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Episode 117: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon Adventures and a New Sewing Space

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:38:21 +0000

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Episode 116: In Which I Chat About 2026 Creative Goals and More!

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:59:06 +0000

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Episode 115: Cozy, Rainy Day Quilting and Knitting Chat

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:08:48 +0000

Join me during this cozy, rainy weekend episode as I chat about my ongoing quilting and knitting projects, lots of books, and holiday preparations.

Show notes on the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 114: In Which I Chat About the Quilting, Knitting, Gardening, and Another Long Absence

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:09:36 +0000

Episode 113: In Which I Chat About Quilting Finishes, Great Books, and Tiptoeing into 2025.

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:49:06 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a couple of quilting finishes, great books, and tiptoeing into 2025.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 112: In Which I Chat About My Long Absence, Fabulous Quilting Books, Plus Lots of Book & TV Show Recommendations

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:11:35 +0000

In this episode, I chat about my unintentionally long absence from the podcast, some fabulous quilting books, plus lots of book recommendations (including the new Louise Penny book The Grey Wolf.

For complete show notes, please visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 111: In Which I Chat About Quilting Projects, Sock Knitting, and Lots of TV and Book Recs

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 23:38:55 +0000

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#quilting

Episode 110: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon and the Modern Quilting Trends I Spotted at the Show

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:41:32 +0000

In this long overdue episode, I chat about QuiltCon and the modern quilting trends I took away from the show. Plus all the other things like books, shows, and more!

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 109: In Which I Chat About a New Quilting Project, an Oliso Iron Giveaway, and 2024 Goals.

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 23:47:33 +0000

In this episode, I chat about starting a new quilt project, an Oliso iron giveaway, and 2024 goals.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 108: In Which I Chat About 2024 Quilting Plans, an Oliso M3Pro Iron Review, and Lots of Books and Shows

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:42:58 +0000

In this episode, I chat about plans for 2024 quilting plans, a Oliso M3Pro project iron review, and lots of books and shows.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 107: In Which I Chat About Finding My Next Quilting Project

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:39:10 +0000

In this episode, I chat about finding my next quilting project, home decor, and lots of books and TV shows.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 106: In Which I Chat About Quilting Projects, a Great New Iron, Cross Stitch and My Trip to Chicago

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:47:54 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a great new iron, quilt projects, lots of cross stitch, some favorite books, and my trip to Chicago.

For show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 105: In Which I Chat About Another Quilt Finish, New Quilty Plans, and Some Fun New TV Shows

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:39:41 +0000

In this episode, I chat about being close to another quilt finish, some new quilty plans, and some fun new TV shows.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 104: In Which I Chat About New Quilting Patterns, Cross Stitch Burnout, and Fun Book Recommendations

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:55:40 +0000

In this episode, I chat about some quilting patterns I'm excited about, cross stitch burnout, and some fun book recommendations.

For complete show notes with all the links to things mentioned, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
https://kristinesser.com/2023/08/14/simple-handmade-everyday-podcast-episode-104-show-notes/

#quilting #flosstube

Episode 103: In Which I Chat About Our Trip Stockholm, a Fun Tablerunner Pattern, and Lots of Books Recommendations

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 22:07:35 +0000

In this long overdue episode, I chat about our trip to Stockholm, being under the weather, a fun tablerunner pattern, and lots of book and show recommendations.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 102: In Which I Chat About an Almost Quilt Finish, a Cross Stitch Finish, and Some Favorite IG Accounts

Mon, 22 May 2023 03:02:24 +0000

In this episode, I chat about an almost quilt finish, a cross stitch finish, and some favorite IG accounts.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 101: In Which I Chat About a Big Sewing Room Declutter, Fun TV Shows, and Lots of Home Projects

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:51:48 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a big sewing room rearrange and declutter, some fun TV shows, and lots of home projects. Scroll down for info on a quilting pattern giveaway!

For complete show notes with all the links to things mentioned, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

#quilting #flosstube

Episode 100: In Which I Celebrate 100 Episodes!

