Inspirations Contest Discussion (Aug 08) Thread

[Jami Johnson]

You can use this thread to discuss the contest entries.

[StitchinGrandma]

Thank you so much Jami for offering these contests to us each month. You are awesome for doing that. Hopefully this month you'll see an increase in entries now that we have new members amongst us.

All those new members and the others too, don't forget the contest can be entered even if all you use are the wonderful free sample designs that Jami has given us. Get that machine out and search out all those free designs and show us what you made from them.

[Granny313]

When will the next contest start 8/1? Do you enter anytime during the month or do you have to wait till the end of the month? I may try to get something done and enter.

[Granny313]

Never mind the above question!!! Such a dummy here that if I had looked at the Inspiration contest thread first I would have the answers. Just like me to start at the end first (LOL)

[StitchinGrandma]

LOL Don't feel bad for asking. I will warn you that there have been some months where the contest was closed within a week or two of the start. You don't want to wait too long since the contest is limited to the first 10 entries. After that the contest for that month is closed and you will have to wait until the following month.

[Granny313]

Seems to me I had better get busy then - Can you include a monogram or child's name on the item? I would like to enter if I can get my sewing room in a little order. I thought I would organize, however when I pulled everything out don't want to put it back (LOL) Didn't realize it would be so much work and school starts on Monday, so have got to get buttons sewn on and hems done, etc. over the weekend. I guess I'd better stay off this computer and get busy huh?

[Embroidables]

Seems to me I had better get busy then - Can you include a monogram or child's name on the item?

Yes you can include monograms and other wording on the projects as long as it's a generic type font.

[Granny313]

Thanks David - I think this is the first time I have conversed with you! Thanks for all the contests and special care you give to this site. It has been loads of fun so far and I am sure it will continue to be in the future. Love the designs so keep em' coming!!!

[StitchinGrandma]

Emma ~ Great job. Love the baby outfit. I bet your boss was super shocked!! I know I would be if I found out. LOL

[Emma]

Lol yup! Way shocked, I was too. And to be honest, it didnt seem real until yesterday when I went with her to appt and heard g4s heartbeat. Have never heard that in utero before, and wow it was amazing. Way real now! lol

[The Hen]

I just want to congratulate all of you that entered the contest, your entries were beautiful it was hard to make up my mind who to vote for. I always get so inspired by your creations. Don't you think that being a member of this website has just doubled your fun and enjoyment in embroidery and sewing. It is a treat for me to be able to talk with others with similar interest and problems.

[anpola]

Susank, what a wonderful project! How fun!

[StitchinGrandma]

Susan ~ I love that purse! Gorgeous.

*someone* fixed your 2nd picture :D

[Granny313]

The bag is really cute. I love the Dolly Mama designs also. I like the way you did the button in front.

[susank]

Thanks "someone"!!

[NJMo]

My niece Arielle, for whom I made the outfit, absolutely DOES NOT want to go to kindergarten! It's hilarious to hear her talk about it. She says she learned all she needed to know in preschool -- she and her Granny cook, she has chores around the house/garden, she knows how to write her name, and she knows how to be nice (sometimes). If you ask her about school while on the phone, the conversation is over, right then! She says "Bye Bye Love You" and the call ends. Her mom calls it the "K Word." It's going to be a long long haul to get her through school even if promised the giant box of crayons with the sharpener and a Hannah Montana backpack. I sent the outfit to her as a gift for late-summer and early-fall and certainly did not mention it was for school or she may have not worn it. She loves the shiny shoes and the ruffles -- she is such a girly girl.

[StitchinGrandma]

Thanks "someone"!!
:p

My niece Arielle, for whom I made the outfit, absolutely DOES NOT want to go to kindergarten! It's hilarious to hear her talk about it. She says she learned all she needed to know in preschool -- she and her Granny cook, she has chores around the house/garden, she knows how to write her name, and she knows how to be nice (sometimes). If you ask her about school while on the phone, the conversation is over, right then! She says "Bye Bye Love You" and the call ends. Her mom calls it the "K Word." It's going to be a long long haul to get her through school even if promised the giant box of crayons with the sharpener and a Hannah Montana backpack. I sent the outfit to her as a gift for late-summer and early-fall and certainly did not mention it was for school or she may have not worn it. She loves the shiny shoes and the ruffles -- she is such a girly girl.

