Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Twins+2more]

Hello All!
I am back from our vacation to Lancaster PA and Hershey Park! However...now I am in the midst of DD10's 4H Fair! It's day and night for 3 days so I won't probably be on until Saturday. Then I need to catch up!!!! I missed you all and can't wait read everything and see about catching up on my trip reports too....please be patient.....I don't want anyone to think I am not following along.


A big thank you to all the kind comments about the playroom/sewing room. Its not quite that neat in the midst of a project but I do clean it up after each one and the girls have to clean it up every week so I can vacuum!


I did get to stop at a few quilt shops in Lancaster...specifically in Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand Gotta love the names... It was absolutely heaven to be in a shop with so much gorgeous fabric

My DH got in a big conversation with an Amish Quilt Shop owner and so I started buying up fabric for a someone special! Its a surprise! (Twins and 2 more ) In any case, I am working on uploading and labeling pics and getting organized.

I will see you all soonerish....Love and Hugs

Your the bestest ! ! ! !
Im glad to hear that you all had fun. How was Hershey park? Did you all goto the factory? WHere are the photos? (get on it sister!)

What a great looking shop.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Don't feel bad we rented for the first 4 years of our marriage and just built this house in August. DH's job ment that we moved about once a year and I just couldn't go through buying and selling that often. After a quick career change we are now settled only about 10 miles from my parents! I really never thought we would get here, but we are finally settled with a house of our own! My philosophy it the you know when the time is right for you and there is nothing wrong with renting untill then. We could have bought rigt after we married, but we probably would not have been able to make this move to be close to my parents if we had a house to sell.

Thanks for not flaming me...I should clarify that technically we could afford to buy something now but 1) I like to be able maintain our lifestyle without sacrificing everything we enjoy for a house and 2) in this economy, I'm glad I don't to sell before we buy our "forever" home. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's "for the best" Until then, I'll drool over everyone else's house!!!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

We went to Greensboro...I want to move to that Joann's...it is sooo big! Had lots of nice fabric...that I will be going back for later...did not want to push DH over the edge by asking for fabric too. I really want to try something for myself and there was this beautiful Sari fabic there...way too pricey to practice on...but man it was nice!

I ended up getting the Singer 7470. I am so happy with it. I'm makin DD a sundress, I'll post when I'm done.

Lookky, Looky what I did today with my new machine! I didn't buy fabric yesterday and I have been wanting to do one of those shirts to dresses. So, while I was out picking up dinner, I went into Fred's and found a shirt and made this today. Not perfect, but Moonk likes it!

Don't pay attention to the pocket that is still kinda there...I can't find my seam ripper...so I have to go buy a new one to finish taking the pocket off.

I want to go to that joanns. Hmmmm what is there in Greensboro that I need to do with the kids? Is it near that children's museunm?

That dress came out cute.. and I don't see a pocket!

Great room: Still needs stuff up on the walls. I plan on framing all my cross stitch samplers and putting them up on the wall behind the tv and I need new lamps and stuff for the coffee table. Otherwise- it's done.

Now.............. I wanna see your houses! Turn about is fair play!! So come on everyone! Let's see where you live to! PLEASE!

I love your house! Very pretty and nicely done. Your counters are beautiful! We have granite and although I like them, I wouldn't mind yours!

Hello All! :I am along.

I did get to stop at a few quilt shops in Lancaster...specifically in Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand Gotta love the names... It was absolutely heaven to be in a shop with so much gorgeous fabric

My DH got in a big conversation with an Amish Quilt Shop owner and so I started buying up fabric for a someone special! Its a surprise! (Twins and 2 more ) In any case, I am working on uploading and labeling pics and getting organized.

I will see you all soonerish....Love and Hugs :

I love the pic with ya'll in the fabric! I want to be there too! I need small, nice fabric shops! And yah for your fabric score!

