Disboutiquers Part 5 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[my*2*angels]

Okay now, you people are going to make everyone cry! Which right now for me doesn't take much! My nerves are SHOT! So I am asking for prayers for me and my family! I know this sounds crazy, as I should be super excited (i really am), but I am also very worried! Okay, so here goes:
My husband and I are leaving for Jamaica early Monday(more like sunday night)LOL. Anyway, I am going to be leaving my girls for SIX DAYS!!!! I have never left my kids for that long before! Also, this will only be the second time I have ever been on an airplane and I am panicky to say the least! I think my biggest fear is that something will happen to my kids and I will not be there! Just please pray for my family's safety and my sanity! I want to enjoy this trip!LOL

Mindy

 

[CastleCreations]

TO ALL MY DISBOUTIQUE GIRLS...and TOm!

This is sort of in response to T-beri's earlier post about feeling friendship with the people here...but being a little bit sad that she wasn't closer to more IRL folks.

I'm very much the same way. I have a lot of people in my life that I am friendly with...but not a lot of people that I really let my guard down with. I tend to love whole heartedly and that really opens a person up to getting hurt. People can be jerks. I've run into a few in my life and there just comes a time when a girl has to say "NO MORE". My best friends are my mom and my sisters...and my dog...and my husband.

It really wasn't until I discovered the Dis and this thread in particular that I realized just how much camaraderie and true feelings of friendship can form in an online community. That is exactly what I found. We support one another. We cheer each other on and encourage each other. We tell silly stories and vent frustrations and give each other advice on topics far and wide. We're setting up our kids for future marriages...we do it all!

We are friends here. Real friends. Whether we live near or far, I couldn't love y'all more if we were right across the street. I've never in my life encountered such a dynamic, loving, endlessly kind and talented bunch of people.

I'm blessed to be here. I'm blessed to know you all.

I'm glad that all y'all are my friends.

Well said!! I feel the same way..(almost always... ) I don't share as much about myself as others, but I do know that reading everyone's posts has a way of cheering me up and making me feel, not so, alone in the world. That we are all here for the same reasons, family, friendship, and good gossip... I love all of the friendships I've made here and I'm thankful for the Dis for having such a great place for us to come together...
Now back to the grind...more sewing to do...

 

[CampbellScot]

Okay now, you people are going to make everyone cry! Which right now for me doesn't take much! My nerves are SHOT! So I am asking for prayers for me and my family! I know this sounds crazy, as I should be super excited (i really am), but I am also very worried! Okay, so here goes:
My husband and I are leaving for Jamaica early Monday(more like sunday night)LOL. Anyway, I am going to be leaving my girls for SIX DAYS!!!! I have never left my kids for that long before! Also, this will only be the second time I have ever been on an airplane and I am panicky to say the least! I think my biggest fear is that something will happen to my kids and I will not be there! Just please pray for my family's safety and my sanity! I want to enjoy this trip!LOL

Mindy

Okay...remember, this experience is GOOD for your girls! It will be a period of growth for them...which a lot of kids do not get, and they should. I am sure they are staying with people who love them dearly. They will be safe and well cared for!! It's good for kids to see that mom and dad can go away for a little bit and return and the world didn't end. (That works on BOTH ends! ) They are probably going to have a BLAST! Not to mention the benefits of mom and dad taking time to be together and nurture their relationship. That is teaching its own lesson of positivity and what good relationships look like! The girls will not be scarred for life b/c mom and dad took a week vacation! I PROMISE!!

This is a good thing all around for a lot of reasons. It's good for everyone! Your girls are going to great! Y'all are going to have a wonderful time in Jamaica!! Remember to use sunscreen!!! Have a WONDERFUL time!!



(as for plane anxiety...Hyland's makes an all natural homeopathic "stress relief" remedy called "Calms Forte". It's amazing. It's made of chamomile extracts and it really helps calm the butterfly feeling without making you feel drugged. You just don't feel hysterical. Which is nice... )

 

[lovesdumbo]

Ok, ladies, Long Time no hear, I know.

First of all I SERIOUSLY want to THANK each of you for your prayers throughout my big life change. I think that prayers are one of the only 2 reasons I am able to pull mmyself from bed each day. The other, of course, is Isabelle.

