Teresa
are you in the -temps yet?? It is so cold here!!! Like minus 15 and the wind chills are -35 and supposed to get to -45 overnight!!!! BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! And it was SOOO Windy today here too!!! Makes it feel even colder when it's blowing in your face!!! If this weather hasn't hit you yet it will soon- so all you michiganers prepare to bundle up- it's gonna get COLD!!!!
I don't think we have any wisconsinites but if your out there you bundle up too!!
The temp change from yesterday to today was -51 degrees!!!!
Yikes!! Crazy, huh? We get a bit of a "pond" in our backyard when it rains, so Henry buried a pump out there (in a big bucket thing with steel over the top so no one can fall in). We had to use the pump all day yesterday because it was 50 degrees and raining so much. Then, he had to get up at 4:00am to bring the pump in because the water was freezing in it. UGH!! It's toasty warm here now, though. It's a whole 3 degrees, before the windchill (-4 degrees after)!
VERY cute pictures and outfits!!!
WHERE DID EVERYONE GO????
To bed I suppose.....
I should go to but I won't be able to sleep it is far to early, maybe I should sew or I could do more on my TR.....mmmmm.... Choices choices......
I read your TR update!! GREAT pictures and I liked your Chef Mickey's gone bad!!
Just read the entire thread......past midnight here.....love all of your wonderful creations.....so tired.....off to bed....
! I'm so proud of you for making it through the whole thread! I haven't even read every page and I'm on here all the time!
I have a question: do you guys usually use a pattern when you sew?
I almost NEVER use patterns. Of course, I almost always make my bags, peasant dresses, pants and/or shorts, skirts, and sleeveless dresses....none of which require a pattern.
Am I weird, or do you guys not use patterns much either??
I usually start with a pattern of some kind. But, I usually end up veering off and doing my own thing at some point.
It does amaze me that when I use a pattern, it tells me to do things that make no sense to me. But, when I do what the pattern says, I always end up with an outfit that resembles the picture on the front. Amazing!!
Way to get in good with the teacher!
I love them both! The Valentine's top is adorable. I really like the sash with it, great idea!
Hi there!
My name is Carla...
I've been checking in here and there (OK lurking) for the last few months, and I LOVE seeing all the beautiful creations made from my patterns!!! I spend TONS of time putting my eBooks together (forsaking all housework, poor DH), and seeing that they are used by loving moms to make custom sets for their beautiful kids really makes it all worthwhile.
Sometimes I see posts where someone has trouble with a particular pattern, and the insecure part of me wants to jump up and say - "but I said do this on page x!!!" Anyway, I just want to say - please please please p.m. me or email me for help (my url is in the eBooks, and that will get you to my email). I am very happy to help in any way that I can (though I have to admit that I still want to throw my ruffler into a busy street sometimes - LOL)!
So since I've "delurked" (a big thing for me because I am a big shy geek), I'd love to get in on this fun contest thing! The first 5 people that p.m. me and say "Hi geek!" get my brand new twirl skirt pattern emailed to them! I think this one totally lends itself to Mickey head appliques, and I hope to someday see one posted here!
CarlaC
You wrote "The ruffler unruffled"!!! I love you!
I optimized my ruffler because of you!
Oooh - and I think I can contribute something about turning things inside out! Stitch a long piece of yarn to the end that is opposite your opening (use tight tiny stitches to hold it in place), and have it sandwiched between your two layers. When you are ready to turn inside out, just pull on the yarn. The technique works even for the skinniest of spaghetti straps. I've heard the bodkins work great too, I need to try one!
Carla
What a great idea!!
Doing the JoJo/Tessa:
I bought fabric today for my Ariel pillowcase. I can't wait to you all!
Kid tested, Scrappy approved. How funny! I love it! Megan looks so adorable, as usual! Of course my favorite pose is the JoJo/Tessa.
I'm laughing that you bought fabric to make an Ariel pillowcase and I bought an Ariel pillowcase to use as fabric.
WOW!! I'm so impressed. The dress and peasant top are absolutely darling!! The bow holders are SO great! That K one looks a little weird, though. Perhaps you should send it to me and then start over (my last name starts with K).
1. Rufflers were invented in the Victorian Era. They wore corsets and bustles, and had a fondness for humongous chandeliers. I think they were sick puppies in general.
I am still figuring my ruffler out! it is a very mysterious piece of machinery!
I finally figured out how to attach a ruffle while ruffling at the same time..............if that makes sense! haha
I also attached a ruffle while ruffling at the same time. Then, I spent a good long time with my seam ripper!
For those of you who have a razor thingy to cut fabric. You know, the circle blade for quilting. I hope I'm making sense. How long does your blade last? I seem to go through them quite frequently. And I always have one place where the blade doesn't seem to cut through the fabric, even a fairly new blade. Is this common?
Chantell
Yes! Mine seems to "skip" after cutting with it a few times.
so I check this thread and the original off and on. You gals are amazing! 
trying to figure out a next Disney(land) trip because it is too depressing not to have one to look forward too!
Awww thank you so much!!!
