Grounded: A Greek Key Quilt Last year I had the coolest experience. I was able to run the Athens Marathon with my daughter and brother. As we planned for this epic adventure...what sights we'd see and the places we'd stay....I started planning my quilt! For Greece I decided to go with a classic Greek Key design. It would have a simple blue and white color pallet and be showcased through a traditional border motif that can been seen throughout Greecian artwork and ... View the Post
Endurance Quilt Block Goes to London
Endurance Quilt Block Goes to London Awhile back I started a series that I knew would be a personal project that, for me, would last a lifetime. I called it "Grounded: A Quilt Block Series" and it was based on combining flooring patterns that I love and admire with the grounding feeling I get when I sew. At the time I had no idea how needed this grounding would, and continues to be for me. The time I've spent alone cutting and stitching while thinking about various spaces has seen ... View the Post
Do-It-Yourself Döners for Dinner
Do-It-Yourself Döners for Dinner (Perfect for Summer Nights) Ok, ok...I KNOW these are NOT traditional döners...or gyros...or shawarmas but I live in the southwest and don't have easy access to a vertical spit rotating stacks of savory chicken, lamb, pork, or beef. (Although....I did just find a place in Southern Utah that has some of the tastiest hummus and kalamakia that I have had in a long time!) So let me explain. I was first introduced to döners a few years back. We were ... View the Post
The Miracle of Mediocrity
The Miracle of Mediocrity This spring we had a lot happening. My oldest daughter was graduating from high school, we had family funerals out of state and close to home, I was coaching my youngest daughters volleyball team, I was sewing up quilts for several different families who suffered losses, I was still teaching full time at our local junior high (with classes filled beyond capacity), I was attending all the sporting and end of year events for my girls....oh and then....in the ... 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
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