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

[Lidian]

Yup! After two thousand one hunded ninety one days he's a free man. (That's SIX YEARS for those who don't want to do the math.)

My signature used to read, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths my son is protecting our freedom," and now it reads, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths submariners are protecting our freedom."

I was always a little unsure about the first version anyway -- on the one hand it makes it sound like I think my son is solely responsible for national security, on the other hand I always thought it humanizes the service when people stop to realize that soldiers, sailors, airpeople, etc. are someone's child, someone's spouse, someone's parent.

Anyway, he's done!

He's applied to UC Santa Barbara. I have to check out when parents weekend is (call me an optimisit, I'm sure half of California wants to go to
UCSB) so I can work in another trip to Disneyland.



PS D~ Nice to see you posting on Andrea's PTR.

Where's the dadgum LIKE button??????

So glad that your DS is finally home! We appreciate his service!

 

[NiniMorris]

Yup! After two thousand one hunded ninety one days he's a free man. (That's SIX YEARS for those who don't want to do the math.)

My signature used to read, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths my son is protecting our freedom," and now it reads, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths submariners are protecting our freedom."

I was always a little unsure about the first version anyway -- on the one hand it makes it sound like I think my son is solely responsible for national security, on the other hand I always thought it humanizes the service when people stop to realize that soldiers, sailors, airpeople, etc. are someone's child, someone's spouse, someone's parent.

Anyway, he's done!

He's applied to UC Santa Barbara. I have to check out when parents weekend is (call me an optimisit, I'm sure half of California wants to go to
UCSB) so I can work in another trip to Disneyland.



PS D~ Nice to see you posting on Andrea's PTR.

Congratulations on the next trip to DL! And to your son...but is he going to study film as well? If so, maybe he can do a movie about Ginger...since she is part of the family I bet she would be willing to star in his movie for scale!


Nini

 

[aboveH20]

Where's the dadgum LIKE button??????

So glad that your DS is finally home! We appreciate his service!

Thanks.

Congratulations on the next trip to DL! And to your son...but is he going to study film as well? If so, maybe he can do a movie about Ginger...since she is part of the family I bet she would be willing to star in his movie for scale!


Nini

NO! Not film. Mechanical engineering.

 

[cogero]

Thanks.



NO! Not film. Mechanical engineering.

Whyever not Cheryl? Don't you want to bejewel more plungers?
whoops I meant goblets.

 

[VBAndrea]

I probably did more than 1/4 of the recipe since I think I used 3 large potatoes. It was a little hard to estimate how much potato to use. Anyhow, it made just the right amount of potatoes for us for a hearty side dish.

I bought 5 potatoes so I'll just do half and we can have leftovers. I really don't think the kids will eat them. I am supposed to pack for our trip today since I work tomorrow, but I have all sorts of appts today so am not sure what I will get done. I have a Dr. appt, a appt to meet the lady from Craig's list for the AG pets, an appt to meet my sister at the Navy Exchange (which I think I may have to cancel) and now I woke up with a painful eye so I have to get that looked at -- I will just go to our office though and my boss can work me in. And I need to work with my ds some on his school project since we're gone all weekend.

Yup! After two thousand one hunded ninety one days he's a free man. (That's SIX YEARS for those who don't want to do the math.)

My signature used to read, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths my son is protecting our freedom," and now it reads, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths submariners are protecting our freedom."

I was always a little unsure about the first version anyway -- on the one hand it makes it sound like I think my son is solely responsible for national security, on the other hand I always thought it humanizes the service when people stop to realize that soldiers, sailors, airpeople, etc. are someone's child, someone's spouse, someone's parent.

Anyway, he's done!

He's applied to UC Santa Barbara. I have to check out when parents weekend is (call me an optimisit, I'm sure half of California wants to go to
UCSB) so I can work in another trip to Disneyland.



PS D~ Nice to see you posting on Andrea's PTR.

