~~~SEWING my way to POFQ ~ American Girl outfits & Custom Park Bags! ~~~

[aboveH20]

Hello friends

From Mary Jo's we headed to Long Creek Mills (FYI - they have business cards at Mary Jo's for LCM). All I can say is, "WOW." Lidian THANK you for telling us about this place!!!!
We walked in and I immediately took out my phone because I knew y'all needed to see this:

Holy Hannah! That's some thrrread!!!

Yes, I've gone and done it... I've redrafted the UPB and made a mini version. I must say, it's a bit small for me, personally, but I am tempted to make my Toy Story bag into a mini, just to try it out... It's super cute!

Finished size is approximately 9"x 9".

Anyways, I know you all have waited a while to see this bag - I hope it is worth your wait, because it was a super fun bag to make and I am very happy with how it turned out... Everything came together in the end, better than I hoped it would.

Again, thanks for waiting...

D~

Wow! I love the faces. You and Mr. Rocketpants outdid yourselves -- again. What a great way to incorporate the lime green Mickey. I'm trying to decide whether or not to add one to the wallet I made (which I don't think is anything like yours).

Great hand modeling, too. I can't remember if you use the same hand modeling agency that Andrea and I use. I seem to get a lot of hand modeling jobs because I have 'elegant, distinguished older woman hands'. Just saying.

Tomorrow I'm going to Target. Hope to see you there.

 

[Lidian]

Sounds like it would look perfect on a EQ Mini UPB

Have you seen her in the parks? My youngest & I saw her in 2010. She was awesome!

It would loke awesome on an EQ Mini UPB wouldn't it?!

I've sadly never seen her. Honestly, I've never seen any villains, outside of the parade -- Lady Tremaine told my DD she needed a napkin (from enjoying a Mickey Bar). That's the closest I've come to a villain.

Maybe this year. Maybe this year....

 

[Lidian]

From Mary Jo's we headed to Long Creek Mills (FYI - they have business cards at Mary Jo's for LCM). All I can say is, "WOW." Lidian THANK you for telling us about this place!!!!

I am soo confused.

Uhm... you're welcome?

<~~ Feels like she missed something....

 

[miprender]

Yeah I can finally post now that D has posted a picture. Andrea threatened to take all my fabric if I posted

Yes, I've gone and done it... I've redrafted the UPB and made a mini version. I must say, it's a bit small for me, personally, but I am tempted to make my Toy Story bag into a mini, just to try it out... It's super cute!

Finished size is approximately 9"x 9".

Anyways, I know you all have waited a while to see this bag - I hope it is worth your wait, because it was a super fun bag to make and I am very happy with how it turned out... Everything came together in the end, better than I hoped it would.

Interior of the front zip pocket:

The matching wallet:

Again, thanks for waiting...

D~

WOW just amazing

Hey now! I'm still here! Of course, I seem to be missing entire DAYS on the DISboards lately, but I'm still here . . .

It seems everytime I log in almost a whole week has gone by. I think I am on the FB group too much

Hello friends

Mimi is here in Charlotte for a quick visit . . . so yesterday after I got done with work we loaded the boys into the car and headed for Mary Jo's.
Holy Moly! For you regulars at Mary Jo's - they've completely changed the main floor area and the registers. I had a hard time figuring out where they'd moved stuff - but I think when all is said and done, the new set up will work better.
Mimi found the two fabrics she was looking for and although they didn't have any of the new Lorax Dr Seuss fabrics, they did have some new multi-book Dr Seuss fabrics. Finn picked out a bright yellow scatter patterned one and we got him enough for some easy fits and some left over (Dr Seuss week is coming up at school). I also picked up a coordinating orange fabric (I think I'll make them roll-up pants).


From Mary Jo's we headed to Long Creek Mills (FYI - they have business cards at Mary Jo's for LCM). All I can say is, "WOW." Lidian THANK you for telling us about this place!!!!
We walked in and I immediately took out my phone because I knew y'all needed to see this:

This is just three aisles - I couldn't fit the others into the picture. AMAZING!
