Simple Simon and Company

Celebrations· Seasonal

Fall Leaves Table Runner Tutorial

I shared this simple Fall Table runner tutorial on the Accuquilt blog last month, but there is still time to make one for your Thanksgiving table.  And if you buy the linen table runner already sewn, it makes it a fast and easy project to make in an afternoon. ... View the Post

Christmas· Crafts for Kids· Tutorials· Uncategorized

12 gifts kids can make…..

With the holiday season coming we put together a short list of 12 gifts that not only can kids help make but they are fun to both make and to receive! Top Row (left to right): pom pom garland, fabric paint tee shirt, felt bow jewelry, peg girls Second Row (left to right): fleece scarves, homemade crayons Third Row (left to right): handmade notecards, scrappy heart Bottom Row (left to right): craft stick puppets, square necklace, boys' peggies, felted wool necklace Kids love to be involved ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Quilts

String Quilt Block—Making the Mini Quilt (Part 2)

On Monday we started our Quilt Block for the Month of November and today we are going to finish the String Block Mini Quilt. Mini Quilts are a great way to try new quilt blocks without a lot of commitment and they are becoming quite popular for that reason. I think I love them best because you really can make a quilt in an afternoon. If you need the string quilt block tutorial...click HERE to make the four quilt blocks...and then today we will finish up our mini quilt. ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Things That Matter Most…(An Art of Homemaking Post)

Yesterday I shared a story over on our Facebook page about my melt down last week.... I had finally put out a rug that I had been saving since Christmas last year and in less than 24 hours my oldest child had spilled chocolate pudding all over it.  Between the ruined new rug and everything else that had been going on and was coming up that week (a family funeral, viewing, luncheon, Halloween, making costumes, meetings, deadlines, obligations, etc.) it was more than I could handle and I turned ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting

Quilt Block of the Month–String Quilt Block (Part 1)

It's the first Monday of the month and we are continuing our Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial and this month is one of my absolute favorites for using up scraps. Today I am showing the quilt block itself and then on Wednesday I will show you how to  complete the mini quilt using 4 string blocks. The String Quilt Block is a quilt block that dates back to the early twentieth century when fabric was scarce. It could be made from such small scraps so no fabric would go wasted. Women made ... View the Post