I liked your first version -- it personalizes the hard work our loved ones do for us. Each individual makes a difference (well, clearly there are exceptions, on my dh's last ship they were doing captain's mast at least twice a week). And now with the stupor committee not reaching a decision maybe my dh will be forced out sooner since the President is planning on 25% military cuts I don't think we're supposed to discuss politics on the Disboards so I will keep quiet now least I get myself kicked off Dis. After all, I would hate for my ptr to be closed. D might get a bit mad too because she seems to like posting on it.

Whyever not Cheryl? Don't you want to bejewel more plungers?
whoops I meant goblets.

I checked your ptr this morning hoping to see some completed items posted. You had better get to work missy!

I made dd's AG doll a nightgown yesterday. I need to try to snap a pic of them this morning in their coordinating jammies. It took over an hour, but I had to pieces ruffle pieces and skirt pieces together since I didn't have enough fabric and it was directional. I'll try to get it posted on MY ptr today

 

[DMGeurts]

I love how you have everything set up. I think that hanging the wardrobes on the wall with the pole between them was brilliant. What a great way to store your collection. And what an awesome collection. I don't think I've ever seen so many dolls outside the store.

Yes, we have a few dolls. But really, it's only been one doll for each of us over the last 6 years... Thankfully they didn't just all show up one day.

We did a trial run of the potatoes last night to go with dinner (I made 1/4 of the recipe) and they were great! DD loved helping mash the potatoes. Mashed potatoes are her favorite food so she was very into helping. Maybe she will make them on Thursday. She can do pretty much everything except drain the boiling water from the potatoes.

We are huge carbivores here too... I am glad you liked the potatoes.

I agree that they never send out an email with what is on sale. I have gotten emails saying that they have a Cyber Monday sale but there are never any specifics. In the years that I looked at the sale, they never had any dolls on there. Just clothes, furniture and accessories. However, I have scored matching outfits for my girls and their dolls for more than half off. Plus one year I got Kit's stove for like $30 plus they also had the accessory set on a great sale too. It came with food, cooking pots and an apron for like $12. You got an awesome deal on Molly's stage. I think my girls would have liked that better than Kit's stove. If you don't get on the website very early then you can't get through. The website crashes or won't complete your sale. One year I woke up later than I wanted so I spent nearly an hour calling on the phone until I got through and I placed my order by phone. Midnight does sound like the time to get on the computer to hit the sale!

Yup, I remember all those years you're mentioning. I am still kicking myself over Kit's stove... I contimplated long and hard over it, and in the end, I decided not to.

Your new coffee pot sounds great. I am sure it will last more than a year. When my coffee pot broke last year I finally bought myself a Keurig. It is the current love of my life! I am the only coffee drinker in the house and this way I get a fresh cup every time I want one. But if you and your DH both drink coffee a Cuisinart coffee maker was the way to go. They usually make excellent coffee! My friend has one that grinds the beans and then brews the coffee.

So far, I like it. I am really looking forward to this weekend... DH and I "splurged" on Dunkin' Doughnuts coffee for the holiday - NUM!

I can't wait to see your newest project. I am hoping to get some sewing done today too. We'll see what the day brings though!

I hope you got some sewing done... I worked all day yesterday, and then I helped DH put the livingroom back together and rearrange the furniture for the holiday. Our house isn't very big, and I am not sure how we are going to pull this off... but it will be fun. I miss the holidays of my childhood, where my huge family was crammed into the house of choice for that holiday season.

I LOVE my Keurig! For Christmas all my kids went together and bought Dad and I one. It had a problem and Keurig had to send me another one. While we were waiting for the replacement...hubby bought the biggggggg one. We now take the smaller one when we travel. This last trip to Disney we had a line outside our door looking for 'real' coffee! (DIL, SIL, Daughter and son...no strangers!)

OK...now I have to get back to work....no more computer.

Nini

LOL about the coffee line at your door. I would have been there, for sure.

D I was very happy to see your AG collection. FInally someone with more dolls than Miss C.