Oh my gosh that just sounds hillarious! http://www.terpstra.us/images/vickiljt/Gifs/lol2.gif Well, right NOW it is, but I'm guessing that first day of "K" could be a day Momma decides to take up drinking after the fight it sounds like she may be having.

Cute outfit. How did you do those shoes? I'm assuming you did that with the fabric since it matches so well.

[susank]

I'm also wondering how you did the shoes - they are great!

[Carlene]

Good golly here we go with another great group of "inspirations"!

[NJMo]

I saw the shoes at one of those expensive childrens' boutique places (you know the ones you go in and come out saying, "I could make that for $5 and I would never pay $50 for a pair of tennis shoes...")

Anyway, take the cheapest of the cheap white canvas tennis shoes. Remove the laces. Decide which area you want to cover with the fabric. I did the front toe and heel sections. They are divided by stitching where the shoe sections are sewn together. I made templates for the areas and realized I had to make slits in the fabric to accomodate the curve of the shoes. I covered the area with a heavy layer of Modge Podge I already had it (or any waterproof adhesive), cut the fabric from the templates and stuck the fabric on the shoes. It was a little challenging to make the fabric lay flat and a paintbrush really helped. That's also when I figured out to make a couple of slits and the fabric would lie flat. Then I coated it with 3-4 more layers of Modge Podge, letting them dry between coats. Arielle has a tendency to get dirty and the extra layers make the shoes easy to clean with a damp cloth. The shoes are supposed to be washable, but I don't know if Arielle's mom has washed them. I used two fabrics for the ruffles and used the flower fabric for the toe section and the striped fabric for the heel section. Added polka dot grossgrain ribbon for the laces and DONE.

Two things I learned -- this is MESSY !!!! and use fabric with small print then the required slits won't be as obvious.

[StitchinGrandma]

Ooh cool! Thanks. I wasn't sure if you'd done something special to them other than to use Mod Podge. I've never used that other than for something like a puzzle we inlaid into a wood table or on pictures I made from old Christmas cards years ago. I didn't think that would be plyable enough for shoes like that. Interesting. I know Mod Podge expanded their line over the years. Do they make one now for fabrics or did you just use the original kind? I think those are just adorable and look great with the outfit and maybe I might consider something similar for my granddaughter.

[NJMo]

The shoes were a little stiffer than they were originally, but they are certainly soft enough to wear. I figure she will wear the shoes only a short time anyway, so what the heck. Arielle has now suggested it might be a good idea if she had matching shoes for her other outfits. Wouldn't her mother just die if she knew Arielle said that? My niece and her husband are very strict with Arielle and have a rule if she asks for anything, she is not allowed to keep it. Arielle and I have an understanding that I appreciate her "suggestions." It's sooooooo much fun being the aunt and not the mom...

[susank]

This technique sounds simple - I will suggest it to my daughters who are always writing on shoes. I find that looks messy and this seems to give a better result.

[NJMo]

PLEASE READ REGARDING SHOES - I forgot I had one final step. I gave the shoes a couple of coats of acrylic sealer. You buy it next to the Modge Podge and it is less than $2 per bottle and a bottle will make 5-6 pairs of shoes. This makes the shoes water resistant.

Sorry for the brain freeze,
Nancy

[anpola]

That is a great project, 3pointers! So cute and the colors are great! Hope you'll share some more projects with us!

[artsiegirl]

Another great month of entries! I'm loving all of them, and how cool that we have quite a few newer members submitting entries! I just love fresh ideas!

[StitchinGrandma]

3pointers ~
That outfit is ADORABLE! AND the face on that little cutie pie is just as adorable. LOVE IT! I just want to grab her a squish her little cheeks. :p

Welcome to the board too! You will LOVE being here and if you are going to make cute stuff like this, I think we will all love seeing you here as well to get ideas from you. :D

[Crafty Connie]

I totally love the butterfly t-shirt outfit!!! How adorable!!

The cow outfit is right up there too! It's so fun to have a design that has matching fabric isn't! I have that fabric, now all I need is that design!