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:55:15 +0000

Thanks for hanging with me for 100 episodes! I chat about all the usual quilting/books/TV show things and there is a giveaway for a $50 Fat Quarter Shop gift card! More info on how to enter at the bottom of this post.

For complete show notes and a chance to with a FQS gift card, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 99: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon, Quilting Projects, Cross Stich News, and a Wonderful New Book

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:59:36 +0000

I'm back from an unexpected podcast break with lots of quilting and cross-stitch plans!

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 98: In Which I Chat About a New Quilt Along, Sewing Room Organization, and a Knitting Book Review

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:29:28 +0000

In this episode, I chat about getting started on a new quilt along, scrap quilting, sewing room organization, a knitting book review, and some new TV shows.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Special Episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast: Journaling

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

For more details, visit The Empty Nest Chronicles blog.

Episode 97: In Which I Chat About a New Quilt Along, Cross Stitch Projects, and an All-Around Catch Up!

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 23:04:27 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a new quilt along, cross stitch projects, and an all-around catch-up!

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Special Episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast Holiday Edition

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This is a special episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast Holiday Edition. My friend and fellow podcaster Frances Dowell of the Off-Kilter Quilt and Quiltficiton podcasts and I write about the empty nest life over on our blog, The Empty Nest Chronicles. We plan to record monthly podcasts where we chat in real time about all those topics that inevitably come up in this season of life.

If this isn't your cup of tea, no worries! I will be back with another episode of the Simple Handmade Everyday podcast next time.

xo,
Kristin

Episode 96: In Which I Chat About a New Sampler Quilt, Cross Stitch Progress, and Advent Recommendations

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:13:43 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a new sampler quilt, cross stitch progress, and Advent recommendations.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 95: In Which I Chat About Quilting Plans, Cross Stitch Finishes, a Three Pines TV Show, and Getting Ready for the Holidays

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:39:46 +0000

In this episode, I chat about quilting plans, cross stitch finishes, a Three Pines TV show, and getting ready for the holidays.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 94: In Which I Chat About a Way to Make Time for All the Hobbies: Quilting, Knitting, Cross Stich, and Hand Sewing, and a Quilt Pattern Giveaway

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:20:44 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a way to make time for all the crafty hobbies: quilting, knitting, cross stitch, and, hand sewing, a quilt pattern giveaway, and thinking about the holidays.

For complete show notes, please visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 93: In Which I Chat About Quilt Projects I’m Pondering, Cross Stitch Finishes, and Transitioning to Fall

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:27:03 +0000

In this episode, I chat about my trip to Italy, quilt projects I'm pondering, a little cross stitch, and transitioning to fall.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 92: In Which I Chat About Fun Quilt Patterns, Many Cross Stitch Projects, a Mid-Year Goal Check, and a Quilt Pattern Giveaway

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:42:16 +0000

In this episode, I chat about fun quilt patterns, many cross stitch projects, a mid-year goal check, and a giveaway for the Support Group quilt pattern!

If you would like to win the Support Group quilt pattern, just leave a comment on the show notes for this episode.

Episode 91: In Which I Chat About Finding My Quilting Mojo, My Continued Cross Stitch Obsession, and a Fabulous Cookbook

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 22:30:39 +0000

In this episode, I chat about finding my quilting mojo again, my continued cross stitch obsession, and lots of delicious recipes.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 90: In Which I Chat About Current Quilting and Cross Stitch Projects and What to Look for on Prime Day

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:58:27 +0000

In this episode, I chat about current quilting and cross stitch progress, Amazon Prime Day recommendations, plus lots of fun TV shows.

For complete show notes with all the links to things mentioned, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 89: In Which I Chat About Starting a New Quilt, My New Cross Stitch Obsession, and a 10 Day Challenge

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:41:39 +0000

In this episode, I chat about starting a new quilt, my new cross stitch obsession, and a 10-day challenge!

