liZ, Author at Simple Simon and Company

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts· Riley Blake· Techniques· Tutorials

Nine Patch Quilt Block Tutorial

Our quilt block of the month for March wasn't really a block.... It was all about using plain, old, square blocks in different patterns to create fun quilt tops. And today I want to show you how to make one of my favorite quilt blocks, the nine patch. But....I'm going to show you the total cheater way that I make them... ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Celebrations· Christmas· Sew for Girls· Skirts· Skirts· Tutorials

Super Simple St. Patrick’s Day Skirts

Hello! Today we have a super simple St.Patrick's Day skirt that costs less than $5 to make. And...because it isn't covered in shamrocks my girls can wear this one again...maybe even during Christmas because it reminds me of an elf.... ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts· Tutorials

Easy Quilt Layouts for Beginning Quilters

For this months edition of our "Quilt Block of the Month" we are going to show you how to use a PLAIN, SQUARE BLOCK to make a quilt. That's it...a block...a square piece of fabric...no cutting, ironing, or fancy moves...just a bunch of squares sewn together to create something fabulous. So, if you are ready to give quilting a try check out some of these ideas. I swear if you can sew a (semi) straight line you can sew up one of these quilt tops! If you haven't sewn quilt tops before ... View the Post

Celebrations

March 2015 Holidays

Today is the first Monday of the month so it should be our Quilt Block of the Month Day....but....I hijacked the blog tonight and am putting in the holidays for the month and then tomorrow we will do the quilt block of the month. (And the quilt block of the month is a PERFECT one if you are just beginning to quilt.) Soooo....since I stole the day let's get to it! Here are the days to celebrate this month: ... View the Post

Sew for Girls· Tutorials

Easy Fabric Playhouse Tutorial

For ages I have been wanting to share instructions for an easy to make fabric playhouse and today is finally the day! When I was growing up we had a playhouse "tent" that we would put over a card table that would instantly turn that card table into a fortress, a mansion, a hideout, or a castle. I loved it. And I wanted to make one similar for my girls so for Christmas this year I put one together. I have seen quite a few of these that are amazing...with clear vinyl windows. flower ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking· Thoughts

2015 Word of the Year: Araneae

Last month we were asked by the SNAP CONFERENCE to share our word for 2015 over on their site. The word I chose was "Araneae". I know....it's not even a verb...but after a lot of thinking I realized it was the only word that I could pick for this year...and if you are wondering why that is you can read on. ... View the Post