Simple Simon and Company

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue Week #2–Pillowcases

We are on week #2 of Skirting the Issue and this week we are focusing on sewing pillowcases for Children's hospitals and foster care closets! If you are new around here and are wondering what Skirting the Issue is you can go read more about it HERE.  This week in our sewing for charity month we are focusing on sending new handmade pillowcases to children in need. We absolutely love the idea of sending a new bright fun pillowcase to kids who need some extra love. Whether it be a local ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Skirts for Girls in Foster Care

If you have been with us for any of our Skirting the Issue events you will know that we always love to sew skirts for girls in Foster Care. Foster Care has a special place in both of our hearts that you can read about HERE and HERE. And so sewing skirts for girls to wear on the first day of school is such a special project. What Patterns to Use? Over the years we have put together many many different skirt tutorials that you can use to make skirts from, or you are welcome to use any skirt ... View the Post

Quilting

Nautical Summer Quilt Along Day 2: “F” Half Square Triangles

It's time for the second video in our Nautical Summer Quilt Along! Today we are making a diamond shaped block that is comprised of 4 half square triangles...which the video will walk you through how to make.  The video will also show you a variety of blocks that can be made with half square triangles and will demonstrate the process of chain piecing. Several people have asked about the fabric that we are using for these quilts.  All of the fabrics used are from Riley Blake Designs ... View the Post