LOL... I would love to see her AG collection some day.

I think I need to do some Christmas shopping in your store for her She loves your outfits.

Awwww... I love hearing that she loves my outfits. I get the biggest thrill to hear that from kids.

I love my Keurig. I took my mini to work and we are debating a Mini for our owners locker.

LOL... I have heard a lot of great things about Keurig... I just always assumed that they were the "1 cup" type machines. I never really looked, do they brew a regular pot too???

I love the pics of your doll display -- my dd could do some serious shopping there!

I think anyone could do some serious shopping at my house. LOL

My dd does not want another doll -- she wants ACCESSORIES!!!! She wants lots of pets and some furniture. She wants me to make her clothes to match the clothes I have made for her! We looked at jammies last night as she made her wish list on the AG site and she kept saying "I don't have any of those jammies, I want Samantha to have my jammies." Problem is, I've only made Alexa two nightgowns and since I made them long I don't have left over fabric! I may have a little from one set, but it may be a short sleeve gown she ends up with!

My BFF's dd is the same way... She could really care less about the dolls - but she plays with the pets and their accessories all the time.

And a BIG GRIPE -- Alexa made her wish list and rather than writing the number down I had it e-mailed to me. It has never shown up in my e-mail and even when I sign into my AG account the list is non-existent! I'm peeved! It's not even in my spam! Grrrrr!!!!

I know you can search it and see it with out the password - but you can't make edits and change anything. I would call, or send an email to AG and let them know what happened. Otherwise you might have to create another wishlist for her - which could get confusing if others are looking it up too. I'd call AG first and see if they can resend it to you.

Tomorrow I am meeting the Craig's list lady though -- I'm getting Licorice, her bed, Cocounut, Coconut's house and a few accessories for $20 (providing it's in decent shape which she says it is) so I'm pretty happy about that. I got outbid on e-bay on my horse and I really don't want to bid higher for a used horse. I'd rather buy a new one than spend a lot on a used one.

I hope your CL meeting goes good today - I have one too - which I"ll tell you all about at the bottom.

Good grief, my dh will think I'm nuts waking up at midnight. Of course, I get headaches all the time and wake up at odd hours so I'll just pass it off as that. Or I can tell him much money I saved!

Cyber Monday is a great day for a mysterious headache.

I'm happy for you and your new coffee pot; however, I detest coffee! Have fun working. I won't get much done today -- have to get my haircut in the stupid middle of the day and need to go pick up some shirts for a BG as well. DD has a project for me tonight -- it's making a little wish pillow out of felt and buttons. I think we will fabric glue the embellishments!

I love coffee... I went through a tea spurt a little over a year ago... I still like it, but it's a PITA to make correctly and it takes so much Patience... believe it or not, I have none of that when if comes to my morning tea - so I went back to coffee - I like it better and it's ready for me when I get up.

How many serving did 1/4 the recipe make? I was going to make half a batch, but my kids don't always like mashed potatoes so I may do just 1/4.

I would guess about 4 semi-small? I dunno - my pile of potatoes on my plate is always the size of a volcano... They're my favorite. So the size is relative.

I probably did more than 1/4 of the recipe since I think I used 3 large potatoes. It was a little hard to estimate how much potato to use. Anyhow, it made just the right amount of potatoes for us for a hearty side dish.

I think Cheryl is on her way to the Disney Store right now.

D- I can't wait to see the newest bag! Are you done yet?????

Nope, not done yet. I almost have all the pieces quilted - I am currently quilting the last piece. Then I hope to be well into the applique by the end of today. I really want to have this bag done before TG, so I can send it out right after & start working on my next bag order, since that person leaves in 3 weeks for WDW - so I am on a bit of a time crunch.

Yup! After two thousand one hunded ninety one days he's a free man. (That's SIX YEARS for those who don't want to do the math.)

Congratulations to your DS... Thank you so much for his (and your) service to our country.

My signature used to read, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths my son is protecting our freedom," and now it reads, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depth submariners are protecting our freedom."

