For Skirting the Issue this year we are focusing on quilts and blankets. You can read more about Skirting the Issue HERE. Today we have a round up for you of 10 of our most popular (AND FREE!!!) quilt tutorials to make for any quilting project you have going on. The Nine Patch Quilt is one that is fast and simple to make if you use THIS method of chain piecing. And they turn out darling every single time...get the full tutorial for making this block HERE. Make a quick and easy ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue 2019: Question & Answers & Prizes
Hello Friends! Soooo...we have had a quite a few emails asking about Skirting the Issue this year so we are taking a minute to answer some of those questions. WHAT ARE THE ITEMS THAT ARE BEING MADE TO DONATE THIS YEAR? This year we are focusing on quilts...baby sized and up. However, we are also doing girls and womens skirts as well as pillowcases. WHERE CAN I DONATE MY ITEMS? As always our hope would be that you find a local charity that could use your handmade items....a ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue 2019: Where to Donate
Like we said at the beginning of the month our approach to Skirting the Issue is a little different than in years past. As the time drew near I kept reflecting on different events that happened during the year. I told you about the accident I was involved in but there were loads of other events that led up to this shift. One of those was the organization of a city Quilt Show that I was in charge of. Here's what happened: During the holidays last year I became obsessed with the idea ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue 2019 is Here!!!
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
Skirting the Issue: Little Dresses for Africa
Two years ago we were able to be involved in a project of sewing some pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa as part of a charity sew at our baby lock Common Events and it was such a good experience. We got to hear from the founder a woman who has now devoted her life to making and donating dresses for little girls all over the world who need a little love. It is such a great project. So for our last week of skirting the Issue this year, we thought we would include ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue Week #3–Blankets for Project Linus
Today begins week #3 for Skirting the Issue and this week we are focusing on making blankets and quilts for Project Linus. We have donated fleece blankets and other types of handmade blankets to this organization for several years and I love the story behind all of the volunteer "blanketeers" that are helping so many children who need a little extra love and security in their lives. Over the years we have put together many simple blanket tutorials to use to make some blankets or quilts that I ... View the Post
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