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| threebusybees |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 2:00:18 PM
Maybe a silly Question...but here goes what is the best way to enlarge patterns. For instance I got the pattern from the budget mix tote, but you have to enlarge it 400%. I was going to take it to kinkos but wanted to make sure I don't waste thousands of peices of paper and hours straining my post baby mind. Help.. give clarity please!
" Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler " -Henry David Thoreau |
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| threebusybees |
Posted - Apr 20 2007 : 09:48:58 AM
It was wonderful. He loves it when I participate and cries when I don't. I hope when he is in highschool he'll still feel the same way minus the crying of course! I envy you Clare. Of course I still loved it when my parents helped out so maybe there is hope. Are boys different?
Utan was amazing, huge. I am torn when I go to these places socially, envirmentally etc. But when I see something like Utan I always wonder where else would he be safe? Certainly not on a golf course around here. the world is so small for animals now. But I guess that is a more serious topic than I was going for with the aprons. I digress.
I can't wait to start the pattern, I'll let everyone know if I get it rightside out ect.!
" Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler " -Henry David Thoreau |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Apr 20 2007 : 09:00:20 AM
Our Copy Max closed and I have one MJF apron pattern left to enlarge. I will have to do a search for a Kinkos i nthe Scranton area. Thanks for the tip on the location for the enlargement.
As for Alligator World, what a hoot about the time of year!! Very amusing to me. Kids are so curious. I am so glad I did not have to answer any of those questions about the "wrestling". And how sweet of your son to tell you how much it meant for you to go with him. My daughter asked me to go on a high school field trip with her sewing class. It is so nice to be wanted.
Country girl in NE PA |
| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 7:32:19 PM
Isn't it great when you get the simple, gorgeous rewards of parenthood, like, "Thanks so much for coming mommy...?!?!" That is so sweet - and I'm sure it made the entire Alligator World adventure worthwhile. WOW! I just checked out the site - did you see "UTAN - world's largest crocodile?!" That about makes my knees buckle. That's a hoot that it was...ahem...springtime for the alligators! My son comments occasionally that the rooster is having "rodeos" with his hens, too. Too funny!!! I can't wait to go "up north" to Salt Lake City where there's a Kinkos - I have a couple of apron patterns that I want one one big piece of paper, too!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| mima |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 1:55:01 PM
Your adventure sounds hilarious!! Great job on the apron pattern too! |
| threebusybees |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 1:45:16 PM
Alligator Adventure was an adventure. Let's just say Spring is alive and well here! " Look Riley's Mom they're wrestling! " " Yes hun isn't it sweet. Let's keep moving! " It was mating season at Alligator World! I have never seen so many Alligators before in my life. There were hundreds! One was over 20 feet long ! IT was Huge! The kids had a blast. My group were angels except for this one little boy that keep disappearing. He almost gave me a coronary a couple of times! They were so much fun, but forget a glass of wine I could use a bottle! I'll be saying their names in my sleep! The best part was when my son said "thanks so much for coming mommy. Did you have fun?" I keep thinking soon he won't want me around. I'm glad I went.
As for the Apron that was so cool at Kinkos. I must be simple. I had to go down the street and show my girlfriend my big piece of paper with my apron pattern on it. I might be back with some(alot) of questions.
If your in Myrtle Beach check out Alligator Adventure it's unbelievable.
" Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler " -Henry David Thoreau |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 12:19:29 PM
Please tell how the trip to alligator world went.
I found the apron pattern with the budget mix to go very easily. Use wide seam binding and it will go very easily for you.
I like that new book out, too, cinnaomgirl. I keep picking up these sewing books for my daughter and myself. I bring them in to show the Fashio Creations teacher so she has ideas for the class. I am just so pleased to see so many sewing books out now. When I started 15 years ago, there was only Simplicity's Sewing Basic book.
Country girl in NE PA |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 09:17:08 AM
Simple Sewing By Lotta Jansdotter has patterns and instructions excellent book for beginners or anyone there is also aprons in it. Can be ordered at Amazon |
| mima |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 06:28:16 AM
You are one brave girl, my kid's field trips consisted of the Post office and Dominoes Pizza! Good luck and have fun? |
| Aunt George |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 03:08:20 AM
Alligator world? Yikes!! I'm sitting on pins and needles to find out how your trip went!!
How did the Kinko's trip work out?
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 7:27:30 PM
ALLIGATOR WORLD?!?!?! I'm not going to be able to sleep until I know how that field trip was - I don't know - maybe it will be the alligators who are scared?!?! 26 6-year-olds could be a handful ! I can't wait until my boys are old enough to have field trips and school volunteers and things like that. What lucky kids you have!
And, I agree - after alligator world, this apron is going to be a piece of cake!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 7:08:28 PM
Alligator World?! I think you just gave ME a few white hairs!
Let us know how the apron goes!
Alee |
| theoanne |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 5:20:15 PM
Mandi,
If you can survive 26 6 yr olds with 100 alligators you can certainly survive the Apron. You might even find it relaxing to sew with only your own family to occasionally bother you. :) The field trip made me smile and remember when with my 4 kids. (((hugs))) for being a good Mom who goes with her kids on field trips!!!!
Good luck on the apron.
TEDDIE
Too blessed to be stressed! |
| threebusybees |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 05:33:31 AM
Thanks ladies you are all very kind. I am going to Kinkos tommorrow after I chaperone my son's fieldtrip to alligator world ( If I survive with my sanity intact)(I don't think there is a smiley face to display how I feel about 26 6 year olds with over a hundred alligators) and jumping right in to Apron making wish me luck!
Mandi
" Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler " -Henry David Thoreau |
| OregonGal |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 6:59:53 PM
That's right - and there are really no "dumb questions", only dumb mistakes from not asking questions first.
This is a good place to ask questions as everyone likes to help. |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 5:45:00 PM
Mandi-
You aren't silly! I am new to sewing too! It is always good to ask questions- it saves on frustration later!
Alee |
| threebusybees |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 4:56:42 PM
Thanks Sunshine. I probably should have mentioned that I am new to sewing maybe I would be a little less silly then. Thanks for shedding light.
Mandi
" Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler " -Henry David Thoreau |
| sunshine |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 2:20:19 PM
kinkos usually has a big machine that architects use ask the cashier for help they should know how to do it.
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