Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

Kristin Esser

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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100 episodes
Updated March 9

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Dec 13, 2019 · 45 min
Episode 39: In Which I Chat About Finished Quilting Projects, a Fun Christmas Hexie Pillow, and Trying to Simplify Christmas
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.
Nov 22, 2019 · 47 min
Episode 38: In Which I Chat About A Fabulous Ironing Station Giveaway, Quilts in Time Out, And Simplifying the Holidays
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.
Nov 6, 2019 · 51 min
Episode 37: In Which I Chat About How to Brew a Proper Cup of Tea, Quilting Struggles, and Making a Holiday Control Journal
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.
Oct 21, 2019 · 49 min
Episode 36: In Which I Chat About Lots of Finishes, a Book and Iron Review, and Getting Bossy About Candles
In this episode, I chat about several project finishes, new knitting projects, an iron review, and a bit about candles. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
Oct 1, 2019 · 44 min
Episode 35: In Which I Chat About New Quilt Projects, Lots of Books, the Downton Abbey Movie, and Homemaking Attitudes
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. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
Sep 14, 2019 · 40 min
Episode 34: In Which I Chat About New Quilting Projects, a Favorite Book, and a Confession about Being Clumsy
In this episode, I chat about lots of quilting projects, a fabulous free motion quilting class, some book recommendations, and more decluttering! For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Every blog.
Aug 29, 2019 · 46 min
Episode 33: In Which I Chat About Finishing 2019 Well, Lots of Books, Shows, and Homemaking Videos
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!). For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
Aug 8, 2019 · 43 min
Episode 32: In Which I Chat About Various Quilting Projects, Summer Movies, and Homemaking Hacks
In this episode I chat about a few quilting projects, summer movies, homemaking inspiration, and one simple swap towards a more eco-friendly home. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
Jul 25, 2019 · 41 min
Episode 31: In Which I Chat About Vacation Stitching, Finding My Quilting Mojo, Summer Show Recommendations, and Decluttering Encouragement.
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.
Jun 26, 2019 · 41 min
Episode 30: In Which I Chat about A Pillow Project, Vacation Stitching, a Fabulous Quilting Book, and a Simple Natural Homemaking Swap
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.
Jun 7, 2019 · 37 min
Episode 29: In Which I Chat About Starting a Couple New Quilts, Summer Routines, and Some Great Shows
In this episode I chat about starting a couple new quilts, new books, lots of good shows, and some summer food inspiration. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
May 15, 2019 · 40 min
Episode 28: In Which I Chat About Some Quilty Finishes, Lots of Homemaking Inspiration, and New Shows
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.
May 1, 2019 · 33 min
Episode 27: In Which I Talk About a Few Quilty Projects, Some Inspirational Books, and a YouTube Discovery
In this episode I chat a few quilty projects, my usual book and show recommendations, and a new discovery on YouTube. For complete show notes visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
Apr 18, 2019 · 38 min
Episode 26: In Which I Chat About A Quilty Finish, Find Projects That Spark Joy, and the Value of Working in Silence
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. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
Apr 5, 2019 · 37 min
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.
(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.
Mar 20, 2019 · 43 min
Episode 24: In Which I Chat About Improv Quilting, Stash Problems, an Inspiring New Book, and a Fun New Show
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.
Mar 6, 2019 · 39 min
Episode 23: In Which I Talk About Lots of Fabric, A Fun Book, and Why I Love My Instant Pot
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. For complete show notes, visit the Simple. Handmade. Everyday blog.
Feb 19, 2019 · 35 min
Episode 22: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon Regret, Quilting Projects, and a Tribute to a Favorite Author
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. For complete show notes, visit the Simple. Handmade. Everyday blog.
Feb 5, 2019 · 31 min
Episode 21: In Which I Chat About Improv Quilting Goals, a Book I Loved, and an Anniversary Giveaway!
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.
Jan 25, 2019 · 32 min
Episode 20: In Which I Talk About Baby Quilts, Hand Piecing, the January Blahs, and My Love of Grocery Store Flowers
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.

Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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