It's the first week in October (I almost typed November...this year is flying!) and that means it is once again time for our series for 2017--The Modern Quilt Along. It's a series where we are looking at one aspect of modern quilting each month and trying to incorporate it into our quilting time. This month the theme is minimalism and it is one of the hallmarks of the modern quilting era. Minimalism is defined in the design world as the style or technique that is characterized by extreme ... View the Post
Slow Cooker Spooktacular Starts Today!!!
For years now Elizabeth and I have talked about doing a month devoted entirely to crock pot cooking and that month has finally arrived! ... View the Post
Winner Winner Winners!!!
Today we are so so excited to announce a pile of winners from a pile of giveaways! (And if you are one of the lucky winners PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email us at simplesimonandco (at) gmail.com so we can get your mailing address!!!) ALRIGHT...here we go! Let's start with our prize winners from Skirting the Issue: (We apologize for waiting so long to announce these...but I had to wait for all the packages to stop coming in!!!) The winner of a fabulous (really fabulous) new Baby Lock ... View the Post
DIY Pumpkin Dioramas (Made with Dollar Store Styrofoam Pumpkins)
Today we are making some DIY Pumpkin Dioramas....using only items that we could find at the Dollar Store. (Which is a good thing since my girls are obsessed with them.) ... View the Post
How to Tie a Quilt
This is one of those projects that brings back so many memories for me. I remember fondly opening up a gigantic box one year as a Christmas gift. It was from my Grandma Lova and inside the giant box was a handmade tied quilt that she had made for my bed. It was soft and super fluffy (I now suspect it had double batting in it) with a navy blue sheet on one side and a butterfly sheet on the other. I loved that warm quilt and had it on my bed for years. And now as an adult I appreciate it even ... View the Post
Sewing Knits Without a Serger
If you have ever been intimidated with sewing knit fabric, today's post is for you! I think people fear knits because the fabric can sometimes stretch and roll as you are sewing and it can seem very daunting. But once you know a few tips and tricks, Sewing Knits Without a Serger can become second nature. So, let's just jump right into it.... Tip #1--Use the right kind of needle. When working with fabrics like knit, the first thing to remember is that the fabric is actually knit (think ... View the Post
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