The $40 we spent there bought us:

After Long Creek Mills we went to a sewing store called Sew Much Fun. They sell Bernina machines and gorgeous higher end fabrics. Let's put it this way, their policy is to NOT sell anything Mary Jo's does. I found two other Dr Seuss fabrics there (and paid $9.99 a yard - Mary Jo's Dr Seuss fabrics were $8.99 a yard). I was drooling over the machines when one of the ladies started telling me about a machine they'd just taking in on trade that they were fixing up in the back . . . I have very little confidence that I'd be able to afford said machine (If I remember correctly it's a 530? and comes with the embroidery module), but they said they'd give me a call when it was all done and ready for sale . . . what does a phone call hurt?

So - do these pictures convince any of y'all that a girls weekend in Charlotte is in order??? Just think - we only hit TWO fabric stores yesterday. There are 2 Hancock locations, 3 Hobby Lobbys, at least 4 Walmarts, a Jo-Ann's (really there are two, but one is a drive), plus a couple of other higher end stores. . .

Wow look at all that stuff

But D & I have those machines that will only cooperate when using Gutermann thread.

I have one of those machines too.

 

[dianemom2]

The matching wallet:

D~

Wow! Those are super! I love the Wicked Queen applique. You really are a fabric artist!

 

[DMGeurts]

Hello friends

Mimi is here in Charlotte for a quick visit . . . so yesterday after I got done with work we loaded the boys into the car and headed for Mary Jo's.
Holy Moly! For you regulars at Mary Jo's - they've completely changed the main floor area and the registers. I had a hard time figuring out where they'd moved stuff - but I think when all is said and done, the new set up will work better.
Mimi found the two fabrics she was looking for and although they didn't have any of the new Lorax Dr Seuss fabrics, they did have some new multi-book Dr Seuss fabrics. Finn picked out a bright yellow scatter patterned one and we got him enough for some easy fits and some left over (Dr Seuss week is coming up at school). I also picked up a coordinating orange fabric (I think I'll make them roll-up pants).


From Mary Jo's we headed to Long Creek Mills (FYI - they have business cards at Mary Jo's for LCM). All I can say is, "WOW." Lidian THANK you for telling us about this place!!!!
We walked in and I immediately took out my phone because I knew y'all needed to see this:

This is just three aisles - I couldn't fit the others into the picture. AMAZING!
The $40 we spent there bought us:

After Long Creek Mills we went to a sewing store called Sew Much Fun. They sell Bernina machines and gorgeous higher end fabrics. Let's put it this way, their policy is to NOT sell anything Mary Jo's does. I found two other Dr Seuss fabrics there (and paid $9.99 a yard - Mary Jo's Dr Seuss fabrics were $8.99 a yard). I was drooling over the machines when one of the ladies started telling me about a machine they'd just taking in on trade that they were fixing up in the back . . . I have very little confidence that I'd be able to afford said machine (If I remember correctly it's a 530? and comes with the embroidery module), but they said they'd give me a call when it was all done and ready for sale . . . what does a phone call hurt?

So - do these pictures convince any of y'all that a girls weekend in Charlotte is in order??? Just think - we only hit TWO fabric stores yesterday. There are 2 Hancock locations, 3 Hobby Lobbys, at least 4 Walmarts, a Jo-Ann's (really there are two, but one is a drive), plus a couple of other higher end stores. . .

WOW!!! Those pictures are waaay bigger on The Dis than they are on my phone... I am pretty sure it was Athene who mentioned the thread store and not Liddy - but I am not sure????

We definately need a trip... I just need some hard dates, so I can start watching airfare... The last week of July/first week of Aug is out (DH wants to take the fam to Mt Rushmore before Sturgis hits)... and all the holiday weekends are out...

Marianne I am trying to talk to DH into a week long trip to the Charlotte area during one of the race weeks so we can do both races, fabric shopping and having fun.. I am still upset I had to cancel my birthday trip.

So sad my annual art weekend is no more.

Bummer about your art weekend... Maybe we can get all these trips to overlap???

Ohhh! Ahhhh! If my house sells I'm there! If my house doesn't sell I will have no $$ to fabric shop

Argh! Is it Dr. Suess's birthday next week? I thought it was in March. I have two options for dd -- I have some knits in dots and stripes that's an aquaey (that's a word, you know) to make an Olivia and I have a wee bit of Suess fabric as well but it's cotton so not sure it would mix well. What to do I'd actually seriously love to visit when Lisa B comes to town, but I am not getting my hopes up. I should rather be working on updating my resume since I may need to go back to work full time.

Oh no about going back to work full-time... I hope you can make it to our trip - that would be so much fun!!!

Double post ? ? ?

And everyone thinks I am trying to up my post count???? I think Loree is really the culprit.

