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 44: In Which I Chat About the Hand Pieced Quilt Along, Coronavirus Mania, Plus Some Great Book and Show Recommendations 14.03.2020

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 22.02.2020

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 05.02.2020

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 23.01.2020

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 08.01.2020

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 13.12.2019

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 22.11.2019

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 06.11.2019

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 21.10.2019

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 . 

Episode 35: In Which I Chat About New Quilt Projects, Lots of Books, the Downton Abbey Movie, and Homemaking Attitudes 01.10.2019

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 . 

Episode 34: In Which I Chat About New Quilting Projects, a Favorite Book, and a Confession about Being Clumsy 14.09.2019

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 .    

Episode 33: In Which I Chat About Finishing 2019 Well, Lots of Books, Shows, and Homemaking Videos 29.08.2019

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 . 

Episode 32: In Which I Chat About Various Quilting Projects, Summer Movies, and Homemaking Hacks 08.08.2019

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 . 

Episode 31: In Which I Chat About Vacation Stitching, Finding My Quilting Mojo, Summer Show Recommendations, and Decluttering Encouragement. 25.07.2019

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 S imple 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 26.06.2019

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 07.06.2019

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 .

Episode 28: In Which I Chat About Some Quilty Finishes, Lots of Homemaking Inspiration, and New Shows 15.05.2019

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 01.05.2019

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 . 

Episode 26: In Which I Chat About A Quilty Finish, Find Projects That Spark Joy, and the Value of Working in Silence 18.04.2019

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 . 

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. 05.04.2019

(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 20.03.2019

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 06.03.2019

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 . 

Episode 22: In Which I Chat About QuiltCon Regret, Quilting Projects, and a Tribute to a Favorite Author 19.02.2019

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 . 

Episode 21: In Which I Chat About Improv Quilting Goals, a Book I Loved, and an Anniversary Giveaway! 05.02.2019

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 25.01.2019

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 . 

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