Well then she had better have picked up Squirt so Ginger doesn't feel like the odd one in the family.
I think she's just sewing her new doll 20 outfits before she posts.
Glad that you got good use out of the calculator. Now I won't feel so bad about having to spend the money on it!I had to get that lovely $100 calculator. I used it in 8th to 12th grade and then into college, although by that point I was in need of a "newer model" due to technology changes I've even had friends borrow it to use for their college classes...between the 2 $100 calculators, I got about 10 years use out of them!!
BTW school starts here August 9th
Today I hit a GREAT garage sale!!! Apparently the lady had watched Hoarders over the weekend and was inspired!! (she told me this). She had tons and tons of cute skirts for only .50!!!!! AND she told me she was just trying to get rid of it all, so she was willing to bargain. I got a bunch of new skirts (10-12) a pair of shoes for Arminda, a pair of moccasins for Lyddie, a cookie press (I've been wanting one of these FOREVER!!!! They remind me of my Mommy!), a gadget thing from Pampered chef that I should know the name of, but can't think of it, that cuts the flour and butter together and a pearly necklace for Lydia for $5. I need to clear my closet out to put all my new stuff in!
I hate back to school time. I find it so depressing!
I'm checking in from the salon while they fix my hair... Can't quote but I did have to chime in... Cheryl, you are killing me!
And, not nearly as good a deal as $5 for all that stuff at the garage sale, but I spent $50 at Kohls today and saved $165!!! I found my favorite jeans on clearance for $8 a pair! I bought two pairs, plus a different style for $7! Two pairs of shorts, a tank and a couple of clearance items for Finn. I also tried on a drop waist tiered skirt and it looked great - anyone have a good pattern or tutorial for an adult one? $40 was way to much to spend on a cotton skirt!
Let's play guess the doll!
I have it narrowed down to Kit, Emily or Molly. I think Kit is adorable, but I think Cheryl would want longer hair to compensate for Ginger's lack of hair. I think I am leaning toward Molly.
I don't think Cheryl would get a look alike doll b/c there aren't any with white hair!
Good Old Navy deals! They are so hit or miss for me. If I can catch a good sale early then I do well, but they get picked over so fast. Last spring I did get dd a ton of long sleeve plain t's (which will get embroidered on this fall) but they zilch for ds. But some years I've had fantastic luck for ds there.Glad that you got good use out of the calculator. Now I won't feel so bad about having to spend the money on it!
We were at Old Navy today and we totally rocked! I had two Groupons that I paid $10 for but were worth 20. So I gave each girl a groupon and a little over $20 worth of merchandise. Then we played Spin the Discount and got a coupon for buy one item, get one half off. We walked out with 1 sweatshirt, 2 capris, 1 t-shirt and 4 pairs of short. Above the Groupons, I only put in $15 additional.
I like Rebecca. I think her clothes are the prettiest now that Felicity and Samantha are gone. I'd pick her. We saw her at the store today and we all thought she was the best doll that is available right now. Although they do have Felicity available at the new store since it is in the same state as Williamsburg. For $100 you get Felicity, an activity book, her into story and some other accessories. I think it is a limited time thing.
There, I hope I have moved this along. And not even one of my comments had anything to do with sewing!
I cannot believe ya'll have me on the lookout for an AG doll! I have never even liked dolls, have no girls and no grandkids yet!
Okay, I'll put off
Part IV -- walking to the Disney Store
Part V -- inside the Disney Store
Part VI -- walking to Mary Poppins
Part VII -- seeing Mary Poppins
Part VIII --not going to my son's office
Part IX -- eating at The View
Part X -- the RAIN
Part XI -- walking back to the train station
Part XII -- the train ride home
Part XIII -- driving home from the train station
Since you're more interested in Part III, here goes
When last we spoke I wasn't entirely sure I'd be getting an American Girl doll. Look around my house and you'll see that I don't need a lot more stuff. I was looking forward to the thrill of the hunt and finding one at a garage sale or rummage sale or by the side of the road. But as I tried the second version of the "Katie" dress, it was frustrating not having any guide as to where to put the velcro -- the original pattern called for a zipper, but I wanted to modify it. I didn't have a doll to try it on to see where to put the velcro.
It finally dawned on me that
I've been enjoying making the doll clothes, want to make more, so may as well get the body,
I can always sell it if I lose interest,
I didn't have to worry about my husband because he would never believe I'd pay that much money for a doll (or anything other than a trip to Disney),
visiting my son's office was canceled so I didn't need to feel funny about hauling a big ole doll there.
So doll hunting I went. My first criteria was blue eyes. When my first kidlet was born I didn't care if it was a boy or girl, but wanted him/her to have my beautiful baby blue eyes. Mission accomplished. When my second kidlet was born, a girl might have been nice, but at least he had my beautiful baby blue eyes. Looking for a doll with my beautiful baby blue eyes ruled out a lot of dolls!
