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A New Pattern, A Sincere Thank You, and a Giveaway

A New Pattern:

Our friend Andrea from over at The Train to Crazy will be starting a blog tour in July to show off her new “Go-To Dress” pattern for girls of all sizes and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at the pattern!
 I made Grace the knee length version with the flutter sleeves…she loved it…and since I made it with silky, stretchy vintage fabric she thinks it is a “dancing dress” (hence the leg warmers).
And while I’m glad she is happy with it, when we took the pictures of it she was only intersted in dancing and checking out how cool her shadow looked with a dress and feathers…
…little girls, you’ve got to love them…
Oh well…watch for Andrea’s blog tour…she has some awesome ladies sewing their versions of this dress and they are sure to be AMAZING!

A Sincere Thank You:

A few months ago Elizabeth and I attended  SNAP where we met a lot of really fun people but I think one of the most wonderful people we were intoduced to was Traci.  Traci came to the conference with our friend Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair and we spent an enjoyable evening visiting with them over dinner. 

Traci is one of those people you would love to hate—tall, beautiful, stylish….you know practically perfect in everyway…but then you start to talk to her and she is kind and gracious and down to earth and then you think someone this nice deserves to be so perfect.

As we visited with her we found out that she is the author of the sweet blog amazing mae (a blog which you should totally check out) and makes her own jewelry.  (And I mean makes from scratch…like burns her fingers out soldering—not sure if I spelled that right—it together.)  Yea, she’s pretty much one of the coolest people I’ve ever met.

Anyways, after we had been home for a week or two she sent us an email saying that she found some vintage patterns we might be interested in and would we like her to send them to us.  (See I told you she was nice.)  And we said—vintage patterns???  OF COURSE!!!!

Then the other day my husband brought home a box from the post office sent to us from Traci.  When I opened it here is what I found:
 Two awesome patterns and a stack of the coolest vintage pillowcases ever.  But that is not all.
Underneath those I found this:
Two more beautiful white vintage pillowcases and my favorite things…
Traci made Elizabeth and I each our own necklace.
And they aren’t just cool neckalces, they are perfect for us—look closely—besides our initials she has little minature vintage patterns in them!
How kind.
Thank you Traci.  You are practically perfect in every way.  I am so glad to have met you.  And one day I hope to be even half as put together as you are.
(If you want to see more of Traci’s cool jewelry check out Traci’s etsy shop it’s full of really great things!)

A Giveaway:

Before things start to get crazy around here with Skirting the Issue we wanted to do a giveaway just for our followers.  We do appreciate you stopping by, leaving comments, sending emails, and just for being nice.  (We love nice people.) 

So today we have a Riley Blake fat quarter bundle in one of our very favorite lines—Seaside—to giveaway.
And a copy of Where Women Create.
(A super fun magazine that highlights the spaces where talented women spend their time creating.  It is ALL eye candy!)  I think I’ve looked through my copy about 20 times and keep finding new cool things that I hadn’t seen before.
(In this issue Riley Blake fabrics are highlighted and they were kind enough to mention our blog and share a photo of our work….our girls are now convinced they are famous.)
To enter to win the fat quarter bundle and issue of Where Women Create just be nice, be a follower of Simple Simon, and leave a comment about whatever you’d like.
Thank you again for following us. 
 Follwing us to LA to buy hundreds of pounds of fabric, to the thrift stores where old ladies try to take my stuff, to photo shoots where Elizabeth and I are attacked by swarms of mosquitos and snakes, to, well, pretty much all the other riduculous places and things we come up with.
We appreciate it. 
-liZ
PS:  If you haven’t entered the  3M Mobile Projector giveaway for $150 Target gift card, then go do it—they will be choosing a winner soon!

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  10. Angela says

    What a fun package! I can’t wait to see dresses made from those vintage patterns. I have been following your blog for a long time, I started following when you two participated in project run and play.

