• Home
  • The Art of Homemaking
  • About Us
  • Tutorials
    • Baby
    • Seasonal
    • Sew for Boys
    • Sew for Girls
    • Sew for You
    • Skirts
    • Recipes
    • Quilting
    • Sew for Home
    • Crafts
    • Learn to Sew
  • Contact Us
  • Shop

Simple Simon and Company

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • YouTube

Miscellaneous· Projects· sewing· Tutorials

Skirting the Issue: A Blanket Tutorial

 Years ago, I sat in a hospital room with Hannie who was 18 months old at the time.  She had gotten a horrible stomach virus and wasn't keeping anything down for days.  I remember when I took her into the doctor they sent us straight to the hospital.  It was a scary 24 hours....and I vividly remember she didn't even flinch when they stuck the IV needle in her.  That was the moment I knew she was pretty sick. After a couple of hours on IV's she began to stabilize and I could see the coloring ... View the Post

07.16.13

Giveaway

On flying…..

 Over the summer, I have decided that we need to do one "special" thing a day.  Something that is not chores, or homework but just a way to build some memories.  We have done some science experiments (like baking soda volcanoes) and some art projects but other days our "special" time has been popping popcorn and eating it on a blanket in the loft while watching a movie.  Recently, the kids and I had the opportunity to see the trailer for Disney's Planes, coming to theaters August 9.  As a family ... View the Post

07.15.13

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Project Highlights

Hey!We just wanted to take a quick minute and spotlight some of the excellent projects that have been popping up in the Skirting the Issue Flickr group: Like these Pillowcases that Jennifer made (along with many many wonderful skirts and other fun pillowcases!!!)  ...And this skirt (one of three!) made by paper sticks and string...  ...And this skirt (one of several adorable projects) by Sandaniels. Aren't they all wonderful?  Anyone would be happy to get any one of these items.(And that is only ... View the Post

07.12.13

Uncategorized

Skirting the Issue Week 2: A Pillowcase Tutorial and A Story That I’ve Never Told

Almost 2 years ago I gave birth to my 3rd baby, baby Ruth.  Because of complications with my previous deliveries we had a pretty solid birth plan in place.  However, things didn't go as planned...something went terribly wrong. The details are long and frustrating.  But the core of the story is this.  I ended up dying for a few minutes.  And while I find that terrifying my husband likes to argue that it was far scarier for him than it was for me...but that is an argument for another time. Because ... View the Post

07.09.13

Announcements· Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Places to Donate List

Today we are talking about where to donate your items for Skirting the Issue.  Since we added more projects this year we've had emails asking where these items can be donated.  So below is a list of our projects and ideas for charities that are in need of the items.This year we really wanted everyone to be able to sew something that was meaningful to them and be able to donate it to a charity that they had a tender place in their heart for.(My tender place, as you all know, is for making skirts ... View the Post

07.08.13

Announcements· Giveaway· Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: What We Have For You

Hello. I love Skirting the Issue.  Not only does it allow me to share something that is important to me with all of you but it reminds me of how much good there is in the world. Reading your emails, watching your projects come in, and knowing the good that is happening fills me up.  I love thinking about each you out there sewing along with us in your craft rooms, craft corners, or kitchen tables :) lovingly making something for a perfect stranger.  We don't know each other.  Most of us will ... View the Post

07.05.13

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 248
  • 249
  • 250
  • 251
  • 252
  • …
  • 409
  • Next Page »
Two girls. Same name. One mission. Teach the world to sew.

Listen to Our New Podcast!

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Search this blog

Instagram Feed

Simple Simon and Company accepts paid advertising, products for review, and sponsored posts; but we promise that all opinions are our own. We also utilize affiliate marketing within text links on the website and will disclose each link. All work on this site is our own and tutorials are for personal use only. If you would like to link to one of our tutorials, feel free to use one picture and a link, but copying an entire tutorial is not cool. Please ask permission before using a picture of any of our children.

Privacy Policy

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Copyright © 2025 · Dazzling Theme theme by Restored 316

Sign Up for Our Newsletter!
Thank you for stopping by Simple Simon and Company. Sign up for our newsletter so you never miss a thing!
Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party.