So for what seems like forever now Simon has been after me to let him start a club. A "Man Science Club". So this summer I finally let him do it. He and 5 buddies have been meeting every other week to conduct science experiments. Seeing how science isn't really my thing I wasn't sure how this was going to go.Fortunately it's been really, really fun. Here are a few of the things that we did our first week:We were talking about reactions...items that repel & items that attract... We started ... View the Post
Object Photography Tutorial: Part 1
I found some really cool things this summer at an amazing estate sale (the family was downsizing and used to own antique stores)....but when I was photographing them, I thought you might like to see "behind the scenes" too. So, today's post is part one of how I do my object photography. I will show you a second way that I photograph objects in the coming weeks. Let me preface this post with the fact that I don't consider myself a professional photographer....I think I would classify myself as ... View the Post
Easy Maxi Skirt with Printable Instructions
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
A Ragged Messenger Bag Tutorial
Over the summer I've been working on a few projects that I haven't had a chance to share yet. Like this field journal and messenger bag that I made for Simon. The fabric came from a fat quarter bundle that we received in the mail from Coats and Clark. It is a sneak peak at a brand new line that will be released in the United States next month! The line is designed by Tim Holtz and is called Eclectic Elements. The line has a great turn of the century vibe and it reminds me of adventures, ... View the Post
Strange Things Are Afoot At the Circle K…And It’s Going to Keep Coming…
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away (a year and a half ago in Elizabeth's van on the way home from a pattern drafting course) we has this idea to make T-shirts for ourselves and our kids. And we brainstormed a list of like 150 different shirts that we wanted to make. But we didn't have the tools necessary and time went by. And the idea was put on the shelf. Until recently a few weeks ago when the UPS man delivered these to our doorsteps: Brand new Cricut mini's!!! (I have wanted one of ... View the Post
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