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Babylock· sewing

Teach the One—National Sewing Month

  Last year Elizabeth and I started a series that we are called "Teach the One" that we would like to become an annual event during National Sewing Month here on Simple Simon and Company.  The idea for this series came from a moment at a conference that we attended at baby lock headquarters where it was said that if everyone just taught one other person to sew it would double our community....and the idea of doubling our community sounded sweet indeed. We always say those who sew and ... View the Post

Babylock· Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue 2016 Prize Winners, Final Numbers, and Thank You’s

Hello Friends. This post is coming in later than usual...but we wanted to make sure that all the packages were received before we chose winners for prizes and tallied up the final number for this years Skirting the Issue. Ladies...I know I say this every year...but I mean it, and I feel it stronger and stronger as we continue this "event"....those who sew and quilt are some of the kindest people on the planet. I never fail to be overwhelmed by your generosity.  As I open each of ... View the Post

Guest Post

Kaffe Fassett Fabric Sneak Peak

Recently we were invited to participate in a fabric tour that would let us work with some beautiful artisan fabric by Kaffe Fassett for Free Spirit Fabrics...and of course we said YES!!! I love being able to try new and different styles of fabric and when they arrived at my home I was blown away.  Although....honestly....we've been Kaffe Fassett fans for some time now. In fact, we used one of his prints in the churndash chapter of our book:  The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork ... View the Post

Cooking· The Art of Homemaking

How to Make Freezer Meals (An Art of Homemaking Post)

How to Make Freezer Meals...this is a post I've been meaning to write forever! I'm a big fan of the freezer meals and make them often.  Back in the day when my mom was working we would meet at her house once a month and between my sister, my  mom, and I we would make enough freezer meals to feed an army.  (Or at least 3 families, several times a week, for a month.)  And I've been lucky enough to have the chance to teach a few mini classes on making freezer meals..but for some reason I've ... View the Post

Techniques· Tutorials

How to Make Quilt Binding

Making quilt binding was one of those things before I started quilting that I thought was very hard to do. But, after I got into the quilting process I found that it was was really quite a simple one.  So, if you are one of those people who are intimidated by making binding...this is the perfect place to be. ... View the Post