It's July which can only mean 1 thing...ok it can mean a lot of things...but here at Simple Simon and Company it means that it is time for Skirting the Issue! Skirting the Issue is an annual event that is near and dear to our hearts. It started from a desire to harness the goodness of the sewing community and help those that we knew needed some love....namely girls in foster care. (You can read more about our why's and the stories behind Skirting the Issue HERE and HERE.) Over the ... View the Post
Starting at Square One Quilt Pattern (sewn up in Shine Bright)
I love this quilt pattern. It is our Starting at Square One Quilt Pattern and a few months back I used it to make this toddler quilt using our Shine Bright fabric. The quilt itself finishes up at 50" by 50" which is the size that I love for lap quilts but is also the perfect size for my 7 year old to use for, what we call them at our house, a "couch quilt". However, this particular quilt was made for a brand new arrival and should make a great floor quilt for the sweet ... View the Post
Quick Basil Chicken
Quick Basil Chicken This is my teenage son's favorite dinner right now...which is fine by me. It is quick and easy and good...plus he always volunteers to help make it. Here's what you need:*4 chicken breasts (although we only use three and I cut them in half)*1 can of diced tomatoes*1/4 cup of olive oil*1 handful of fresh basil leaves*2 tablespoons of minced garlic*1/4 cup butter*salt and pepper *Pasta noodles of your choice Here's how to make it:1. Cover your chicken with ... View the Post
Tomato Pin Cushion History
Ever wondered where the tomato pin cushion comes from? Well, we did so we did a little digging and discovered it's origins. What we found was so interesting that we shared it as our first segment of I've Got a Notion on our Quilting Podcast Stitched (That you you can listen to HERE.) Below is the transcript from that segment...so you can find out all about the tomato pin cushion as well: This week’s notion is...the tomato pin cushion. It seems like everyone has one...small, ... View the Post
Harvest Quilt in Pastel
Recently we released our new Harvest Quilt Pattern which really is a great pattern for those just beginning to quilt. The quick column (vertical row) construction makes it a quick sew and easy to piece together. Plus the large swatches of fabric used makes a fun quilt to showcase larger print fabrics. I've made up several of these quilts and each time I have done it the same way....probably because I over think things waaaaaay to much....but each time I've used swiss dots for ... View the Post
Stitched Episode 16: Up Close It’s Just a Bunch of Little X’s
Today we can't believe we are releasing the last episode of Season 1 of Stitched. We have been so excited to start Stitched and get it going...thank you to everyone who has listened and followed along as we have started navigating our way through putting together a podcast. Next season will start up again in September (but don't be surprised if a few bonus episodes pop up this summer). We already have a long list of stories and topics to share and I'm even more excited about Season 2 than I ... View the Post
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