I always loved your siggy... I was reading your previous post on my phone at work, on my lunch break yesterday, so I didn't quite catch the change.

I was always a little unsure about the first version anyway -- on the one hand it makes it sound like I think my son is solely responsible for national security, on the other hand I always thought it humanizes the service when people stop to realize that soldiers, sailors, airpeople, etc. are someone's child, someone's spouse, someone's parent.

I always loved it... and I agree - it did humanize the situation.

He's applied to UC Santa Barbara. I have to check out when parents weekend is (call me an optimisit, I'm sure half of California wants to go to
UCSB) so I can work in another trip to Disneyland.

Yay!!! A trip to DL would be great.

PS D~ Nice to see you posting on Andrea's PTR.

Waving back to cheryl. It's great to see you posting in Andrea's PTR, as well.

Soooo, today I get to bleach my floors... I really don't want to and have no motivation to do so.... So, I wonder if it will actually get done???

And then Dh and I are running to a nearby town to look at a sewing machine for dd for Christmas. Dh talked to the guy yesterday, and it sounds like he has a good vintage sewing machine guy that he trusts with his machines - so I am hoping to get that # out of him, so I can find someone to fix Mr. Rocket that doesn't want to steal him. I have no desire to write: The Abduction of Mr. Rocket. Anyways, here's the machine we are going to look at. It's a Singer 99-31 (the seller says it's a 99-33, but in all my research, I can't find that a 99-33 exists) - the 99 series is a 3/4 sized machine - which will be perfect for dd. It can also be converted to a hand crank, if she would like. The only thing that is bad/good about this machine, depending on how you look at it, is that because of it's size, it can't fit in a regular sewing machine table - it's too small - and it can't sit directly on a counter top, because the moving part under it would be obstructed - so it has to sit in it's case, or another case built for it - to keep it up high. I would like to have spent less than this on a machine for her - but if it's in as good of condition as this guy says it is, then I don't have to restore it and that would make me really happy right now, because I just don't have the time.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/atq/2709893382.html

Oh and he has a quilting "shop" with his wife - it sounds like he wants to give me a tour... DH told advised him that probably wouldn't be a good idea, since I'd never leave.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

I bought 5 potatoes so I'll just do half and we can have leftovers. I really don't think the kids will eat them. I am supposed to pack for our trip today since I work tomorrow, but I have all sorts of appts today so am not sure what I will get done. I have a Dr. appt, a appt to meet the lady from Craig's list for the AG pets, an appt to meet my sister at the Navy Exchange (which I think I may have to cancel) and now I woke up with a painful eye so I have to get that looked at -- I will just go to our office though and my boss can work me in. And I need to work with my ds some on his school project since we're gone all weekend.

SOunds like a crazy day today. Sooo, is it safe to assume that you are leaving your PTR unattended for the rest of the day?

I really hope you are able to get your eye figured out, and it's feeling better soon.

I don't think we're supposed to discuss politics on the Disboards so I will keep quiet now least I get myself kicked off Dis. After all, I would hate for my ptr to be closed. D might get a bit mad too because she seems to like posting on it.

Yes, I would be a little upset if your PTR got closed... After all - then where would I post all my trivial accomplishments?

I made dd's AG doll a nightgown yesterday. I need to try to snap a pic of them this morning in their coordinating jammies. It took over an hour, but I had to pieces ruffle pieces and skirt pieces together since I didn't have enough fabric and it was directional. I'll try to get it posted on MY ptr today

I will be stalking to see if you get it posted. After my CL appt. of course.

D~

 

[mphalens]

I'm still here! Just dealing with that pile of sewing I still have to do and now a sick little one!

