Hi everyone! I am Elizabeth, one half of the duo of sisters-in-law who blog together at Simple Simon and Company. At Simple Simon and Company we love simple sewing, quilting and craft projects that anyone can do. We have a motto at Simple Simon that "anyone can sew" and we really believe it. If you can operate a gas pedal on a car you can "drive" a sewing machine! And while today's project is not stitching on a sewing machine---it is still simple. If you are anything like me you are spending … [Read more...] about Hexagon Wreath Tutorial
DIY Fairy Costume
We love a good challenge. So when Michaels asked us to come up with a DIY Costume you bet we were game! Now my 7-year-old told me she wanted to be a fairy, so I went in looking for anything that could make her look magical on Halloween. But I also wanted something that wouldn't just get set aside once October was over. Here's what I came up with. I'm so in love with how it turned out. I walked in Micheals and began my search. I found these beautiful fairy wings and knew I hit … [Read more...] about DIY Fairy Costume
Aztec Lounge Pants
I'm so excited to join in Riley Blake's Back to School Blog Tour! We sure love that we get to work with such an amazing company. For my Back to School project I choose to make some cute lounge pants for my daughter. I wanted to use a soft knit and once I saw this fun aztec print from Carley Griffith I had to have it. First off, I have to say that I am NOT a pattern designer--YET. So I went in search of the best pattern I could find that that happened to be these Lazy Days Lounge … [Read more...] about Aztec Lounge Pants
Jersey Knit Scarf Crafternoon Kit
I am so excited to share something that I've been working on for months now. Last year Hazel and Ruby came to us with their idea of making Crafternoon Kits and we thought it was genius! We jumped at the chance to work with them to create this fun Jersey Knit Scarf Crafternoon Kit. So you may be asking, "what is a Crafternoon Kit?" It is a kit of a fun trendy craft idea from some of your favorite bloggers, pulled together in a smart little package so all you have to do it open it up and … [Read more...] about Jersey Knit Scarf Crafternoon Kit
Short Maxi Skirt with Pocket for Girls
We are so happy to be a part of Skirting the Issue today with Simple Simon and Company. We adore these ladies and this mission to make skirts to donate to local Foster Care centers. If you are needing a fun sewing project look no further! Today I am sharing a fun twist on the maxi skirt. A Short Maxi Skirt with Pocket for Girls! (I think the pocket makes it.) It's a quick sew (about 30 mins) and easy enough for beginners. I got my cute fabric from Riley Blake. We are so happy to be on … [Read more...] about Short Maxi Skirt with Pocket for Girls