And we each want to thank you for the kindness you have shown us by helping us prepare for our next trip. I did finally break down and buy a machine, but I haven't been motivated enough to work with it. I have a stash of non- Disney fabrics just dying to be made into cute outfits, but I don't have to patience right now to cut out patterns and learn to sew them correctly. When it comes to Disney outfits, however, it is a whole different story. No matter how cute I think they are, I can't seem to convince myself to sew any. I think I know why. Last year when I started sewing (yes, by hand) I did so, b/c I wanted Levi and Isabelle to have coordinated sets. Everytime I think about sewing a Disney outfit, it breaks my heart. I want Isabelle to have cute things to wear, but not making any for Levi is something I can't fathom, yet. So you girls who are doing this are amazing in my book, you have made my day and Isabelle's too. Especially you, Beth, for putting this together for us. Seriously, I am in tears (of joy, for the great friends I have, though I've never met most of you) typing this. I love each of you. I wanted this public so that all could see. You really have made a difference for us. It is one less thing for me to worry about (the guilt over not making any for Isabelle)! This is going to be a hard trip for us, very bittersweet.





Now that I have somewhat composed myself, and looked at the last few pages, how do you make the crayon roll- ups. Maybe that is a good place to get started again?

I finally have something to post...yea!
These are the finished panels for my Little Mermaid outfit..

WOW! I LOVE Scuttle (is that his name?).

I was approached by a woman in Joann fabrics about selling some stuff on her online boutique.

That sounds perfect!

Okay now, you people are going to make everyone cry! Which right now for me doesn't take much! My nerves are SHOT! So I am asking for prayers for me and my family! I know this sounds crazy, as I should be super excited (i really am), but I am also very worried! Okay, so here goes:
My husband and I are leaving for Jamaica early Monday(more like sunday night)LOL. Anyway, I am going to be leaving my girls for SIX DAYS!!!! I have never left my kids for that long before! Also, this will only be the second time I have ever been on an airplane and I am panicky to say the least! I think my biggest fear is that something will happen to my kids and I will not be there! Just please pray for my family's safety and my sanity! I want to enjoy this trip!LOL

Mindy

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[my*2*angels]

Okay...remember, this experience is GOOD for your girls! It will be a period of growth for them...which a lot of kids do not get, and they should. I am sure they are staying with people who love them dearly. They will be safe and well cared for!! It's good for kids to see that mom and dad can go away for a little bit and return and the world didn't end. (That works on BOTH ends! ) They are probably going to have a BLAST! Not to mention the benefits of mom and dad taking time to be together and nurture their relationship. That is teaching its own lesson of positivity and what good relationships look like! The girls will not be scarred for life b/c mom and dad took a week vacation! I PROMISE!!

This is a good thing all around for a lot of reasons. It's good for everyone! Your girls are going to great! Y'all are going to have a wonderful time in Jamaica!! Remember to use sunscreen!!! Have a WONDERFUL time!!



(as for plane anxiety...Hyland's makes an all natural homeopathic "stress relief" remedy called "Calms Forte". It's amazing. It's made of chamomile extracts and it really helps calm the butterfly feeling without making you feel drugged. You just don't feel hysterical. Which is nice... )

You are so right! My girls will be fine, I am not worried about them! THey probably will not want to come home even when we get back!LOL Staying with Pop and Gran Gran is just too much fun! It is me I am worried about!LOL

And yes, I have already packed sunscreen, but now I need to look for the calming stuff! Where oh where can I find that?

 

[lovesdumbo]

I've been crazy busy since my trip. Everything everyone has posted has been awesome! You all continue to inspire me. I wanted to share a twirl skirt I made for my DD(just turned 9 yesterday) to wear for the Memorial Day parade. I was able to find the perfect T to go with it at Target today. I promised my youngest DD(5) to make her a Memorial Day top and then I have to start on outfits for our August trip. Still hoping the boy's top will be out soon on YCMT so I can make something for my DS(7) soon. I may have to resort to a commercial pattern.

 

[teresajoy]

There, you have it. Not as exciting as you thought,huh? My girlfriend thought I was pregnant and was severely disappointed

...t.

I think it's pretty exciting news T.!

TO ALL MY DISBOUTIQUE GIRLS...and TOm!

This is sort of in response to T-beri's earlier post about feeling friendship with the people here...but being a little bit sad that she wasn't closer to more IRL folks.

