a Tuesdays.

I finished up a dress for work. It's a new Simplicity pattern - 1897 - and it is very easy. If you are looking for a simple project to sew for you, I'd highly recommend it.

When I tried it on so DH could take a pic for me, my ten year old son asked if it was for our Disney trip. It would kind of work for Animal Kingdom, but I think the only animal kingdom it will see the inside of is a middle school.

Looks like the pattern would be great with a lot of different fabrics.

Good job!

I have done quite a bit with sheers. Before my current Disney sewing obsession, I made several Star Wars costumes, including this one. This is actually my third version of the same costume. Obsess much?

Anyway, it is crinkled silk chiffon - a BEAR to work with. I would definitely suggest French seams, for sure. I often started or stopped seams with a little scrap of tissue paper so the fabric would not go down through the throat plate. And for hems, I used fusible thread, not a rolled hem. I found it at a local quilt shop. You put it in the bobbin, sew a straight line inside the hem allowance, then fold at the stitching and press to fuse. The regular thread will come off and you have a nice, crisp fold. Then, repeat to enclose the unfinished edge and sew a third time normally to finish. Oh, and I'm sure you know, tiny (size 8) sharp needles.


Tonight's task, cut and round the ends of 60 pieces of Rigiline since dh has requested I watch a movie with him rather than sew. This I can do on the couch.

Regards,
C.

WOW! I could have used you sitting next to me when I was making costumes for my son's film. Better yet, you could have been at the machine and I could have been next to you! The dress is amazing.

Gotta Google Rigiline -- but it sounds like cutting 60 of anything would be fun.

 

[Sandi S]

Last but not least my Grandson's first disney custom. A reversible romper

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It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

The shower looks lovely! My favorite thing, though, is his first Disney custom - too sweet!

 

[aboveH20]

I decided to try a little project this afternoon, so I made something from youcanmakethis.com. It's a microwave bowl potholder. These are from my bargain fabrics from Tuesday Morning!

supposed to keep you from burning yourself taking a hot bowl out of the microwave. You actually put the whole thing in the microwave. I haven't tried it yet

What a great idea. I usually use a potholder, so a fitted one would be better. I see that you've used it with good results.

Time to share some pictures. First up is the outfit I made for the birthday boy (my sister's boyfriend's grandson who turned 4). Clearly they are huge Yankees fans.

They turned out great. And I'm not just saying that because I'm related (distantly through marriage) to a former Yankees player.

And dd's outfit -- she's a mess but I'm not apologizing because it's not allowed.

Always appreciate students of page 1.

Forgot to take pics at the party so this is her after swimming hair. Skirt appliques are Planet Applique and shirt is Heather Sue. If this outfit look familiar it should -- I made two of these with mickey head pirate shirts for Madison's BG. I have been dying to make one for dd and this was a pirate themed party so I had the perfect excuse.

Thanks for looking!

I love the pirate skirt and top. I priced the coins at Joann one time after $eeing them on another of your creation$ and let'$ ju$t $ay Ginger won't be wearing them anytime soon.

I haven't been here forever & I came on today to ask about pillowcase dresses, but I'm glad I did.

I don't know you and you have no idea who I am but I wanted to say, that you may think your recovery difficulties might not seem big in someone else's eyes (especially when compared to the plight of some of our wish kids), But you shouldn't discount it— in reality, it still is a big thing for you and your family and you shouldn't devalue what you are going through and how you are feeling.
We Wish moms may gripe in our heads sometimes asking why our kids have been given such a hard road. Sometimes we even gripe out loud!! But we can definitely sympathize with someone else who is having troubles of their own. I hope you feel better soon.

Thank you for your heartfelt comments.

LOL!!! My sister wants to know when I am going to make him a Brewer's outfit. So now I will have to see if there are some Brewers designs out there to pacify her. It would be really funny if my sister and her boyfriend took him to game dressed in that outfit and returned him back to his parents wearing the Brewers!

I really hope you feel better soonest Do you think some Gingerale would help?

Look what was on my first meal tray. I forgot to tell them 1. I don't like soda, and even if I did 2. I'm not a cannibal.

But it sure is a cute little can. Le'ts see, burp cloths, bibs, ruffle diaper covers . . .

