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I LOVE THAT FABRIC! I totally need it for my daughter!
I love the "souvenir" posts!!! Congrats Shannalee!!! I was secretly hoping for a girl too...
BUT! I have a story...
As many of you know, I had two miscarriages b4 this souvenir pregnancy. My last was at 16 weeks. So at 15 weeks, when I started cramping, I freaked out! I had an ultrasound and everything was OK! Yayyyy!!!! What is more is that the tech was able to get a PERFECT shot...Of certain anatomy. Yes, it is a BOY!
I was excited to think I may get to sew for a girl, but I just want a healthy baby!!! I am 18 weeks, everyone. Past my dreaded 16 week pt. And it is WONDERFUL feeling!!
I just use the same thread that I'm using in the top for in the hoop projects. I just discovered how much fun in the hoop projects are. I'm just digitized my very first in the hoop design last week! I still have to write the instructions, though.What type of thread do you use in the bobbin when your working on an in the hoop project? A regular sewing thread? or an embroidery?
I know you always take the kids out of school in May. But, having you actually tell me that I should go is really pushing me in that direction! I'm starting to get esited!!As you know, it doesn't bother me to take my kids out of school in May, so don't let it bother you! In the 12 (going on 13) years we've went they have never had a problem getting caught up. I had a teacher tell me that if you are going to take them out of school, that is the best time to do it, because they really aren't doing much learning at that point!
And, you don't want to go a week later than that becaus then you would miss Corey's graduation. Just go!!! It will be so fun!
Hi!!! It's great to see a picture of you! I love the shirts you did for your last trip! Very cute!
I'm so with you- I can't leave my mommy! Or my sister, or my brother, or my aunts and uncles and cousins....Yeah, I know. My choice to live here. I am just a hometown girl and would not move away from my mommy if it could be helped. I got my Bachelor of Commerce not far from here and then returned to my hometown (where DH was waiting) to manage the family business (a collection agency). My parents are here, one of my 3 brothers, DH's mom, and both his sisters. Also, my grandma, and my 2 best friends from high school. I love my vacations to the warmer weather, but I love my hometown too.
Now let's get on with this move.
I agree with everyone who said you might want to go with a size 18 months. I think CarlaC's portrait peasant dress would be a good option, too. You can just wait until closer to the trip to put the elastic in the sleeves and neckline.DD will be almost 14 months old when we go. Notice how I am saying "WHEN" and not "IF". LOL Anyway, I have no idea what size she will be then (she's nearly outgrown most of her 0 - 3 month clothes already and is only 2 1/2 months), but obviously I would like to make some customs for her for the potential trip. Any advice on how I should handle this size dilemma? Any patterns that would be more forgiving than others as far as being too big or such? She's my first child so I have no frame of reference on childhood growth spurts. LOL
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Hello all! I have been away for a week processing the surprise I got for Christmas. My husband and I brought back an extra souvenir from our Disney trip. Our third baby is due in August!!
Is it sad that I am secretly hoping for a girl, so I can sew ruffles longer??
That would be really cute! I was thinking of putting some embroidery on them if I do this, too.We got accepted to Project Linus too! I'm so excited. I got permission to do double sided fleece blankets. I'm going to put Heathersue's swirl Mickey in the corner. I'm so taken with that design and I figured since the blanket is getting me into Disney why not spread the love. I have four to do!
TheresaJoy: I don't digitize! I'm perfectly happy to buy everyone else's designs and beg a few times when I want something specific! LOL.
You're too good to me! I think the same thing about you with those satin gowns you make! You are amazing!I sent a message to Project Linus, I haven't heard back yet, hopefully I will this next week. That sounds like one I would really enjoy.
I have tried digitizing. It's HARD! I don't know how Heather does it. My sister is mighty talented!
I wish you had your good camera with you! These girls look so pretty!
What a great use for the quilt!! That will be so special for all of them!So I thought I would say what I have planned. DGD4 birthday (almost 5), coming up in a week, and I am making a patchwork twirl for her out of cherry and ice cream prints. Then I have to stop my usual kids clothes for a bit. A friend has asked me to repair a quilt that has been in his family for about 60 yrs or so. It is in horrible disrepair (not sure even most of it is salvagable) but I told him since his kids (he has 3 grown) all loved it and carried it around their whole lives, that my suggestion would be to salvage the better blocks and make 3 baby size quilts using new borders and binding. This way he can present them to his 3 grown children and they can each have a part to cherish. He loved the idea, so that is my next project. I can't possibly match the fabrics so I am going to take it and use coordinating fabrics. I am pretty excited about this. I hope they turn out as special as I think they will.
What does everyone else have lined up for the next few months? I don't have a Disney trip planned anytime soon(probably not for at least 18 months or so) so I have to concentrate on other things right now.
That is such a cute cake! Sawyer loves Peter Pan and I bought him those figures for his birthday this year!DD insisted on a Peter Pan cake last year & I made this one (it was really easy!)
