tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.comments2023-11-03T04:03:17.543-04:00The Wyrd SistersSummer Ryan Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12644322684613175023noreply@blogger.comBlogger668125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-33027306422521378182013-05-13T09:32:05.146-04:002013-05-13T09:32:05.146-04:00OK, thank you. The Velcro makes a lot of sense, I ...OK, thank you. The Velcro makes a lot of sense, I was going to do an invisible stitch on a regular pattern, but the velcro is a lot simpler. I am the same way with just guessing measurements until it seems right, but having a general idea makes it a lot easier.A2665https://www.blogger.com/profile/03889679196835826777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-25119522913583252932013-05-12T09:16:12.333-04:002013-05-12T09:16:12.333-04:00Hey there! I can't believe you're trying t...Hey there! I can't believe you're trying to make this pattern - you are a brave soul.<br /><br />Okay, here's what I remember: I cut semicircles so that the bag would have an opening. I wanted an inner liner with all the beans held together (I made mine out of an old sheet), and the outer, pretty fabric bag to be washable. You could do 2 circles and sew the whole shebang together, but you won't be able to take care of any kiddie stains that way. Plus, working with loose beans is a PAIN IN THE ASS. <br /><br />I put velcro on the straight side of the semicircles (fabric folded over and hemmed first). That's why they're not exact half circles - extra fabric to fold. I then attached the 2 pieces of velcro together before sewing the circle to the rest of the bag. So basically, I did use 2 circles. One of them just opened (this is also how you turn the bag right side out when you're done, btw).<br /><br />I'm sure there's an easier way to do what I did, but that's the method I went with.<br /><br />As for your width question - I'm not sure what you mean. With an extra 1/2 inch seam allowance, the measurements are: Short width 6", Wide width 14", length 21". Circle diameter 12". More specific than that you'd have to talk to me 2 years ago, when I wrote this post.<br /><br />Disclaimer: as with all of my sewing projects, this one involved lots of trial and error. I basically guessed at the measurements and made them work.<br /><br />Good luck!Summer Ryan Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644322684613175023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-5333366658797388882013-05-10T22:45:23.517-04:002013-05-10T22:45:23.517-04:00Hi, I was wondering what the semi-circle piece is ...Hi, I was wondering what the semi-circle piece is for on the bean bag, top or bottom hole? <br />I was confused because I thought that bean bags were made with a circle on each top and bottom, Although I haven't been able and to find any other patterns or inspected any in person since deciding to make one, so I could be wrong. <br />What is the width where the long piece is tapered? <br />I'm assuming making one is simple, once the pieces are cut, but are there tricks any you've learned?A2665https://www.blogger.com/profile/03889679196835826777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-28877664257640069602011-09-26T22:58:03.397-04:002011-09-26T22:58:03.397-04:00Wow! You need a cape for all that work, great job!...Wow! You need a cape for all that work, great job!!Shanea https://www.blogger.com/profile/15295239574682024985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-21050863684318263682011-08-12T12:29:19.346-04:002011-08-12T12:29:19.346-04:00Ah, summer in New England...Ah, summer in New England...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-40975830112317563282011-08-01T02:38:57.477-04:002011-08-01T02:38:57.477-04:00I was there two years ago and i was impressed. Unf...I was there two years ago and i was impressed. Unfortunately i had no time to visit around it very well because i was there for only two days, but i hope to visit it again very soon. I recommend this place, it is very nice.case lemnhttp://www.usiferestrecasedinlemn.ronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-39779592978639428942011-05-22T12:52:48.060-04:002011-05-22T12:52:48.060-04:00Good luck with those capes!! They were a big hit ...Good luck with those capes!! They were a big hit at our party (we still hear about kids who use them every day). :)Summer Ryan Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644322684613175023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-85239832205630758992011-05-22T00:28:26.416-04:002011-05-22T00:28:26.416-04:00I found your blog through Amy's... So glad I d...I found your blog through Amy's... So glad I did! I'm making 25 capes for next Sat...My big boy's 5th birthday party! I was soo happy to find someone else crazy enough to go through THAT many capes. Going out to buy a rotary cutter tomorrow morning & then the fun begins!Jet'sethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183549831699934392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-8899956064295981332011-03-25T00:52:28.512-04:002011-03-25T00:52:28.512-04:00These are so adorable!!! I love all the embellishm...These are so adorable!!! I love all the embellishments too. Awesome.amy smarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247531873412471264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-88399898248608113422011-01-23T19:07:26.392-05:002011-01-23T19:07:26.392-05:00Sounds like a great plan. What a win win gir every...Sounds like a great plan. What a win win gir everyone and the kids will love the playroom as much as you your own seeing room. Can't wait to see how you decorate those new spaces!Julie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900807847790720857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-39075980343428448962010-12-10T20:19:56.956-05:002010-12-10T20:19:56.956-05:00Love it, especially the book. It's a favorite ...Love it, especially the book. It's a favorite in our house!Julie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900807847790720857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-59127989071034657632010-12-07T12:26:19.600-05:002010-12-07T12:26:19.600-05:00Hi Summer. These are super cute photos! She's ...Hi Summer. These are super cute photos! She's a doll!Kevin Ashworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03939686975662114724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-40991756538255742002010-11-29T21:55:24.835-05:002010-11-29T21:55:24.835-05:00Awesome pictures! Ally ate a pb n j sandwich so I ...Awesome pictures! Ally ate a pb n j sandwich so I hear you about the food at dinner:( so sorry to hear about the sleep issues. Hope you got some sleep. Or get some soon.Julie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900807847790720857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-40530046209424388162010-11-11T21:19:14.443-05:002010-11-11T21:19:14.443-05:00good idea. very fun practice for him, i'm sure...good idea. very fun practice for him, i'm sure.