I'm very much the same way. I have a lot of people in my life that I am friendly with...but not a lot of people that I really let my guard down with. I tend to love whole heartedly and that really opens a person up to getting hurt. People can be jerks. I've run into a few in my life and there just comes a time when a girl has to say "NO MORE". My best friends are my mom and my sisters...and my dog...and my husband.

It really wasn't until I discovered the Dis and this thread in particular that I realized just how much camaraderie and true feelings of friendship can form in an online community. That is exactly what I found. We support one another. We cheer each other on and encourage each other. We tell silly stories and vent frustrations and give each other advice on topics far and wide. We're setting up our kids for future marriages...we do it all!

We are friends here. Real friends. Whether we live near or far, I couldn't love y'all more if we were right across the street. I've never in my life encountered such a dynamic, loving, endlessly kind and talented bunch of people.

I'm blessed to be here. I'm blessed to know you all.

I'm glad that all y'all are my friends.

Oh goodness! Good thing I found these smileys!

I feel so much the same way!!!
Now, I need a tissue!


(I added the smileys to the photobucket account under smileys)

Okay now, you people are going to make everyone cry! Which right now for me doesn't take much! My nerves are SHOT! So I am asking for prayers for me and my family! I know this sounds crazy, as I should be super excited (i really am), but I am also very worried! Okay, so here goes:
My husband and I are leaving for Jamaica early Monday(more like sunday night)LOL. Anyway, I am going to be leaving my girls for SIX DAYS!!!! I have never left my kids for that long before! Also, this will only be the second time I have ever been on an airplane and I am panicky to say the least! I think my biggest fear is that something will happen to my kids and I will not be there! Just please pray for my family's safety and my sanity! I want to enjoy this trip!LOL

Mindy

Oh, that is exciting and scary! I understand! I have never left my kids for that long either You are going to have lots of fun though!!!

Well said!! I feel the same way..(almost always... ) I don't share as much about myself as others, but I do know that reading everyone's posts has a way of cheering me up and making me feel, not so, alone in the world. That we are all here for the same reasons, family, friendship, and good gossip... I love all of the friendships I've made here and I'm thankful for the Dis for having such a great place for us to come together...
Now back to the grind...more sewing to do...

Aww, you guys are just making me all teary!!!

 

[Clared]

Grrrrr - just typed a huge post and the internet connection disappeared taking my post with it!!

A brief recap was I agree whole heartedly with everyone else talking about friends. I live 160+ miles from my family and my only friends up here are work colleagues. I don't have any 'proper friends' as such, so you guys fill that gap nicely!!!

OK so my sewing machine is now all fixed, which has allowed me to make this.......

The hat is instead of bows, as I wasn't convinced Hope had enough hair!!! I can't remember what size I made in the end but its huge!! Lets hope it fits by December!!!

I left the dummy (binkie) in especially for you guys!!! I think Hope's teething at the minute and she won't take it out her mouth at all.

 

[t-beri]

I finally have something to post...yea!
These are the finished panels for my Little Mermaid outfit..

And this is what was in my mailbox today!!! These are beautiful in person!!

I put my sewing scissors next to them so you can see how big they are.

I've been crazy busy since my trip. Everything everyone has posted has been awesome! You all continue to inspire me. I wanted to share a twirl skirt I made for my DD(just turned 9 yesterday) to wear for the Memorial Day parade. I was able to find the perfect T to go with it at Target today. I promised my youngest DD(5) to make her a Memorial Day top and then I have to start on outfits for our August trip. Still hoping the boy's top will be out soon on YCMT so I can make something for my DS(7) soon. I may have to resort to a commercial pattern.

I bought these 4th fabrics for Little's 4th outfit too!! Along w/ fabric that says democrat all over it. Which I didn't want to get b/c she's only 2 and I don't want to label her this young. But also because it is not so much that I am a democrat as I am anti-W (I hope this doesn't affect our friendship) But I needed one more and it matched and I thought my dad and pap would be tickled (they are DEMOCRATS) since my aunts (who are REPUBLICAN!!!s) are going to be here for the 4th. I was going to make a twirl top but this is just too cute. I'm afraid that if I make a patchwork skirt my family will think it's the only holiday pattern I know
Great job.

Thanks for all of the congratulations. I will post pics and post a link when T-Beri Togs is finally launched.

