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
On kitchens, appliances and family….
When we said goodbye to our first house last month, it was a bittersweet day. I knew that it was the right thing to do, but leaving it was so hard. We went around and took pictures of the kids in every room, had some good cries and also some good laughs....and the kids talked about what each of them had done in all of the rooms. But for me? I would undoubtedly say that this was the hardest room for me to leave. The kitchen. My first kitchen. I sometimes have a divided relationship with ... View the Post
Ragged Sewing Project Tutorials and Pattern Drafting Classes
We've posted several ragged sewing project tutorials over the years. Like this blanket: Ragged Baby Blanket Tutorial And this boy's messenger bag: Ragged Messenger Bag And this little ladies ragged bag: Little Lady Mini 4 Patch Tiny Tote Bag Ragged projects are some of the first projects that I started sewing and today we are over at Riley Blake Designs where I am sharing my FAVORITE ragged bag tutorial: So click on over THERE and tell us hello! Now...we do have one more thing for you ... View the Post
“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Laura from Craftstorming
Today is the last day of our Ugly Pattern Challenge.... Boo! But we have a fun guest for you today...Laura from Craftstorming! Hooray! Here is a peek at the pattern we sent her: And to see what she did with it you'll have to click over to her blog: HERE ... View the Post
“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots
Hello! Today we have the lovely Maggie with us from Smashed Peas and Carrots to share with her Ugly Duckling pattern transformation. Here is the pattern that she chose to update: And to see what she did with it you can head on over to her blog: Smashed Peas and Carrots! -liZ (Is it wrong that I want that wiener dog transfer applique that was included with the pattern?) ... View the Post
“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge–Terra from Momma Says Sew
Welcome to Day #2 of the Ugly Duckling Pattern Challenge.....where some of our friends are now taking "not-so-fashionable-vintage-patterns" and turning them into modern swans! Today we have Terra from joining us and showing what she did with this great 80's pattern. And you are just going to have to go to her blog to see the "after" because it is sooooo cute!!!! She did an amazing job. See how Terra took this pattern and modernized it HERE!!! ... View the Post
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