From dress rehearsal today:

She wouldn't take her glasses off. She's not that bad without them either -- sees about 20/50. I hope she will take them off for the play tomorrow.

And next photo is on "stage" -- I blurred the other kids' faces since I feel weird posting other peoples kids on the internet.

Wowie. That turned out great and super to be able to see it in action.

I am praying that you start to heal super quickly so that you can enjoy your upcoming trip.

Sunshine

Thanks. I don't mind not being able to talk, but not being able to eat would be a bummer.

I LOVE the fabric combos you chose. And I'm glad to hear that you did NOT freeze to death in your basement.

Sunshine

Thanks. That's my favorite part -- choosing the fabrics. I buy 10 yards of different color flannel and then come home and figure out what I have in my stash that goes with each color.

Didn't freeze -- but it was close a couple times.

Cheryl, I hope that you start feeling better ASAP. It is terrible that the dr didn't respect how you feel. Of course, surgeons are the worst. Every one of them I've ever used, has so little bedside manner! I hope that by your cruise, you are able to eat everything. That's one of the highlights of going on a cruise

I don't think it's expected to come out of surgery unable to talk or drink. I'm wondering if the surgeon was trying to imply it was my fault to protect himself against a lawsuit? He just didn't seem very sympathetic to someone in my condition.

Awww... Cheryl... I sure hope you are feeling better in time for your trip. I can't imagine how hard that must be? And your Dr. should be ashamed of himself... Please keep us updated. We miss you.

D~

Thanks. See my reply above. I think he was going with, 'the best defense is a good offense.'

Hope you get better soon.

I'm better today than yesterday. But I'd love a cold drink right about now.

Oh Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear that you have a rough time with recovery. I am sure you are NOT faking it. Unforunately some doctors have attitude problems and making their patients feel worse. I will continue to pray for a quick recovery. Just think, if you can't eat for the last few days, that means you have an excuse to eat anything you want on the cruise to make up for the "missing calories!"

Thanks for sending good thoughts. I've definitely lost weight.

I'm sorry you're having a hard time. I'm having my tonsils removed in a couple of weeks, and if having your thyroid removed is anything like getting the tonsils out, it'll be a rough recovery. I've been told it's basically a two week recovery, with days 5-7 being the worst. The diet you're eating sounds just about right, too, unfortunately. I keep hearing how awful getting your tonsils removed as an adult is, and yet it's outpatient surgery so if you spent time in the hospital, I'd expect you to be in worse shape at this point. Hang in there, it'll get better!

Good luck with your tonsils. I was told I wouldn't be able to drive for 5-7 days (until I can twirl my head around) and that I'd be out of work 1-3 weeks. I guess the latter should have given me a clue that you don't just waltz out of there. My hospital stay was supposed to be "23 hours" but I stayed a second night because they were afraid of dehydration since I couldn't drink anything. THE MD told me insurance might not like it. Oh, well.

 

[miprender]

OK a little off topic here.....
A few months ago I mentioned that my DD was expecting her first baby. I have to send a huge thank you to SallyfromDE for my pinterest invite because I took the beautiful ideas and planned Rachel's shower. Anyway, I stopped posting because Rachel is on the boards and the shower was a surprise, I don't know how planning a party consumed my life but it did. I had nothing to post because what little I was sewing was for the party. Now that it's over I can share the pictures with you.

The shower was held at my Mom's house, Rachel thought we were going to work around Grandmoms house and then have dinner for my nephews6th birthday. We stopped on the way at the dollar store and bought 10 birthday balloons and I made sure I was busy so she had to carry them! She walked in with all the balloons and everyone yelled surprise! She never saw it coming
Here she is with my Mom pinning on her corsage

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It's a boy banner

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I made a tricycle diaper and the blocks with baby pics of Rachel

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Diaper Cake

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My youngest daughter, Abby, made the cake

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Finally I made an outfit with matching bonnet and shoes

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Love the ducky buttons

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Last but not least my Grandson's first disney custom. A reversible romper

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It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

Thanks for sharing. Looks like you all had a wonderful day...all the decorations are beautiful and I love the outfits for your grandson.