I need some pixiedust sent my way! Something I ate has upset Lilly's stomach and she has GAS! It happened with both of my girls when they were infants and I was able to figure out that cabbage (from Cole Slaw and Chinese food) upset Grace so I never ate that again and I still won't eat it when I am nursing and corn upset Claire. So clearly I have been avoiding those foods this time around. But I haven't eaten anything that I can think of that should have upset Lilly. The only thing that I can think of that might have upset her is onions. I made shrimp fried rice last night and it had some onions in it, but not a huge amount. Poor baby has had two bouts of bad gas and she will finally poop but scream when she does. We are giving her mylicon which seems to help but I really can't figure out if it is the onions. How do you avoid eating onions - they are in everything it seems!

I just put her down for a nap and I am hoping she stays asleep. My DH just went to the gym and took Grace and Claire so I have the time if Lilly cooperates to cut out fabric for the girls back to school dresses. Wish me luck!

I am so sorry Lily isn't feeling well. I hope you figure out what is bothering her belly quick.

YOU AND Heather live in my dream houses!!! Wow ladies!

The only kinda "nice" part of my house is my backyard

Ohhh I want that backyard! It is so shady and pretty and on WATER! Yeah! We want a house with lots of trees and water would be nice!

here you go...here are some pics of my ugly house!

You'll see what i'm talking about by the "no charm" thing...notice how everything is a little crooked? It's not my camera!!!

you have a very nice house. If you think that is ugly, I am not posting pics of my house!

 

[karebear1]

here you go...here are some pics of my ugly house!

Here is DD's bedroom

I should explain why there is a palm tree in a HSM bedroom...her room USED to be Lilo and Stitch and I like the palm tree so I left it up

You'll see what i'm talking about by the "no charm" thing...notice how everything is a little crooked? It's not my camera!!!

I think this house is absolutely adorable! What are you talking about no charm??? It has loads of charm!! I love the color and the angled walls in the rooms!

 

[karebear1]

I love your house! Very pretty and nicely done. Your counters are beautiful! We have granite and although I like them, I wouldn't mind yours!

We can trade if ya want! I love granite in the kitchen.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Ohhh I want that backyard! It is so shady and pretty and on WATER! Yeah! We want a house with lots of trees and water would be nice!

you have a very nice house. If you think that is ugly, I am not posting pics of my house!

I think this house is absolutely adorable! What are you talking about no charm??? It has loads of charm!! I love the color and the angled walls in the rooms!

Thank you both. I just would like a house that I can do more with...and one that didn't have bathroom as an afterthought since they didn't have bathrooms in 1845!!! Eventually!!!

Now, onto the sewing..........................

 

[Lil'DisneyMom]

WOW!!! You ladies are so talented! These outfits are seriously the cutest things I have seen!! I LOVE the Alien one!! I have a DD that is 9 months, and I seriously think I need to go buy a sewing machine now and learn how to sew! Adorable!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

WOW!!! You ladies are so talented! These outfits are seriously the cutest things I have seen!! I LOVE the Alien one!! I have a DD that is 9 months, and I seriously think I need to go buy a sewing machine now and learn how to sew! Adorable!

oh and it looks like we are going to Disney the same week

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

SHAMLESS PLUG TIME. I made brief updated to my PTR to include a mini-TR from my DLR/LA trip last year. It's not that thrilling but if you develop insomnia tonight OR are up with a new infant and feel like reading, please do!

 

[livndisney]

here you go...here are some pics of my ugly house!

Here is DD's bedroom

I should explain why there is a palm tree in a HSM bedroom...her room USED to be Lilo and Stitch and I like the palm tree so I left it up

You'll see what i'm talking about by the "no charm" thing...notice how everything is a little crooked? It's not my camera!!!

The only "cool" thing about my house is, it is only 20 minutes from WDW!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

When are you planning to build a house? Do you have the land already? Know what kind of house you want to build?? DETAILS GIRL! We need details!

