Simple Simon and Company

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New and Improved Scripture Bags

I've recently changed my scripture bag pattern. I made my first pattern so that the scriptures would fit snugly inside. However, I had complaints that it was too snug. So I've revamped the pattern giving scripture sets a more comfortable fit. ... View the Post

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My Second Attempt

Last night after I made the turtle my 5 year old decided he needed a stuffed creation as well. So I fired up the machine and made a simple version of some dolls I saw recently on a really cool Chinese crafting blog. Simon (my son) loves him. He named him "Cockroach" and proclaimed that he is the "guardian protector" who will keep him "safe from kidnappers" while he sleeps.Again, my 3-D skills are lacking and Cockroach needs to be de-clipped but all in all I'm counting this attempt as a success. ... View the Post

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My First Attempt

Yesterday I got an invitation to my niece's 1st birthday party. In an effort to make her something different I decided to not only try my hand at making a 3-D creation but to make it up on my own---no pattern. What was I thinking?!?I used terry cloth and felt. It was loads of fun making it but I'm not sure about the outcome. Maybe after I rid the poor turtle of all her clippings...Anyway, for what it's worth here it is...my first attempt at 3-D sewing projects. Terrie the Turtle. ... View the Post

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Apron Spring Boutique

This weekend we have a few of our items at a fun little boutique right here in Saratoga Springs. It is the Apron Strings Boutique and is located just off of Redwood Road at the Avondale Academy. I snapped this photo earlier this morning just before I finished getting all of our items out on display. I love set up times and meeting all the creative people who make such diverse stuff. This boutique has some really fun vendors. Two of my favorites at this show are a wonderful police officer who ... View the Post

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A Surgery and a sweater redo….

I am down for a bit recovering from surgery, and on the couch, so I thought that I would post an older project that I haven't gotten around to yet....Behold--the sweater set redo.I had a really nice cashmere sweater set that my mom had given me for Christmas quite a few years ago. But, I haven't worn it for awhile because it was just looking a bit dated. So, I cut up it (gasp...) and went for it.Here's what I did...I didn't get a picture of the sweater before so imagine the before.I started by ... View the Post