For complete show notes with all the links to things mentioned, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 88: In Which I Chat About a New Table Topper Quilting Project, Knitting Lots of Hats, and the New Downton Abbey Movie

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:46:09 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a new table topper quilting project, knitting lots of hats, and the new Downtown Abbey movie.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 87: In Which I Chat About a New Quilting Focus, Knitting for Charity, and a Total Geek Out over the book The Lazy Genius Kitchen

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:11:14 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a new focus for my quilting projects this year, knitting for charity, and I completely geek out over the book the Lazy Genius Kitchen.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 86: In Which I Chat About a Couple Quilt Finishes, a New Quilting Zine, a Favorite Podcast, and Lots of Books

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:48:42 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a couple quilt finishes, a new quilting zine, a favorite podcast, and YouTube channel.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 85: In Which I Chat About Quilts Not Coming Out As You Expected, Thoughts on Quilt Guilds, and Spring Cleaning Inspo

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:20:33 +0000

In this episode, I chat about quilts not coming out quite as you expected, quilt guilds, and spring cleaning.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 84: In Which I Chat About Quilting with Layer Cakes, an Ecopeco cutting mat review, Upping my Pizza Making Game, and Our New Rescue Pup

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:14:54 +0000

In this episode, I chat about quilting with layer cakes, an ecopeco cutting mat review, upping my pizza-making game, and all about our second rescue pup!

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 83: In Which I Chat About Using Creativity to Overcome a Funk, QuiltCon, Improv Hand Quilting, and Starting a Cutting Garden

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:27:33 +0000

In this episode, I chat about using creativity to overcome a funk, QuiltCon, improv hand quilting, and starting a cutting garden.

For complete show notes with all the links to things mentioned, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 82: In Which I Chat About A New Table Topper Quilting Project, the New Oliso Iron, and a Fun Collaboration with a Fellow Podcaster

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:43:07 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a new table topper quilting project, the Oliso TG1600 Pro Plus iron, and fun collaboration with a fellow podcaster.

For complete show notes and links, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 81: In Which I Chat About New Quilting and Knitting Projects, How I Just Don’t Get Encanto, Kindle Oasis Love, and Plans for 2022

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 21:39:48 +0000

In this episode, I chat about new quilting and knitting projects, how I just don't get Encanto, Kindle Oasis love, and plans for 2022.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 80: In Which I Chat About Quilting, Sewing, and Knitting Plans for 2022, Love for the Author Rosamunde Pilcher, and the Decorating Style of Nancy Meyers

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:23:13 +0000

In this episode, I chat about quilting, sewing, and knitting plans for 2022, a renewed love for the author Rosamunde Pilcher, and the decorating style of Nancy Meyers.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 79: In Which I Chat About the Holidays, Handmade Holiday Projects, Fun Seasonal Books, and Lots of Gift Ideas!

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 22:17:17 +0000

n this episode, I chat about the holidays, handmade holiday projects, fun books, and lots of gift ideas for the quilter in your life (that may be you!)

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 78: In Which I Chat About Our New Dog Bailey, a Fabulous New Quilt Planner, and Lots of Gift Ideas (Mostly for Yourself!)

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:56:43 +0000

In this episode, I chat about our new dog Bailey, a fabulous quilting planner, and lots of gift suggestions for you and the women in your life (quilter’s or not!).

For complete show notes with all the links to things mentioned, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 77: In Which I Chat About Scrap Quilting, a New Louise Penny Book, and a fabulous Silk & Sonder Journal Giveaway!

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:01:54 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a fabulous Silk and Sonder journal giveaway, progress on my scrap quilt, new book recommendations, and homemaking tips.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

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Episode 76: In Which I Chat About a New Quilt Project, Great Fall Reads, Journaling and Goal Setting Finds, and a Special Training Opportunity for Overcoming Procrastination!

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:57:37 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a new quilt project and quilting class, some great fall reads, journaling and goal setting finds, my new favorite YouTube channel, and a special training opportunity for overcoming procrastination!

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 75: In Which I Chat About Becoming an Empty Nester and All the Quilting, Knitting, Journaling, and Reading it Takes to Cope with That

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I chat about dropping my youngest off at college and the transition to the empty nest! Also, all the journaling, quilting, knitting, and reading that it takes to cope with that!