  18. Bratling says

    Gracie and I had a talk yesterday about skirting the issue and she wants to help, too! (At least as much as a four-year-old can) So as soon as I get the pattern I want for it–it goes on sale next week at Joanns–we’re going into the sewing closet to choose fabric and she’ll help with that and “help” with sewing it up…

  22. Sandy says

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I loved your posts about the fabric district in LA, I soo want to go there now!

  36. la inglesita says

    I´m a follower and a avid reader of your blog. I love your vintage creations above all!
    Thanks for writing and sharing so many beautiful dresses!
    maría

  39. Jen Knox says

    Thank you for inspiring me to “sew through the summer” while school is out and I don’t have to be in a classroom all day (which I enjoy too!) !!

  41. Kandice McDermott Photography says

    Are you kidding? I LOVE reading about your adventures! So much so that I’m currently trying to find someone willing to hop a plane and head to LA with me so I can bring home my own 100 lbs of fabric! 🙂 Love you ladies!

  44. Leah says

    I love the Seaside Fat Quarter Bundle. It calls to me as quilt for my son’s new “big boy” bed.

    leahjohnsey(at)me(dot)com

  46. Kristin PG says

    It is such an inspiration to see people like Tracy who are kind and thoughtful. I feel like it turns it into a “pay it forward” thing; I want to go out and find someone I could do something kind like that for. What beautiful fabric, Riley Blake has certainly become one of my favorite fabric designers!

  47. Sanjushka says

    I have been foolowing your blog for some time and I like things you make. Dress you made this time is amazing. I love giveaways curently I have one going on on my blog, everyone is free to enter. I love the fabrics just as much as your blog!

  48. Marina says

    I am a faithful follower of your blog. Thank you for featuring that dress, it is so sweet, something my girl has GOT to have!

  50. DnD_Saga says

    I LOVE that fabric! It would make the most amazing summer quilt! Ah! I can see it now!
    I am about to be a follower, I can’t beleive I haven’t seen your blog yet! Love it!

  52. toots2u says

    Your posts are so fun! I have been looking for that top pattern in a size 5 for awhile now and have been dreaming of making a picnic quilt with Seaside. Beautiful necklaces! Have a great weekend!!

  53. Leigh Anne says

    You guys have the coolest blog! I love checking in on all of your mad sewing skillz and vintage goodness! Those necklaces are sooo awesome! How sweet of you to have a lovely giveaway. I only wish I could see a photo of you two to put a face w/ the sewing goodness 🙂

  56. Jenni says

    Your daughter’s dress turned out really cute! I’ve been eyeing that pattern myself! 🙂 Thanks for the wonderful blog posts. Keep them coming!!!

  57. Callin and Kristen says

    A lady a couple of towns away is giving away a whole bunch of vintage patterns. I thought of you when I read her ad. I don’t know where the town is exactly, but knew that wouldn’t stand in your way! Utah is so close to Idaho, yet so far away sometimes.

  60. Mary Jo says

    I’m a follower and always look forward to your posts. You are both so kind and inspiring yourselves! I truly enjoy your blog and the work you do. 🙂

  61. cindy says

    I have been a follower on Bloglovin for some time and your blog is always the first one I read. I love to hear about your adventures (especially the LA trip!) and your sewing projects are inspiring.

  63. Bekah says

    I am a follower! I’m so happy to have found your blog right before you started the homemaking series. It’s been a source of much contemplation and inspiration for me as a better mother than homemaker. LOL

  67. youandmie says

    I’m a follower! And I’d love to win that fat quarter bundle. Looks adorable and so summery! Thanks for everything YOU BOTH do. 🙂

  69. jlk says

    I am a new follower, but I love all the stuff you do with Riley Blake. This is one of my favorite lines they have put out! Perfect for boys and girls.

  70. BlueDog says

    I follow your blog every day and look forward to being surprised by what new thing I will find that day. Yours is one of the first I type in my search engine every morning when I sip my coffee and do my “sewing surfing!”

    Laurie
    lhyink at mac dot com

  72. Rachel Booth says

    I follow yall! I always learn so much, and your directions are always so clear! It’s very helpful to a new-to-sewing bloggin’ girl!