I don't know what the type of house would be called. It's one that my grandpa designed (he is a retired (yeah right ) contractor). It is going to be a pretty good size. 2100 square feet I think . I don't remember exactly what my grandpa said. I do know that the dining room is going to have bay windows that the sun will shine through during the morning. It is going to have a really pretty vinyl tile that looks like stone throughout the entire house. The bedrooms will have the kind that looks like wood. There is going to be three bedrooms. One for Jenna, the Master bedroom and one for SEWING . There is going to be two bathrooms. One in the hallway and one in the master bedroom. The bathroom in the Master bedroom will have a bay window over the whirlpool bathtub, a standup shower, a vanity with two sinks along one wall, two clothes closets and of course a toilet. The other bathroom is just plain. It will also have a walk in pantry and a laundry room. My uncle owns a contracting company and he will be the one to build the house. The kitchen is going to be a really nice size. It is going to have an island in the middle. Right now my grandpa is getting the prices for everything to make sure that it will be affordable. He was in the attic of one of his customer's house and he saw this insulation that he had and he said that because of the insulation the attic was actually cold and it was almost 100 degrees outside. He is trying to find where he can get this from and also find out the cost. Building is supposed to start before the end of the year. It will be built on my grandpa's land just across the yard from thier house. I will have to take and post some pictures of thier property for you guys. My grandparents want to put a house out thier for us for several reasons. 1.) I am the only one who helps them with the things that they need help with. I run errands for them even though I am almost 20 miles away. My sister lives out there on thier property and she will not run errands for them. So won't even mow thier grass or anything. 2.) My grandpa is afraid that he will be the first one to die and he is afraid that my aunt will sale the property and move my grandma up to Monroe with her or put her in a home and he knows that if I am out there I will never let that happen to her. Also he wants the property to stay in the family and I think that he is wanting to leave it to Jenna. Well for now that is all I know about it. Hopefully that is enough details for now.

here you go...here are some pics of my ugly house!

Here is DD's bedroom

I should explain why there is a palm tree in a HSM bedroom...her room USED to be Lilo and Stitch and I like the palm tree so I left it up

You'll see what i'm talking about by the "no charm" thing...notice how everything is a little crooked? It's not my camera!!!

That's nice for a rental. We have never rented anything that nice. We live in a crumby apartment.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I have been finishing up my big give outfit for the past few days and am so behind. I am taking a break before my last push to get this done tonight. It is hours and hours of my blood sweat and tears. There are 9 detailed appliques on it. Alicia has been so wonderful and understanding that it has taken me so long. Hopefully she will she why when she gets it. I will take pics and post as soon as I am done and have Roseanna model it in the morning before I mail it off.

I love all the things posted recently. I love seeing everyone's houses and Love the alien applique!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

The only "cool" thing about my house is, it is only 20 minutes from WDW!

That's a pretty cool factor to me...even my house would be bearable to me if it was 20 minutes from WDW...although I would miss the Autumn and the crunching of leaves under your feet when you are trick or treating.

I don't know what the type of house would be called. It's one that my grandpa designed (he is a retired (yeah right ) contractor). It is going to be a pretty good size. 2100 square feet I think . I don't remember exactly what my grandpa said. I do know that the dining room is going to have bay windows that the sun will shine through during the morning. It is going to have a really pretty vinyl tile that looks like stone throughout the entire house. The bedrooms will have the kind that looks like wood. There is going to be three bedrooms. One for Jenna, the Master bedroom and one for SEWING . There is going to be two bathrooms. One in the hallway and one in the master bedroom. The bathroom in the Master bedroom will have a bay window over the whirlpool bathtub, a standup shower, a vanity with two sinks along one wall, two clothes closets and of course a toilet. The other bathroom is just plain. It will also have a walk in pantry and a laundry room. My uncle owns a contracting company and he will be the one to build the house. The kitchen is going to be a really nice size. It is going to have an island in the middle. Right now my grandpa is getting the prices for everything to make sure that it will be affordable. He was in the attic of one of his customer's house and he saw this insulation that he had and he said that because of the insulation the attic was actually cold and it was almost 100 degrees outside. He is trying to find where he can get this from and also find out the cost. Building is supposed to start before the end of the year. It will be built on my grandpa's land just across the yard from thier house. I will have to take and post some pictures of thier property for you guys. My grandparents want to put a house out thier for us for several reasons. 1.) I am the only one who helps them with the things that they need help with. I run errands for them even though I am almost 20 miles away. My sister lives out there on thier property and she will not run errands for them. So won't even mow thier grass or anything. 2.) My grandpa is afraid that he will be the first one to die and he is afraid that my aunt will sale the property and move my grandma up to Monroe with her or put her in a home and he knows that if I am out there I will never let that happen to her. Also he wants the property to stay in the family and I think that he is wanting to leave it to Jenna. Well for now that is all I know about it. Hopefully that is enough details for now.