...t.

 

[Adi12982]

Grrrrr - just typed a huge post and the internet connection disappeared taking my post with it!!

A brief recap was I agree whole heartedly with everyone else talking about friends. I live 160+ miles from my family and my only friends up here are work colleagues. I don't have any 'proper friends' as such, so you guys fill that gap nicely!!!

OK so my sewing machine is now all fixed, which has allowed me to make this.......

The hat is instead of bows, as I wasn't convinced Hope had enough hair!!! I can't remember what size I made in the end but its huge!! Lets hope it fits by December!!!

I left the dummy (binkie) in especially for you guys!!! I think Hope's teething at the minute and she won't take it out her mouth at all.

That is is adorable!! I LOVE IT!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Grrrrr - just typed a huge post and the internet connection disappeared taking my post with it!!

A brief recap was I agree whole heartedly with everyone else talking about friends. I live 160+ miles from my family and my only friends up here are work colleagues. I don't have any 'proper friends' as such, so you guys fill that gap nicely!!!

OK so my sewing machine is now all fixed, which has allowed me to make this.......

The hat is instead of bows, as I wasn't convinced Hope had enough hair!!! I can't remember what size I made in the end but its huge!! Lets hope it fits by December!!!

I left the dummy (binkie) in especially for you guys!!! I think Hope's teething at the minute and she won't take it out her mouth at all.

That is SO cute! The hat is a great idea!!!

I bought these 4th fabrics for Little's 4th outfit too!! Along w/ fabric that says democrat all over it. Which I didn't want to get b/c she's only 2 and I don't want to label her this young. But also because it is not so much that I am a democrat as I am anti-W (I hope this doesn't affect our friendship) But I needed one more and it matched and I thought my dad and pap would be tickled (they are DEMOCRATS) since my aunts (who are REPUBLICAN!!!s) are going to be here for the 4th. I was going to make a twirl top but this is just too cute. I'm afraid that if I make a patchwork skirt my family will think it's the only holiday pattern I know
Great job.

Thanks for all of the congratulations. I will post pics and post a link when T-Beri Togs is finally launched.

...t.

a twirl top would be cute! My DD can wear anything in the parade on Monday but she has to wear her brownie vest too so I thought a skirt with a T would work well. I had purchased a larger flag fabric for the waistband of the skirt but after I got the bottom 3 tiers done I didn't like that large pattern with the skirt at all so I went back to buy more of the original 6 fabrics but they only had 5 of them-they had more different ones though. I went back and forth over using 1 fabric for the waistband or piecing it. I wish I had bought just a bit more of the fabrics (I only bought 6" of each) as I would have made the waistband piece a bit longer. This hits her just at her knee and I was hoping to go just below her knee so that it would fit next year too. I did find her cute bike short with a bit of lace at Target so I think she can still wear it next year and I think my DD(5) already has her eye on it.

 

[eeyore3847]

Grrrrr - just typed a huge post and the internet connection disappeared taking my post with it!!

A brief recap was I agree whole heartedly with everyone else talking about friends. I live 160+ miles from my family and my only friends up here are work colleagues. I don't have any 'proper friends' as such, so you guys fill that gap nicely!!!

OK so my sewing machine is now all fixed, which has allowed me to make this.......

I left the dummy (binkie) in especially for you guys!!! I think Hope's teething at the minute and she won't take it out her mouth at all.

Cutest colors ever and the cutest little baby. she is adorable!!!

 

[tadamom]

Wanted to say that everything that has been posted has been GREAT!!!!! Great job everyone!

I also wanted to say that I love all of you too! I have aquaintances as well but no true friends here. I am 300 miles away from my 2 best friends (mom and mil) and I spend almos oall of my time with my kids. I admit that I have this thread up nearly 24/7 so that I can see and read what everyone is up to. I don't know what I did before I found this thread. Thanks for everything!

Also t-beri......I could have written your post word for word. Whenever I make something, someone is always asking me if I sell to the public or I have family wanting me to make something but I have just been to askeered to do it. I am fixing to make a bunch of samples of stuff and see if they will sell. If they do great but if they don't I will use them for b'day gifts and such. So nothing really lost. Good luck with everything and keep us updated!!! Congrats!

 

[jham]

Ok, ladies, Long Time no hear, I know.

