Simple Simon and Company

Simple Curtain Modifications

Today we have 9 simple curtain modifications that you can complete in an afternoon! ... View the Post

The internet can be a lot of things...and while sometimes it can be stupid and scary at other times it can be wonderful and amazing.....today is a case of one of the wonderful times. Because of the internet we were introduced to Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair and because we were introduced we became "virtual" friends and because we became "virtual" friends we have become "real life friends". Melissa is a friend that we get to cross paths with several times a year and gives us a great ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking· Uncategorized

The Art of Homemaking: On Choosing a Home

So over the past few weeks my husband and I have been agonizing over homes. And I mean agonizing. I think I have talked to every single builder in a 30 mile radius...and walked through every existing home for sale in the same area. My husband and I sit on our computers late into the night pouring over the floor plans, number of rooms, and yard size combinations that will fit into our budget. And our realtor is ready to pay US to buy a house. But it's a big decision. It's where I ... View the Post

The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting

The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting Book Tour with Nancy Zieman

Today we are starting a month long tour of our new book, The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting. Don't worry, there will still be regularly-scheduled posts and great tutorials that are coming up (we have a few lined up that are summer-inspired and even a new pattern or two :) But, every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of June some new and old quilting friends will be sharing different aspects of the new book. Some will be projects, some will be a little more about the book and some ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month

Quilt Block of the Month: The Windmill Quilt Block Tutorial

It's the first Monday of the Month and that means that we are doing our Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial. And this month we are back to working with all half-square triangle blocks with The Windmill Quilt Block Tutorial. ... View the Post

Celebrations· Uncategorized

June Holidays 2016

It's the last day in May which means that we need to list all the days to celebrate that are coming up in June! Listed below are many of the holidays that are waiting to be observed in the month of June. (I especially enjoy the ones on the 7th, 13th, and 17th.) ... View the Post