I know...I know... The world does not need another maxi skirt tutorial. So, that's not what this is. Sort of...Kind of...Not Really. Ok, kind of. Let me explain: This is a printable step by step set of instructions to make this crazy easy maxi skirt. The instructions were written for a sewing night that I got to participate in to share how I make my maxi skirts. So, there you have it. Printable instructions for how I make my maxi skirts. And if you want them click here: ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: The Parable of the Broom
sourceI have missed you all! I love Skirting the Issue every year, but there is always a part of me that loves to get back to our routine. It makes me excited to get sewing again for myself and my family! There are a couple of new things to share in the next couple of weeks (and a few tutorials....)Can I share a quick story for The Art of Homemaking today?In our house, my husband and I leave the broom in different places. I leave it in the pantry behind the door and he always leaves it the ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: Bereavement Gown Pattern
Today we'd like to share the links to patterns for Bereavement Gowns. The pattern I used to make the gowns pictured above came from this site: Angel Babies Info Once there click on patterns and you will find a downloadable pattern and step by step instructions for the "Tea Towel Gown". Heidi (the wonderful lady who runs the Angel Babies site) also has another pattern. It is a different style and very simple to make. The instructions for that gown can be found on her blog. The direct ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue Week 2: A Pillowcase Tutorial and A Story That I’ve Never Told
Almost 2 years ago I gave birth to my 3rd baby, baby Ruth. Because of complications with my previous deliveries we had a pretty solid birth plan in place. However, things didn't go as planned...something went terribly wrong. The details are long and frustrating. But the core of the story is this. I ended up dying for a few minutes. And while I find that terrifying my husband likes to argue that it was far scarier for him than it was for me...but that is an argument for another time. Because ... View the Post
Every Second Counts: More Minute to Win It Games!
You know that around here we love the games from Minute to Win It. We've posted about them more than once...like HERE with our $5 Summer Activities for Boys and then again HERE with our $5 Holiday Party Game Ideas. So when we heard about a new season of Minute to Win It on GSN we were pretty excited. And then when Simon heard that he was actually going to get to see a sneak peak of the new season he was over the moon....and it was serious business...sitting up to the counter with a beverage ... View the Post
Indian Summer Quilt Along–Cutting Your Fabric
I first starting making a quilt when my oldest was just a baby. I was looking for something to do every day that couldn't be undone and I saw a lady at church who had made a beautiful faux chenille quilt for her grandbaby. So, I got up enough nerve to ask her to show me how to do it, borrowed my mother-in-law's sewing machine, went and bought fabric and made one. I think it was the worst thing I have ever made---but I was so proud of it. Yes, the seams were wonky, the binding looked so bad ... View the Post
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