Simple Simon and Company

The Art of Homemaking

Simple Tips for Better Vacuuming (AND A GIVEAWAY!!!)

*This post is sponsored. I am kind of a practical girl. A couple of years ago for my birthday I asked for a paint sprayer, for Christmas last year I asked for some new pots and pans and for Mother's Day I asked for a new vacuum. I know it's not everyone's jam, but having nice new things to help around the house really make me happy because they help me with my everyday tasks. Unfortunately that "new vacuum" didn't last long (it started squealing like a dying cat and even cleaning and ... View the Post

sewing· Tutorials

Clothesline Bowl Tutorial

Over the weekend we had the chance to teach a sewing class on how to make a Clothesline Bowl Tutorial. I think I love this project because they are fast and you really can make them your own! I wish I would have got a picture of everyone's bowls at the end because even though everyone had the same supplies at the beginning of the class, every bowl was unique and awesome at the end. I absolutely love that kind of creative project where in a few simple steps...everyone's project is so ... View the Post

Guest Post· Quilts

Kaffe Fasset’s Sew Artisan EBook

For awhile now we have been fan's of the FreeSpirit Fabric designer Kaffe Fasset. In fact, we've enjoyed his fabric so much that we used it for the Churndash chapter in our book Simple Simon's Guide to Patchwork Quilting. I love that bold print and the combination of colors. Which is what we love, in general, about Kaffe Fassett's fabric...those bold prints and the color combintations. Recently we were part of a fabric tour with Free Spirit Fabrics for his new Artisan ... View the Post

Patterns· sewing

Gingham Girls Spring Boho Blouse

Today we are joining our good friend Amy Smart on her tour of her first fabric line, Gingham Girls by Penny Rose Designs and we couldn't be more excited for her! It is a retro-inspired line but with a modern twist that makes it great for quilts, home decor items and clothing alike. And since I was born in the 70's it is a line that reminds me of my childhood---growing up with gingham. I am joining along the fabric tour with a boho blouse pattern made from two of the fabrics in her line, ... View the Post