Sooooo jealous! Wish we had something like that around here. I'd even be happy with just one store. And I know I am better off than some since I live in a city and am a relatively short distance from the border to the US.

I know, I would love a store like that here too... Nothing even close...

How fun would that be!!! I think a trip to WDW might be cheaper though.


WOW!!! LOVE the Mickey in the mirror! LOVE the wallet! LOVE the apple fabric lining! LOVE the apple zipper pull! Your customer must be SOOOOO happy with this!!!

Thanks so much - I am very happy with how it turned out too.

I finally made a few ADR's for my May trip. I wasn't sure if I wanted to do a couple of character breakfast meals or not. It is easier to do a buffet with an other adult but in the end I figure we would really enjoy them so I booked CP & Tusker House-both for before the parks open. Also booked a few other meals. And I updated my simple little one page chart I use for planning that my coworker likes to call my "color coded matrix of fun".

I have a friend that lives in FL that will come to see us when we are there with her DD(12). We are all going to go to LegoLand. I'm spinning some ideas around in my head for what to make for that.

This sounds like an awesome trip... I am super excited about our TH ADRs too, I can't wait to eat there - since we never have.

I would love to see your "color coded matrix of fun"... even an earlier version.

What happened to the art weekend?

Oooh! Race weeks are always fun! I think I like the sound of your plan

I'm working on that house thing for ya Oh! Did you say your renters are moving out? Or am I crazy? Anyway, I know some very responsible people looking for a 1 week rental in August . . .
My mom has also said she'll keep her eyes and ears open for prospective buyers

Dr Seuss's actual birthday is March 2nd. It's a Friday this year. So the preschool is celebrating the M-Th (27-1) . . . we don't have preschool on Fridays.

Visiting - I do hope you can come down for a visit. Maybe Michelle can come too and pick you up on her way down the east coast?

That would be so awesome if Michelle and Andrea could come together... Is there anyone who lives anywhere near me that would want to drive down with me??? LOL

Marianne - we are depending on you to get that house sold for Andrea...

OMG! How absolutely fabulous is THIS?????? WOW! LOVE it!

Thanks!!!

It just might be cheaper - but possibly not . . . Hancock & Jo-Ann's take each others coupons . . .and Hobby Lobby. Mary Jo's has some fabulous deals. And I think one could DEFINITELY save a TON of money at Long Creek Mills on their embroidery thread (or sewing thread, or serger thread). . .

Ack! I deleted your Legoland paragraph. . . we're going to Orlando for June 2nd (DH's cousin is getting married) . . . I'm angling for a trip to Legoland (since there is NO WAY Finn will have grown enough to make Magic Kingdom for the day worth it) . . .I'm 99% sure the in-laws (they're Disney-haters )would rather do that than Disney.

Your going to Orlando on my bday... I would love to spend my Bday in WDW... Hmmm... It seems there are a few "holidays" I should spend in Disney... Better get back to work....

You have done it again D, the bag is fabulous as usual.

It's a good thing that you already sent it to the new owner because I can see Lidian "barrowing" this bag because it matches he phone case so nicely. LOL.

Thanks! Yah, I was a little worried about posting pics of this bag, especially after the conversation on Liddy's PTR the last few days... I didn't realize she was such a huge EQ fan...

OMG! How amazing!!!! I bet your customer is super happy with this! I'm so jealous!!!

9X9 is like the perfect size! Grrr, why didn't I think of this?

Totally love the idea of the "hidden LGMH"! Brilliant!!!!!

I could always make one for you.... You know I would - but I can't guarantee that it will turn out that good... I think this one was a fluke. LOL

[Yeah, I would have totally stolen it. It would totally match my EQ 3GS case (and future 4S case), my EQ notebook, my EQ phone charm - that I can't use since there's no where to apply it on the iPhone, and my EQ bag I bought at Walmart. Not to mention my EQ t-shirt. And I think I have some other EQ stuff lurking around. Oh, and my new EQ book.

Now I must sulk. I want this bag so badly.

I am so sorry... I was really nervous about posting this bag - I knew you'd see it, and I didn't realize you like the EQ that much.

But D & I have those machines that will only cooperate when using Gutermann thread.

I am so happy you feel my pain... I can't even look at any other thread, or Mr. Rocketpants goes bezerk.