First of all I SERIOUSLY want to THANK each of you for your prayers throughout my big life change. I think that prayers are one of the only 2 reasons I am able to pull mmyself from bed each day. The other, of course, is Isabelle.

And we each want to thank you for the kindness you have shown us by helping us prepare for our next trip. I did finally break down and buy a machine, but I haven't been motivated enough to work with it. I have a stash of non- Disney fabrics just dying to be made into cute outfits, but I don't have to patience right now to cut out patterns and learn to sew them correctly. When it comes to Disney outfits, however, it is a whole different story. No matter how cute I think they are, I can't seem to convince myself to sew any. I think I know why. Last year when I started sewing (yes, by hand) I did so, b/c I wanted Levi and Isabelle to have coordinated sets. Everytime I think about sewing a Disney outfit, it breaks my heart. I want Isabelle to have cute things to wear, but not making any for Levi is something I can't fathom, yet. So you girls who are doing this are amazing in my book, you have made my day and Isabelle's too. Especially you, Beth, for putting this together for us. Seriously, I am in tears (of joy, for the great friends I have, though I've never met most of you) typing this. I love each of you. I wanted this public so that all could see. You really have made a difference for us. It is one less thing for me to worry about (the guilt over not making any for Isabelle)! This is going to be a hard trip for us, very bittersweet.
Now that I have somewhat composed myself, and looked at the last few pages, how do you make the crayon roll- ups. Maybe that is a good place to get started again?

I finally have something to post...yea!
These are the finished panels for my Little Mermaid outfit..

And this is what was in my mailbox today!!! These are beautiful in person!!

I put my sewing scissors next to them so you can see how big they are.

TO ALL MY DISBOUTIQUE GIRLS...and TOm!

This is sort of in response to T-beri's earlier post about feeling friendship with the people here...but being a little bit sad that she wasn't closer to more IRL folks.

I'm very much the same way. I have a lot of people in my life that I am friendly with...but not a lot of people that I really let my guard down with. I tend to love whole heartedly and that really opens a person up to getting hurt. People can be jerks. I've run into a few in my life and there just comes a time when a girl has to say "NO MORE". My best friends are my mom and my sisters...and my dog...and my husband.

It really wasn't until I discovered the Dis and this thread in particular that I realized just how much camaraderie and true feelings of friendship can form in an online community. That is exactly what I found. We support one another. We cheer each other on and encourage each other. We tell silly stories and vent frustrations and give each other advice on topics far and wide. We're setting up our kids for future marriages...we do it all!

We are friends here. Real friends. Whether we live near or far, I couldn't love y'all more if we were right across the street. I've never in my life encountered such a dynamic, loving, endlessly kind and talented bunch of people.

I'm blessed to be here. I'm blessed to know you all.

I'm glad that all y'all are my friends.

Okay now, you people are going to make everyone cry! Which right now for me doesn't take much! My nerves are SHOT! So I am asking for prayers for me and my family! I know this sounds crazy, as I should be super excited (i really am), but I am also very worried! Okay, so here goes:
My husband and I are leaving for Jamaica early Monday(more like sunday night)LOL. Anyway, I am going to be leaving my girls for SIX DAYS!!!! I have never left my kids for that long before! Also, this will only be the second time I have ever been on an airplane and I am panicky to say the least! I think my biggest fear is that something will happen to my kids and I will not be there! Just please pray for my family's safety and my sanity! I want to enjoy this trip!LOL

Mindy

I've been crazy busy since my trip. Everything everyone has posted has been awesome! You all continue to inspire me. I wanted to share a twirl skirt I made for my DD(just turned 9 yesterday) to wear for the Memorial Day parade. I was able to find the perfect T to go with it at Target today. I promised my youngest DD(5) to make her a Memorial Day top and then I have to start on outfits for our August trip. Still hoping the boy's top will be out soon on YCMT so I can make something for my DS(7) soon. I may have to resort to a commercial pattern.

Grrrrr - just typed a huge post and the internet connection disappeared taking my post with it!!

A brief recap was I agree whole heartedly with everyone else talking about friends. I live 160+ miles from my family and my only friends up here are work colleagues. I don't have any 'proper friends' as such, so you guys fill that gap nicely!!!

OK so my sewing machine is now all fixed, which has allowed me to make this.......