I'm just going to give a huge shout out to all the appliqués right now. They are amazing and I'm a little jealous! I started trying to practice appliqué again yesterday and... Let's just say you guys make it look easy. Lol

Are you doing it by hand or with your embroidery machine? I can only do mine on my PE770 because I could never do them by hand

Strange, how I'm suddenly getting an urge to go to Disney. Maybe that's part of the reason I takes breaks from dis from time to time.

I LOVE your handiwork. The wild shirts are wild!

Thanks

 

[cajunfan]

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Look what was on my first meal tray. I forgot to tell them 1. I don't like soda, and even if I did 2. I'm not a cannibal.

But it sure is a cute little can. Le'ts see, burp cloths, bibs, ruffle diaper covers . . .

LOL!!!

 

[PurpleEars]

OK a little off topic here.....
A few months ago I mentioned that my DD was expecting her first baby. I have to send a huge thank you to SallyfromDE for my pinterest invite because I took the beautiful ideas and planned Rachel's shower. Anyway, I stopped posting because Rachel is on the boards and the shower was a surprise, I don't know how planning a party consumed my life but it did. I had nothing to post because what little I was sewing was for the party. Now that it's over I can share the pictures with you.

The shower was held at my Mom's house, Rachel thought we were going to work around Grandmoms house and then have dinner for my nephews6th birthday. We stopped on the way at the dollar store and bought 10 birthday balloons and I made sure I was busy so she had to carry them! She walked in with all the balloons and everyone yelled surprise! She never saw it coming
Here she is with my Mom pinning on her corsage

My youngest daughter, Abby, made the cake

It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

Looks like it was a lovely shower. I hope your DD is doing well with the pregnancy.

I'm just going to give a huge shout out to all the appliqués right now. They are amazing and I'm a little jealous! I started trying to practice appliqué again yesterday and... Let's just say you guys make it look easy. Lol

Just remember, practice makes perfect!

Thank you. It IS nice to have my son home, althought it's IMPOSSIBLE that he was in the Navy for six years.

<---- on his way to California (good the moped's pointed west or I'd be in trouble)

Glad to see that you are up for a little more posting today. That means you must feel a little bit better. I hope you will be able to visit your son in California soon!

 

[cogero]

Well Cheryl I am very happy to hear you are not a cannibal.

I am working on orders and washing fabric for some ideas I have. I may take a day off from work next week to work on some things.

 

[4monkeys]

OK a little off topic here.....
Baby Boy Blue Punch

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This is where she sat to open her gifts. This is a very old rocking chair that had a very dark finish on it. My Mom stripped the finish and refinished it in a cherry wood finish so it better matches the crib. It still looks dark in this picture but it's much lighter than it was and know has a red hue to it

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We set up 3 tables and had lunch on the porch.

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My youngest daughter, Abby, made the cake

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Last but not least my Grandson's first disney custom. A reversible romper

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It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

So cute. Congrats to the family!! I LOVE ducky theme showers!! Mine was for my 5 year old (it had been 8 years since Allison) HIs first birthday was also Ducks!!

The outfits are adorable!! YOu will have so much fun. (Sorry I had to remove some pictures it wouldn't let me post with so many!!)

again!

I'll give a quick update and then go back and read.

I had my thyroid removed on Wednesday. I thought it was a fairly routine operation, kinda like tonsils or appendix (both of which I still have ). Five days later I can only whisper and I gag on liquids -- so I've been having Ensure and baby fruits. Nothing like that diet to make you feel old!

I get the impression the doctor thinks I'm faking. He was not happy that the nurses and I wanted me to stay an extra night. I knew my husband would be a nervous wreck watching me to see if I'd choke in my sleep.

With our cruise just a month away, I'm wondering if I'll be able to eat. I have a followup appointment with him next Tuesday.

Throughout all of this I keep thinking of the Make a Wish families and know that my situation pales in comparison with theirs.

<----- my world's a little upside down now

Hope you are making progress everyday. I read further and saw your comments, glad you are to a soft diet. Those are MUCH easier to swallow than liquids. Allison just did Pediasure.... She was so over it!! She won't touch it right now! I think everyones situation is unique and offers it's own struggles...never to be compared to another!