I just made a tote bag with a Dolly Design (my first bag!!!) and thought I'd check out the Inspirations Contest and see what I would be up against. Everyone does such a fantastic job. Way too good for my little project! You guys are awesome!!

[for my kids]

this month is too cute....don't know if I'll get around to an entry due to school starting and I have senir Eng. to deal with!!!! Anyway...the ideas are great!!! Hope to join in on the fun soon!!!

[3pointers]

Thank you for the compliments on the cow dress.

All of the other entries are adoreable too, so I'm up against stiff competition.

Love the shoes as well, but my gd isn't wearing any yet, so I'll keep that idea for later use.

[StitchinGrandma]

I just made a tote bag with a Dolly Design (my first bag!!!) and thought I'd check out the Inspirations Contest and see what I would be up against. Everyone does such a fantastic job. Way too good for my little project! You guys are awesome!!
Just enter your project and stop talking bad about your stuff Connie! Remember I did the same thing and I won??

[fun2sew]

Just enter your project and stop talking bad about your stuff Connie! Remember I did the same thing and I won??

You tell her Vicki... I am trying to get her to too!
Come on Connie.. we need more entries!!!!!
You NEVER KNOW!!!!

[StitchinGrandma]

You tell her Vicki... I am trying to get her to too!

She needs to remember Curt and I can FIND her now. :p And we come that direction quite often so next trip I may have to sick my very tall hubby on her. :D

[Crafty Connie]

She needs to remember Curt and I can FIND her now. :p And we come that direction quite often so next trip I may have to sick my very tall hubby on her. :D

All right you two. Here's the scoop...Vicki: I'm not afraid of your hubby. Curt is just a big teddy bear. :p Dawn? Well, you never say anything bad about anyone! :D

I think I'll post a picture of my tote, just because I'm proud of my first tote! My sister asked me where I bought the tote! Now that shows ya how well it was done! (I won't tell you how long it took me to make it.) But as far as craftyness and cuteness? Other project are far better! When I saw Vicki's little tote using the Breast Cancer Dolly Design and all those pockets she put in it, I knew that I had a long way to go. I'm still just an amateur! Pockets? Why didn't I think of that?!:hmmmm2:

[StitchinGrandma]

I'll tell Curt to bring his scary Marine voice with him next time and then you won't say he's a big teddy bear. :p The cat was being very bad behind me last week when he peeked into my sewing room on his way down the hallway and he yelled at him. The cat, being his usual non-fearing self could have cared less. Me, on the other hand almost fell off my chair as I jumped because he scared me! THEN I yelled at him for scaring me that way because I had no idea he was even there and then he yelled like that. Scared the CR*P out of me. Trust me, he can be quite scary if he tries. :D

And as far as that long way to go comment? Oh PUHLEASE! That was the first purse I'd made since about high school and we all know how long ago that was. HA!

[Boo Grandma]

Thanks to all who have entered this month. Great inspirations for all of us.

[idesign]

All of you who have entered have made such pretty things. Lots of good ideas for us all to be inspired.

Carol

[artsiegirl]

I'm glad you decided to enter your bag this month Crafty Connie. It's just adorable with that bright fabric & black denim!

[StitchinGrandma]

CONNIE! You are a goofball! That's a cute tote! How can you be so insistent that your stuff doesn't compare to the others? There's nothing wrong with that as far as I can see and if there is ...... don't tell us! :p

[stitchcrazy]

I know! I love it!!! Make me one, please! ;) Don't ever doubt yourself honey because you definitely have some skills!

[Lisaa]

*Very* cute projects, ladies! I was going to enter this month but gee, what competition!!

[artsiegirl]

Looks like someone has been VERY busy of late! Great job on those adorable pillows Lottiejo

[Granny313]

Man - I can't believe how cute all the projects are. I will definitely wait to enter!!! Way too much competition!!!!!! Everything is just precious ladies. Good luck to all. It's just going to be hard to vote

[artsiegirl]

Oh come on Granny313 - we need a GA peach in there this month! I would love to see some of the projects you've been working on. There's still time...

[Sew 'N Sane]

I love all the entries this month! Gosh it's going to be so hard to make a decision.