The hat is instead of bows, as I wasn't convinced Hope had enough hair!!! I can't remember what size I made in the end but its huge!! Lets hope it fits by December!!!

I left the dummy (binkie) in especially for you guys!!! I think Hope's teething at the minute and she won't take it out her mouth at all.

you are all making me cry! You guys really are the best! I'm pretty sure the only compliments I ever get anymore are from you guys, so thanks for keeping me going!

Mindy, you will survive. I left my kids for the first time last August and went to Mexico. I missed them, but DH and I had a GREAT time!

Elisa, love the mermaid appliques!

Clared--Hope looks adorable in her minnie dot dress! (dummy and all )

lovesdumbo--great skirt! I need to get started on 4th of July stuff!--or not.

t- great news! I wish you tons of luck and success!

 

[livndisney]

TO ALL MY DISBOUTIQUE GIRLS...and TOm!

This is sort of in response to T-beri's earlier post about feeling friendship with the people here...but being a little bit sad that she wasn't closer to more IRL folks.

I'm very much the same way. I have a lot of people in my life that I am friendly with...but not a lot of people that I really let my guard down with. I tend to love whole heartedly and that really opens a person up to getting hurt. People can be jerks. I've run into a few in my life and there just comes a time when a girl has to say "NO MORE". My best friends are my mom and my sisters...and my dog...and my husband.

It really wasn't until I discovered the Dis and this thread in particular that I realized just how much camaraderie and true feelings of friendship can form in an online community. That is exactly what I found. We support one another. We cheer each other on and encourage each other. We tell silly stories and vent frustrations and give each other advice on topics far and wide. We're setting up our kids for future marriages...we do it all!

We are friends here. Real friends. Whether we live near or far, I couldn't love y'all more if we were right across the street. I've never in my life encountered such a dynamic, loving, endlessly kind and talented bunch of people.

I'm blessed to be here. I'm blessed to know you all.

I'm glad that all y'all are my friends.

I think this is a great group. For the most part everyone I have met from the Disboards in really nice. And I enjoy meeting them. I love the creative ideas and sharing that goes on here.

I come from a really big family, but I moved away from all of that. The people I meet in my day to day life are not always the "nicest" people. So it is nice to come here for a "safe haven". I can honestly say I have friends all around the country (some I have not yet met) thank to the Dis.


ok, I am done babbling


BTW T-Beri

 

[Twins+2more]

I just wanted to say that I LOVE everyone here too. I consider you all my BFF's My best friend from elementary school lives in South Carolina (im in northwest Ohio) But I do feel the love, and do come here if I have a problem (with my DD or myself) and I get support so another thank you comming from me.

Love the fabrics for the red white and blue patchwork twirl. Great job

Can't wait to see what the big give ends up like. GO DISboardies !

and if we are on the subject of scrap books I have 3 of my 4 done and if anyone wants to see I will take some photos. They are not very good, but my girls like them. Im definatally a rookie in that field.

5 more days of school here (out on the 2nd) my girls are happy. But since im having surgery (on the 4th - keep me in your prayers) we won't be opening the pool till July. My girls are super bummed, but I can't keep getting up to check on them, I will not be able to swim for 6 weeks, and I may not feel like sitting out in the hot sun watching them swim. I would hate for my 4 year old twins to try to get in without me being out ther.

 

[princessmom29]

Ok, ladies, Long Time no hear, I know.

First of all I SERIOUSLY want to THANK each of you for your prayers throughout my big life change. I think that prayers are one of the only 2 reasons I am able to pull mmyself from bed each day. The other, of course, is Isabelle.

And we each want to thank you for the kindness you have shown us by helping us prepare for our next trip. I did finally break down and buy a machine, but I haven't been motivated enough to work with it. I have a stash of non- Disney fabrics just dying to be made into cute outfits, but I don't have to patience right now to cut out patterns and learn to sew them correctly. When it comes to Disney outfits, however, it is a whole different story. No matter how cute I think they are, I can't seem to convince myself to sew any. I think I know why. Last year when I started sewing (yes, by hand) I did so, b/c I wanted Levi and Isabelle to have coordinated sets. Everytime I think about sewing a Disney outfit, it breaks my heart. I want Isabelle to have cute things to wear, but not making any for Levi is something I can't fathom, yet. So you girls who are doing this are amazing in my book, you have made my day and Isabelle's too. Especially you, Beth, for putting this together for us. Seriously, I am in tears (of joy, for the great friends I have, though I've never met most of you) typing this. I love each of you. I wanted this public so that all could see. You really have made a difference for us. It is one less thing for me to worry about (the guilt over not making any for Isabelle)! This is going to be a hard trip for us, very bittersweet.





