Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

By Kristin Esser

What's Simple. Handmade. Everyday. about?

The Simple Handmade Everyday podcast is where I talk about living a creative, intentional life. I like to chat about quilting, knitting, what I’m reading and watching, and even a little bit about keeping a cozy, organized home.

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Simple. Handmade. Everyday. episodes:

03.03.2024
Episode 110: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon and the Modern Quilting Trends I Spotted at the Show
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.
01.07.2024
Episode 109: In Which I Chat About a New Quilting Project, an Oliso Iron Giveaway, and 2024 Goals.
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.
12.10.2023
Episode 108: In Which I Chat About 2024 Quilting Plans, an Oliso M3Pro Iron Review, and Lots of Books and Shows
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.
11.05.2023
Episode 107: In Which I Chat About Finding My Next Quilting Project
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.
10.08.2023
Episode 106: In Which I Chat About Quilting Projects, a Great New Iron, Cross Stitch and My Trip to Chicago
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.
09.04.2023
Episode 105: In Which I Chat About Another Quilt Finish, New Quilty Plans, and Some Fun New TV Shows
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.
08.13.2023
Episode 104: In Which I Chat About New Quilting Patterns, Cross Stitch Burnout, and Fun Book Recommendations
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
07.23.2023
Episode 103: In Which I Chat About Our Trip Stockholm, a Fun Tablerunner Pattern, and Lots of Books Recommendations
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.
05.22.2023
Episode 102: In Which I Chat About an Almost Quilt Finish, a Cross Stitch Finish, and Some Favorite IG Accounts
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.
04.23.2023
Episode 101: In Which I Chat About a Big Sewing Room Declutter, Fun TV Shows, and Lots of Home Projects
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...
04.02.2023
Episode 100: In Which I Celebrate 100 Episodes!
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...
03.19.2023
Episode 99: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon, Quilting Projects, Cross Stich News, and a Wonderful New Book
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.
01.23.2023
Episode 98: In Which I Chat About a New Quilt Along, Sewing Room Organization, and a Knitting Book Review
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.
01.20.2023
Special Episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast: Journaling
For more details, visit The Empty Nest Chronicles blog.
01.08.2023
Episode 97: In Which I Chat About a New Quilt Along, Cross Stitch Projects, and an All-Around Catch Up!
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.
12.16.2022
Special Episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast Holiday Edition
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...
11.21.2022
Episode 96: In Which I Chat About a New Sampler Quilt, Cross Stitch Progress, and Advent Recommendations
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.
11.06.2022
Episode 95: In Which I Chat About Quilting Plans, Cross Stitch Finishes, a Three Pines TV Show, and Getting Ready for the Holidays
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.
10.16.2022
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
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...
10.02.2022
Episode 93: In Which I Chat About Quilt Projects I’m Pondering, Cross Stitch Finishes, and Transitioning to Fall
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.
08.28.2022
Episode 92: In Which I Chat About Fun Quilt Patterns, Many Cross Stitch Projects, a Mid-Year Goal Check, and a Quilt Pattern Giveaway
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...
08.07.2022
Episode 91: In Which I Chat About Finding My Quilting Mojo, My Continued Cross Stitch Obsession, and a Fabulous Cookbook
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.
07.11.2022
Episode 90: In Which I Chat About Current Quilting and Cross Stitch Projects and What to Look for on Prime Day
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.
06.17.2022
Episode 89: In Which I Chat About Starting a New Quilt, My New Cross Stitch Obsession, and a 10 Day Challenge
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.
05.27.2022
Episode 88: In Which I Chat About a New Table Topper Quilting Project, Knitting Lots of Hats, and the New Downton Abbey Movie
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.
05.06.2022
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
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.
04.21.2022
Episode 86: In Which I Chat About a Couple Quilt Finishes, a New Quilting Zine, a Favorite Podcast, and Lots of Books
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.
04.05.2022
Episode 85: In Which I Chat About Quilts Not Coming Out As You Expected, Thoughts on Quilt Guilds, and Spring Cleaning Inspo
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.
03.17.2022
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
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.
02.24.2022
Episode 83: In Which I Chat About Using Creativity to Overcome a Funk, QuiltCon, Improv Hand Quilting, and Starting a Cutting Garden
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.
02.05.2022
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
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.
01.23.2022
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
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.
12.19.2021
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
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.
12.05.2021
Episode 79: In Which I Chat About the Holidays, Handmade Holiday Projects, Fun Seasonal Books, and Lots of Gift Ideas!
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.
11.21.2021
Episode 78: In Which I Chat About Our New Dog Bailey, a Fabulous New Quilt Planner, and Lots of Gift Ideas (Mostly for Yourself!)
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,...
10.24.2021
Episode 77: In Which I Chat About Scrap Quilting, a New Louise Penny Book, and a fabulous Silk & Sonder Journal Giveaway!
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. Check out my Amazon Store for all my...
10.03.2021
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!
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...
09.19.2021
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
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...
08.29.2021
Episode 74: In Which I Chat About Finding My Quilting Mojo, a Quilters Take a Moment Ticket Giveaway, and the New Louise Penny Book
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...
08.15.2021
Episode 73: In Which I Chat a Fabulous Quilting Project, Knitting Obsessions, DIY Pottery, and Financial Organizing
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...
07.25.2021
Episode 72: In Which I Chat About Hand Quilting, Sock Knitting, and a Bunch of Summer Reads
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.
07.11.2021
Episode 71: In Which I Chat About Improv Quilting, Fun Summer Reads, and Continuing to Invest in Yourself This Summer
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.
06.27.2021
Episode 70: In Which I Chat About Being Out of Quilting Ideas, Lots of Fun Summer Reads, and Some Self-Care Ideas
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. Visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog for complete show notes.
05.23.2021
Episode 69: In Which I Chat About Getting Out of a Creative Funk, a Wonderful Quilt Planner, and Books to Develop Creativity
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.
04.25.2021
Episode 68: In Which I Chat About Lots of Quilty Things, Luxury Irons, Fun Books, and Organizational Tips
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. For complete show notes visit...
03.21.2021
Episode 67: In Which I Chat About Quilting, A Tank Top Project, Lots of Book and Show Recommendations, and More Q&A
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.
02.28.2021
Episode 66: In Which I Chat About Quilting and Other Sewing Projects, Plans for the Garden, and My New Favorite Journal
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.
02.14.2021
Episode 65: In Which I Chat About Current Quilting Projects, Favorite Books, Shows, and a Fun "Ask Me Anything" Segment.
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.
01.24.2021
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
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.
01.10.2021
Episode 63: In Which I Chat About the New Year, Sewing and Quilting Products I'm Enjoying, Book Reviews, and Health Goals for 2021
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.

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Simple. Handmade. Everyday. episodes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 100: In Which I Celebrate 100 Episodes!

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

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

Special Episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast: Journaling

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

Special Episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast Holiday Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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