I found a great deal on tickets for legoland on mousesavers-you have to buy by 3/31 but the tickets are then good for a year. Buy 1 adult get 1 child free and the kids aren't an adult until over 12. My May trip is just my DD(9) and I. We are all going to DL for the 1/2 marathon in August. I considered going to Legoland out there but the older 2 aren't Lego fanatics like DD and I didn't really want to pay for the 5 of us to go and we have so much else we want to see in CA. I've been trying to decide what to make DD. I thought the Kona Dimensions fabric might be cool to use.

Sounds like it would look perfect on a EQ Mini UPB

Have you seen her in the parks? My youngest & I saw her in 2010. She was awesome!

If you want to see the Villians, you need to go for MNSSHP... Let's see if I have some pics from our last one...

Holy Hannah! That's some thrrread!!!

Wow! I love the faces. You and Mr. Rocketpants outdid yourselves -- again. What a great way to incorporate the lime green Mickey. I'm trying to decide whether or not to add one to the wallet I made (which I don't think is anything like yours).

Great hand modeling, too. I can't remember if you use the same hand modeling agency that Andrea and I use. I seem to get a lot of hand modeling jobs because I have 'elegant, distinguished older woman hands'. Just saying.

Tomorrow I'm going to Target. Hope to see you there.

Thanks Cheryl! I'll let Mr. Rocketpants know. I didn't see you at Target yesterday, I was only there to shop anywyas.

It would loke awesome on an EQ Mini UPB wouldn't it?!

I've sadly never seen her. Honestly, I've never seen any villains, outside of the parade -- Lady Tremaine told my DD she needed a napkin (from enjoying a Mickey Bar). That's the closest I've come to a villain.

Maybe this year. Maybe this year....

Seriously, you need to go for MNSSHP... They are all over!!!

I am soo confused.

Uhm... you're welcome?

<~~ Feels like she missed something....

I think Marianne was referring to Athene... I am pretty sure she was the one who mentioned the tread store??

Yeah I can finally post now that D has posted a picture.b Andrea threatened to take all my fabric if I posted

Welcome back... I can't believe Andrea has that much power - she must live close to you? I'd be afraid too, if she lived that close to me.

WOW just amazing

Thanks!

It seems everytime I log in almost a whole week has gone by. I think I am on the FB group too much

Wow look at all that stuff

I have one of those machines too.

Yah, it's not always easy having picky machines...

Wow! Those are super! I love the Wicked Queen applique. You really are a fabric artist!

Thanks Diane... but you do amazing digitizing!

Well, V and I managed to go through our mammoth pile o' crap that I've been piling into our suitcase in our bedroom... I am glad we did - because it was a mess. We packed our carry-on back packs, and I made a list of what we still need to add to those. We also packed our carryon messenger bags, and I have a list of what needs to be added to those, as well. I also packed our suitcases... I have pleanty of clothes, and the girls have pleanty of bottoms, but very few shirts... I am still planning to make 2 more for each of them - and Alli refuses to pack any of her shirts until the last minute because "she is still wearing them" and I can't take all of her shirts. As of now, the big suitcase is FULL - and I haven't added a thing to the other suitcase... I think it will fill up fast though, because the girls still need to bring home their tennis shoes from their Gym locker, plus we have a bunch of shirts to add yet. Thankfully our carry on back packs are fairly empty, so we'll have room to bring a few things home with us. Not to mention, we have quite a few snacks packed in the big suitcase - hopefully we'll eat those, so they won't take up so much room on the way home.

I also took the girls in for hair cuts yesterday... they both turned out really cute! Allison just wanted a "trim" and V went all out and got a really cute style. I'll be posting pics of their cuts shortly, along with a box off goodies we received yesterday...

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

Yes, I've gone and done it... I've redrafted the UPB and made a mini version. I must say, it's a bit small for me, personally, but I am tempted to make my Toy Story bag into a mini, just to try it out... It's super cute!

Finished size is approximately 9"x 9".

Anyways, I know you all have waited a while to see this bag - I hope it is worth your wait, because it was a super fun bag to make and I am very happy with how it turned out... Everything came together in the end, better than I hoped it would.

Again, thanks for waiting...

D~

Ah, you posted pics. That means I can official let you rejoin posting on my ptr. I really like the bag. Hmm, I have to measure my bag now. I think 9x9 is an adequate size. I really like the LGMH as well.

I'm working on that house thing for ya Oh! Did you say your renters are moving out? Or am I crazy? Anyway, I know some very responsible people looking for a 1 week rental in August . . .
