Awhile back I read these words written by Heloise Cruz in 1965: "Mothers and wives have hard lives, but it needn't be so. Know what I think is the matter? We don't ever relax. We work too hard.... ...You think you owe it to your husband and children, but you owe something to yourself, too.... ...How's about settling for just one hour for yourself once in awhile? It might make a new woman of you.... ...If you do nothing but prop your feet up in a chair and stare at the ... View the Post
Get to Know Your Button Foot
Today we are getting to know our Button Hole Foot. It's long, it's skinny, it's usually plastic, and for a lot of people it's intimidating. So today we wanted to give you a quick introduction to it's parts and their purposes to take the mystery out of the foot that looks like a ski. Below is a photo of the button hole foot from my babylock Elizabeth sewing machine. And while the appearance of these feet may differ slightly from machine to machine they all will have these same parts ... View the Post
Grandfather’s Lap Quilt Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial
Today we are excited to share with you a fun lap quilt pattern and tutorial. The idea for this quilt began when we were invited to contribute to a blog tour that was celebrating the release of the new line of wool from Penny Rose Fabrics. Not only were we able to give their new wool a whirl but we were able to choose a line of fabric to play with as well....and once I saw their Menswear line I knew that is exactly what I wanted to pair with that wool. The prints reminded me of my grandpa ... View the Post
Easy Gift Card Pouch Tutorial
Today we have an easy gift card pouch tutorial for you! (I was cleaning out the drafts section of our blog and found this post that we shared months ago over at Lolly Jane but never reposted on our own site and so I forget about it again I am sharing it today!) HERE IT IS: Hello Lolly Jane Readers! Simple Simon and Company is happy to be here the Saturday before Christmas! And, today we have an easy last minute project that can help to personalize a gift that is not only popular to ... View the Post
Easy Leggings Tutorial
Today I get to share an easy leggings tutorial! With all the fun knit that is becoming available I make leggings for my girls all the time. It's really easy...all you have to do is follow these 6 steps: ... View the Post
How Long is Forever? (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Eleven days ago I was sitting at the computer answering emails and texting my brothers sarcastic comments about the recent legislative session. But mostly texting my brothers because we were so funny we just couldn't stop. Until my sister sent us all a text that said, "We have bad news..." And the seconds, hours, and days following that message have seemed to have gone on forever. ... View the Post
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