Simple Simon and Company

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

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Learn to Rest

"When you get tired, learn to rest, but don't quit." Several weeks ago I found myself one afternoon having a breakdown. It was a week where everything went wrong. The kids had so many things going on but yet were not willing to get any of them done.  It was end of term (enough said). Projects, homework galore. They were also constantly fighting with each other about the most inane things. I couldn't get dinner on the table to save my life. I forgot appointments. I was done. And done. And ... View the Post

Cooking· Recipe

Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

This slow cooker chili has a secret ingredient which you will find in the recipe list. Don't be afraid of it....it makes the chili creamy and thick and only you will know it's in there, but it makes a world of difference in how it tastes at the end. Trust me on this one!!! Slow Cooker Chili Recipe 2 lbs. ground beef 1 small green pepper diced 1 small onion diced 2 cans chili beans (can substitute kidney beans if you prefer) 2 cans of petit diced tomatoes 1 small can of ... View the Post