My mom has also said she'll keep her eyes and ears open for prospective buyers

Dr Seuss's actual birthday is March 2nd. It's a Friday this year. So the preschool is celebrating the M-Th (27-1) . . . we don't have preschool on Fridays.

Visiting - I do hope you can come down for a visit. Maybe Michelle can come too and pick you up on her way down the east coast?

Ack! I deleted your Legoland paragraph. . . we're going to Orlando for June 2nd (DH's cousin is getting married) . . . I'm angling for a trip to Legoland (since there is NO WAY Finn will have grown enough to make Magic Kingdom for the day worth it) . . .I'm 99% sure the in-laws (they're Disney-haters )would rather do that than Disney.

Our renters are moving out in June. We have potential renters for again in Aug for 6 months, but not 100% sure. Problem is that if someone wants the place for one week it is unfurnished.

I think your mom should sell her house and buy ours. She'd get a mint for her place since she's Jamestown. Just trying to help your mom profit

Good idea -- Michelle can drive down the eastern shore and swing by here and then we can head to your place. She can drive to my house in one day so it will be a good stopover for her. Are we required to bring our embroidery machines for you and D~ to use?

We went to Legoland in CA when ds was 2.5 and he loved it (as did I). I think your boys would really like it. Sad to see the outlaws will be there for the wedding.

Ugh! DD is crying and ran to her room b/c I told her I needed to finish up on the computer before working on sewing her horse reins for her pony.

Yeah I can finally post now that D has posted a picture. Andrea threatened to take all my fabric if I posted

Good idea! You can just bring it all down on the way to pick me up to take me to Marianne's

Oh no about going back to work full-time... I hope you can make it to our trip - that would be so much fun!!!


Well, V and I managed to go through our mammoth pile o' crap that I've been piling into our suitcase in our bedroom... I am glad we did - because it was a mess. We packed our carry-on back packs, and I made a list of what we still need to add to those. We also packed our carryon messenger bags, and I have a list of what needs to be added to those, as well. I also packed our suitcases... I have pleanty of clothes, and the girls have pleanty of bottoms, but very few shirts... I am still planning to make 2 more for each of them - and Alli refuses to pack any of her shirts until the last minute because "she is still wearing them" and I can't take all of her shirts. As of now, the big suitcase is FULL - and I haven't added a thing to the other suitcase... I think it will fill up fast though, because the girls still need to bring home their tennis shoes from their Gym locker, plus we have a bunch of shirts to add yet. Thankfully our carry on back packs are fairly empty, so we'll have room to bring a few things home with us. Not to mention, we have quite a few snacks packed in the big suitcase - hopefully we'll eat those, so they won't take up so much room on the way home.

I also took the girls in for hair cuts yesterday... they both turned out really cute! Allison just wanted a "trim" and V went all out and got a really cute style. I'll be posting pics of their cuts shortly, along with a box off goodies we received yesterday...

D~

I have a better idea .... if you would just send me $3K per month that would help cover things and then I can stay home and chat with you all. Better get sewing! I actually could swing part time, but I'd have to find the right job with the right hours and that's not always easy. I used to have a job where I worked two to three days per week and that would be perfect.

Can't wait to see the haircut pics!

What other shirts do you have left to make?

I am hoping to get lots of sewing done today. I rearranged my laundry room a bit to make it more spacious. The ironing board completely blocks the door to the walk in attic, but it can be moved fairly easily so hopefully it will work out. I need to do a BG this weekend and horse reins for the crying girl's furreal pony monstrosity that is in her room (compliments of Craig's list).

 

[cogero]

I love love love the Evil Queen UPB. It rocks.

I want a UPB but I can't decide everytime you make one it is my new favorite. Sometimes I hate being a Libra because I am so indecisive.

I need to clean my basement again because it is a war zone again. It has become the dumping ground OH and I am still trying to get rid of stuff.

 

[DMGeurts]

You may remember that Beth has pixie dusted us once already... Well, after that last pixie dusting, I fell in love with her hair clips... and I had to order more to go with some of our outfits... In the end, we managed to work out a trade - so look forward to me doing to Pixie Dusting of my own after we come back from our trip.

If you ever want some of the cutest hair clips - that are really full and super fun, you need to contact Beth - she just does an amazing job, and I couldn't be more pleased!

I was just snapping away at the pictures, and the girls were squeeling with delight... They just love Beth's clips!

