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The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Stand Very Still

This isn't what I had planned to post for today...in fact, I had something else written about our Skirting the Issue Sewing night...but I keep thinking about something that happened over the weekend and I think maybe I should share that instead.... Last weekend I took my children to a busy place...and I was tired and hungry and just wanted to be back home.  But there I needed to wait for awhile.  There was no place to sit but I didn't want my three kids running around so I found a corner and we ... View the Post

Quilt

Churn Dash Quilt

 At the beginning of the summer I finished up my churndash quilt that I was working on awhile ago. It was a project that kept me sane while we were moving....I swear sewing is sometimes the best stress-reliever I have ;) ... View the Post

Announcements

A living room…and some help (I need your opinions).

First of all, a huge thank you to all who have been involved in Skirting the Issue this year.  It has been even bigger and better than last year, and we know that is because of all of you who did guest posts, sewed skirts and just genuinely showed your love of sewing for others.  REally and truly, from the bottom of our hearts...thank you! We will be back to some regularly scheduled posts throughout the month of August, but you still do have time to sew up some skirts until August 15th. And now ... View the Post

Giveaway· Skirting the Issue· Uncategorized

Skirting the Issue: Gifts We Have For You…Like a New Sewing Machine!!!

Every July we are always surprised by the generosity of others...both by all of you who sew along and by our sponsors.  And this year is no exception. For every skirt that any of you sew and donate to charity for Skirting the Issue you will be entered to win one of the following gifts that have been so graciously provided by our sponsors: The first gift is amazing. Babylock will be giving away one of their Elizabeth sewing machines to one of you! I use this machine almost everyday and I LOVE ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue with oonaballoona

How much do we love today's guest? The answer is A LOT. Seriously this lady is a ray of sunshine...I love getting emails from her because she just makes me happy...and smile...and laugh.  The world needs more optimistic, light hearted ladies like her. So with out further ado we are happy to welcome oonaballoona over to our place! Oona has put together a romper tutorial to share so click on over to her fabulous fun blog and read all about it! ... View the Post