From dress rehearsal today:

She wouldn't take her glasses off. She's not that bad without them either -- sees about 20/50. I hope she will take them off for the play tomorrow.

And next photo is on "stage" -- I blurred the other kids' faces since I feel weird posting other peoples kids on the internet.

Love it as usual!!

Thanks for the comments on my shorts and shirts Andrea did!! DH told me to go ahead and order myself an Embroidery machine for my Birthday (april 15th)...... We waited and have not had much to time to "comparison shop" with Allison being sick. The only 2 I have played with are Andrea's (Brother PE 770??) and a $3000 at the local Sew n Vac. Would love input from anyone that has anything different.

I may wait a bit longer as my kitchen sorta flooded under the sink, it caused damage all the way to the subflooring and ruined our lower cabinets. We have to replace all that and FAST!! It has already started to grow mold. Don't know how long it's been happening, but I think it explains why Jonathon's asthma is worst when he is home and not school!

As usual there is way to much to quote... everything is fabulous!!
Happy sewing!

 

[ivey_family]

I decided to try a little project this afternoon, so I made something from youcanmakethis.com. It's a microwave bowl potholder. These are from my bargain fabrics from Tuesday Morning!

supposed to keep you from burning yourself taking a hot bowl out of the microwave. You actually put the whole thing in the microwave. I haven't tried it yet

Oooo! I could definitely use one of those! Here's hoping for a YCMT sale in the near future!

Time to share some pictures.
And dd's outfit -- she's a mess but I'm not apologizing because it's not allowed. Forgot to take pics at the party so this is her after swimming hair. Skirt appliques are Planet Applique and shirt is Heather Sue. If this outfit look familiar it should -- I made two of these with mickey head pirate shirts for Madison's BG. I have been dying to make one for dd and this was a pirate themed party so I had the perfect excuse.

Thanks for looking!

What a cutie she is! Love that pirate outfit! I'll bet she was a hit at the party!

Speaking of her hair, which is gorgeous!, I know you've mentioned how you don't like buttons in the back since Alexa's hair gets tangled in them. It occurred to me that the Precious Dress pattern has a technique to hide the buttons behind a flap that could be applied easily to other patterns. Just thought I'd mention it.

again!

I'll give a quick update and then go back and read.

I had my thyroid removed on Wednesday. I thought it was a fairly routine operation, kinda like tonsils or appendix (both of which I still have ). Five days later I can only whisper and I gag on liquids -- so I've been having Ensure and baby fruits. Nothing like that diet to make you feel old!

<----- my world's a little upside down now

I did see on the next page that you're feeling a little better. Hang in there!

From dress rehearsal today:

Awww! She's a perfect Dorothy!

Very impressive! I love the detail he included, and B.E.T.H. (Best Ever Threaded Machine?) appears to be happy as well.

I love the acronym for Beth! Thanks! Now, can you do one for Patience?

Well Cheryl I am very happy to hear you are not a cannibal.

I am working on orders and washing fabric for some ideas I have. I may take a day off from work next week to work on some things.

Ditto on Cheryl not being a cannibal. Too funny!

Chiara - did you find something unique to inspire you yet?


I seem to have lost the baby shower photos, but it looked like a lovely party! The decorations were all so nice! I especially liked the framed quotes! Very Pinterest-y and cute! Love the custom for the baby, too!


May I join the no Pillowcase dress club, too? I do have to re-do one made by someone else, though, so maybe that excludes me? . An aunt bought one for my dd in Alaska last year. I think it was a craft fair purchase or something, but it is SO poorly made, I'm almost embarrassed for dd to wear it. It's on my to-do pile.


There was a big thread on the Disbout Facebook page about some new Snow White fabric at JoAnn's. Those of you not on FB might want to check it out here. Very cute fabric for ruffles on just about anything. I picked up a couple yards yesterday.

Regards,
C.

 

[smile5sunshine]

Thanks for the comments on my shorts and shirts Andrea did!! DH told me to go ahead and order myself an Embroidery machine for my Birthday (april 15th)...... We waited and have not had much to time to "comparison shop" with Allison being sick. The only 2 I have played with are Andrea's (Brother PE 770??) and a $3000 at the local Sew n Vac. Would love input from anyone that has anything different.