But I'm really enjoying Andrea's PTR

 

[cogero]

I checked your ptr this morning hoping to see some completed items posted. You had better get to work missy!
I made dd's AG doll a nightgown yesterday. I need to try to snap a pic of them this morning in their coordinating jammies. It took over an hour, but I had to pieces ruffle pieces and skirt pieces together since I didn't have enough fabric and it was directional. I'll try to get it posted on MY ptr today

I have been a bit unfocused. I have 2 things half done hoping to finish both today. I had to move my embroidery machine to the basement since we are having thanksgiving here. It wouldn't be good to have it smack dab in the middle of the table.

Yes, we have a few dolls. But really, it's only been one doll for each of us over the last 6 years... Thankfully they didn't just all show up one day.



LOL... I would love to see her AG collection some day.


Awwww... I love hearing that she loves my outfits. I get the biggest thrill to hear that from kids.

LOL... I have heard a lot of great things about Keurig... I just always assumed that they were the "1 cup" type machines. I never really looked, do they brew a regular pot too???


And then Dh and I are running to a nearby town to look at a sewing machine for dd for Christmas. Dh talked to the guy yesterday, and it sounds like he has a good vintage sewing machine guy that he trusts with his machines - so I am hoping to get that # out of him, so I can find someone to fix Mr. Rocket that doesn't want to steal him. I have no desire to write: The Abduction of Mr. Rocket. Anyways, here's the machine we are going to look at. It's a Singer 99-31 (the seller says it's a 99-33, but in all my research, I can't find that a 99-33 exists) - the 99 series is a 3/4 sized machine - which will be perfect for dd. It can also be converted to a hand crank, if she would like. The only thing that is bad/good about this machine, depending on how you look at it, is that because of it's size, it can't fit in a regular sewing machine table - it's too small - and it can't sit directly on a counter top, because the moving part under it would be obstructed - so it has to sit in it's case, or another case built for it - to keep it up high. I would like to have spent less than this on a machine for her - but if it's in as good of condition as this guy says it is, then I don't have to restore it and that would make me really happy right now, because I just don't have the time.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/atq/2709893382.html

Oh and he has a quilting "shop" with his wife - it sounds like he wants to give me a tour... DH told advised him that probably wouldn't be a good idea, since I'd never leave.

D~

We don't have any of the furniture just dolls and clothes. I will see if she will line up the dolls and clothes for me so we can take a picture. Maybe a fashion show with all of her D creations she has received.

Hey the 99 looks familiar. My poor beauty is sitting in her box until I can find a space for her.

Good luck with your appointment.

Time for me to leave for work it might be my last day for the week.

 

[DMGeurts]

I am super excited... I finally figured it out! You all are NOT going to believe this (but, actually, you probably will)... Guess what it was??? Actually, I am going to wait to tell you - I wanna see if you'll guess.

Here's the before picture... All of the BLACK thread is Mr. Rocket in various forms of straight stitching, zig-zagging, and satin stitching.

All of the BLUE thread (like only 2 lines toward the right) is Patience, after I broke her needle.

Then this morning, once I found the problem... I shreiked with delight (I still don't believe that they are fixed - but it looks like it to me)...

The BLUE thread is again, Patience's straight stitch. The RED thread is Mr. Rocket's straight, zig-zag, and satin stitch... What do you all thinK??? I think they look almost perfect. I think Mr. Rocket still has a hair of a tension issue, but otherwise, I think his satin stitch is darn near perfect.

I'll be back later to tell you all what the problem was... Have to go look at a machine for V now.

D~

 

[NiniMorris]

Well, I have seen that type of problem before when my bobbin was in wrong.... but hard to believe that both would have the same problem. Maybe the wrong bobbin was in the wrong machine?

OK...no help here!

Nini

 

[karebear23]

Boy I'm trying to catch up!

All this food talk is making me hungry!
I make a similar make ahead mashed potato recipe!

I think the stitching look pretty darn good for Mr. Rocket & Patience.

Good luck today! I hope the 99 works out for you!

I'm working on my 1st Grace dress finally. I made 2 gobble shirts for the kids last night. Both got a little bit messed up. Thats what happend when you look at the computer & not the embroidery machine! But they aren't too terrible...good enough for them to wear a few times!

