Kristin Esser

Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

Leisure EN ↓ 100 episodes

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.

Author

Kristin Esser

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

kristinesser.podbean.com

Latest episode

Mar 9, 2026

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Episodes

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 16.10.2022

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 02.10.2022

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 28.08.2022

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 07.08.2022

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 11.07.2022

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 17.06.2022

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 27.05.2022

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 06.05.2022

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 21.04.2022

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 05.04.2022

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 17.03.2022

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 24.02.2022

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 05.02.2022

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 23.01.2022

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.  

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 19.12.2021

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! 05.12.2021

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!) 21.11.2021

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! 24.10.2021

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 recommendations,

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! 03.10.2021

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 19.09.2021

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 Sim ple 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 29.08.2021

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 15.08.2021

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 25.07.2021

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 11.07.2021

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 27.06.2021

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 . 

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