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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - May 08 2008 : 05:11:16 AM
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good for you...girly bedrooms are so fun..I am making quilted valances for my room right now with flowers on them...they are sorta girly...but no complaints from my husband yet.
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tziporra
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Robin
Seattle
WA
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 10:30:53 AM
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Wanted to update:
No baby yet!
Cut out 6 pairs of bloomers, assembled 1.
Cut out 4 dresses, assembled 1.
Cut out 4 pinafores or aprons, assembled 1 (1 dress is a party dress and doesn't get a pinafore).
So I have one complete outfit assembled, two dresses and one pinafore left to cut out.
I think I'll race through the rest of the bloomers tonight though. They go fast.
Best,
Robin |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 11:21:22 AM
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I think the bloomers were the easiest for me too. I have the patterns and material and giving myself "permission to sew" only after I catch up on housework...LOL wish me luck! LOL
I have 3 skirts, one blouse, one dress, 4 bloomers, etc. A couple things didn't turn out good so I won't use them for this swap. It's all good sewing practice for me anyway.
My dolly won't sit so I still need a stand....I'm planning to drag out some old rag doll, floppy ones just to dress them. I have a rattan chair their size and planning on making a mattress/bed and bedding for part of the decor.
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 12:01:41 PM
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Well yo girls sound like you have things moving right along. I cannot sew until my gardens are all in, and my cleaning is all done, so I am just thinking of good ideas along the way. I found the fabrics I want to use and have them set aside.
Good luck on the outfits robin. Have fun cleaning linda.
Ronna...got your package today..thank you so much...the whole thing was a joy to open. You are awesome.
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 8:10:41 PM
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Glad you got it Jess. I'm checking in here, even if I'm not sewing (yet), fun to read what all of you are doing.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 9:19:04 PM
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wanna see my new dolly? I wanted one with hair to dress in the new outfits.
I won her on Ebay...but haven't rec'd her in the mail yet. It's a nice pic though.
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 9:32:34 PM
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 9:34:52 PM
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Isn't she beautiful? I am paying only about $15 for her. The dolls this size and this nice are going for closer to $40-50 and more, but I think they are for girls to play with...this is porceline for display. I am gonna love her!
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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tziporra
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Robin
Seattle
WA
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 9:55:44 PM
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Oooooooooo..... gorgeous!!!!!! My first completed outfit turned out so nice I really want to post a picture. Maybe I'll haul her over to a friends with a digital this weekend so I can post a visual too :)
Finished 4 pairs of bloomers!!!!
Best,
Robin |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 04:21:50 AM
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yay for both of you.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 04:37:47 AM
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Yes Robin! Do that!
Did you say that baby is due anytime? Wow that is happy news! Keep us posted!
I am so glad that your first outfit turned out so good. Yes, we need to see a pic to inspire us even more.
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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tziporra
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Robin
Seattle
WA
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 3:49:46 PM
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I'm updating so everyone knows I haven't had this baby yet (I'm supposed to wait until after tomorrow at least because my husband is going to San Francisco for a job interview). I couldn't get together with my friend this weekend, so no pictures yet.
I finished 4 COMPLETE outfits! Woot! Plus, all six pairs of bloomers are done.
I have the other two dresses and pinafores cut out. I hope to finish one more tonight and the other one tomorrow, so that if the baby DOES come this weekend, I'll have this all ready to go.
By the way -- do you ladies have a preference on fasteners? My pattern suggests snaps, but I was thinking velcro would be better for those of us who intend the dresses to be played with by little girls.. Any thoughts one way or the other?
Robin |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 3:52:34 PM
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I use velcro a lot, but I have also noticed that the girls dolls have a lot of pic marks on their bodies, and it has a tendency to wreck their hair...so I have been using buttons.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 4:15:36 PM
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I hadn't thought of what the velcro does to doll hair. One pattern says use velcro and others have the small snaps...I like snaps. I bought soft velcro but maybe I won't use it and put snaps on instead.
Robin, thanks for the update. I haven't done any sewing lately...getting in the mood soon! :-)
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2008 : 9:56:55 PM
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Jess, your pattern was mailed today. Tell me when you get it.
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2008 : 06:42:18 AM
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okee dokee
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2008 : 10:55:42 AM
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Hello Ladies. It's the silent hostess checking in. Sounds like you all have been having tons of fun. I've been very busy with 14 hour days that are coming to an end as I rehurt my back and DH has put his foot down about working that many hours a day. So I hope to be back to posting soon and sewing up a storm. I have acquired a few new/old dollies in the last few weeks. Check out my blog to see pics of them. 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2008 : 11:01:47 AM
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Hi Betty Jo, nice to hear from you. Glad you are going to ease up on yourself. Sewing and collecting dolls are wonderful and relaxing hobbies.
luv, Linda
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2008 : 11:45:22 AM
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where are we sending the outfits when we are done? betty jo or Linda?
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - May 18 2008 : 12:34:34 AM
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Thanks for the read girls, inspires me to make an outfit for my cabbage patch doll I love. I have some material and some lace, just waiting for inspiration to hit....lol
Can't wait to see what you all have done.
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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tziporra
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Robin
Seattle
WA
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 09:24:47 AM
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I'm all done!!!!!
And the baby has not yet put in an appearance! Hurray! I made that date!
Can I get the shipping address emailed please so I can be sure this goes out before things break loose here?
Best,
Robin |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 09:27:25 AM
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Whooooooooooooooooo HOoooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 4:11:06 PM
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Jess and all, you can send the dresses to me. Let me know when you are ready for my address. Yippee....this is fun
or like Jess says
Whoooooo Hooooooo
Don't forget the self-addressed stamped envelope or at least send postage and your address.
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 4:15:33 PM
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Hey Linda guess what I just got? Thank you so much for a great pattern...now to see what we come up with.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 4:39:09 PM
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your welcome...I was wondering about that today.
Enjoy!
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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