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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-23-2006, 10:39 PM (1 of 42)
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It is finished -- done -- complete The elopement dress http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/DorothyLong/Thedress.jpg It looks OK but I hate the skirt!! I don't even get to cry at the wedding! Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: Tummy
Date: 06-23-2006, 10:51 PM (2 of 42)
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That is beautiful.. I love the skirt. Very nice job. I aspire to become brave enough to make myslef someting.. right now I will stick to making the kids and hubby clothes, but I sure am building quite a beautiful fabric stash for when I do find that perfect pattern, lol. 
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User: Tummy
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From: Kaitlinnegan
Date: 06-23-2006, 11:36 PM (3 of 42)
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That looks gorgeous Dorothy! It's a shame she won't be showing off your handiwork more. I'm not a huge fan of those tiered skirts either, but it looks like you did a great job with it! Very professional. She is so lucky to have a mom like you to make her such a beautiful dress.
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 06-24-2006, 12:57 AM (4 of 42)
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It looks lovely Dorothy. Sorry about the no tears, been there done that.
Summer
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From: bren
Date: 06-24-2006, 05:20 AM (5 of 42)
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Great job on the dress Dorothy...I love the cape ...I feel for you not to be at the wedding...that has to hurt like hell.
Bren:
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-24-2006, 07:25 AM (6 of 42)
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I'd rather not be at the wedding than try to pay for one right now. Hopefully they will have a big reception type party when they get back. Then I can make me a beautiful new outfit too -- one with no gathers. When we thought it was finished she tried it on and the top -- which fit perfectly until I put in the lining -- gaped center front. I snatched it up and sewed a strip of invisible elastic for a couple inches down the front. Instant ruching! It took care of the gape and looks great. I'm going to make me a big, fun comfy night gown as soon as I get all that silver fuzz out of my machine! Then I am going to see Dr. John at the jazz fest. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Patty22
Date: 06-24-2006, 07:54 AM (7 of 42)
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Hey Dorothy.....Great job with all the tiers. Yes, you definitely deserve to sew something really nice for yourself after the wedding elopement dress.
Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 06-24-2006, 11:58 AM (8 of 42)
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Beautiful work Dorothy.. She must be very proud of that dress..
Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-24-2006, 01:13 PM (9 of 42)
Lovely dress and bride. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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From: bluebirdie
Date: 06-24-2006, 02:34 PM (10 of 42)
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That is one nice dress and cap. It's obvious there's a lot of love and labor went into that skirt. Don't worry about the wedding, it'll come. My husband and I had to save for a year before we can afford one. Good luck to the young couple! - Robin
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User: bluebirdie
Member since: 03-12-2006 Total posts: 139 |
From: sews4love
Date: 06-24-2006, 10:18 PM (11 of 42)
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Dorothy, it is gorgeous! What a beautiful labor of love. Molly |
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From: esrun3
Date: 06-24-2006, 10:25 PM (12 of 42)
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Dorothy, you did a wonderful job on a very beautiful outfit as well as your daughter. I'm sure she must be very proud of the work her mom can do!
Lyn
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From: ninifav
Date: 06-24-2006, 11:51 PM (13 of 42)
| Hey Dorothy, now that you are done with her lovely dress (she owes you big time, by the way!!)...Anyway, now that you are done with the skirt, now you can gather your wits about you...hahahah...really bad joke, huh??? Jan must be rubbing offon me...hehehe |
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From: Sancin
Date: 06-25-2006, 12:01 AM (14 of 42)
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I think it is very pretty Dorothy. I happen to like ruffles and tiers and wish I were taller so I could wear them - tho don't like making them. I really like the top (jacket) with the skirt. It is very flattering and now. Congratulations.
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: Magot
Date: 06-25-2006, 11:02 AM (15 of 42)
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Looks like an excellent fit after all that agonising Dorothy, well done! So you are feeling the need for something to chill out in 'eh? Treat yourself , you did a great job. Is that your stash she is posing in front of? love and kisses, Jan
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-25-2006, 11:57 AM (16 of 42)
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That's a small part of my stash, yes. I am back to sewing what I want to sew now. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 06-25-2006, 07:51 PM (17 of 42)
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nice gathers! they are going to take pix right??! a big party later sounds good. Jeanette
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Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: paroper
Date: 06-25-2006, 09:33 PM (18 of 42)
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It makes me sad that you did all that wonderful loving work and you won't be there. I hope they have a wonderful life together! Contgratulations on the wedding!!!! pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: mozeyrn
Date: 06-26-2006, 02:02 PM (19 of 42)
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Have a party afterwards and make your daughter wear the dress again so everyone can see how VERY talented you are! ........and so she can show off her new wedding ring!! lol
- Maureen.