Lottie Jo - I love what you did with those adorable owls.

[Granny313]

This GA peach is in the "Pits' now. If I can come up with anything between now and Sunday I will definitely put it in. I will place it in honor of you.(LOL) That way if no one votes for it they will think it is because no one could since you won last month!!!! You working on something for next month already? I'm expecting BIG things from you. I've gone back and looked at all your work in the past....You are very talented!!

Debbie

[artsiegirl]

Awww...you're so sweet! I have alot of fun embroidering and participating here on the message board. I LOVE being inspired by others, and I know you've got some nice ideas to share!

[StitchinGrandma]

This GA peach is in the "Pits' now. If I can come up with anything between now and Sunday I will definitely put it in. I will place it in honor of you.(LOL) That way if no one votes for it they will think it is because no one could since you won last month!!!! You working on something for next month already? I'm expecting BIG things from you. I've gone back and looked at all your work in the past....You are very talented!!

Debbie

Eh-hem *I* won last month. I think Artsiegirl won a few months though since her stuff if much better than mine is.

And we discussed you getting those free designs found and to get something entered for this month already ~ just where is that now missy? You still have time to get it done. :D

[idesign]

Jo your pillows are a lot of fun, and I found myself laughing over the trouble with trouble saying. Good pillow to give to a teen!

Carol

[artsiegirl]

Oops...sorry Vicki. I just realized I didn't add that to my post! I actually came in 2nd last month! My stuff is definitely not better than your's! That bag was gorgeous and obviously had alot of detail added with all those pockets.

[ShirleyC]

All of the entries have been so inspiring. I just wish I would have felt like making something to enter this summer. I'm just trying to get one little dress made for my grandbaby before I go back to school.

[hardworkfhe]

The pillows are too cool.

All the projects are so great. I love looking at them for ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[StitchinGrandma]

Oops...sorry Vicki. I just realized I didn't add that to my post! I actually came in 2nd last month! My stuff is definitely not better than your's! That bag was gorgeous and obviously had alot of detail added with all those pockets.

I had to give granny a hard time. I never realized you had said anything about last month. I missed that in your post. :D Oh please, you have had how many entries? And how cute were they? I've made ONE thing. I just got lucky. But, thank you. I do love the purse and I even got to visit it a few days ago when we went back to MI for hubby's grandmothers' funeral. Curt's Mom brought it with to show off to everyone. LOL I think she loves it.

[StitchinGrandma]

Lottie Jo ~ Those pillows are ALL just adorable. I don't know which one I like the best. Great job!

[LottieJo]

Jo your pillows are a lot of fun, and I found myself laughing over the trouble with trouble saying. Good pillow to give to a teen!

Carol

I made that for my oldest granddaughter. I would like to save her from some of the mistakes I made that started out as fun! Jo

[peachy3]

All of those entries are wonderful, but I have to say that I LOVE the pillows with the owls. I normally don't really have a thing for owls, and have looked at the set and thought I would never use those, but the colors you used just make all the difference. Good luck to everyone. I am going to have to get busy and enter one of these.

P3

[NJMo]

The owl pillows are so clever. Such cute sayings and great workmanship, too.

[idesign]

Everyone did a beautiful job!

[susank]

The pillows are adorable - I wondered what I might do with that set and this is a great idea!

[fun2sew]

What I love about these inspiration contest is I think everyone is a winner for sharing their projects and giving everyone here ideas and inspiration with our addiction! Thanks to our first time (and hopfully not last time) entries for posting their projects. This month is going to be another hard month deciding the winner. Good Luck to everyone! WHAT FUN!!!!

[StitchinGrandma]

Anyone that's considering entering something into this months contest you better get that in there. There are only 4 spots open and then it gets closed until next month. The contest also gets closed even without the 10 entries if it's getting too close to the end of the month so that we all get time to vote so it's completed by the end of the month.

[susank]

Lisaa - I love the pillow. I have also made things with the boa and know what a pain it is to sew it on - good job!

[idesign]

Sweet pillow, Lisa. I always wonder what people make with the Simply Stitches, and yours really "sells" the design. :)

Carol

[Lisaa]

Thanks, Susan and Carol!