Opening the box:

Beth even managed to sneak in some Pixie Dust for me... isn't this the cutest shirt??? I am super excited to wear it... Sorry it's wrinkly - seriously - the girls were just so excited (so was I) and couldn't wait to get it open. LOL Sorry the pic is crooked - I assure you, the embroidery isn't. LOL

Beth also made me a Toy Story tissue holder - which is super awesome, because I was going to make myself one - but I've just ran out of time... It's already packed in my carry-on. She also made me a Toy Story key fob, I don't think I got a picture of that... but it's adorable! I don't have a Disney key fob for my Edge keys yet, because I've put all my other ones on my UPB for the trip (how long have I had my car?) - so I am super excited to swap out my keys today!

Here's the girls starting to get all the bows out of the bag... Let me tell you, each and every one that came out of the bag was better than the one before it... Josh had to leave the room because the girls were screaming so loud. LOL

You should have heard V scream when she pulled the Goofy clip out of the bag!

And then they had to try them on... (check out their cute new hair cuts for the trip)...

All of the clips...

I just have to say... Beth went all out, and I know she was super busy during this time - so I super duper appreciate the fact that she was able to get these done in time for our trip... Not to mention - she was even able to make my Donald clips, so I can attach them to my shoes and flip flops - and matching Pirate clips for our pirate outfits - how amazing is that??? And then to Pixie Dust me, on top of all that... Just really super generous and thoughtful - I totally didn't expect it, and I just love everything!!

Thank you Beth!!! ​

D~

 

[Lidian]

Thanks! Yah, I was a little worried about posting pics of this bag, especially after the conversation on Liddy's PTR the last few days... I didn't realize she was such a huge EQ fan...

I'll be over in the corner sulking.

I could always make one for you.... You know I would - but I can't guarantee that it will turn out that good... I think this one was a fluke. LOL

But ... then it wouldn't be original.

I am so sorry... I was really nervous about posting this bag - I knew you'd see it, and I didn't realize you like the EQ that much.

Eh, she's okay.

If you want to see the Villians, you need to go for MNSSHP... Let's see if I have some pics from our last one...

Seriously, you need to go for MNSSHP... They are all over!!!

LUCKY!!!!! You have my TWO favorite villians! I'd totally be down for a MNSSHP trip ... however ... it interferes with school. And I mean MY school. I'd be cool with taking the kids over their Fall Break, but I don't get a Fall Break.

I think Marianne was referring to Athene... I am pretty sure she was the one who mentioned the tread store??

Okay, because I got confused when I saw my name was mentioned.

Well, V and I managed to go through our mammoth pile o' crap that I've been piling into our suitcase in our bedroom... I am glad we did - because it was a mess. We packed our carry-on back packs, and I made a list of what we still need to add to those. We also packed our carryon messenger bags, and I have a list of what needs to be added to those, as well. I also packed our suitcases... I have pleanty of clothes, and the girls have pleanty of bottoms, but very few shirts... I am still planning to make 2 more for each of them - and Alli refuses to pack any of her shirts until the last minute because "she is still wearing them" and I can't take all of her shirts. As of now, the big suitcase is FULL - and I haven't added a thing to the other suitcase... I think it will fill up fast though, because the girls still need to bring home their tennis shoes from their Gym locker, plus we have a bunch of shirts to add yet. Thankfully our carry on back packs are fairly empty, so we'll have room to bring a few things home with us. Not to mention, we have quite a few snacks packed in the big suitcase - hopefully we'll eat those, so they won't take up so much room on the way home.

I also took the girls in for hair cuts yesterday... they both turned out really cute! Allison just wanted a "trim" and V went all out and got a really cute style. I'll be posting pics of their cuts shortly, along with a box off goodies we received yesterday...

D~

Can't wait to see their new cuts! Yay for getting some of the packing ... or sorting done. I'm hoping to work on mine next week. I need to get DD to go through her shorts so I know exactly what she needs. This child has grown like a weed! Her shirts are even getting small. So she'll probably need a whole new wardrobe. Might as well get me one, too!

 

[cogero]

Beth totally rocks.

She made C a Mickey Tic Tac Toe came for our December trip and it was just awesome C and I use it all the time.

 

[Corrine 1973]

I am just loving the hair bobs, they are just perfect.

I am starting to worry about hanging out with you guys at Epcot. With all your fancy hair boby, t-shirts, shorts, and bags I am going to look like the wanna be who wants to hang out with the cool kids. Maybe in an ECV with crazy people waving a flag in fornt of me. Yea that sounds cool..