That sounds great Crystal. I would love to build a house (well, pay someone else to build it because I don't have a handy bone in my body!) How fun to be able to pick everything out. Can't wait to see pics of the land!

BTW, Glad to hear that Jenna is feeling better today. Aisling is anxiously awaiting for her playdate in Lousiana!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I have been finishing up my big give outfit for the past few days and am so behind. I am taking a break before my last push to get this done tonight. It is hours and hours of my blood sweat and tears. There are 9 detailed appliques on it. Alicia has been so wonderful and understanding that it has taken me so long. Hopefully she will she why when she gets it. I will take pics and post as soon as I am done and have Roseanna model it in the morning before I mail it off.

I love all the things posted recently. I love seeing everyone's houses and Love the alien applique!

Oooh can't wait to see it...9 appliques

 

[livndisney]

That's a pretty cool factor to me...even my house would be bearable to me if it was 20 minutes from WDW...although I would miss the Autumn and the crunching of leaves under your feet when you are trick or treating.


I don't miss Autumn, I took lots of pictures before I left Michigan LOL.

Actually that is the ONLY thing I miss, the changing of the leaves.

I am only 15 minutes from WDW it is Saturday and I am driving!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I don't miss Autumn, I took lots of pictures before I left Michigan LOL.

Actually that is the ONLY thing I miss, the changing of the leaves.

I am only 15 minutes from WDW it is Saturday and I am driving!

I'm Officially jealous!!!

 

[jham]

Can't catch up! Glorib, the Alien is SOOO cute!

Karen, love your gorgeous house! And my kids were fascinated by your storm pics!

Moonk's Mom, I love Moonk's dress, so cute! yay for the new machine!

sahm1000--sorry about baby Lilly! Onions really bothered one of my sister's babies.

YOU AND Heather live in my dream houses!!! Wow ladies!

The only kinda "nice" part of my house is my backyard

Gorgeous backyard! I don't know if any part of my house or yard is presentable enough to take pictures! I have some of when we bought it though...I'll have to go look.

WOW!!! You ladies are so talented! These outfits are seriously the cutest things I have seen!! I LOVE the Alien one!! I have a DD that is 9 months, and I seriously think I need to go buy a sewing machine now and learn how to sew! Adorable!

Yes, you do!

I have been finishing up my big give outfit for the past few days and am so behind. I am taking a break before my last push to get this done tonight. It is hours and hours of my blood sweat and tears. There are 9 detailed appliques on it. Alicia has been so wonderful and understanding that it has taken me so long. Hopefully she will she why when she gets it. I will take pics and post as soon as I am done and have Roseanna model it in the morning before I mail it off.

I love all the things posted recently. I love seeing everyone's houses and Love the alien applique!

Wow! I can hardly wait to see it!!!

I have been working on my Big Give bigdisgrandma outfit today. I got the top done and I like it! Lily wants one for herself now. I'll take pics when I get the skirt done.

 

[Stephres]

________________________________________________________________
Attaching a button with your sewing machine:

Take the foot off of you sewing machine.

Set your stitch to zig zag

Set your length to 0 (or the shortest it will go)

Find the width that matches the holes. (You can use a not card and match the button up to it till you find a match

place your button under the presser foot holder (You can get a button foot, but I was taught without it and it is one less step to do.) Lower foot holder to button

Go really slow!!!! I sometimes use my hand wheel when the needle is going to switch sides.

Go over the button 4-5 times and do a lock stitch

Button should stay forever!

_____________________________________________________

Somebody tell me if I missed a step.

Thank you! Don't worry, I'll let you know if you missed a step (unless you can hear me cursing out my sewing machine from here, lol). Can Teresa include these instructions in the bookmarks, pretty please?

