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Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast

ISeeStarsQuilting

Love quilting? So do we! Loose Threads & Stitches is the cozy, fun, and slightly chaotic quilting podcast you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by Christen from I See Stars Quilting, this show is all about quilting, creativity, and finding joy in every stitch.Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just getting started, this podcast is like sitting down with a quilting bestie—we’ll chat about trends, tips, quilting confessions, and the occasional ‘oops’ moment. Because let’s be real… no one’s seams

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Ep. 52: Stop Saving Your Favorite Fabric — Make the...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Have you been saving that perfect fabric for the "right" project… for years? 👀 Friend, this one's for you.On this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, we're talking about a rare kind of quilt: the one you make for nobody but yourself. It's not a gift, not a commission, not a guild swap. It exists because YOU wanted it to exist. I'm sharing the story of the Tula Pink collection I saved for way too long, what I realized I was really waiting for, and 5 reasons a quilt made just for you might be

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9:43

EP 50: How to Enjoy Quilting Again Without Pressure...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/09/10

Feeling behind on your quilt projects? If your relaxing hobby has quietly turned into another to-do list, this one's for you, sweet friend.Welcome to Loose Threads & Stitches — your calm corner of the quilting world. I'm Christen with ISeeStarsQuilting.com, and in Episode 9 we're talking about the Productivity Trap: what happens when tracking projects, saying "I need to finish this," and feeling guilty for just playing with fabric steals the joy out of quilting. In this episode we cover: - How

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12:31

EP: 49 - The Quilting Frustration Spiral (and how to...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/09/03

One stubborn seam can turn into “maybe I'm just bad at quilting” surprisingly fast. In this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, we're talking about the quilting frustration spiral—and four ways to stop self-doubt before it steals the joy from your sewing time.A seam that won't match or a quilt block that refuses to lie flat is frustrating. But it is not a verdict on your quilting skills. Christen shares why five hard minutes can suddenly feel like proof that you'll never get it right, why

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EP 48: How I Started Quilting (And Why I Bought a...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/08/13

Welcome to Loose Threads & Stitches — your calm corner of the quilting world, where we talk about the real stuff, the fun stuff, and everything the quilt community is thinking but not always saying. I'm Christen from ISeeStarsQuilting.com. Let's talk.Today I'm sharing something I don't tell often — my actual origin story. It starts with two toddlers fighting over one blanket on movie night (true story), and somehow leads to a graphic designer with zero quilting background ending up with a

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10:48

EP 47: Why I Finally Tried Foundation Paper Piecing —...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/08/11

I always said I was not a paper piecer. Too rigid. Too rule-bound. So I just kept telling myself that story — for years. Until I tackled a Violet Craft abstract elephant foundation paper piecing project... and everything I thought I knew about myself unraveled. In the best way. This episode is about more than quilting. It's about all the things we've decided about ourselves that we've never actually checked in on. The beliefs that started as observations and quietly became identity. And the

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18:22

EP: 46 | When You Gift a Quilt and the Reaction Isn't...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/06/04

Have you ever finished a gift quilt, handed it to someone, watched them open it… and felt your heart sink a little because the reaction wasn't quite what you'd hoped for?If you have, you're not alone — and your feelings are completely valid. In this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, we're talking about one of the most emotionally complicated things in all of quilting that almost nobody talks about: gifting quilts. The hours, the love, the fabric chosen just for them… and the gap between what

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21:53

Episode 45: What Joann's Closing Really Did to the...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/05/14

It's been just over a year since Joann's closed — and I'm finally saying the thing out loud. This one's a palate cleanser. No journaling prompts, no deep dives. Just two quilters in a hotel lobby at 11pm. 🧵✨ It's been just over a year since Joann's announced it was all closing — and I've had some THOUGHTS sitting in the back of my mind ever since. So today? Pure palate cleanser. We're just talking like two quilters at a retreat, staying up way too late because the conversation is too good to

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11:29

Episode 44: - When a Project Becomes a Chapter, Not a...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/05/07

This is it — the finale of The Enough Chapter. 🌟Over the past 10 weeks, we've explored moving targets, wiring, capacity, the stories we tell ourselves, labels, play, curated attention, and fit. Today, we're not adding anything new. We're bringing it all home. Because here's what I want you to walk away knowing: you were never a defective draft. You were never a project to be fixed. You were always — and will always be — the maker. Growth can be curious instead of critical. Improvement can be

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Episode 43: It's Not a Flaw — It's a Mismatch

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/04/30

Have you ever tried to make something work — really work — and it just wouldn't sit right? Not because something was wrong with you. But because it wasn't aligned.In Episode 9 of The Enough Chapter, we're talking about mismatch. The difference between something being hard because you're not capable... and something being hard because it doesn't fit how you're wired. That distinction? It changes everything. This is a gentle, honest episode — perfect for stitching along or just having a quiet moment

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18:08

Episode 42: You Are Allowed to Protect Your Attention

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/04/23

Friend, this one came from a really personal place. 💛 If something in this episode hit home, will you tell me in the comments? I read every single one. And if you know someone who needs a little permission to exhale today — please share this with them. That's what this series is for. 🌟 —Christen✂️ Resources mentioned: → Printables & shop: https://stitch.academy/shop What if protecting your attention isn't avoidance — what if it's actually one of the most caring things you can do for

