We teamed up with Nancy's Notions to do a challenge with their Dresden Template and lots of leftover fabrics to create a Modern Dresden Mini Quilt!
Chain piecing, also called continuous stitching, is a technique that many quilters use to save time and we will show you how and why to try it for yourself!
Learn how to make a Broken Dishes Quilt Block using Half Square Triangles. With this easy method you will be able to create beautiful quilts in no time!
Free quilting and sewing planners to help you organize your projects into workable pieces. And they even have a notes section to keep track of changes!
Need a series to watch while you are sewing? Add these 10 Shows to Binge Watch While Sewing to your list that will keep you entertained!
(Or even a flower girl headband — wouldn’t they be absolutely darling!) Happy May Day! I know the origin of the holiday has changed a number of times, but I love the idea of celebrating Spring. I remember in Elementary school learning Maypole dances and even then I just loved the idea of girls in […]
This Irish Stew Recipe is one of my favorites. It comes together quickly and makes for instant comfort food when served with delicious crusty bread.
Everyone has decorative stitches on their sewing machines but what do you do with them? We will show you 5 easy ideas how to put those stitches to good use!
Want to turn corners like a pro with your serger? Here is one way to do it! Head to Simple Simon and Company to see the trick.
Understanding Differential Feed: What is Differential Feed and How do you Control it? Find out the easy answers to these seemingly hard questions!
10 Tips for Photographing Quilts or sewing projects that are great for beginners and experienced photographers alike! Use natural light...
The Heart of the Home Log Cabin Quilt Pattern. This PDF Quilt pattern is a great pattern for using up scraps and precut 2.5" strips!
Free quilting and sewing planners to help you organize your projects into workable pieces. And they even have a notes section to keep track of changes!
Understanding Differential Feed: What is Differential Feed and How do you Control it? Find out the easy answers to these seemingly hard questions!
Easy Lemon Bars - Simple Simon and Company
22 Easy Ways To Say Thank You...Without Even Having to Say "Thank You"...saying thank you isn't easy for everyone so here are 22 easy ways to say thank you!
Adding Lace to A Sweater: In less than 10 minutes you can add a wisp of lace around the hem of any shirt.
Sewing knits without a serger can be intimidating...but we have tips and tricks to help you sew knits on your sewing machine with confidence!
Understanding Differential Feed: What is Differential Feed and How do you Control it? Find out the easy answers to these seemingly hard questions!
Use this post as an inspiration to make a sewing cart tutorial--because you don't need a large space to sew! You can use a small table and this cart...
How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles: Learn how to make these simple and fun blocks that are a cool take on traditional Half Square Triangle Blocks!
Understanding Differential Feed: What is Differential Feed and How do you Control it? Find out the easy answers to these seemingly hard questions!
How to Make an Exposed Elastic Waistband in just a few simple steps!
I really love the flying geese block in quilting. I love its simple shape, the fact that it is so versatile and that it can really show off fabric and shape in a quilt. The name comes from the middle
We shared this awhile ago over at Kojo for their Sewing for Me Series…..but in case you missed it here is our take on measurement taking. Hello. It’s us, Elizabeth and liZ from over at Simple Simon and Company. Now, we know that you are probably thinking that we only make kids clothes. And you’re […]
It’s the first Wednesday of the month and this means it’s also time for our Modern Quilt Along Series! If you are just joining us for this month—you can go back and see all of our previous themes and months HERE. During this year we are focusing on some of the aspects of modern quilting […]
Use this free pattern from Sew Mag UK to make an amazing Shine Bright Weekend Bag for your next weekend trip and remember to Shine Bright!
……..She wore a Raspberry beret sorbet…..(now you are going to be singing that song all day too.) Good ole’ 80’s Prince. Because I always have to include a vintage pattern into my look-books, this dress is the vintage-goodness for this Spring. It is made from this pattern and was not changed a bit (so unlike me at […]
I told you I was waiting to share Hannie’s Halloween costume and I finally got the tutorial done for you today. Last year for Halloween she went as Audrey Hepburn, and this year she decided a long time ago that she wanted “to be someone old again.” Which to her, meant different. She was adamant that […]
Teach Yourself to sew with 11 easy tutorials that will walk you through everything from reading a pattern to sewing up a zipper.
In case you missed this a couple of weeks ago at see kate sew’s RUFFLES 2012…. One thing that we love over at Simple Simon and Co is taking simple, vintage, classic children’s clothing and adding a touch of a modern to them. And luckily, today’s project is no exception. It’s a simple A-line vintage jumper […]
This year we are quilting along to our Modern Quilt Along--Modern Traditionalism! Link up a quilt and possibly win a prize!
Even though it’s only April we feel like 2016 has already given us an entire year’s worth of events. For me, at home, it’s been a bit of a catastrophe carnival….both vehicles, my computer, my camera, and my phone have all died. (However, we resurrected my computer with a combination of electrical and duct tape! […]
I have been making a few baby gifts for neighbors recently and this Azure Skies Baby Quilt is one of my favorites! It’s made from a rolie polie of both Azure skies and white fabrics and was so simple and fun to make. It’s going to a family that was waiting to find out what […]
I love the look of Flying Geese Quilts and here are 15 inspiration projects to get you making a flying geese quilt of your own!
I told you I was waiting to share Hannie’s Halloween costume and I finally got the tutorial done for you today. Last year for Halloween she went as Audrey Hepburn, and this year she decided a long time ago that she wanted “to be someone old again.” Which to her, meant different. She was adamant that […]
Check out this list of my top 10 favorite books to read aloud to your elementary age children while school is out this summer!
Favorite Books from 2022. A list of all the books I read in 2022 along with those that were my favorites and those that weren't so great.
Free quilting and sewing planners to help you organize your projects into workable pieces. And they even have a notes section to keep track of changes!
Hello! For the entire month of February we want to celebrate sewing spaces…large spaces, small spaces, messy spaces, and organized spaces…even those make shift spaces on top of the kitchen table! So welcome to “Love Your Sewing Space” month! Here’s how it’s going to work: *Today we will open up a linky party where […]
Scroll through this round up of 10 Modern Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns to Make, it a modern take on this older quilting technique.
I get to be first up on our “Shine Bright” tour and I am excited to show you what I have been working on and some thoughts about a woman in my life who was a shining example to me. First up, the paper piecing! I haven’t had a ton of time to quilt lately […]
Tips for Sewing Smooth Curves and Creating Crisp Corners. Join us for easy tips and tricks to make your sewn curves and corners look more professional.
This easy to read fabric marking tools guide will help you find the perfect marking tool for your next sewing or quilting project.
Skirting the Issue with Tea Rose HOme: Come see tow great girls skirt tutorials!
Sewing knits without a serger can be intimidating...but we have tips and tricks to help you sew knits on your sewing machine with confidence!
Understanding Differential Feed: What is Differential Feed and How do you Control it? Find out the easy answers to these seemingly hard questions!
Understanding Differential Feed: What is Differential Feed and How do you Control it? Find out the easy answers to these seemingly hard questions!