Well back to my ruffles!

 

[miprender]

My dd really wants the AG Palomino, so unless Target has an identical one I think I'm stuck! There was only one horse on Craig's list and it was $900 as it was being sold in a lot. I'm watching e-bay now to see what they sell for in general and then will go from there. Buy it now ones are close to full price though. DD has also been asking to go to DC to the store, so maybe I will do that for her b-day (though I'm sure they're closed on her b-day, but maybe the weekend prior -- which means it will be packed with Xmas shoppers).

Well last year DD wanted a AG Horse and being the great mom that I am bought her the Target one... told her it was from the AG store and ripped the box up before she could get a good look at the box In the excitement of Christmas she never questioned it or asked why does AG have no black horses in the catalog

I purposely did not buy a black dress b/c I figured a lot of people would wear black. Likewise, I found that dress at TJMaxx -- having it hemmed cost about as much as the dress cost! Every single female there was wearing black!!! And the Captain's wife had on a cocktail dress which to me was very inappropriate but whatever. So I guess I was the hot mama after all!

You want me to post pics of all my old outfits? I guess D's ptr would be the most appropriate place to do so. I think we should all crash her ptr while she's at work on Black Friday!

I think that is a great idea. If we still have more time I have over 1000 pictures of my trip in July too

This is how we have our AG stuff set up currently - the photo was taken last Feb, but we really haven't added much since then:

The inside of the closets - in case you are curious:

D~

OMG DD would be screaming if she saw how many dolls you have.
Maybe we will have to take a road trip to MN and I will bring my PE770 with me and DD can play with your dolls.

My dd does not want another doll -- she wants ACCESSORIES!!!! She wants lots of pets and some furniture. She wants me to make her clothes to match the clothes I have made for her! We looked at jammies last night as she made her wish list on the AG site and she kept saying "I don't have any of those jammies, I want Samantha to have my jammies." Problem is, I've only made Alexa two nightgowns and since I made them long I don't have left over fabric! I may have a little from one set, but it may be a short sleeve gown she ends up with!

Your DD must have been talking to mine because she circled all the accessories in the catalog. She wants the couch but I told her to keep dreaming.

Not sure if there is a BJ's in VA but we got Coconut and another AG Dog there last year.

Yup! After two thousand one hunded ninety one days he's a free man. (That's SIX YEARS for those who don't want to do the math.)

My signature used to read, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths my son is protecting our freedom," and now it reads, "Sleep well tonight for somewhere in the ocean's depths submariners are protecting our freedom."

I was always a little unsure about the first version anyway -- on the one hand it makes it sound like I think my son is solely responsible for national security, on the other hand I always thought it humanizes the service when people stop to realize that soldiers, sailors, airpeople, etc. are someone's child, someone's spouse, someone's parent.

Anyway, he's done!

He's applied to UC Santa Barbara. I have to check out when parents weekend is (call me an optimisit, I'm sure half of California wants to go to
UCSB) so I can work in another trip to Disneyland.



PS D~ Nice to see you posting on Andrea's PTR.

So hopefully you can sleep better knowing your son is on dryland.

 

[cogero]

D so happy that you fixed Mr. Rocket and Patience.

 

[Lidian]

D so happy that you fixed Mr. Rocket and Patience.

My words exactly.

Curious to hear what the issue was though.

 

[VBAndrea]

SOunds like a crazy day today. Sooo, is it safe to assume that you are leaving your PTR unattended for the rest of the day?

I really hope you are able to get your eye figured out, and it's feeling better soon.

D~

No such luck leaving my ptr unattended -- why, it's so popular I think I'll need to open up part II in the near future.

I'm still here! Just dealing with that pile of sewing I still have to do and now a sick little one!

But I'm really enjoying Andrea's PTR

Glad you're enjoying my report -- always happy to put a smile on someone's face

I have been a bit unfocused. I have 2 things half done hoping to finish both today. I had to move my embroidery machine to the basement since we are having thanksgiving here. It wouldn't be good to have it smack dab in the middle of the table.

