Simple Simon and Company

sewing· Thoughts

Why I Sew

A little while ago RaeAnna invited us to take part in a series that poses the question "Why do you sew?".  What a great question!  What a fun series!  But I'm not sure I have a fun answer.... You've all heard my story about crying the Christmas my mom gave my first sewing machine (how could she give me something so blatantly domestic?!?)....and the time I got kicked out of my junior high Home Ec. class for messing with peoples foot pedals (hilarious!)....and that time I got a cat stuck on my ... View the Post

Saturday Sewing Linky Party

Sewing Saturdays at Simple Simon and Company #8

It's that time again! Time to link up your sewing projects from this week! Here are “the rules”: #1.  Please link to a specific blog post and not just your home page. #2.  Please only link items that are sewing, quilting, and handiwork related. #3.  Please don’t link any more than two items. #4.  Please don’t link up things to advertise…like giveaways, items for sale, etc. #5.  Please link back to Simple Simon and Company so others can join in the sewing love along with us. #6.  If you ... View the Post

Sew for Home

15 Minute Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial

Today we are part of the Riley Blake Quilted Cotton Tour around blog land.  Each day you will see a new project made out of Riley Blake's new quilted fabrics!  Today is all about a 15 minute sewing machine cover and how to make it.  Here is what you need to do... ... View the Post

Thoughts· Uncategorized

A Summer Reading List for YOU

I love to read.  I am always in the middle of at least 2 or 3 different books. My nightstand is always littered with a variety of fiction and non-fiction choices.  I'm not married to any one genre or author.  I enjoy everything from young adult fiction to lengthy biographies and from mysteries to self-help.  I'll read just about anything but lately I've been drawn to the classics and those books with a timeless quality. There's just something magical about them...the characters, the adventure, ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Sewing Spaces

Today's "Art of Homemaking: Sewing Spaces" post is brought to you courtesy of our sweet friend Christina over at Two Little Hooligans where she runs a series highlighting bloggers sewing spaces (among her other picturesque posts about her beautiful home, family, and sewing).  We love Christina and are delighted to be invited to participate in her series. ... View the Post