Congratulations on your new machine! I'm so glad you're getting the one you really wanted! How is your knee doing after the surgery?Hi everyone...just wanted to post an update on my Christmas Embroidery Machine......
My hubbie found out that the machine he ordered off amazon was not the one I wanted, so he offered to return it and get the one I wanted so we got online and I ordered the Brother PE770...they didn't have any PE-770D's, but I am really thrilled. The package comes with 4 hoops the largest being a 5 x 7!!! YIPPEEE
I had knee surgery on 12/28, so I am not sure how soon I will be able to start sewing again, but my machine should be on my doorstep by the time I get home from the check up with the surgeon today so I will be reading the manual the balance of the day!!
Anyway, I am very excited and I can't waite to get started. I am hoping that my first project will be a shirt for my DD for this saturday's trip to the circus!! I will post pics
Have a great day everyone
I'm so excited for you, Alicia! I think Gabriel Ian is a perfect name! Don't all the best ideas come at 3:30am?As many of you know, I had two miscarriages b4 this souvenir pregnancy. My last was at 16 weeks. So at 15 weeks, when I started cramping, I freaked out! I had an ultrasound and everything was OK! Yayyyy!!!! What is more is that the tech was able to get a PERFECT shot...Of certain anatomy. Yes, it is a BOY!
I was excited to think I may get to sew for a girl, but I just want a healthy baby!!! I am 18 weeks, everyone. Past my dreaded 16 week pt. And it is WONDERFUL feeling!!
Yay!!!!Guess what's here!!!!!! Today is my lucky day! UPS came early, but the poor delivery man had to walk from the top of our hill. (We live at the bottom of a pretty steep hill on a cul-de-sac.) I thanked him profusely!
I can't wait to free my friend from its box! First, I gotta go get shredded and walk away some pounds! Then I can reward myself by playing all afternoon!
That is SO cute!!! Great job!
Okay - I can chat to help keep things moving too....
What was everyone's favorite Christmas present?
Is it snowing anywhere today?
Has anyone ever done a Daniel Fast before?
Any trips anywhere planned?
What are you sewing right now - Im making corduroy A lines for Han and Eliz.....
I love the "souvenir" posts!!! Congrats Shannalee!!! I was secretly hoping for a girl too...
BUT! I have a story...
As many of you know, I had two miscarriages b4 this souvenir pregnancy. My last was at 16 weeks. So at 15 weeks, when I started cramping, I freaked out! I had an ultrasound and everything was OK! Yayyyy!!!! What is more is that the tech was able to get a PERFECT shot...Of certain anatomy. Yes, it is a BOY!
I was excited to think I may get to sew for a girl, but I just want a healthy baby!!! I am 18 weeks, everyone. Past my dreaded 16 week pt. And it is WONDERFUL feeling!!
I've been to Disneyland once, when I was 17. Let's just say that was a LOOOONG time ago! I am hoping I can talk Henry into staying for a whole week and we can do Sea World and Universal Studios, too. They have that citypass that gives you 3 days at Disneyland, a day at Sea World, 2 days at Universal, and a day at the San Diego Zoo! Sawyer MUST go to Sea World while he still loves killer whales! He would LOVE it! I just need to start digitizing more designs so I can afford to pay for it! I took 2 weeks off, but now I need to get back to work.
Yikes, that is so expensive!! I did find a fare from Detroit to San Diego for $244 total. So, I think we might do that! It's on Southwest, so there are no baggage fees, either. That way we can go to Sea World first and then go up to Anaheim.
How exciting about your Disneyland trip! Not so exciting about your roommate, your upcoming move, and surgery. You've got such a great attitude about things, though!
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Okay - I can chat to help keep things moving too....
What was everyone's favorite Christmas present?
Is it snowing anywhere today?
Has anyone ever done a Daniel Fast before?
Any trips anywhere planned?
What are you sewing right now - Im making corduroy A lines for Han and Eliz.....
Hi Wendy, We are all trying hard to get to 250 pages.Okay - I can chat to help keep things moving too....
What was everyone's favorite Christmas present?
Is it snowing anywhere today?
Has anyone ever done a Daniel Fast before?
Any trips anywhere planned?
What are you sewing right now - Im making corduroy A lines for Han and Eliz.....
i can't wait to see the pictures!Thanks....I will definitely do before and after pictures. I want to give them pictures of the "before" as well to keep.
Good luck on the flower girl dresses. My DGD's were in my youngest daughters wedding in May. I comtemplated making them but got a great deal on one of them on that unmentioned auction site...and then got the other one after Christmas sale for 60% off. So, couldn't pass them up.
I am excited about doing it. I haven't done this before so sewing it into new fabric is a challenge but I think it will be fine.
Good luck on your customs for the cruise. I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Going there now to check it out.