Good idea moving your machine back down to the basement -- wouldn't want anyone to mistake it for it the turkey and take a bite out it.

I am super excited... I finally figured it out! You all are NOT going to believe this (but, actually, you probably will)... Guess what it was??? Actually, I am going to wait to tell you - I wanna see if you'll guess.

Here's the before picture... All of the BLACK thread is Mr. Rocket in various forms of straight stitching, zig-zagging, and satin stitching.

All of the BLUE thread (like only 2 lines toward the right) is Patience, after I broke her needle.

Then this morning, once I found the problem... I shreiked with delight (I still don't believe that they are fixed - but it looks like it to me)...

The BLUE thread is again, Patience's straight stitch. The RED thread is Mr. Rocket's straight, zig-zag, and satin stitch... What do you all thinK??? I think they look almost perfect. I think Mr. Rocket still has a hair of a tension issue, but otherwise, I think his satin stitch is darn near perfect.

I'll be back later to tell you all what the problem was... Have to go look at a machine for V now.

D~

I think that looks like leftovers from Marianne's bag!

I'm with Nini -- you mixed something up between the machines. I'm assuming they both take universal needles???

Well last year DD wanted a AG Horse and being the great mom that I am bought her the Target one... told her it was from the AG store and ripped the box up before she could get a good look at the box In the excitement of Christmas she never questioned it or asked why does AG have no black horses in the catalog


I think that is a great idea. If we still have more time I have over 1000 pictures of my trip in July too


Your DD must have been talking to mine because she circled all the accessories in the catalog. She wants the couch but I told her to keep dreaming.

Not sure if there is a BJ's in VA but we got Coconut and another AG Dog there last year.

DD specifically wants that Palomino and unfortunately my dd knows her horses. I bet if I take her Target she might find one she likes though!

I apologize that my dd was a bad influence on yours.

I am now the proud owner of Coconut, Licorice, a dog house, a few doggie accessories and clothes, and a cat bed. They are all in fabulous shape -- the only thing that shows a hair of wear is the dog house. I think we have a BJs here and my sister's boyfriend belongs to either Sam's Club or BJs -- I must go with them sometime to see what they have. I'm still watching some things on e-bay, but prices get too high. I am not a collector, my dd wants these things just for play.

I would love to see all your pictures!!!! Please post all of them right here on my ptr.

Curious to hear what the issue was though.

I'm thinking the issue may have had to do more with D than with the machines, but don't tell her I said that. I don't want her to get a complex.

 

[mphalens]

I am super excited... I finally figured it out! You all are NOT going to believe this (but, actually, you probably will)... Guess what it was??? Actually, I am going to wait to tell you - I wanna see if you'll guess.

Here's the before picture... All of the BLACK thread is Mr. Rocket in various forms of straight stitching, zig-zagging, and satin stitching.

All of the BLUE thread (like only 2 lines toward the right) is Patience, after I broke her needle.

Then this morning, once I found the problem... I shreiked with delight (I still don't believe that they are fixed - but it looks like it to me)...

The BLUE thread is again, Patience's straight stitch. The RED thread is Mr. Rocket's straight, zig-zag, and satin stitch... What do you all thinK??? I think they look almost perfect. I think Mr. Rocket still has a hair of a tension issue, but otherwise, I think his satin stitch is darn near perfect.

I'll be back later to tell you all what the problem was... Have to go look at a machine for V now.

D~

I know I SHOULD know what the problem was - but it's escaping me at the moment . . . hope the machine for you DD worked out and can't wait to hear what was wrong with Patience and her new squeeze.

I'm off to whine and complain in my PTR if y'all are interested I'd whine and complain here, but I don't think Andrea would appreciate it much

 

[DMGeurts]

First of all...

We did get the machine, and it was perfect. It's 3/4 size and just perfect for dd. I am very excited because I know that dd will be excited!