[jojo5]

I LOVE those owl pillows. DARLING!! Good job on ALL of them.

[Sew So Happy]

How are we supposed to choose????? I am going to put names in hat and choose that way this time. Really. The decision is way too hard to choose!

[danasue]

What an adorable idea, love the fabric you have chosen, it makes you feel happy.

[susank]

The fabric box is great. Is it also made with a towel? It looks like a good gift idea.

[anpola]

How are we supposed to choose????? I am going to put names in hat and choose that way this time. Really. The decision is way too hard to choose!

No kidding! I seriously am loving all of the entries. Can I vote for 10?

[Pixie Feet]

The fabric box is made out of a tablecloth purchased on clearance (after Halloween last year). It is the same fabric as the towels, but I'm not a good enough seamstress to be able to make the box out of a towel, and the tablecloth gave me extra fabric to work with. I have also seen the same fabric at Hancock fabrics.

[artsiegirl]

What a great idea to use a tablecloth PixieFeet! Just imagine what all could be done with the extra fabric leftover. Did you then make the towels with that leftover fabric or were they purchased as a matching set?

[idesign]

Pixie Feet, your casserole holder and towels are a great idea! :eating:
I agree that we are all going to really have to :hmmmm2: scratch our heads to come up with just one vote. Maybe a dart board with a number for each entry, and whichever one we hit, gets our vote? LOL. Good job everyone!

Carol

[Sew So Happy]

What a great idea to use a tablecloth PixieFeet! Just imagine what all could be done with the extra fabric leftover. Did you then make the towels with that leftover fabric or were they purchased as a matching set?

That is a great idea! I can think of many times I have passed over holiday tablecloths at yard sales and thrift shops for really cheap. I might look at them a little differently now!

[Pixie Feet]

The towels were purchased as a matching set (also on clearance after Halloween). I have also found tablecloths that have a small stain, or tear in them and have snatched them up for less than a dollar at yard sales or thrift shops. I have a friend that is a really good seamstress and she makes towels out of tablecloths all the time.

[Granny313]

O.K. How did you make the fabric box??? This is really a cute idea and it would really be cute gift ideas for secret pals, teachers, office gifts,etc.. I have never heard of a fabric box - told you all I was a little (lot) slow!!!

I am really glad I didn't finish my project - Everyone has put me in the shade for my entry. I don't know how in the world I will ever choose. Good Luck to everyone!!!!!

Debbie

[susank]

I would also like to know how you made the box. I've never actually seen this before.

[Jami Johnson]

Hey Lottiejo,

I just wanted to pass along a messge from Keri Schneider, the fab artist behind the Owl Pals!! I hope you don't mind, but I emailed her the pictures of your cute pillows. She loved them. She also wanted me to let you all know about her fabric (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=175) that coordinates with them. It will be available soon in her Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5780988)! Keep your eyes peeled for the grand opening!

[Crafty Connie]

Thanks for the info on the matching fabric Jamie! I don't have any designs right now that have coordinating fabric, but I'd like to. What designs do you have that have matching fabric?! Is it posted some where on this site?

[Crafty Connie]

I really got to tell ya, the owl pillows are just darling. Even the sayings along with the designs match the owls personalities! Check it out! I didn't notice that the forst time I saw them.

[StitchinGrandma]

Hey Lottiejo,

I just wanted to pass along a messge from Keri Schneider, the fab artist behind the Owl Pals!! I hope you don't mind, but I emailed her the pictures of your cute pillows. She loved them. She also wanted me to let you all know about her fabric (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=175) that coordinates with them. It will be available soon in her Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5780988)! Keep your eyes peeled for the grand opening!
That's very cool Jami about her having fabric to match the designs soon.

[Pixie Feet]

The pattern is "Simplicity Christmas Club #4840" and I used plastic canvas in place of cardboard, so it can be washed (and it holds up better). I got my pattern at Hancock fabrics, but have also seen it on-line. You can put snaps, ties, or buttons at the corners. I prefer the ties, but have also used snaps and my girlfriend (the excellent seamstress) has even put buttons with button loops in the corners.