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 74: In Which I Chat About Finding My Quilting Mojo, a Quilters Take a Moment Ticket Giveaway, and the New Louise Penny Book

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:17:03 +0000

In this episode, I chat about finding my quilting mojo again with a fun quilt pattern, a Quilters Take a Moment ticket giveaway, the new Louise Penny book, and plans for the fall.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 73: In Which I Chat a Fabulous Quilting Project, Knitting Obsessions, DIY Pottery, and Financial Organizing

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:56:07 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a new quilt I'm excited about, my on-again-off-again knitting obsession, a fun pottery kit, lots of books, and how to organize your finances in a binder.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 72: In Which I Chat About Hand Quilting, Sock Knitting, and a Bunch of Summer Reads

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:02:22 +0000

In this episode, I chat about hand quilting, sock knitting, and a bunch of fun summer reads.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 71: In Which I Chat About Improv Quilting, Fun Summer Reads, and Continuing to Invest in Yourself This Summer

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:36:56 +0000

In this episode, I chat about improv quilting, some fun summer reads, and continuing to invest in yourself this summer.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 70: In Which I Chat About Being Out of Quilting Ideas, Lots of Fun Summer Reads, and Some Self-Care Ideas

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:22:54 +0000

In this episode, I do a big catch-up chat about not having any quilting ideas, other creative pursuits. fun summer books to read, and some self-care ideas.

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Episode 69: In Which I Chat About Getting Out of a Creative Funk, a Wonderful Quilt Planner, and Books to Develop Creativity

Sun, 23 May 2021 20:57:52 +0000

In this episode, I chat about getting out of a creative funk, a wonderful quilt planner, books to help you to develop your creativity, and some great summer books.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 68: In Which I Chat About Lots of Quilty Things, Luxury Irons, Fun Books, and Organizational Tips

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:14:28 +0000

In this episode, I get all caught up on the last month or so! Lots of quilty talk, including quilting books and classes, luxury irons, fun books and organizational tips, and a new favorite mystery show.

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Episode 67: In Which I Chat About Quilting, A Tank Top Project, Lots of Book and Show Recommendations, and More Q&A

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:15:31 +0000

In this episode, I chat about quilting and a tank top project, some novel recommendations, favorite TV shows, and more Q&A!

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 66: In Which I Chat About Quilting and Other Sewing Projects, Plans for the Garden, and My New Favorite Journal

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:51:10 +0000

In this episode, I chat about quilting and other sewing projects, digging back into gardening and homemaking, and some listener Q&A.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 65: In Which I Chat About Current Quilting Projects, Favorite Books, Shows, and a Fun "Ask Me Anything" Segment.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 19:38:58 +0000

In this episode, I chat about current quilting projects, favorite books, shows, and a fun "Ask Me Anything" segment.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 64: In Which I Chat About the Hand Pieced Quilt Along, Lots of Book Reviews, a New Favorite Show, and How to Store Recipes

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:25:41 +0000

In this episode, I chat about the Hand Pieced QAL, a bunch of book reviews, my new favorite show, and how to store recipes.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 63: In Which I Chat About the New Year, Sewing and Quilting Products I'm Enjoying, Book Reviews, and Health Goals for 2021

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:10:08 +0000

In this episode, I chat about the new year, some new sewing and quilting products I'm enjoying, book reviews, and some health goals for 2021.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 62: In Which I Chat About Preparing For the Holidays, Fun Holiday Books and Shows, and a Great Giveaway!

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:01:08 +0000

In this episode, I chat about preparing for the holidays, changes in gift wrapping, fun holiday books and shows, and a great giveaway from the Fat Quarter Shop!