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Episode 41: When Quilting Starts Feeling Like a Job...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/04/16

When did hobbies stop being fun… and start feeling like pressure?In this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, we’re having a real, honest conversation about the shift from creativity as play to creativity as performance. If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering: “Should I post this?” “Is this good enough?” “What’s the outcome here?” You’re not alone. Somewhere along the way, productivity crept into our creative spaces—and it changed how we experience the things we once loved. Today, we’re

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12:59

EP: 40 When Labels Help… and When They Start Holding...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/04/09

Have you ever felt relieved when you finally had a word for what you were feeling?In this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, Christen talks about the role labels play in our lives — how they can bring clarity, comfort, and language for our experiences… but also how they can quietly begin to define us if we hold them too tightly. This is Episode 6 of The Enough Chapter, a series about letting go of the pressure to always be more productive, more capable, more together, and more “enough.” If

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EP: 039 The “Glimmer” You Didn’t Notice (But Needed)...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/04/02

✨If life has felt heavy lately… this episode is your reminder to look for the glimmers.Those small, quiet moments of goodness that are easy to miss—but powerful enough to shift everything. In today’s episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, we’re talking about: Why our brains naturally focus on stress and negativity How “glimmers” can gently rewire your mindset Simple ways to notice more joy in your everyday life And how creativity plays a role in all of it This isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s

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EP: 038 The Stories We Tell Ourselves | The Enough...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/03/31

When something feels hard… Have you noticed how quickly your brain tries to explain it? Not just solve it. Explain it. Why it's happening. What it says about you. What it means. 🪡 Check out the Stitch Sister Inner Circle membership group: www.stitchsisterinnercircle.com In this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, Christen continues The Enough Chapter series and explores something powerful but often invisible: The stories we tell ourselves when life gets difficult. Humans are natural

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EP: 037 When Life Exceeds Your Capacity | The Enough...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/03/31

Have you ever had a day where everything feels heavier than it should? Small decisions feel exhausting. Emails feel louder. And somewhere in the back of your mind a voice whispers… “What is wrong with me?” In this episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, Christen continues The Enough Chapter series and explores something many of us feel but rarely name: Capacity. Your nervous system was designed for rhythm — for cycles of focus and rest — but modern life throws constant input, decisions, and

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EP: 036 Why We Keep Chasing “Enough” | The Enough...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/03/31

✨ Watch the full "Enough Series" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2lL084T_JI&list=PLOq9UmWSYwqtnbQ-EvPCJY8eaGIp7fL60&pp=sAgC If we know the target keeps moving… why do we still chase it? In Part 3 of The Enough Chapter, we explore something deeper beneath the pressure to keep improving. What if the feeling of “never enough” isn’t a personal flaw — but part of how the human brain is wired? In this episode, we look at why our minds naturally lean toward the next possibility, why

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EP: 035 When “Enough” Became a Moving Target | The...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/03/31

✨ Watch the full "Enough Series" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2lL084T_JI&list=PLOq9UmWSYwqtnbQ-EvPCJY8eaGIp7fL60&pp=sAgC Have you ever reached a goal… and immediately felt like it wasn’t quite enough? You finish the project. You clean the room. You improve your routine. And instead of resting, your brain whispers, “Okay… what’s next?” In Part 2 of The Enough Chapter, we explore why “enough” feels like a moving target in modern life — and how shifting benchmarks might be affecting

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EP: 034 The Quiet Hum of “More” | The Enough Chapter...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Are you ever allowed to feel finished?In this first episode of the “Enough Chapter,” we explore the quiet pressure to constantly improve — better routines, better systems, better productivity — and why that low-level hum of “not quite there yet” might not actually be coming from inside you. This cozy, reflective quilting podcast episode is for the creative who feels tired of constant optimization. ✨ In this episode: Why marketing is built around highlighting gaps How creativity gives us rest from

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EP: 33 Your Quilty Word of the Year (Without Pressure...

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/02/12

Hey there Quilty Friends! Picking out a "one little word" for the year is a sweet tradition, but have you ever picked a Quilty word that speaks to your creative soul? This concept helps guide your "quilting" endeavors, from "sewing" choices to your relationship with your tools. It's all about nurturing your "creativity" in every stitch. This isn’t about productivity. Or perfection. Or sewing 27 quilts in a year. It’s about choosing a word that feels like a soft nudge, not a bootcamp command

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Ep: 032 Lessons I Didn’t Expect to Learn This Year

Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast ·

2026/02/01

In this heart-to-heart episode of Loose Threads & Stitches, Christen shares the creative and personal lessons she never saw coming last year — including the surprising wisdom that came from a major life interruption (spoiler: it involves a car door and a concussion 😅).If you've ever felt guilty about rest, struggled to finish your projects, or questioned your creative spark... this one's for you. We’ll talk about the value of unfinished work, the quiet power of community, and why your quilting

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