<br /><br />JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-45128262976743442502010-11-11T20:26:29.616-05:002010-11-11T20:26:29.616-05:00Itunes, check. Snacks from the Wine and Cheese Ca...Itunes, check. Snacks from the Wine and Cheese Cask. Not too far off... :)Summer Ryan Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644322684613175023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-49052710834412666622010-11-11T18:31:59.062-05:002010-11-11T18:31:59.062-05:00LOVE THIS! If you had iTunes playing in the backgr...LOVE THIS! If you had iTunes playing in the background with some snacks from Trader Joe's, I'd swear I was at Somerville's Open Studios ;-)teamaldrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994216839147248024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-19991053547796570192010-11-10T09:22:13.404-05:002010-11-10T09:22:13.404-05:00That's really a very fun adventure for River a...That's really a very fun adventure for River and a great family memory for all.<br /><br />Here's to many more "Gallery Openings" for River and Lila!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13591963015601367554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-81763782358434272532010-11-01T19:11:20.492-04:002010-11-01T19:11:20.492-04:00It's amazing how one question can lean to anot...It's amazing how one question can lean to another, isn't it? Kids are nothing if not an endless source of why? how? what?Summer Ryan Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644322684613175023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-5241888712975795882010-11-01T17:45:25.208-04:002010-11-01T17:45:25.208-04:00Wow that's some heavy stuff.
My niece who i...Wow that's some heavy stuff. <br /><br />My niece who is almost five recently had a fixation on blood. My mom, her grandma, went to the doctor to get her blood drawn for a routine check up. When Hailey asked where Grandma was instead of just saying she's out, I actually said, "she went to the doctor to get her blood drawn" and that opened a whole can of (bloody) worms. I had to answer a million questions: how does the doctor get the blood out of her? Would the doctor take out ALL her blood? Would it hurt Grandma? Do I have to give my blood to the doctor? <br /><br />And then some of those questions spawned more questions: is it a big needle? Does the needle go ALL THE WAY in her arm? What if the blood doesn't come out right? What if the doctor spills the blood? Where does the blood go?<br /><br />And on and on and you get the picture...<br /><br />She was very concerned all morning until Grandma finally came home and she could see that she was ok.<br /><br />I hope you're little guy pushes some of this fear out of his mind so he can just be a bouncing, rough and tumble boy again!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784156641612874643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-20849910333194964252010-10-13T16:16:20.903-04:002010-10-13T16:16:20.903-04:00Hi Summer! It was great to meet you this past week...Hi Summer! It was great to meet you this past weekend at Scott and Amy's party. Thanks for loaning Charlie all of your technology. It helped save the night. Your stuff is adorable AND cool. I love it. We have lots of friends expecting (including triplets!), so I'm sure I'll be placing some orders soon! You should check out my friend's blog: www.theletteredset.com. She's equally creative and would be a good link for you. Take care and hi to River and Tom!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337673853156834055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-17680385577878110202010-09-16T07:34:42.987-04:002010-09-16T07:34:42.987-04:00I'm good with Jenna being away at school but o...I'm good with Jenna being away at school but only because she was so ready to be off on her own. I am so proud of her. She is so much more self-assured at 18 than I ever was.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13591963015601367554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-38735830777391430182010-09-15T16:04:33.288-04:002010-09-15T16:04:33.288-04:00How are you doing with your daughter away?
And, y...How are you doing with your daughter away?<br /><br />And, yes, I am pretty darn content.Summer Ryan Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644322684613175023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-67900537637466392012010-09-15T07:32:40.100-04:002010-09-15T07:32:40.100-04:00I just moved Jenna to college two weekends ago and...I just moved Jenna to college two weekends ago and yet I still remember her first day of preschool like it was yesterday.<br /><br />And don't you look so wonderfully content as a Mom? :-)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13591963015601367554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-10227238959799761182010-09-10T20:24:46.997-04:002010-09-10T20:24:46.997-04:00Too cute. I mean seriously cute. Watch out world, ...Too cute. I mean seriously cute. Watch out world, walking is next!Julie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900807847790720857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13361123.post-72277161057557074732010-07-31T19:12:50.906-04:002010-07-31T19:12:50.906-04:00ah, the dinosaur phase...one of the rites of passa...ah, the dinosaur phase...one of the rites of passage. I remember it well. But I'm not buying for a minute that you're a horrible mother.<br /><br />JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com