So, I got the results of Riley's sample that she left Monday. She is positive for infection. I am just beyond knowing what to do. I am hoping to get an appt. with my pcp monday to talk to her about the referral I need. I still haven't heard back from Mayo clinic so I also need to give them a call.

I have no idea what to do. I am feeling really desperate right now.

Sorry to keep being such a gloomy guss.

Oh I am so sorry. I asked my friend whose teenage daughter is going through an uti problem for advice but I think you were already doing everything already. She said her daughter had to be on a long term dose of antibiotics and she said it was horrible until they found a understanding pediatric urologist. She said they got the same crap you did until they found their present doctor. I hope you can find someone who understands and can help soon.

I would just paint the hair on but I would never in a million years think to make kid sized mermaids, so what do I know!

Cute! I love those dresses, aren't they fast? She looks so cute in it!

Your house is beautiful! I love it and Heather's too. After you are done organizing everyone, can you come down here and fix my house up?

Look how cute you are! I can't wait to see what you scored!

I need some pixiedust sent my way! Something I ate has upset Lilly's stomach and she has GAS! It happened with both of my girls when they were infants and I was able to figure out that cabbage (from Cole Slaw and Chinese food) upset Grace so I never ate that again and I still won't eat it when I am nursing and corn upset Claire. So clearly I have been avoiding those foods this time around. But I haven't eaten anything that I can think of that should have upset Lilly. The only thing that I can think of that might have upset her is onions. I made shrimp fried rice last night and it had some onions in it, but not a huge amount. Poor baby has had two bouts of bad gas and she will finally poop but scream when she does. We are giving her mylicon which seems to help but I really can't figure out if it is the onions. How do you avoid eating onions - they are in everything it seems!

I just put her down for a nap and I am hoping she stays asleep. My DH just went to the gym and took Grace and Claire so I have the time if Lilly cooperates to cut out fabric for the girls back to school dresses. Wish me luck!

and I hope she feels better soon!

WOW!!! You ladies are so talented! These outfits are seriously the cutest things I have seen!! I LOVE the Alien one!! I have a DD that is 9 months, and I seriously think I need to go buy a sewing machine now and learn how to sew! Adorable!

Yes, please do! It is not addicting at all, lol.


So I didn't sew today but my husband took me out to lunch! I was floored! I did go to JoAnn's today but I was buying craft supplies for a camp I am helping with next week and didn't get to look at fabric at all. Maybe I should finish my pile of "waiting" projects first, lol.

 

[mrsmiller]

sahm1000 sending you and a my older boy was colicky and it was a nightmare I remember one time me spent more than 10 hrs holding him, rocking and nothing worked (I did not breastfeed) I was told(by an ER nurse) to use Gripe(sp?) water and it worked wonders!!!! my son was 2wks at the time...


OK LADIES (AND TOM) IS OFFICIAL I DO NOT FEEL LIKE SEWING AT ALL!!!! I HAVE NOT STARTED WITH MY PROJECTS YET,NOT EVEN GETTING THE FABRIC THAT I ORDERED ONLINE (FINALLY!!!) HAS GOT ME IN THE MOOD I HOPE THAT I FEEL LIKE SEWING TOMORROW!!!



we live in an apartment in Brooklyn (rented) and you will think that for the amount of money we pay monthly(2,000+) will be better looking and bigger!!! I have to give the master room to my boys and take the smaller room for me and my husband, the bed along takes over the room and I do my sewing in my bed (pathetic huh???)and my bathroom is a joke... you have to close the door to be able to fit in it
in the funny side my husband is 6'5 , 250lb and the toilet is too small for him he can only accommodate half of his b**t in the toilet seat (I am 4'11 so I am so glad for my compact size )



But in two more years he will retire and we will be moving to Oklahoma or Shreveport depending where my sister will go (she is in the Air Force) we will buy a house then, until then I will keep dreaming

Linnette

Teresa: anything yet????

 

[sheridee32]

Well I made the move and i have been sewing i hope to get some pictures posted. I would like to get in on the next give. It would be so cool.
I hope rylee gets to feeling better.
Sheri