Last year we launched a project that I had been wanting to for several years...a podcast. A quilting podcast called "Stitched". The first time I listened to a podcast (an episode of Mike Rowe's "That's the Way I Heard It") I thought to myself "THIS!!! THIS is what I want to add to Simple Simon! THIS is what we need to do." I couldn't stop thinking about it. I was obsessed!!! Soooooo....I talked Elizabeth into the podcast and the wheels started turning. I spent hours writing up ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 12: The Joy of Painting…and of Quilting
Bob Ross has long been a favorite at our house. My 10 year old loves to paint but is also a perfectionist. So awhile back I introduced her to The Joy of Painting....and of course Mr. Bob Ross. His laid back, encouraging approach to enjoy the journey has helped my daughter to worry less as she works...and not just in her artwork. His catch phrase saying that "there are no mistakes only happy accidents" has become her mantra and I can't thank him enough. She still struggles with ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 11: Forever in Blue Jeans
I love Neil Diamond and I love Blue Jeans...and shortly after we started Stitched my brother asked when we were going to doing one about jean quilts so I could talk about Neil and my levis. Well, Jake, today is the day! I really love this episode and had so much fun researching the history of Levis, indygo, and of course talking about Neil. I hope you like it. You can listen to it here: Or subscribe to us on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Play. Thanks for ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 9: Fabric, Gingham, and Quilts…OH MY!!!
Over the weekend I took this photo to send to my sister: She recently had given me a haunted mansion necklace and I was showing her that I would be wearing it that night when I went to see the play "Wicked". I have seen Wicked before and really enjoy the storyline...and during the intermission, as we sat talking, my brother and I were pulling up cast photos and reading about those who were in the play. And that is when my brother captured a screen shot on his phone to point something ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 5: If I Had a Million Dollars
Stitched Episode 5: If I Had a Million Dollars is live!!! ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 4: They Always Know How to Go Home
Stitched Episode 4: They Always Know How to Go Home is up and ready for listening! It's all about simple family traditions and Flying Geese quilt blocks. And this episode can be found HERE or.....you can now subscribe to Stitched over on Spotify and over on iTunes!!! (Which we think is pretty exciting.) Or... You can listen to it right here: Just push the play button. And then leave us some feedback...hows the music? Episodes too long? Too short? We'd love to hear ... View the Post