    Thanks!!

  75. Momma J says

    Don’t you love when people are so nice, always doing stuff for others and not expecting something in return. I try to be like Traci 🙂

  82. stitchinkitchen says

    I just learned how to subscribe to blogs and am having a grand time enjoying yours. If you choose me as a winner, I will be so happy to receive the magazine or the fabric…like I don’t have enough of my own 🙂 thanks

  89. Pam says

    That dress makes me wish my girls were still little. SSSSOOOOOOOO Cute!!! I get your posts by email, and am always happy to see them in my mail. Blessed be, hugs!!!

  90. Sherry says

    Oh thanks for another great post and a fantastic competition. You guys are 2 of the nicest I have come across and I love reading your blog.

  91. Debbie says

    Awe….you girls are already perfect. Your blog post adventures always make me smile.
    Thanks for all you do and share.

    Debbie

  92. Hayley says

    Oooh, I love Riley Blake, especially this new line! And I love your blog! Thanks for the giveaway.
    hpickett183 at hotmail dot com

  95. Mel says

    Oooh! I love seaside! And I have to tell you… I used to live in cali and hated it. HATED it. But now? I so dearly want to go and shop for fabric….

    I’m inspired.

    *sigh*

    tickledpeep(at)yahoo(dot)com

  96. memmens says

    What a gorgeous parcel to receive – love the vintage pillowcase. I’m a follower and would dearly love a bundle of Seaside, hopefully the sun will shine for us and we will get to the beach! thanks for the giveaway

  97. Lily Anne says

    I absolutely love the vintage pillowcases. The dress is so cute! Makes me wish I could sew.. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for hosting such a nice giveaway!
    wv pamb at g mail dot com

  98. sandra k williams says

    i am glad that you got such a wonderful package. love the pillowcases. i know you will enjoy all of this. i am a true follower of both of you and would love to win the bundle of seaside. am keeping my fingers crossed. thanks for this chance.

  99. sandra k williams says

    i am glad that you got such a wonderful package. love the pillowcases. i know you will enjoy all of this. i am a true follower of both of you and would love to win the bundle of seaside. am keeping my fingers crossed. thanks for this chance.

  101. The Blake's says

    LOVE your stuff. I can’t wait to try some of them . . . or all of them. The vintage fabric is sweet. Oh, the things to make with that!

  102. Cheryl says

    I have some vintage patterns from the 50’s and they’re so interesting to read. Their waist measurements were so tiny!

  104. Sweetbug Studio says

    Love the dress and thank you for the opportunity to win the Riley Blake fat quarter bundle. Oh…to have that collection! I must read your entry on your escapades in CA! Your writing is such a treat to read!

  108. Margaret says

    The dress is cute and you daughter is adorable. I would love to win some fabric and a magazine. Thanks for a chance.

  109. V says

    I have read your blog for ages it seems, though I rarely comment and I wasn’t a follower until today. I know! What the heck was I thinking? I love reading your wonderful tutorials and have two ear marked for sewing up this summer.

  110. Carla G says

    What cute fabric! It would be perfect to make some fun stuff for my boys! 🙂 Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

  111. Vicki says

    LOVE your blog! I’ve been following a few months now. Love, The Art of Homemaking, and when I began reading it, totally had an epiphany in my own life that transformed things. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with the rest of us! Vicki avablondie@aol.com

  119. Jill says

    Vintage patterns are so great!i have a huge box of them to go through that gave from my husband’s grandmother’s house.

  122. Kalynn's Mommy says

    I really love your blog and love to get updates in my inbox. I’m excited about this skirting the issue project for several reasons. It gives a LOT of skirt tutorials in one spot which is great since my daughter only wears skirts!!! Also, I’ve never made something to give to someone I don’t know so this is fun and something new for me. A friend of mine just got custody of her daughter and she hardly has any dresses or skirts so I’m definately going to make her a couple skirts!!! Thank you for thinking of this!!!