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Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Audrey from Skirt Fixation

Today we have Audrey from Skirt Fixation joining us with her Darling Dollhouse Skirt that is a free pattern on her site. Audrey is not only a fantastic seamstress (which she is) but she is also organized, kind, and thoughtful. (One of my very favorite pieces of vintage polyester came from her...like I said kind and thoughtful.) So hop on over and check out her darling tutorial! ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue Prizes for you!!!

  While we know that you are not sewing for Skirting the Issue because of the prizes, we love that we have generous sponsors who are wanting to reward those who sew from the heart.  So today...here are just some of the prizes you could win for linking up a skirt or two to Skirting the Issue. ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

15 Quilt Patterns for Beginners

Did you see we added the option to make blankets and quilts to Skirting the Issue this year?  We talked about the reasoning behind it back HERE and we are thrilled to be able to donate more items this year. I am working on several with my kids to be able to donate this year.....and if you need more options of fast and simple quilts to make, we have put together a list for you of 15 simple quilts to make to donate this year!  This is certainly not a comprehensive list so feel free to make any ... View the Post

Babylock· Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

Today we are posting a quick recap of all the details of Skirting the Issue...how you can be involved...why we do it....etc etc....but if you still have questions after reading this PLEASE PLEASE leave a comment or send an email.  We would LOVE to answer them and have as many of you involved in sewing along with us as possible! What is Skirting the Issue? A month long event that we host every July where you are invited to sew along with us to make skirts (and quilts)  to donate to ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue· Skirts

20 Skirt Patterns for Teens

Today we are sharing 20 Skirt Patterns for Teens. Often when we think of making skirts for girls in foster care we think of young girls...and there are plenty of those...but it's not just the young girls that could use something made especially for them...there are thousands of teenage girls in the foster care system and they want to feel loved just as much as their younger counter parts do....sometimes more. In fact, Skirting the Issue was born in part due to teenage girls in the foster ... View the Post