Our trips are getting so close, I don'tknow about you but I'm getting excited.




Hey look, I found a smiley for me

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[aboveH20]

D~

So I'm guessing that's the UUPB your younger daughter has around her neck? (The UnUltimate Park Bag?)

 

[miprender]

Super cute bows. And love the MNSSHP.... someday I will get to go to that

Good idea -- Michelle can drive down the eastern shore and swing by here and then we can head to your place. She can drive to my house in one day so it will be a good stopover for her. Are we required to bring our embroidery machines for you and D~ to use?

I think we will have to bring our machines or they may not let us in.

 

[DMGeurts]

Beth totally rocks.

She made C a Mickey Tic Tac Toe came for our December trip and it was just awesome C and I use it all the time.

I know... Beth is Awesome!!!!

I am just loving the hair bobs, they are just perfect.

I am starting to worry about hanging out with you guys at Epcot. With all your fancy hair boby, t-shirts, shorts, and bags I am going to look like the wanna be who wants to hang out with the cool kids. Maybe in an ECV with crazy people waving a flag in fornt of me. Yea that sounds cool..

ROFLMAO... Corri - you will be just fine!!! I still need to get my hair cut - I look like an over-grown-bush right now... really trying to wait until next week, so it does't over grow again before we get home. LOL

Honestly... I only made 1 outfit for all of us (pirates)... I made V her Goofy dress, and her Goofy skirt... I am just finishing up our easy shirts now... SHould be done in about an hour. I have a couple of tees for myself... A sweatshirt and a few bags.

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Our trips are getting so close, I don'tknow about you but I'm getting excited.


Hey look, I found a smiley for me

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Super excited!!!

So I'm guessing that's the UUPB your younger daughter has around her neck? (The UnUltimate Park Bag?)

Yes Cheryl... That's exactly what it is.

Super cute bows. And love the MNSSHP.... someday I will get to go to that



I think we will have to bring our machines or they may not let us in.

Yes, the machines are a must!

D~

 

[DisNorth]

Hi D, I followed you over from the Disboutiquers and I just have to say I love all your bags. So original. I’ll probably never be on your level (Appliqué is on my list of things to learn) but do you have a pattern you sell for them?, I love all the little touches on your bags!

Your trip is getting close, you must be super excited!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Yep, since we all love someone Disney... I made us shirts to coordinate with our favorite Character - except Alli, because she doesn't really have a love for any of the Fab 5 characters (although, she doesn't dislike any of them either)...

I didn't enjoy Mr. Rocketpant's attitude while working with the knit shirts... Thankfully they are done... I am quite nervous about doing the pirate shirts though - they are much more detailed and I can't let Mr. R cop an attitude...

Anyways...

D~

 

[solana131]

Very cute. These are more my speed You just need to teach Mr R some manners! Are you the lady of the house or are you the lady of the house? Seriously...men sometimes

 

[Blyssfull]

Beth totally rocks.

She made C a Mickey Tic Tac Toe came for our December trip and it was just awesome C and I use it all the time.

Thanks C! I'm so glad you guys get lots of use out of it! If you think of any pixie dust I can send J, I'd love to.

Glad y'all like the bows. I really enjoy making them! So cute about the girls screaming... that really makes my day.

Every time I see an UPB, I think it's my fave, then your sewing brilliance just out does itself again. I love that you put the lime green Mickey on them and the zipper pull. I love little touches. Can't wait to see my goody! I need to book a trip just so I can get a UPB.

Love the Peace & Love shirts...those are really cute. Y'all are gunna have awesome pictures.

 

[mphalens]

But D & I have those machines that will only cooperate when using Gutermann thread.

I found a great deal on tickets for legoland on mousesavers-you have to buy by 3/31 but the tickets are then good for a year. Buy 1 adult get 1 child free and the kids aren't an adult until over 12. My May trip is just my DD(9) and I. We are all going to DL for the 1/2 marathon in August. I considered going to Legoland out there but the older 2 aren't Lego fanatics like DD and I didn't really want to pay for the 5 of us to go and we have so much else we want to see in CA. I've been trying to decide what to make DD. I thought the Kona Dimensions fabric might be cool to use.

oooh! Thanks for the Legoland deal info!

