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Babylock· Quilt· Quilts· The Art of Homemaking· Uncategorized

Because Time Passes (Why I Quilt)

I was raised by women who took great pride in their domestic prowess.  My mother could put together a spread of enough homemade food to feed an army in less than an hour and all of it would look, taste, and smell delicious.  My grandmother could crochet beautiful and complicated afghans while carrying on lengthy conversations and loose her stitch count.  And my great grandmother, she was a quilter.  Her name was Elizabeth and even though she is my namesake I have spent most of my life content ... View the Post

Teach the One 2 Sew· The Art of Homemaking

Why Do You Sew? Elizabeth’s Story…

Whenever liZ and I go anywhere to teach a class we always begin with a little introduction of who we are and why we sew.  And while those stories are really extreme opposites, I still love the fact that sewing and creating is an underlying theme. And since most of us will never meet in person (but I hope we do!) we thought we would share our sewing stories with you...and the reasons why we feel so passionate about sewing. ... View the Post

Babylock· sewing

Teach the One—National Sewing Month

  Last year Elizabeth and I started a series that we are called "Teach the One" that we would like to become an annual event during National Sewing Month here on Simple Simon and Company.  The idea for this series came from a moment at a conference that we attended at baby lock headquarters where it was said that if everyone just taught one other person to sew it would double our community....and the idea of doubling our community sounded sweet indeed. We always say those who sew and ... View the Post

Babylock· Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue 2016 Prize Winners, Final Numbers, and Thank You’s

Hello Friends. This post is coming in later than usual...but we wanted to make sure that all the packages were received before we chose winners for prizes and tallied up the final number for this years Skirting the Issue. Ladies...I know I say this every year...but I mean it, and I feel it stronger and stronger as we continue this "event"....those who sew and quilt are some of the kindest people on the planet. I never fail to be overwhelmed by your generosity.  As I open each of ... View the Post

Guest Post

Kaffe Fassett Fabric Sneak Peak

Recently we were invited to participate in a fabric tour that would let us work with some beautiful artisan fabric by Kaffe Fassett for Free Spirit Fabrics...and of course we said YES!!! I love being able to try new and different styles of fabric and when they arrived at my home I was blown away.  Although....honestly....we've been Kaffe Fassett fans for some time now. In fact, we used one of his prints in the churndash chapter of our book:  The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork ... View the Post

Cooking· The Art of Homemaking

How to Make Freezer Meals (An Art of Homemaking Post)

How to Make Freezer Meals...this is a post I've been meaning to write forever! I'm a big fan of the freezer meals and make them often.  Back in the day when my mom was working we would meet at her house once a month and between my sister, my  mom, and I we would make enough freezer meals to feed an army.  (Or at least 3 families, several times a week, for a month.)  And I've been lucky enough to have the chance to teach a few mini classes on making freezer meals..but for some reason I've ... View the Post