Simple Simon and Company

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: 25 Things to Teach Teens Before They Move Out

I had a realization this last summer that I only have 3 more summers with my oldest before he will be moving out....and I realized how much he still needs to know. (HA!) There is so much growing up that happens in these last teenage years and I know I am not ready for it all. Yes, there are the big ones like learning to drive, date, school and relationships, but I have realized there are so many more smaller things that I am over looking. So, I've started making a list of 25 things to teach ... View the Post

Quilting

How to Sew Hexagons With a Sewing Machine

  How to Sew Hexagons With a Sewing Machine Maybe the title of today's post should be "don't fear the hexagons in quilting!" because it is a question that we are often asked. And truthfully sewing  hexagons (or other y seams) isn't that difficult it just takes a little bit of practice to get it down. But about two rows into this quilt you will be a master at how to sew hexagons with a sewing machine. Here is what you will need to make this quilt which is approximately 40" by ... View the Post

Quilting

Queen Sized Black and White Gingham Quilt

Awhile back we showed you how to make a Gingham Baby Quilt but I just recently re-did my guest room and wanted a large black and white gingham quilt to go in that room. So, I modified the original tutorial from using 5" pre-cut squares to 10" pre-cut squares which made the perfect size quilt for the bottom of a queen bed that I have in that room. And I REALLY REALLY love this quilt! It is so great in that room and looks amazing with the giant sized gingham squares. It's such a simple quilt ... View the Post