Looks like you found a good reason to run to Joann's 
And wouldn't you know it, they were out of Decor Bond and I had to go to Walmart for it instead! It wasn't on sale anyway. And while I was at Wally's I got 4 yards of fabric on clearance for $2 yd -- much cheaper than anything I got at Joann's. And Joann's had a sign up by the few bolts of Halloween fabric they had for 40% off and when I checked my receipt (after I left the store) it didn't ring up as on sale so all I got was 20% off. I double checked my flyer b/c I was going to take it back, but it's the "patriotic" that was listed on sale -- though the store had the sign right over the Halloween ones and I even checked the tagging on the bolt to make sure I was selecting the right fabric. I did get some Snow White (for a project for a friend) and they also had Brave fabric -- but I didn't buy any of that. Just had never seen Brave before.
And ON was packed -- but I got what I wanted except I would have liked a bright pink for dd and they didn't have that in her size -- so instead I picked up another swimsuit for her as they were on sale for $9.
Wow! I had no idea you could do that. I might have to try that!! You all are freaking me out about the licensed stuff! I looked at etsy last night and there are TONS of Mickey stuff, tons of Cat in the Hat. I guess it all depends if they feel like coming after you?
I would love the sun hat tutorial! She has to wear a hat any time she goes outside, so that would be great!
Joann's definitely has good deals. I'm not going to buy any more fabric until I've definitely made a dent in what I have! But I do need tshirts. I don't know where the best place to get them cheap is...any suggestions?
I would never worry about wearing a thing you made. And I see no harm in selling either, though someone on this board posted the Suess story once.
I have three hat tuts but his one is my favorite and IMO has the best fit for a child:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/07/how-to_sew_a_reversible_sun_ha.html#
The hat is reversible so you can do different fabrics on the inside.
ETA: This is the shirt I lined up incorrectly so it's at a slight slant -- most thought I did on purpose so let's go with that!
IMO this one was too big (I made the child size for a BG and it fit me!):
http://www.marthastewart.com/353632/reversible-hats#
If you print the Martha Stewart one make sure you follow the printing instructions perfectly -- you have to have the latest adobe installed and read the comments b/c someone gives exact instructions to get it to work correctly.
And I can't find the link for the other one I did -- grrr! It turned out too small IMO but this is it:
If you like this style I will see if the website is on my instructions that I printed. Just let me know. I swear it's an Ottobre free pattern but I can't find it bookmarked on my computer. Worse case scenario I can copy it for you and mail it to you.
I also ran across this while looking for the Ottobre pattern and it looks like a really nice style too:
http://lusaorganics.typepad.com/clean/2010/07/boys-sunhat-pattern-and-tutorial.html
For T-shirts my favorites for girls are Target and Old Navy. Walmart also has some that are a little thinner and I did use one and the applique looks nice and it's washed well and held up and they are only $3.47 (?) so you can't beat the price. I also ordered from this site to get these ruffled t's:
http://www.rockbottomt-shirts.com/Girls/Girls-T-Shirts-Double-Ruffle-p67.html
The ruffled t's are decent, but I also ordered some boys long sleeve t's and the quality is fine, but the shape is sort of sweatshirt like -- I prefer ON's long sleeve shirts for boys.
K-mart is hit or miss for t's -- last year they had some cool key hole tanks. JC Penny also has some that are more girly and varied.
HTH!
Working on appliques again today. Right now I am redoing a stitch appliqué. My 770 is acting up so I am using my Duetta which works way better.and cuts the jump stitches. I have no patience for taking apart the 770 today.
So the plan is to do a lot of appliques and then switch to sewing
Question
Does anyone have a thread stand and do you like it?
Sorry your PE770 is not cooperating. Something that cuts jump stitches would be a good friend of mine! Sorry , no help on the thread stand.
Help!!! My embroidery machine is having an attack of stupid! I'm in the middle of an applique, 10 steps in, and when I put the frame back in after a cutting step, it's telling me to switch to the large hoop. I haven't changed anything, it is the large hoop I've been using for the past 20 minutes!!! I've done everything I can think of, including turning off and restarting, removing the embroidery unit and looking for any stray threads. I've got a Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D. Any other suggestions are appreciated. I've got this plus one other shirt to finish for our trip in less than 2 weeks. And it's only the large 6x10 hoop that seems to be an issue, the others are recognized by the machine.
I was going to suggest unplugging it like Teresa did. Sorry, I'm of no help.
I'm not sure which ones you were looking at already, but Heathersue has downloadable SW designs, and they always stitch out great.
http://www.froufroubyheathersue.com She has different coupons everymonth too, so check out her Facebook page to get them.
I am not sure if Heather has a Wish trip design. I know she was working on bald princesses. I'll ask her about the Wish design.
I don't remember a Wish design, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have one. I have a hard time remembering everything she does! She's been working on a bald princess line, so if anyone needs those for a Give, they can let her (or me) know.
I second that Heather's designs always stitch out well and her satin stitches are a little wider than most which looks better.
I'm excited to hear that Heather is working on bald princesses -- I hope never to need them for my personal use, but they would be awesome for BG's! As would any Wish Trip designs (hint, hint!).
Thanks! I would love bald princesses and a wish trip design! Tori is such an inspiration to me in that she sees herself as beautiful with her bald head. She is such a pretty girl, that sometimes it is hard for me to see other people look at her with..pity? I guess. From the time she was little, everyone always stopped me and said how cute she was, and now, they just look sad.
But Tori, she prances around with her bald head, models for me and says how pretty she looks. She is such an inspiration to me. It makes me cry.
That's wonderful that she sees herself as the beauty she is! My dd saw her picture yesterday and really couldn't grasp Tori having no hair. It gave me the opportunity to teach her a bit about chemotherapy, but sadly I just don't think my dd can relate to something she hasn't actually seen in real life. The only person we know that had chemo was my dad, but my dd knows guys can go bald so thought nothing of it. My dd loved Tori's outfits though!
Your wish is granted. Here in the t-shirt quilt I made for my younger son. Don't use it as a model 
I'm sure the real quilters at my winter group would 
and 
if they saw it. I don't think I have the right equipment to properly quilt it.
AKL -- I'd eat breakfast out on our balcony most every morning.
