For Skirting the Issue this year, I am once again trying to find ways to incorporate my kiddos to help. So, before school got out I cleaned out my sewing room and cut lots of pieces of fabric to 1 1/4 yards to make these whole cloth baby quilts. I also got about 12 pieces of batting and backings ready and prepped so that when I get the "I'm bored" statement...I say "let's go make some baby blankets!" This Whole Simple Whole Cloth Baby Quilt tutorial is one that any beginning sew-er can do and ... View the Post
Christmas in July 2019 Week #1: Using Fabric Scraps to Make Gift Wrap Ribbons
Welcome to Christmas in July! I have wanted to do a Christmas in July series FOREVER but I kept thinking can we do a Christmas in July series during Skirting the Issue? And last month, as I was thinking about this I thought...WHY NOT?!? (After all both are about giving.) So here we are and I couldn't be happier! Today we are starting with something I did last year for Christmas and am planning to do again this year...and that is.... Using my fabric scraps to create all the ... View the Post
Bow Tie Headband Pattern
While out shopping the other week, we came across these darling headbands. And although they were adorable, I wasn't up to the $24 dollar price tag that went with them. I told Hannie that I think we can make something similar that are still super cute. So, we came home and started on some proto-types to see if we could make some at home. We had about 4 different attempts but we finally found what we both were looking for! They are made from existing 1" angled headbands and they are so ... View the Post
Quick Basil Chicken
Quick Basil Chicken This is my teenage son's favorite dinner right now...which is fine by me. It is quick and easy and good...plus he always volunteers to help make it. Here's what you need:*4 chicken breasts (although we only use three and I cut them in half)*1 can of diced tomatoes*1/4 cup of olive oil*1 handful of fresh basil leaves*2 tablespoons of minced garlic*1/4 cup butter*salt and pepper *Pasta noodles of your choice Here's how to make it:1. Cover your chicken with ... View the Post
A Pretty, Little Gift Pouch Tutorial
Today I'm excited to share a pretty, little gift pouch tutorial with you. This pouch is perfect for those just starting to sew...especially teen girls who want to make handmade gifts for friends or teachers! (And they look super cute filled with a few favorite things as well!) Here's what you will need to make these pouches: *2 coordinating fat quarters (You can actually make 2 of these pouches using your 2 fat quarters!) *Iron-on Interfacing *Velcro *Your usual sewing ... View the Post
Azure Skies Baby Quilt
I have been making a few baby gifts for neighbors recently and this Azure Skies Baby Quilt is one of my favorites! It's made from a rolie polie of both Azure skies and white fabrics and was so simple and fun to make. It's going to a family that was waiting to find out what they were having...but it's a girl so I am glad I ended up adding the pinks and florals (I was debating). The tutorial for the full quilt pattern is below so that you can make one too! Materials: 1 precut roll of ... View the Post
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