[Jami Johnson]

Matching fabric...let's see. That one's a little tough because once fabric is released and has run it's course they typically don't print more. A few years ago, Jone Hallmark had fabric to match the Vehicles (http://www.embroidables.com/store.php?page=Designs&Artist=Jone) collection, but I don't think it's in print anymore.

Renae Lindgren has had fabric to match her Born in the USA (http://www.embroidables.com/store.php?page=product&collection=36)set.

Keri Schneider has fabric available right now to coordinate with her Frogs (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=154). Some of her pieces would also go great with her Ladybugs and Butterflies. Her Owl Pals (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=175)will be available soon. Come to think of it, she does have Ladybug fabric (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=161). I'm sure this will all be available in her Etsy shop soon.

One thing to keep in mind with out of print fabric is to check Etsy and Ebay. Often time, you can find what you need there. Also, Google-ing for it, isn't a bad idea.

HTH!

Thanks for the info on the matching fabric Jamie! I don't have any designs right now that have coordinating fabric, but I'd like to. What designs do you have that have matching fabric?! Is it posted some where on this site?

[Granny313]

Matching fabric...let's see. That one's a little tough because once fabric is released and has run it's course they typically don't print more. A few years ago, Jone Hallmark had fabric to match the Vehicles (http://www.embroidables.com/store.php?page=Designs&Artist=Jone) collection, but I don't think it's in print anymore.

Renae Lindgren has had fabric to match her Born in the USA (http://www.embroidables.com/store.php?page=product&collection=36)set.

Keri Schneider has fabric available right now to coordinate with her Frogs (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=154). Some of her pieces would also go great with her Ladybugs and Butterflies. Her Owl Pals (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=175)will be available soon. Come to think of it, she does have Ladybug fabric (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=161). I'm sure this will all be available in her Etsy shop soon.

One thing to keep in mind with out of print fabric is to check Etsy and Ebay. Often time, you can find what you need there. Also, Google-ing for it, isn't a bad idea.

HTH!
Jami - I knew I had seen the frog fabric before!! I bought some last year from a quilt shop- was going to do a small quilt for one of the girls as Christmas (ask me did I) Soooo went to my shelf and there it is!!! Loved it then and love it now. I put some on pillow cases last Christmas for a Christmas present. Thanks for the information...
Debbie

[LottieJo]

Matching fabric...let's see. That one's a little tough because once fabric is released and has run it's course they typically don't print more. A few years ago, Jone Hallmark had fabric to match the Vehicles (http://www.embroidables.com/store.php?page=Designs&Artist=Jone) collection, but I don't think it's in print anymore.

Renae Lindgren has had fabric to match her Born in the USA (http://www.embroidables.com/store.php?page=product&collection=36)set.

Keri Schneider has fabric available right now to coordinate with her Frogs (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=154). Some of her pieces would also go great with her Ladybugs and Butterflies. Her Owl Pals (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=175)will be available soon. Come to think of it, she does have Ladybug fabric (http://www.blankquilting.com/FabricDetails.aspx?collectionid=161). I'm sure this will all be available in her Etsy shop soon.

One thing to keep in mind with out of print fabric is to check Etsy and Ebay. Often time, you can find what you need there. Also, Google-ing for it, isn't a bad idea.

HTH!
I bought some of the frog fabric and ask a fabric store owner to order more.
There are cute coordinates to go with it. Also the fabric store owner said she saw the fabric for the owls and that it is really cute and that it is cuter than it shows up on the internet. I can't wait. Jo

[Jami Johnson]

Isn't everything always cuter in person?! Here fabric is great quality and the colors are bright and vivid...just what I think of when I think of Keri!

[Crafty Connie]

Thanks Jamie for the matching fabric info. Now all I have to do is get fun2sew over to my house and show me all about ebay. (She's smart in that area.) I'll check out the Etsy shop today!

[just_teachin]

Wow! There are some AMAZING choices this month! WTG ladies!!

[debmac]

Lottie Jo I love the pillows. You did such a good job matching fabrics and trims with the designs. The quotes are perfect too!

