A couple weeks ago liZ and I had the opportunity to attend Babylock's Common Threads event. When we first saw the guest list of who was coming, liZ and I started wondering why in the world an invitation had come to us...because we are pretty much not even on the same caliber to be a room with these ladies. So many of them are masters in the art of sewing and well, we are just two moms who love to sew. And truthfully we were more than a bit scared to even be in the same room and introduce ... View the Post
Archives for June 2014
Why I Sew
A little while ago RaeAnna invited us to take part in a series that poses the question "Why do you sew?". What a great question! What a fun series! But I'm not sure I have a fun answer.... You've all heard my story about crying the Christmas my mom gave my first sewing machine (how could she give me something so blatantly domestic?!?)....and the time I got kicked out of my junior high Home Ec. class for messing with peoples foot pedals (hilarious!)....and that time I got a cat stuck on my ... View the Post
Sewing Saturdays at Simple Simon and Company #8
It's that time again! Time to link up your sewing projects from this week! Here are “the rules”: #1. Please link to a specific blog post and not just your home page. #2. Please only link items that are sewing, quilting, and handiwork related. #3. Please don’t link any more than two items. #4. Please don’t link up things to advertise…like giveaways, items for sale, etc. #5. Please link back to Simple Simon and Company so others can join in the sewing love along with us. #6. If you ... View the Post
Free Tank Top Pattern
Today we have a free tank top pattern to share with you.... ...kind of... Here's the deal: I've been making myself some tank tops to wear over my swimming suit while I'm with my kids at the pool....then I made me some more to wear as shells...and then I couldn't stop making them. ... View the Post
15 Minute Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial
Today we are part of the Riley Blake Quilted Cotton Tour around blog land. Each day you will see a new project made out of Riley Blake's new quilted fabrics! Today is all about a 15 minute sewing machine cover and how to make it. Here is what you need to do... ... View the Post
A Summer Reading List for YOU
I love to read. I am always in the middle of at least 2 or 3 different books. My nightstand is always littered with a variety of fiction and non-fiction choices. I'm not married to any one genre or author. I enjoy everything from young adult fiction to lengthy biographies and from mysteries to self-help. I'll read just about anything but lately I've been drawn to the classics and those books with a timeless quality. There's just something magical about them...the characters, the adventure, ... View the Post