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 61: In Which I Chat About Current Quilting Projects, an Online Improv Quilting Class Review, and New Book and Show Recommendations

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:44:24 +0000

In this episode, I chat about current quilting projects, hand sewing, an online improv quilting class review, and new show and book recommendations.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 60: In Which I Chat About New Quilt Projects, a Fabulous Book Giveaway, and Thoughts on the Upcoming Holidays

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:02:29 +0000

In this episode, I chat about new quilt projects, a book giveaway, and thoughts on simplifying Thanksgiving and Advent.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 59: In Which I Chat About a Nearly Finished Quilt Top, a Fun Color Theory Workbook, an Exciting New Quilt Book, and More on Tackling Nagging Projects

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:27:03 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a nearly finished quilt top, a fun color-theory workbook, an exciting quilting book, and tackling those nagging projects.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 58: In Which I Chat About a Quilt Finish, Crochet Pumpkins, an Inspiring YouTube Channel, and Taking Care of Yourself

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 19:55:10 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a quilt finish, starting a new quilting project, an inspiring YouTube channel, and taking care of ourselves during the pandemic.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 57: In Which I Chat About A Quilt Top Finish, Beginning an Improv Quilt, and a New Organizational System Called the Sunday Basket

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 21:23:47 +0000

In this episode, I chat about finishing a quilt top, starting a new "beginners improv" quilt, a lovely new fabric line, and a new organizing/productivity system called the Sunday Basket.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Check out my Amazon Store for all my recommendations:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristin_esser

Episode 56: In Which I Chat About Quilt Progress, a Virtual Quilt Guild Meeting, the New Inspector Gamache Novel, and Two Homemaking Books

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:04:03 +0000

In this episode, I chat about quilt progress, a virtual quilt guild meeting, the New Inspector Gamache novel, and two homemaking books.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 55: In Which I Chat About quilt progress, New Blue Oliso Mini Project Iron, the Lazy Genius Way Book, and a 31-Day Homemaking Challenge

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:01:24 +0000

In this episode, talk about quilt progress, the new blue Oliso Mini Project iron, the new Lazy Genius Way book, and a 31-Day Homemaking Challenge.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 54: In Which I do a Fun Q&A Session, Chat About Current Quilting Projects, Binge-worthy TV Shows, and Homemaking Routines

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:50:33 +0000

In this episode, I do a fun Q&A session, chat about current quilting works in progress, shows that are binge-worthy, and getting reinspired in our homemaking routines.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 53: In Which I Chat About Several Quilt Finishes, Quilt Labels, Masks, Fun Quizzes, and a New Podcast.

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 23:54:05 +0000

In this episode, I chat about several quilt finishes! Also much talk about masks, quilt labels, fun quizzes, and a new podcast.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 52: In Which I Chat Making Progress on Some Quilts, Results of the 5-Day Food Challenge, Books, Movies, Kombucha, and Capsule Wardrobes

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:38:18 +0000

In this episode, I chat about making progress on several quilts, the results of the 5-Day Food Challenge with Dara, books, movies, kombucha, and a summer capsule wardrobe.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 51: In Which I Chat About a Couple of Quilt Finishes, a 5-Day Food Challenge, and My New Favorite YouTube Channel

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 21:59:22 +0000

In this episode, share a couple of quilt finishes, a fun 5-Day Food Challenge, my thoughts on Hamilton, and a new favorite YouTube channel.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 50: In Which I Chat About Getting Out of a Quilting Slump, a 50th Episode Giveaway, a Wonderful New Book, and the Importance of Routines

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 20:25:08 +0000

In this episode, I making a plan to get out of my quilting slump, a great new book by Minki Kim, including a giveaway for her new book, and the importance of homemaking routines.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 49: In Which I Chat About Working Through Unfinished Quilting Projects, Reconfiguring the Sewing Room, and All the Lockdown Projects!

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:46:42 +0000

In this episode, I chat about working through UFO quilting projects, reconfiguring the sewing room, and all the projects that being on lockdown have inspired.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 48: In Which I Chat About Visible Mending, Gardening, a Great Podcast, and the New Emma Movie

Sun, 17 May 2020 00:50:58 +0000

In this episode, I chat about visible mending, stitching in the garden, a great podcast, journaling, and thoughts on the new Emma movie.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 47: In Which I Chat About Slow Quilting Progress, Sock Knitting, Some Fun Reads, A New Favorite Show, and Homemaking Tweaks

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:51:13 +0000

In this episode, I chat about slow quilting progress, sock knitting, some fun reads, a new favorite TV show, and tweaking your environment to optimize for working and learning from home.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 46: In Which I Chat About Life Adjustments, Washing Your Groceries, Making Masks, and Getting Reinspired as a Homemaker