Learning something new with every stitch!! Kenmore 16231000 |
User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 06-26-2006, 05:33 PM (20 of 42)
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mozeyrn, Her new husband works for his father in the family jewelry store. She has a rock as big a Texas on the left hand. The one on the right hand (yeah, she's got two of them) is slightly smaller, more the size of Nevada. She has been showing off for a while now. I'll throw the party if she doesn't. You will all be invited. They say it will be disastrous if the families get together since his father is a very religious right wing Republican and I'm...well...not. This is all very sudden. But I guess that's better than dwelling on it. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 06-27-2006, 08:39 AM (21 of 42)
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Well, what they are forgetting that inlaws can become (even) friends when they love their children. Differences just don't seem that important. I wish all of you guys all the best. pam
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 06-27-2006, 08:45 AM (22 of 42)
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I agree Pam. As long as we don't talk politics or religion we'll be fine. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 06-30-2006, 08:54 AM (23 of 42)
Yup, just like here. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-30-2006, 09:44 AM (24 of 42)
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It really is finished now. They are married. Now maybe she will get to work on that grand baby. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MartySews
Date: 07-06-2006, 10:47 PM (25 of 42)
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Dorothy, You did a great job on the dress. It's beautiful. Guess they saved you a lot of $$ by eloping instead of the traditional church wedding. Now, go splurge on something special for yourself with all of that money you saved. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 07-12-2006, 01:25 AM (26 of 42)
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Congratulations Dorothy on both. You did a beautiful job on the wedding dress, and now you have a new son-in-law! Soon, those babies will be popping out all over the place!!!! Then you'll have lots of fun little things to make.
Laura
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-12-2006, 07:25 AM (27 of 42)
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No babies popping out all over the place!! I taught my girls better than that! I just want one or two to play with. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-12-2006, 07:54 AM (28 of 42)
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.....and sew for....
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-12-2006, 09:25 AM (29 of 42)
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Well sure. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: mamagoose
Date: 07-13-2006, 06:25 PM (30 of 42)
| Very nice outfit, Dorothy! Are the fabrics satin and chiffon? |
User: mamagoose
Member since: 01-26-2002 Total posts: 168 |
From: Magot
Date: 07-13-2006, 09:52 PM (31 of 42)
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If me and my wannabe Pastor hubby and I can organise a pagan wedding Dorothy I am sure you will survive your inlaws in the spirit of tolerance. We are having the outlaws round to a BBQ this weekend in what is turning into a family tradition - we go to them Christmastime - they come to us summer... throw that party and have fun. we are on a race as to who has the first Grandbaby...(mine better be a year off or things will be tricky... both still got a year at Uni to go) love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-14-2006, 08:17 AM (32 of 42)
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Satan and some sort of gauzie stuff. Here is a wedding photo of sorts. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/DorothyLong/WeddingHappyFlower.jpg Dorothy Sorry it's so small. I'm still trying to figure the size thing out. |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 07-15-2006, 12:43 AM (33 of 42)
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we are on a race as to who has the first Grandbaby...(mine better be a year off or things will be tricky... both still got a year at Uni to go) Jan am I hearing Grandbaby from you? Yipppppeeeee all those knitted booties are going to be wild with your sense of humor. Poor baby will probably be wearing kidneys on top her booties instead of bows.  "Welcome back Susie"
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: Magot
Date: 07-15-2006, 01:21 AM (34 of 42)
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Don't get too excited Susie - there is nothing in the wind yet! They both still have a year of college and then some - but they are both broody as all let out!
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: bridesmom
Date: 07-15-2006, 01:58 AM (35 of 42)
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Suzie - nice to see you back on line again. Dorothy, I had a rotflmao moment when I read the caption above your picture of daughter and new hubby - satan and some sort of gauzie stuff. For a short moment there I thought that was your new nickname for the new SILl!!! Oh my!!! Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 07-15-2006, 08:29 AM (36 of 42)
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Must have been Freudian! Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 07-16-2006, 12:29 AM (37 of 42)
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Thanks Bridesmom it's good to be back. I'm having problems getting my post reponses to come to my email box. I wonder why? I've having to search for my subscribed post.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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From: Magot
Date: 07-16-2006, 03:04 AM (38 of 42)
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Susie - I haven't had e mail responses for months - then suddenly 50 come at once. Seems to be a glitch with the new server I think , Mary has tried but not bee able to sort it out.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-16-2006, 07:32 AM (39 of 42)
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I had about 150 come at once one time. Everything from every thread for months, I think. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-17-2006, 07:12 PM (40 of 42)
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This has been mentioned before.. Do you mean that you get notified when someone responds to your post.??. I only get notified when I have a private message.. How do you set yourself up to get notified about everything ??
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: bridesmom
Date: 07-20-2006, 09:25 PM (41 of 42)
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It's under the UserCP , which is at the top left hand side under the header which tells you which forum and thread you are in. Go to Edit Options, and about 1/2 way down under messages and something or other, you can change how you are notified.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-21-2006, 06:15 PM (42 of 42)
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Thanks, I havent looked at my options lately.. I should do that every once in a while, I guess..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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