I may wait a bit longer as my kitchen sorta flooded under the sink, it caused damage all the way to the subflooring and ruined our lower cabinets. We have to replace all that and FAST!! It has already started to grow mold. Don't know how long it's been happening, but I think it explains why Jonathon's asthma is worst when he is home and not school!

As usual there is way to much to quote... everything is fabulous!!
Happy sewing!

Oh no! that is awful about something in your kitchen leaking and making such a huge mess! Ugh, I HATE having to do house repairs. Any chance your insurance co will pick up some of the tab for the water damage? HUGS.

Look what was on my first meal tray. I forgot to tell them 1. I don't like soda, and even if I did 2. I'm not a cannibal.

But it sure is a cute little can. Le'ts see, burp cloths, bibs, ruffle diaper covers . . .

Bwa ha ha ha at your sewing list for "the little one"! Glad you are able to eat some today. FX you have turned a corner and will be back to your old self in no time.

OK a little off topic here.....
A few months ago I mentioned that my DD was expecting her first baby. I have to send a huge thank you to SallyfromDE for my pinterest invite because I took the beautiful ideas and planned Rachel's shower. Anyway, I stopped posting because Rachel is on the boards and the shower was a surprise, I don't know how planning a party consumed my life but it did. I had nothing to post because what little I was sewing was for the party. Now that it's over I can share the pictures with you.

The shower was held at my Mom's house, Rachel thought we were going to work around Grandmoms house and then have dinner for my nephews6th birthday. We stopped on the way at the dollar store and bought 10 birthday balloons and I made sure I was busy so she had to carry them! She walked in with all the balloons and everyone yelled surprise! She never saw it coming
Here she is with my Mom pinning on her corsage

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I made a tricycle diaper and the blocks with baby pics of Rachel

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This is where she sat to open her gifts. This is a very old rocking chair that had a very dark finish on it. My Mom stripped the finish and refinished it in a cherry wood finish so it better matches the crib. It still looks dark in this picture but it's much lighter than it was and know has a red hue to it

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Finally I made an outfit with matching bonnet and shoes

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Love the ducky buttons

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Last but not least my Grandson's first disney custom. A reversible romper

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It was a great day, thanks for letting me share it with you.

Oh it looks like you all had a grand old time! I am SUPER impressed with the diaper trike! I have never seen one of those before and it's really cute. That was so sweet of your mom to refinish the rocking chair. I know your DD will love rocking her own little one in it. And the outfits are darling! Great job!

Add me to the no pillow case dress club -- I've never done one. Though the younger classes came to watch the kids at dress rehearsal and one of the girls had on a pillow case dress with a big bow and it was absolutely adorable! It made me want to make one!

You know, I am also part of the "never made a pillowcase dress & no Pinterest" club. I don't plan to change that anytime soon either!

As for pillow case dresses - would you believe I have never made one? Ack!! That used to be a requirement here, but I sort-of skipped that part. Sounds like Andrea has set you up with some examples on Pinterest... I haven't gotten addicted to that yet.
D~

HA HA, seems like there are quite a few of us on here who have never tackled the pillowcase dress. I haven't either! I think I got too excited to start working on all the other cool looking things everyone else was creating!

I tried out the bowl microwave potholder tonight and it worked perfectly!!

YAY! Glad it worked and thanks for the review!

What I have won already

and yes that is a Peter pan costume shirt in my lot. Can't wait to see what condition it is in or to use that ribbon !

Well, did you end up winning the other lot??? Congrats on the Peter Pan lot though! Can't wait to see what else was in there.

From dress rehearsal today:

She wouldn't take her glasses off. She's not that bad without them either -- sees about 20/50. I hope she will take them off for the play tomorrow.

And next photo is on "stage" -- I blurred the other kids' faces since I feel weird posting other peoples kids on the internet.

The dress came out great! She's very cute in it. Sorry her hair didn't stay rolled. hope that you found something that will work longer for the actual play. Hey that Lion's mane in the background looks great! can't wait to see the pic you get (if you can) on the real day. tell your daughter to "break a leg".

Sunshine

 

[Sandi S]

It's been a busy night...

and I have two more larger pairs of the Mickey shorts almost done as well!