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:12:50 +0000

In this episode of the Coronavirus Chronicles, I chat about mask making, adjusting to the new living situation, some TV and movie recommendations, and getting reinspired as a homemaker.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 45: In Which I Chat About the Weird Times We Are Living In, Not Much Quilting, Lots of Movie and TV Show Recommendations, and Setting Goals During a Pandemic

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:21:16 +0000

In this episode, I chat about the weird times we are living in, not much quilting, but lots of movie and book recommendations, and setting goals during a pandemic.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 44: In Which I Chat About the Hand Pieced Quilt Along, Coronavirus Mania, Plus Some Great Book and Show Recommendations

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 20:58:59 +0000

In this episode, I chat about the Hand Pieced Quilt Along, quilting a small project, coronavirus mania, and some great book and show recommendations.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 43: In Which I Chat About a Baby Quilt, the Hand Pieced QAL, Quiltcon, and a mild obsession with Howard's End

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 22:54:53 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a fun baby quilt project, more on the Hand Pieced Quilt Along, thoughts on Quiltcon (from afar), book recs, and a mild obsession with Howard's End.

For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 42: In Which I Chat About the Upcoming Hand Pieced Quilt Along, A Free Motion Quilting Class, and How To Organize Your Grocery List

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:54:34 +0000

In this episode, I chat about the upcoming Hand Pieced quilt along, a free motion quilting class, a new British show I'm loving, and how to organize your grocery list.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 41: In Which I Chat About the Pillow Fight Competition, Staying Accountable, and Several New Quilting Books

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:52:55 +0000

In this episode, I chat about how you should vote for me in the pillow fight competition, staying accountable, and some fabulous new quilting books.

You can find complete show notes on the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 40: In Which I Chat About a Fun Pillow Making Competition, a Finished Quilt, Habits for 2020, and My Considerable Thoughts on Little Women

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 01:32:07 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a fun pillow competition, a finished quilt, a crochet afghan, habits for 2020, and my considerable thoughts on Little Women.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 39: In Which I Chat About Finished Quilting Projects, a Fun Christmas Hexie Pillow, and Trying to Simplify Christmas

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 01:05:39 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a couple of quilting finishes, a fun Chrismas pillow, simplifying Christmas, and a flossing hack.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 38: In Which I Chat About A Fabulous Ironing Station Giveaway, Quilts in Time Out, And Simplifying the Holidays

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:48:29 +0000

In this episode, I chat about a fabulous ironing station giveaway, a quilt that I had to put in time-out, my daughter's defection from knitting to crochet, and giving ourselves a break at the holidays.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 37: In Which I Chat About How to Brew a Proper Cup of Tea, Quilting Struggles, and Making a Holiday Control Journal

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:46:54 +0000

In this episode, my friend Pam teaches you how to make a proper cup of English tea! I also chat about quilting struggles, a re-release of a book I'm excited about, and how to create a Holiday Control Journal.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 36: In Which I Chat About Lots of Finishes, a Book and Iron Review, and Getting Bossy About Candles

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 23:41:24 +0000

In this episode, I chat about several project finishes, new knitting projects, an iron review, and a bit about candles.

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Episode 35: In Which I Chat About New Quilt Projects, Lots of Books, the Downton Abbey Movie, and Homemaking Attitudes

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 22:36:32 +0000

In this episode, I chat about finishing a quilt or two, some favorite books, my thoughts on the Downton Abbey movie, a cleaning confession, and homemaking attitudes.

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Episode 34: In Which I Chat About New Quilting Projects, a Favorite Book, and a Confession about Being Clumsy

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:56:06 +0000

In this episode, I chat about lots of quilting projects, a fabulous free motion quilting class, some book recommendations, and more decluttering!

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Episode 33: In Which I Chat About Finishing 2019 Well, Lots of Books, Shows, and Homemaking Videos

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 23:48:43 +0000

In this episode I chat about ways to end 2019 well, finishing WIPs, an embroidery project, some books I loved, new fun shows, and homemaking inspiration (more cleaning videos!).