None of them had white hair so on to the next criteria.
I wanted hair that would be relatively manageable. AG sells a lot of hair care stuff, combs, brushes, etc. Seems kind of unfair because I'm thinking combing and brushing the hair does more harm than good, but what do I know. I know what Goldilocks was going through -- some of the hair was too light, some too dark, some too long, some too short, some too curly.
So without further ado, I present my identical twin (before I got old, lumpy, and white haired), Dorrrine. That's right, 3 rs. I don't want her to go through life having people forever spell her name wrong, or ask her if it's one r or two. It's 3. DoRRRine.
. . . and they lived happily ever after. (Hopefully I can still say that tomorrow after she and Ginger meet. I haven't figured out how to liberate her from the box yet, so she and G have been apart.)
Oh geez! I guess we were all wrong. I have to say Dorrrine is just adorable! I can't wait to see the Christmas family photo!Okay, I'll put off
Part IV -- walking to the Disney Store
Part V -- inside the Disney Store
Part VI -- walking to Mary Poppins
Part VII -- seeing Mary Poppins
Part VIII --not going to my son's office
Part IX -- eating at The View
Part X -- the RAIN
Part XI -- walking back to the train station
Part XII -- the train ride home
Part XIII -- driving home from the train station
Since you're more interested in Part III, here goes
When last we spoke I wasn't entirely sure I'd be getting an American Girl doll. Look around my house and you'll see that I don't need a lot more stuff. I was looking forward to the thrill of the hunt and finding one at a garage sale or rummage sale or by the side of the road. But as I tried the second version of the "Katie" dress, it was frustrating not having any guide as to where to put the velcro -- the original pattern called for a zipper, but I wanted to modify it. I didn't have a doll to try it on to see where to put the velcro.
It finally dawned on me that
I've been enjoying making the doll clothes, want to make more, so may as well get the body,
I can always sell it if I lose interest,
I didn't have to worry about my husband because he would never believe I'd pay that much money for a doll (or anything other than a trip to Disney),
visiting my son's office was canceled so I didn't need to feel funny about hauling a big ole doll there.
So doll hunting I went. My first criteria was blue eyes. When my first kidlet was born I didn't care if it was a boy or girl, but wanted him/her to have my beautiful baby blue eyes. Mission accomplished. When my second kidlet was born, a girl might have been nice, but at least he had my beautiful baby blue eyes. Looking for a doll with my beautiful baby blue eyes ruled out a lot of dolls!
None of them had white hair so on to the next criteria.
I wanted hair that would be relatively manageable. AG sells a lot of hair care stuff, combs, brushes, etc. Seems kind of unfair because I'm thinking combing and brushing the hair does more harm than good, but what do I know. I know what Goldilocks was going through -- some of the hair was too light, some too dark, some too long, some too short, some too curly.
So without further ado, I present my identical twin (before I got old, lumpy, and white haired), Dorrrine. That's right, 3 rs. I don't want her to go through life having people forever spell her name wrong, or ask her if it's one r or two. It's 3. DoRRRine.
. . . and they lived happily ever after. (Hopefully I can still say that tomorrow after she and Ginger meet. I haven't figured out how to liberate her from the box yet, so she and G have been apart.)
Rebecca is adorable. I would likely get her. I might go up to DC this August if a friend from out west still plans on coming (her dh may be there for business). I'd love to go to the AG doll store but ds would likely puke.
I didn't know they sold Felicity still. She is not one I would likely pic. I really think Kit and Molly are adorable. I just wish Kit had longer hair.
I like to think that I am responsible for this mess. Maybe, maybe not - but I'll just think that. Everyone on Disboards will have an AG doll of their own to sew for, and no one will know why, it is what it is.
D~
So, what # is she Cheryl?
Is she a #33... I can't tell if that's red hair in the net???
D~
Not quite, many of us have had AG for years! And let us not forget "Jord"
#39
light skin
caramel hair
beautiful baby blue eyes like Cheryl
Good Old Navy deals! They are so hit or miss for me. If I can catch a good sale early then I do well, but they get picked over so fast. Last spring I did get dd a ton of long sleeve plain t's (which will get embroidered on this fall) but they zilch for ds. But some years I've had fantastic luck for ds there.
Rebecca is adorable. I would likely get her. I might go up to DC this August if a friend from out west still plans on coming (her dh may be there for business). I'd love to go to the AG doll store but ds would likely puke.
I didn't know they sold Felicity still. She is not one I would likely pic. I really think Kit and Molly are adorable. I just wish Kit had longer hair.
Oh - I am Dorrrine's God mother - right? After all, I was so instrumental in her adoption... would you like me to fly over for the family picture this fall? It would only be appropriate.
D~