Color and Print Choices for Quilting: Today we thought it would be fun to share a mini trunk show of sorts to demonstrate how color and print choices can affect your quilt patterns. For example this quilt: and this quilt: are both made from our "Make it Over the Weekend" Quilt Pattern but, they look like completely different quilts! However, the only real difference is fabric choice. (And one is quilted while the other has been tied...other than that they are exactly ... View the Post
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Quirky Sewing and Quilting Gifts
Today we are sharing more than a dozen fun and quirky sewing and quilting gifts that you can find on Amazon. (NOTE: This is not a paid post but affiliate links are used.) Below you will find a list of some of my favorite sewing and quilting finds over on Amazon...from socks to keychains....and for each item I have a photograph and the link to all of the details. Now...let's get started! I love these beautiful snips that can be worn on a chain necklace...so handy! You can ... View the Post
Stitched: A Quilting Podcast (Season 2)
Last year we launched a project that I had been wanting to for several years...a podcast. A quilting podcast called "Stitched". The first time I listened to a podcast (an episode of Mike Rowe's "That's the Way I Heard It") I thought to myself "THIS!!! THIS is what I want to add to Simple Simon! THIS is what we need to do." I couldn't stop thinking about it. I was obsessed!!! Soooooo....I talked Elizabeth into the podcast and the wheels started turning. I spent hours writing up ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 12: The Joy of Painting…and of Quilting
Bob Ross has long been a favorite at our house. My 10 year old loves to paint but is also a perfectionist. So awhile back I introduced her to The Joy of Painting....and of course Mr. Bob Ross. His laid back, encouraging approach to enjoy the journey has helped my daughter to worry less as she works...and not just in her artwork. His catch phrase saying that "there are no mistakes only happy accidents" has become her mantra and I can't thank him enough. She still struggles with ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 10: Quilting in Paradise (and GIVEAWAY)
Today we get to celebrate the 10th episode of Stitched! This episode is all about Quilting in Paradise with the history behind traditional handmade Hawaiian, raw edge, appliqued quilts. And at the end of this episode we added the first recording of a new segment that we are bringing to Stitched called "I've Got a Notion" which will give you a brief history behind some of your favorite sewing tools. You can listen to the entire episode on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google ... View the Post
Mod Bee: An Online Quilting Conference
WAHOOO!!!! Today we get to tell you all about the coolest thing since sliced bread. It's new, it's cool, and I can't wait for it to get here. So what is this most amazing thing???? Well, let me tell you! It's called the Mod Bee and it is 3 day quilting conference with live classes taught every two hours by quilting bloggers from across the country...and the best part is you don't need to travel to attend....in fact you don't even need to leave home! You can attend this conference from ... View the Post
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