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.
(Note: This giveaway is not closed) If you would like to enter to win the quilt patterns, let me know in the comments if you are interested in Group 1, Group 2, or both! (Pictures of the quilt patterns are below.)
(Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional cost to you. Rest assured that I only recommend products that I know and love.)
Quilting Links
- 2017 Patchwork Quilt Along quilt that I am hand piecing
- Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along info
- Scrappiness is Happiness quilt book
- Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast
- A Quilting Life Christmas Guide from Sherri McConnell
- Simply Half Yards Quilt Book
Quilt Pattern Giveaways
- Group 1: Desert Daybreak and Painted Meadow
- Group 2: Ivy & Fern and Marseille
(All images courtesy of Fat Quarter Shop)
Cross Stitch Links
- Autumn Love Cross Stitch Pattern
- Stitch Cards Set N
- Frosty Typeface Pattern
- Flea Market Flowers Pattern
Books
- State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
- Stitches in Crime series by ACF Bookens (books 4-6)
- Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Inexpensive places to get books
TV Shows
- Stranger Things
- Manifest
- My Life is Murder
- Derry Girls
Miscellaneous Links
- Elementary Wrap by Purl Soho
- Fortnum & Mason Elderflower, Strawberry, and Rose tea
- The Empty Nest Chronicles blog – a new venture with my friend Frances!
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I just love listening to your podcast while I sew. I would love to win group one. 😀
Group A looks wonderful. I am so very new to this craft any podcasts etc to get me going is v welcome. Love to listen to you while walking or driving to my daughters. Enjoy Ann Pratchet too. Thank you for the great content I’m new here. Uk
I listen to the podcast through YouTube – I would love to watch it as well.
Group 1 patterns are lovely but so is group 2 😉
I love your podcast alot. I dont think you need video. I think its perfect as is! I like group numbe 1. Thanks
I prefer the podcast format to YouTube.
I like both pattern sets.
These Precious Days is so, so good and was my introduction to Ann Patchett. I am also enjoying the Thursday Murder Club series. I actually liked the 2nd better than the first, and I have the 3rd in the series on hold at the library.
I love listening to your podcast on my drive to and from work. Please put me in the drawing for group 1 or group 2 – they are all beautiful!
Kristin, your podcast is my favorite! I love hearing about your tea, family , quilty/cross/knitty news, shows, and books.You’ve opened me up to so many new things! Please don’t ever stop recording! I’d love to win group 1.
Look forward to listening to your podcast, they relax me. You have such a relaxing voice. I like all of them but favor the first one.
I would love you on you tube but love your podcast too!
I love both groups!
Group 1 is my favorite….. fingers crossed….gracias
I love all these patterns! The first set is my preference. And FQS is always fantastic!
Thanks for your great podcast! I really enjoy hearing what you’re working on, and love your recommendations. I would love to see you on YouTube as well. 🙂 Pattern set #1 would be my preference but they’re both great!
I’d be interested in group 1 of the patterns. Thank you. Also, I’d probably still listen to your podcast rather than watch on YouTube.
Just started listening to your podcast. I also x st knit quilt and read. Thank you for sharing about yours. Love both the patterns. Look forward to your next episode
Just found your podcast today! Really enjoying it! I’d love to have either group! Love Fat Quarter Shop!
Love your podcast! Desert daybreak looks like it would be a fun quilt to put together.
Love podcasts, listen while cooking or in the car!
Thanks for the reminder about the Elemtentary Shawl. I got diverted by the Project Linus. Knit along and Crochetalong. Time for the mindless knitting!
Love your pillow finish. I’m also really into cross stitching, and you inspired me to make a pillow from my latest Christmas finish.
Love the podcasts, love the blog,. You brighten my life!
Hi Kristin,
I recently found your podcast when Frances mentioned it … I’m really enjoying it! I’m a quilter, but I love the occasional cross-stitch too. Your show notes are great!
If the giveaway isn’t over, I love group 1.
Thank you!
Hi Kristin. I love your podcasts! I love listening when driving or working around the house. I like YouTube as well (I just started watching them) but at this point in my life I hate to see anyone feel like they have to do hair and makeup. I truly enjoy your new empty nest blog and you’ve introduced me to so many interesting things. I love anything by hand…sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, cooking and crafting. Someday I want to try hand piecing a quiltI. I am drawn to set #2. of your quilt patterns.
I love that I found your podcast today. Pattern set #1.
I so enjoy your podcast your voice is so call me and inspirational at the same time! You give me so many good ideas I always have more ideas than time so I’d like the idea of the project bags! I would love to win group number 2 of the patterns… But either would be appreciate it thank you for all you do to inspire us! Karyn from Florida
Wow this episode was chock full of inspiration-
Thank you! And Group 2 seems fun!
Group 1 is my favorite! Thanks, Kristin.