[NJMo]

UPDATE ON THE "K" WORD -- my niece (for whom I made the outfit in the contest) started school yesterday and she already asked if she can skip tomorrow. She was to ride the bus home the one mile from kindergarten and go to her grandma's house which is next door to her house. The buses passed Granny's house and no Arielle. 45 minutes passed; no Arielle. Granny and mom panicked; the school started looking for her. Don't worry - it all worked out after lots of phone calls and calls to the bus driver. She was, after all, just following the rules.

She was on the bus alright, but here's her version of what happened after she made it back to the school following the entire bus route.

Dad - didn't you see Granny's house and our house from the bus?
Arielle - Yes, and I saw Granny in the yard. I waved to her.
Dad - Why didn't you say something to the bus driver when he kept going past the house?
Arielle - He's supposed to know where I live and the teacher said we cannot yell on the bus. He could not hear me unless I yelled.
Dad - Arielle, why didn't you say something to the person sitting next to you?
Arielle - I couldn't
Dad - Why not?
Arielle - it was a stranger, Daddy, and I can't talk to strangers.

My sister, Arielle's grandmother, said it was a good thing Arielle is so cute because it is becoming apparent academics are not going to be her strong point. :-)

[Granny313]

This is precious!!! Reminds me of when my girls rode the bus home on my youngest one's first day. They both got on the bus but the oldest did not see the youngest get on. Apparently the younger one got on first and went to the back of the bus and fell asleep. The oldest got off like whe was supposed to but never saw her sister on the bus. She thought maybe we had picked her up or something. The child slept on the back seat the entire bus route and only woke up when the bus driver was heading to the bus garage. Thankfully, he knew us and made a special trip to bring her home after we had searched and searched for her. She had a very good nap though!!!!

[craftmama]

luvnmy5,
What a cute babies quilt. I can't believe I missed it. I was checking old posts from when T.S. Fay went thru and saw your entry. What a great idea to have several shower gifts around, just in case.
diana

[absimpson]

I realize this is a stupid question, but I'm new to these boards and can't figure out how you actually submit a vote for all of the cute entries? Help! :o

[fun2sew]

I realize this is a stupid question, but I'm new to these boards and can't figure out how you actually submit a vote for all of the cute entries? Help! :o

Welcome and Jami lets the entries get to 10 till the last week of the month and then will make it into a poll. Watch for it soon!

[Snyder.crafting]

UPDATE ON THE "K" WORD -- my niece (for whom I made the outfit in the contest) started school yesterday and she already asked if she can skip tomorrow. She was to ride the bus home the one mile from kindergarten and go to her grandma's house which is next door to her house. The buses passed Granny's house and no Arielle. 45 minutes passed; no Arielle. Granny and mom panicked; the school started looking for her. Don't worry - it all worked out after lots of phone calls and calls to the bus driver. She was, after all, just following the rules.

She was on the bus alright, but here's her version of what happened after she made it back to the school following the entire bus route.

Dad - didn't you see Granny's house and our house from the bus?
Arielle - Yes, and I saw Granny in the yard. I waved to her.
Dad - Why didn't you say something to the bus driver when he kept going past the house?
Arielle - He's supposed to know where I live and the teacher said we cannot yell on the bus. He could not hear me unless I yelled.
Dad - Arielle, why didn't you say something to the person sitting next to you?
Arielle - I couldn't
Dad - Why not?
Arielle - it was a stranger, Daddy, and I can't talk to strangers.

My sister, Arielle's grandmother, said it was a good thing Arielle is so cute because it is becoming apparent academics are not going to be her strong point. :-)

WOW! she a smart one isn't she? My daughter starts "K" tomorrow and thankfully she is excited to be going.

Thank you so much for the directions you gave earlier in the thread about the shoes. The outfit you made is wonderful. I bought a pair of canvas shoes to decorate for my daughter back before Christmas and then forgot about them. Of course they are too small for her now.

[Jami Johnson]

The voting for the inspirations contest is now closed. Congratulations to LottieJo (1st place ), susank (2nd place), and 3pointers (3rd place). Store credit has been added to each of your accounts. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the contest. Congratulations also to smokey for winning the random drawing that everyone who voted was entered into. $15.00 in store credit has been added to your account as well.

[StitchinGrandma]

YAY! Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you Jami for continuing these contests for all of us. You're awesome for doing that.