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Episode 32: In Which I Chat About Various Quilting Projects, Summer Movies, and Homemaking Hacks

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:34:08 +0000

In this episode I chat about a few quilting projects, summer movies, homemaking inspiration, and one simple swap towards a more eco-friendly home.

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Episode 31: In Which I Chat About Vacation Stitching, Finding My Quilting Mojo, Summer Show Recommendations, and Decluttering Encouragement.

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:20:24 +0000

In this episode I chat about vacation stitching (or not!), finding my quilting and knitting mojo, summer show recommendations, and decluttering encouragement. (I also use the word mojo a million times. Sorry.)

For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 30: In Which I Chat about A Pillow Project, Vacation Stitching, a Fabulous Quilting Book, and a Simple Natural Homemaking Swap

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:42:23 +0000

In this episode I chat about a quick pillow project, a quilt-along, vacation stitching plans, and a simple, natural homemaking swap.

For complete show notes and links, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 29: In Which I Chat About Starting a Couple New Quilts, Summer Routines, and Some Great Shows

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 03:45:10 +0000

In this episode I chat about starting a couple new quilts, new books, lots of good shows, and some summer food inspiration.

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Episode 28: In Which I Chat About Some Quilty Finishes, Lots of Homemaking Inspiration, and New Shows

Wed, 15 May 2019 23:16:36 +0000

In this episode I chat about a few quilty finishes, lots of homemaking inspiration, and some fun shows. And meeting an online sewing friend in real life!

Complete show notes on the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 27: In Which I Talk About a Few Quilty Projects, Some Inspirational Books, and a YouTube Discovery

Wed, 01 May 2019 21:48:33 +0000

In this episode I chat a few quilty projects, my usual book and show recommendations, and a new discovery on YouTube.

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Episode 26: In Which I Chat About A Quilty Finish, Find Projects That Spark Joy, and the Value of Working in Silence

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:40:48 +0000

In this episode I chat about a finished quilt top, finding a project that sparks joy, the value of working in silence, and as always, some fun books and TV shows.

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Episode 25a: In this episode I chat about hand quilting trials and tribulations, a gorgeous new fabric line, and two books I think you'll love.

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:52:01 +0000

(Updated to add: There was a problem with the first upload of this podcast--it was only 45 seconds long. That has been fixed.)

In this episode I chat about hand quilting trials and tribulations, a gorgeous new fabric line, and two books I think you'll love.

For show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 24: In Which I Chat About Improv Quilting, Stash Problems, an Inspiring New Book, and a Fun New Show

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:24:56 +0000

In this episode I chat about the improv quilting workshop I attended, a few books I'm excited about and a fun new show.

For complete show notes, visit the Simple. Handmade. Everyday blog.

Episode 23: In Which I Talk About Lots of Fabric, A Fun Book, and Why I Love My Instant Pot

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:59:58 +0000

In this episode I chat a bit more about QuiltCon, lots of quilting, a fun new book series, and smug homemaker moments involving my Instant Pot.

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Episode 22: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon Regret, Quilting Projects, and a Tribute to a Favorite Author

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:50:42 +0000

In this episode I chat about not going to QuiltCon, quilting projects, a tribute to one of my favorite authors, Rosamunde Pilcher, and streamlining your life.

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Episode 21: In Which I Chat About Improv Quilting Goals, a Book I Loved, and an Anniversary Giveaway!

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:07:34 +0000

In this episode I chat about improv sewing goals, my trip to the Road to CA show, a book I loved, and a productivity hack. Oh, and there is a giveaway to celebrate the podcast 1 year anniversary!

For complete show notes and to enter the giveaway, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.

Episode 20: In Which I Talk About Baby Quilts, Hand Piecing, the January Blahs, and My Love of Grocery Store Flowers

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:10:29 +0000

In this episode I talk about a baby quilt finish, a check-in with the Hand Pieced QAL, some of books and TV show recommendations, and my love of grocery store flowers.

For full show notes, visit the Simple. Handmade. Everyday. blog.