Now that I have somewhat composed myself, and looked at the last few pages, how do you make the crayon roll- ups. Maybe that is a good place to get started again?

Hi!!!!!! I have not been on this board all that long, but I have come to look on everyone here as a friend! It is soo noce to have someplace to share all of my stuff I am making, as well as all the other stuff lif throws my way. Anyway, welcome back and all that stuff!!!!!!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Its beautiful out today!!! WooHoo!!
I drove down to visit DH and surprise him at his office, we went out to a special sneaker place so I would have good sneakers for WDW...NEXT WEEK!!!

anyway-I have these fabulous Brooks, I have gone bought 5 pair over the last several years, typically 1pr per year, I absolutely love them and wear them pretty much every day cause I have ankle problems, and already had surgery on 1, and these are the BEST for support, anywho..my big toes were really hurting and I couldnt figure out why, thought maybe the pregnancy left me with bigger feet- but wouldnt ALL my shoes be a problem????
Turns out- NEVER put good quality sneakers in the dryer!!!! When I was in WDW in Oct I had to do this several times as we got caught in major down pours. My sneakers shrunk!!!!
AND they had my sneaks on sale $95- down to $55 because the color changed and these are the "old model". I admit, the reflective silvery blue was very appealing, but why spend $40 more for a COLOR!
So I bought 2 pair of the old model (nothing different, just te color) and my feet are already happier!
DD2 is still fighting this could- no temp today, but has that awful wet cough and still grumpy and I mean GRUMPY!!sigh....
Got her new sneakers today too. How they cost almost as much as my sneakers Ill never understand, but she already has ankles that roll, so she needs a good supportive sneaker.

but really the big question is- why am I on here admiring everyone else's beautiful creations- (Castle- I just can't get over how beautiful your work is! You need to put those in a quilt once she outgrows the skirt and save them forever!!!!)
when I really should be working on my Minnie Dot outfit, I feel I must since Tinka_Belle went thru SO much to get the fabric to me.
And now I'm toying with the idea of a Cinderella dress thanks to you bunch, which I would need to go buy MORE fabric in order to do and finish by wednesday.....do you remember my post of my "stash" back a while ago? Well, now it's doubled and i blame all of you. If not for this thread and the wonderful creations and posts about awesome disney fabric I would be richer and own more closet space right now. Yup. That's right its ALL yous guys faults!

Okay-seriously, I love all of you (can you feel the love? Please- feel the love!)
I have to go cut! and sew!

 

[luvinyou]

Hi everyone...been lurking and reading and loving eveyone's outfits and the crayon rolls and bags and ....wow this could go on....

I got my new camera yesterday! Still trying to figure all of the new gadgets on it ...but it will come...I can figure it out in June on the long trip to WDW...

But, I wanted to show you my sewing machine...I wanted to show what true vintage looks like...but it is a good machine for a straight stitch!

Now, I am back to sewing...look at that ticker Still have so much to do. When my models are home from school, I'll post some pics!

Have a great day!

I don't think I have ever posted on here, but I lurk all the time, and i just had to say, I think I have that same machine! It was my great aunts once upon a time and I found it sitting in my basement.

 

[HeatherSue]

Please keep my FIL, Harold, in your thoughts. I found out late last night that he has had chest discomfort when walking for the last 1.5 weeks and just now went to the dr. and goes in for a stress test today. I was full of mixed emotions since they are going with us on our trip and I want him to be fine to go. Of course the selfish side of me was ticked that he waited so long to see the dr with the vacation being so close. But I had to laugh because my MIL had the same reaction! We should know later today how the stress test turns out.

I'll be praying for Harold. Hopefully it doesn't turn out to be serious. My dad had chest pains last year and it turned out to be a mild case of shingles.

Ok, ladies, Long Time no hear, I know.

I'm so glad you posted this for us. It means so much for all of us to be able to do something for your family. I think of you and pray for you often.