Second... The reason Patience and Mr. Rocket were acting up, I had a bad package of needles. Mr. Rocket didin't come with needles, so I opened a new pkg just for him... Then when I broke Patience's needle, I used one from the same package for her. So, this morning, as a last ditch effort, I took her needle clamp off of her needle bar and cleaned it really well - I thought that maybe I might have made that mechanism a little kiddie-wompus... While it was off, I looked really closely at the needle bar, and it looked perfect to me. So, I put it all back together, and decided to use a needle from a new package, put it in, and sure enough - dead center in the straight stitch hole. Tested her stitch and back to perfection.

Which led me to Mr. Rocket... He was using a needle from the same package. So, I took it out and put in a needle from the new package - and no more skipped stitches.

So, all this time and effort could have been saved if I had just tried a different package of needles. I've read about this happening hundreds of times on the internet, but I just scoffed it off, because it's pretty rare. When all else fails, and you've done everything - try a new set of needles, after all - the needle is the most important part of the machine... Every single piece of the machine is just a tool for the needle and thread to pass through the fabric.

Lesson learned.

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

First of all...

We did get the machine, and it was perfect. It's 3/4 size and just perfect for dd. I am very excited because I know that dd will be excited!

Second... The reason Patience and Mr. Rocket were acting up, I had a bad package of needles. Mr. Rocket didin't come with needles, so I opened a new pkg just for him... Then when I broke Patience's needle, I used one from the same package for her. So, this morning, as a last ditch effort, I took her needle clamp off of her needle bar and cleaned it really well - I thought that maybe I might have made that mechanism a little kiddie-wompus... While it was off, I looked really closely at the needle bar, and it looked perfect to me. So, I put it all back together, and decided to use a needle from a new package, put it in, and sure enough - dead center in the straight stitch hole. Tested her stitch and back to perfection.

Which led me to Mr. Rocket... He was using a needle from the same package. So, I took it out and put in a needle from the new package - and no more skipped stitches.

So, all this time and effort could have been saved if I had just tried a different package of needles. I've read about this happening hundreds of times on the internet, but I just scoffed it off, because it's pretty rare. When all else fails, and you've done everything - try a new set of needles, after all - the needle is the most important part of the machine... Every single piece of the machine is just a tool for the needle and thread to pass through the fabric.

Lesson learned.

D~

Ummmm???? Where's my prize????? I was the one who mentioned NEEDLES! (Never mind that I just figured you put them in backwards ).

 

[karebear23]

First of all...

We did get the machine, and it was perfect. It's 3/4 size and just perfect for dd. I am very excited because I know that dd will be excited!

Second... The reason Patience and Mr. Rocket were acting up, I had a bad package of needles. Mr. Rocket didin't come with needles, so I opened a new pkg just for him... Then when I broke Patience's needle, I used one from the same package for her. So, this morning, as a last ditch effort, I took her needle clamp off of her needle bar and cleaned it really well - I thought that maybe I might have made that mechanism a little kiddie-wompus... While it was off, I looked really closely at the needle bar, and it looked perfect to me. So, I put it all back together, and decided to use a needle from a new package, put it in, and sure enough - dead center in the straight stitch hole. Tested her stitch and back to perfection.

Which led me to Mr. Rocket... He was using a needle from the same package. So, I took it out and put in a needle from the new package - and no more skipped stitches.

So, all this time and effort could have been saved if I had just tried a different package of needles. I've read about this happening hundreds of times on the internet, but I just scoffed it off, because it's pretty rare. When all else fails, and you've done everything - try a new set of needles, after all - the needle is the most important part of the machine... Every single piece of the machine is just a tool for the needle and thread to pass through the fabric.

Lesson learned.

D~

Ah! That might explain what was wrong with my old machine. It kept skipping stitches...and I couldn't figure it out. I changed the needle, rethreaded, cleaned it out. Still skipping .

I put it away for a few months. I took it out a couple weeks ago and put a new needle in...and it sewed fine!