Yes, Teresa...For those of you I don't usually talk to on FB his name will be Gabriel Ian. Believe it or not, Matt picked it...at 3:30AM! LOL
Seriously, that is cold no matter WHERE you live! Complain away, I give you permission! It's 25 here in Michigan today, they say it is suppose to get colder, but cold is cold! If you were complaining about 60, I might drive down and bop you on the head though!I hate to complain...but it is so cold here in Dallas! Hating it!!!! Today's high is only 37 and Thursday it's only going to be 29! I know for some of you that might seem like summer but it's really cold for here. Our highs this time of the year are usually in the mid to upper 50's. They said Thursday it will be as cold as it's been in 10 years here!
Sorry for the randomness, just doing my best to keep our thread moving so we can move!
Teresa, are you back from Hobby Lobby????
I just use the same thread that I'm using in the top for in the hoop projects. I just discovered how much fun in the hoop projects are. I'm just digitized my very first in the hoop design last week! I still have to write the instructions, though.
I know you always take the kids out of school in May. But, having you actually tell me that I should go is really pushing me in that direction! I'm starting to get esited!!
I'm so with you- I can't leave my mommy! Or my sister, or my brother, or my aunts and uncles and cousins....
You're too good to me! I think the same thing about you with those satin gowns you make! You are amazing!
Hey you guys, I said I was leaving!!! What's the big idea???My favorite gift was my super cool kickboard, pull bouy, shammy, and mesh bag my mom got for me. Now I won't have to hunt them down when I go to lap swim. After all the years she had to get us swim team gear she really knows her stuff...lol.
It is not snowing here though it is unseasonably cool in the lower 50's
I don't know what a Daniel Fast is
We are going to WDW in 10 days
I am testing out some designs I digitized this weekend that are intended for customs for our trip.
I am going to the grocery store now and fully expect the move to occur while I am gone so hop to it
Okay - I can chat to help keep things moving too....
What was everyone's favorite Christmas present?
Is it snowing anywhere today?
Has anyone ever done a Daniel Fast before?
Any trips anywhere planned?
What are you sewing right now - Im making corduroy A lines for Han and Eliz.....
I love the "souvenir" posts!!! Congrats Shannalee!!! I was secretly hoping for a girl too...
BUT! I have a story...
As many of you know, I had two miscarriages b4 this souvenir pregnancy. My last was at 16 weeks. So at 15 weeks, when I started cramping, I freaked out! I had an ultrasound and everything was OK! Yayyyy!!!! What is more is that the tech was able to get a PERFECT shot...Of certain anatomy. Yes, it is a BOY!
I was excited to think I may get to sew for a girl, but I just want a healthy baby!!! I am 18 weeks, everyone. Past my dreaded 16 week pt. And it is WONDERFUL feeling!!
I LOVE THAT FABRIC! I totally need it for my daughter!
Okay - I can chat to help keep things moving too....
What was everyone's favorite Christmas present? Santa put fat quarters in my stocking - who knew Santa was that thoughtful
Is it snowing anywhere today? Not snowing, and at 4F, a bit warmer then it was on the weekend.
Has anyone ever done a Daniel Fast before? Nope, what is it?
Any trips anywhere planned? Cruise on the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the seas for 7 night over our March Break.
What are you sewing right now - Im making corduroy A lines for Han and Eliz..... Started my first Precious Dress Last night. Little more complex than I am used to, but I think I will be able to handle it if I take it slowly.
That is SO cute!!! Great job!
That is really pretty! I love it!!!
That's a tie between the Drew Brees jersey my DH got me and the $500 my parents gave me towards a sewing cabinet (which I'll be ordering after the 15th).Okay - I can chat to help keep things moving too....
What was everyone's favorite Christmas present?
Not by me. But it IS cold and we have a hard freeze tonight.Is it snowing anywhere today?
No, what is that?Has anyone ever done a Daniel Fast before?
Hopefully WDW in December.Any trips anywhere planned?
Once I get the house straight and all the Christmas stuff packed away, I'm going to do an "instant sew" dress/skirt for myself-- bought a panel at Wal-Mart and all I have to do is stitch up the back seam. It stinks not being able to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes well. I also have quilt blocks to cut out for DD's Winnie the Pooh quilt.What are you sewing right now - Im making corduroy A lines for Han and Eliz.....
I was excited to think I may get to sew for a girl, but I just want a healthy baby!!! I am 18 weeks, everyone. Past my dreaded 16 week pt. And it is WONDERFUL feeling!!
Are you going to digitize some Valentine designs?I took 2 weeks off, but now I need to get back to work.
I would change out some of the colors. I can't remember which one right off the top of my head. But, I needed more pinks, blues, purples, greens, and browns than they had in the 50 colors assortment. You'll just want to look through the colors they have and see which ones you think you need more of. They give you too much orange, I do remember that!
I just use the same thread that I'm using in the top for in the hoop projects. I just discovered how much fun in the hoop projects are. I'm just digitized my very first in the hoop design last week! I still have to write the instructions, though.
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