Scrappy 25 Squares Quilt Block Instructions I'm always thinking about how to use my scraps...and I may or may not be crazy about how I store them. And while my scrap hoarding is a subject for a different time, today I get to share how I make the scrappy 25 square block that I've been stitching up to make a small army of bonus quilts. All the fabric used in this quilt (that I also shared in my previous post) came from my scrap bin...the squares, the border, the binding EVERYTHING ... View the Post
Scrappy Block Bonus Quilt
Scrappy Block Bonus Quilt I have piles of scraps. Bins of scraps. Buckets of scraps. So many scraps that even my scraps have scraps! And because I'm always working on new projects the scraps just keep piling up. So for the past two years I always have a scrap project going alongside my new works in progress. And, sewing up mismatched blocks and turning them into quilts is one of my favorite scrap projects. Next to my sewing machine I have a bin full of scraps ... View the Post
Social Media Can Be Good
Social Media Can Be Good A lot of times social media gets a bad wrap, as well it should, it wastes time, causes conflicts, and perpetuates untruths....among many, many of its other vices. BUT, there is a lot of good that can come from learning, sharing, and the connections made on that magical playing field that we call the world wide web. The following is one of the good stroies: Almost 2 decades ago Elizabeth (my sister-in-law and partner here on Simple Simon and ... View the Post
What To Do With All That Zucchini
It's that time of year again....when I am up to my neck in zucchini!!! If your summer garden is overflowing with zucchini, you’re not alone—this prolific vegetable often produces more than one household (or even an entire neighborhood) can easily use. Luckily, zucchini is versatile, nutritious, and stores well with the right approach. Here are some smart ways to make the most of your bounty: 1. Cook and Bake CreativelyZucchini’s mild flavor makes it a great addition to both savory and ... View the Post
Easy Fruit Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing
Easy Fruit Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing If you are looking for a delicious and refreshing summer salad this is it! My mom made it for us all the time as I was growing up and now, I make it every summer for my own family. It is my favorite fruit salad of all time! Now, before we get started I will say that while this is a SIMPLE recipe it does take some time to cut up the fruit so be prepared for some chopping! All right, with that disclaimer out of the way let's get started. ... View the Post
What is Hot Honey and How Do You Use it?
What is Hot Honey and How Do You Use it? Hot Honey seems to be everywhere right now and everyone keeps asking me if I want it drizzled on my food. I don't know? Do I? What the heck is it? What will it do to my food? And...could it possibly change my culinary life?!?!?! With these questions in mind I went on a Hot Honey Quest. Here's what I discovered: What is Hot Honey? Well, Hot Honey is a sweet and spicy condiment made by infusing honey with chili peppers or hot sauce. ... View the Post
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