Simple Simon and Company

Quilting· Tutorials

Valentine English Paper Piecing Hearts

If you have been following along with instagram or facebook you will have seen that I am on a bit of an English Paper Piecing kick and it's such a fun way to sew! I love that I can take it anywhere and have been taking full advantage during ortho and doctor's office appointments lately. Here is one patchwork block I made for the Shine Bright look book with the elongated hexagon. And then I am probably the last to realize that two of the jewel pieces sewn together make the cutest ... View the Post

Shine Bright Fabrics

Shine Bright Tunic

I hardly ever have the chance to sew something up for my big girlie. It seems like just yesterday that she and I would pick out cute fabric and sew up a dress, but I feel like I blinked and she grew up on me. So when she fell in love with the gold sparkle diamond print from Shine Bright Fabrics, I knew I had my chance to sew something up for her. I cut her out a babydoll tunic and she lives in it. And better yet she loves it! To draft the pattern I took a woven shirt that fits her well ... View the Post

Accessories· Tutorials· Uncategorized

DIY $4 Pool Towel

A $4 Pool Towel Tutorial is what we have to share with you today! I know....it's December 31st...but in our family we spend every New Years Eve at a different hotel swimming, playing board games, setting goals, and eating treats.  So, tonight, even though it's freezing outside, we will be making use of these pool towels that I made over the summer.  With that said...let's get started! ... View the Post