You are actually one of the reasons I started sewing. Teresa showed me the adorable triangle top you made Isabelle out of the jungle fabric. I loved it and she told me you made it without a machine! I figured if you could do that without a machine, I'd better get my machine out and start sewing! So, thank you!

So, since my life is completely pathetic I'd like to thank all of you for being here, right here on this thread whenever I've needed an ear or a smile or a dancing banana (or 3) Thank you all

...t.

Aw, t- We love you, too.

I LOVE these!!! How cool that you incorporated the pillowcase panels in with your hand pieced appliques. This is going to be a gorgeous outfit!!

BUT... I was approached by a woman in Joann fabrics (I was deciding between 2 different colorways for Little's 4th of July outfit) about selling some stuff on her online boutique.

That IS exciting news!!!! WOW! I can't wait to see your designs for sale!

TO ALL MY DISBOUTIQUE GIRLS...and TOm!

This is sort of in response to T-beri's earlier post about feeling friendship with the people here...but being a little bit sad that she wasn't closer to more IRL folks.

I'm very much the same way. I have a lot of people in my life that I am friendly with...but not a lot of people that I really let my guard down with. I tend to love whole heartedly and that really opens a person up to getting hurt. People can be jerks. I've run into a few in my life and there just comes a time when a girl has to say "NO MORE". My best friends are my mom and my sisters...and my dog...and my husband.

It really wasn't until I discovered the Dis and this thread in particular that I realized just how much camaraderie and true feelings of friendship can form in an online community. That is exactly what I found. We support one another. We cheer each other on and encourage each other. We tell silly stories and vent frustrations and give each other advice on topics far and wide. We're setting up our kids for future marriages...we do it all!

We are friends here. Real friends. Whether we live near or far, I couldn't love y'all more if we were right across the street. I've never in my life encountered such a dynamic, loving, endlessly kind and talented bunch of people.

I'm blessed to be here. I'm blessed to know you all.

I'm glad that all y'all are my friends.

That's IT! I was teary before, now I'm bawling!

(thanks for the smileys, Teresa) My mom called right after I read your post and now I think she's a little worried about my sanity. I just love you guys (you guys= yankee version of y'all), I really do!

Okay now, you people are going to make everyone cry! Which right now for me doesn't take much! My nerves are SHOT! So I am asking for prayers for me and my family! I know this sounds crazy, as I should be super excited (i really am), but I am also very worried! Okay, so here goes:
My husband and I are leaving for Jamaica early Monday(more like sunday night)LOL. Anyway, I am going to be leaving my girls for SIX DAYS!!!! I have never left my kids for that long before! Also, this will only be the second time I have ever been on an airplane and I am panicky to say the least! I think my biggest fear is that something will happen to my kids and I will not be there! Just please pray for my family's safety and my sanity! I want to enjoy this trip!LOL

Mindy

That sounds like so much fun! But, I understand how hard it would be to leave your kids! The only time I've left mine is when I was in the hospital for 11 days and I would have MUCH rather been at home!

Well said!! I feel the same way..(almost always... ) I don't share as much about myself as others, but I do know that reading everyone's posts has a way of cheering me up and making me feel, not so, alone in the world. That we are all here for the same reasons, family, friendship, and good gossip... I love all of the friendships I've made here and I'm thankful for the Dis for having such a great place for us to come together...
Now back to the grind...more sewing to do...

We're lucky to have you, Elisa!

Wow, how cute!!! This must have taken so long to make, but it was well worth it!

Grrrrr - just typed a huge post and the internet connection disappeared taking my post with it!!

A brief recap was I agree whole heartedly with everyone else talking about friends. I live 160+ miles from my family and my only friends up here are work colleagues. I don't have any 'proper friends' as such, so you guys fill that gap nicely!!!

OK so my sewing machine is now all fixed, which has allowed me to make this.......

Seeing pictures like this makes me wish I would have started sewing when Tessa was a baby- how precious!! I LOOOOVE the dress!! The color is just beautiful and the hat is adorable!

I also wanted to say that I love all of you too! I have aquaintances as well but no true friends here. I am 300 miles away from my 2 best friends (mom and mil) and I spend almos oall of my time with my kids. I admit that I have this thread up nearly 24/7 so that I can see and read what everyone is up to. I don't know what I did before I found this thread. Thanks for everything!!

We love you, too!