liZ, Author at Simple Simon and Company

A 20 Minute Knit Skirt

Today we get to share a video that will walk you through how to make a knit skirt, from start to finish, in 20 minutes. And you won't even need a pattern! Just your own measurements. We were lucky enough to go film this video with Cindy at Riley Blake headquarters awhile back to use in their knit tour that is going on right now! (You should pop on over THERE and check it out.) We always love visiting Riley Blake headquarters and had a lot of fun making this video. Have a good ... View the Post

Girls· Patterns· Projects· sewing

Using Flannel in Clothing

My girls love flannel. A lot. They have flannel blankets, flannel sheets, and flannel pajamas. In fact Ruth (my 3 year old) even has her own little trunk full of flannel...pink cuts of flannel fabric pieces. And so I was thinking there has to be a way to let my girls wear the kind of fabric that they love....which is perfect to keep them toasty warm during the winter...but not have them look like they are wearing pajamas. So I tried a few things and I think I found my favorite way: ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts· Riley Blake· Techniques· Tutorials

Nine Patch Quilt Block Tutorial

Our quilt block of the month for March wasn't really a block.... It was all about using plain, old, square blocks in different patterns to create fun quilt tops. And today I want to show you how to make one of my favorite quilt blocks, the nine patch. But....I'm going to show you the total cheater way that I make them... ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Celebrations· Christmas· Sew for Girls· Skirts· Skirts· Tutorials

Super Simple St. Patrick’s Day Skirts

Hello! Today we have a super simple St.Patrick's Day skirt that costs less than $5 to make. And...because it isn't covered in shamrocks my girls can wear this one again...maybe even during Christmas because it reminds me of an elf.... ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts· Tutorials

Easy Quilt Layouts for Beginning Quilters

For this months edition of our "Quilt Block of the Month" we are going to show you how to use a PLAIN, SQUARE BLOCK to make a quilt. That's it...a block...a square piece of fabric...no cutting, ironing, or fancy moves...just a bunch of squares sewn together to create something fabulous. So, if you are ready to give quilting a try check out some of these ideas. I swear if you can sew a (semi) straight line you can sew up one of these quilt tops! If you haven't sewn quilt tops before ... View the Post

Celebrations

March 2015 Holidays

Today is the first Monday of the month so it should be our Quilt Block of the Month Day....but....I hijacked the blog tonight and am putting in the holidays for the month and then tomorrow we will do the quilt block of the month. (And the quilt block of the month is a PERFECT one if you are just beginning to quilt.) Soooo....since I stole the day let's get to it! Here are the days to celebrate this month: ... View the Post