I'm pretty sure ATHENE (Sorry Lidian! Sorry Athene! I think I was so overwhelmed walking into LCM that I lost track of who had originally put me on the hunt for the place!) said that LCM DOES sell thread that is almost identical to Gutermann . . . I'm happy to pick up a spool for you and D~ and send them off so you can try it out . . . I think the embroidery thread was $5 a spool? And y'all saw the size of those spools . . .

I am soo confused.

Uhm... you're welcome?

<~~ Feels like she missed something....

Sorry! Lost my head - thanked the wrong person!

Yeah I can finally post now that D has posted a picture. Andrea threatened to take all my fabric if I posted

It seems everytime I log in almost a whole week has gone by. I think I am on the FB group too much



Wow look at all that stuff

Don't let Andrea bully you! Don't we have a zero tolerance policy for bullying? No?

Our renters are moving out in June. We have potential renters for again in Aug for 6 months, but not 100% sure. Problem is that if someone wants the place for one week it is unfurnished.

I think your mom should sell her house and buy ours. She'd get a mint for her place since she's Jamestown. Just trying to help your mom profit

Good idea -- Michelle can drive down the eastern shore and swing by here and then we can head to your place. She can drive to my house in one day so it will be a good stopover for her. Are we required to bring our embroidery machines for you and D~ to use?

We went to Legoland in CA when ds was 2.5 and he loved it (as did I). I think your boys would really like it. Sad to see the outlaws will be there for the wedding.


Good idea! You can just bring it all down on the way to pick me up to take me to Marianne's

Okay - Mom says unfurnished won't work for what her friends need

They did have their house on the market for a while - but when they had to drop it to 300,000 less than the value, and they have no desire to ever leave "The Rock" permanently, they took it off the market. House prices in RI freak me out. I grew up in the house my parents still live in . . . we barely had 2¢ to rub together a lot of the time. My parents made an investment in the 2 acre plot and spent $30,000 on it. Then it sat empty for years before they built the house. Dad is a contractor/builder, so he and his guys did the work. If I remember correctly it was a $150,000 mortgage originally? When the market was at its height it valued at $850,000 My parents are SO not the type of people to live in a house worth $850k. And people wonder why I don't think I'll ever be able to live in Jamestown again

Yay! See, we'll just figure out travel arrangements for everyone Somehow we'll get y'all here!
I think y'all should bring your embroidery machines . . .

Yes, sadly, the outlaws will probably be at the wedding. DH & I have decided we're making our plans directly with the bride and her parents. We're not waiting around on the outlaws to tell us the plan.

You may remember that Beth has pixie dusted us once already... Well, after that last pixie dusting, I fell in love with her hair clips... and I had to order more to go with some of our outfits... In the end, we managed to work out a trade - so look forward to me doing to Pixie Dusting of my own after we come back from our trip.

If you ever want some of the cutest hair clips - that are really full and super fun, you need to contact Beth - she just does an amazing job, and I couldn't be more pleased!

I was just snapping away at the pictures, and the girls were squeeling with delight... They just love Beth's clips!


All of the clips...

Beth totally rocks, doesn't she? The clips and bows are super cute! The haircuts are super cute! And your pixie dust is just fabulous!!! Yay!!!!

I think we will have to bring our machines or they may not let us in.

Aw! We'll let you in . . . you just might not get to find out how the LCM thread works for you . . .
But SOMEONE needs to bring their embroidery machine - how else am I going to convince DH I need one????

Yep, since we all love someone Disney... I made us shirts to coordinate with our favorite Character - except Alli, because she doesn't really have a love for any of the Fab 5 characters (although, she doesn't dislike any of them either)...

I didn't enjoy Mr. Rocketpant's attitude while working with the knit shirts... Thankfully they are done... I am quite nervous about doing the pirate shirts though - they are much more detailed and I can't let Mr. R cop an attitude...

Anyways...

D~

LOVE the Peace Love Mickey/Donald/Goofy shirts!!! SO CUTE!!!!!!


Y'all - I think my mom must be good fabric luck . . . a friend here in Charlotte (actually, Aivilo, the pattern maker) posted on her facebook wall this morning that there was a warehouse sale going on 30 miles away at a distributor. . . it started yesterday and ended at 2pm this afternoon. . . .OMG! I am SO going first thing next time - they had all kinds of stuff!!!! You did have to buy by the bolt though . . . but they even had licensed stuff!!!