Let's get right to our doll tutorial today..... Here is what you will need. Supplies: *fabric for the doll's skin (face, legs, arms). I used a high-quality muslin but any broadcloth will work. *fabric for doll body and skirt (I used scraps but you will need about 1/4 yard for each) *felt for doll hair *embroidery floss to embellish face (or a fine sharpie will work too) The first thing you will need to do is to print out the pattern. The doll pattern is found HERE. Let's get started, ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue Week 4: Dolls (Why & Where to Donate)
I told you a couple of weeks ago about how the kids and I spent our first official week of summer making skirts to send with a friend who was going to volunteer at an orphanage in the Congo. When I first heard about the orphange and the kids ages, I immediately wanted to make some dolls for the little girls there. But realizing how late I was to the deadline....I knew that I couldn't get as many dolls done as I could skirts. So, skirts it was for that project! But I still wanted to make ... View the Post
A No-Sew Polar Fleece Blanket Tutorial
Ruth has had 2 scheduled trips to the hospital this year. Both times I was a nervous wreck. Both times her procedures were simple but I still cried both times when they took her away from me. And both times Ruth struggled with coming to from the anesthesia. It was rough...like night terror screaming for extended periods of time in the recovery room with 3 nurses helping us to hold her and keep her safe and breathing rough. The last time we were at the hospital they were prepared for us ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: Project Highlights
Hey!We just wanted to take a quick minute and spotlight some of the excellent projects that have been popping up in the Skirting the Issue Flickr group: Like these Pillowcases that Jennifer made (along with many many wonderful skirts and other fun pillowcases!!!) ...And this skirt (one of three!) made by paper sticks and string... ...And this skirt (one of several adorable projects) by Sandaniels. Aren't they all wonderful? Anyone would be happy to get any one of these items.(And that is only ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: Places to Donate List
Today we are talking about where to donate your items for Skirting the Issue. Since we added more projects this year we've had emails asking where these items can be donated. So below is a list of our projects and ideas for charities that are in need of the items.This year we really wanted everyone to be able to sew something that was meaningful to them and be able to donate it to a charity that they had a tender place in their heart for.(My tender place, as you all know, is for making skirts ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: What We Have For You
Hello. I love Skirting the Issue. Not only does it allow me to share something that is important to me with all of you but it reminds me of how much good there is in the world. Reading your emails, watching your projects come in, and knowing the good that is happening fills me up. I love thinking about each you out there sewing along with us in your craft rooms, craft corners, or kitchen tables :) lovingly making something for a perfect stranger. We don't know each other. Most of us will ... View the Post
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