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Saturday Sewing at Simple Simon Linky Party

Four years ago this month Elizabeth and I decided to try an experiment.  We decided that every week day for a month we would try to post a different project on my Simple Simon and Company blog (something used mainly for craft fairs) and see what would happen. At the time we weren't even sure if we could come up with projects for 20 whole days but we wanted to try.  So thus it began....and after 4 years not only haven't we run out of projects but we can't stop thinking of more!!! (Really...like ... View the Post

General· sewing· Thoughts

This is the story of my Golden Blinged Sewing Machine and how I fell in love with sewing.

This is my first sewing machine: Alright...so it wasn't a golden blinged sewing machine when I got it...but it is now. Here's the story: Years ago (and I mean almost 2 decades ago) when I was a newlywed my mom bought me a sewing machine (this sewing my machine as a matter of fact) for Christmas. And I HATED it.  REALLY HATED IT.  Like...I cried.  Why would my mom buy me such an archaic, repressive, stereotypical gift?  Me!  The girl who hated all things domestic...the girl who would rebelled ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: The Long Jump

Recently over on Facebook I have been sharing some stories about Simon and track and me and running and well....these are some photos taken on my phone the other night when Simon was giving me some long jump lessons. My children never cease to amaze me.  They seem so fearless.  They are so eager to try new things, meet new people, put their heart and soul into what they love, and believe that the world is good. How much do I love that? A lot.  I love it a lot.  And I don't want that to ... View the Post

General· Thoughts

On My Mind…(Why I Sew)

For the past few weeks I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do...specifically, why I sew. I'm not sure what's caused this sudden siege of introspection.  I usually go about my business drinking sodas, sewing, playing with the kids, doing laundry, driving the carpool, doing the grocery shopping, mopping the floor, cooking the meals, and embarrassing myself in public all in a whirlwind everyday...and I don't ever stop to think about why I do some of what I do. But over the past few ... View the Post

Ugly Pattern Party

“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts

Today on the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern tour we have one of our dear friends, Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts.  Mandy is seriously a jill-of-all-trades and we feel so lucky to know her.  She is absolutely amazing! Mandy is showing us today how she took this 1972 pattern.....And turned it into the cutest summer dress for herself!  You have got to see the cute details she added too....head over to Mandy's blog to see the reveal of her SWAN. ... View the Post