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.<br /><br />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 are perfect 100% of the time!<br /><br />New episodes every Thursday! Grab your favorite project, pour a cup of tea, and let’s talk all things quilting. 🎧💛<br /><br />✅ Inside Each Episode, You’ll Find:<br />✔ Encouraging & lighthearted quilting conversations<br />✔ Tips, tricks, and creative inspiration<br />✔ Stories about the real ups & downs of quilting<br />✔ Fun community discussions and listener questions<br /><br />🎧 Want even more quilting fun? Watch full video episodes and more tutorials on the I See Stars Quilting YouTube Channel! Subscribe here → youtube.com/ISeeStarsQuilting<br /><br />And don’t forget to join the conversation in our Stitch Sisters Community at stitch.academy/stitchsister!
Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast
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Podcast Overview
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.<br /><br />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 are perfect 100% of the time!<br /><br />New episodes every Thursday! Grab your favorite project, pour a cup of tea, and let’s talk all things quilting. 🎧💛<br /><br />✅ Inside Each Episode, You’ll Find:<br />✔ Encouraging & lighthearted quilting conversations<br />✔ Tips, tricks, and creative inspiration<br />✔ Stories about the real ups & downs of quilting<br />✔ Fun community discussions and listener questions<br /><br />🎧 Want even more quilting fun? Watch full video episodes and more tutorials on the I See Stars Quilting YouTube Channel! Subscribe here → youtube.com/ISeeStarsQuilting<br /><br />And don’t forget to join the conversation in our Stitch Sisters Community at stitch.academy/stitchsister!
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Recent Episodes
May 14, 2026
Episode 45: What Joann's Closing Really Did to the Quilting World (One Year Later)
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 stop. In this episode I'm sharing:→ What Joann's actually WAS to so many of us (hint: it was more than a store)→ The grief that came with the closing — and why it was totally valid→ What the quilting community did next (and how it kind of blew my mind)→ Where quilters are finding fabric now, including resources that actually help→ The one thing that still hasn't been replaced — and why it matters for beginners→ My honest question for YOU: where did you land after all of this? This is a real conversation. Not the polished version. I want to hear your story in the comments. 🗺️ Resources mentioned:- needletravel.com — searchable map of quilt shops by state/city- Michaels — now carrying more fabric including some Kona cotton online & in stores ⭐ Join the Stitch Sister Inner Circle — our cozy membership community for quilters who want connection, encouragement, and a creative home base: 👉 www.stitchsisterinnercircle.com 📌 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Loose Threads & Stitches!Every week we talk quilting, creativity, and all the real life stuff that goes with it. 🎙️ Find the podcast on Spotify + Apple Podcasts — search "Loose Threads and Stitches"🌐 Visit me at www.ISeeStarsQuilting.com #quilting #quiltingpodcast #joannsclosing #quilters #loosethreadsandstitches 0:00 - The palate cleanser we all needed1:40 - What Joann's really was to us3:05 - It was a "third place" (and we didn't realize it)5:45 - The closing era: chaos, clearance sales, and grief8:00 - What happened NEXT (the good part)10:30 - Where quilters are shopping now12:10 - Resources: needletravel.com + Michaels update14:00 - What we still haven't gotten back16:30 - The beginner access problem (this matters long-term)18:10 - My honest question for you20:55 - Wrap up + how to find the show
May 7, 2026
Episode 44: - When a Project Becomes a Chapter, Not a Career
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 joyful instead of urgent. Evolution can be steady instead of frantic. And "enough" can be chosen without having to be earned. Thank you for sitting with me through this whole chapter. I love you so much. 💕 ✂️ TIMESTAMPS below🎙️ Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — search "Loose Threads and Stitches"📺 New quilting videos every week on this channel! ─────────────────────────✨ CONNECT WITH ME→ YouTube: @ISeeStarsQuilting→ Podcast: Loose Threads & Stitches (Spotify | Apple)→ Stitch Sister Inner Circle: [your link here]→ Longarm Services: [your link here]→ Shop: [your Shopify link]─────────────────────────#EnoughChapter #LooseThreadsAndStitches #ISeeStarsQuilting #Quilting #CreativeLife #Podcast #SelfGrowth #Mindset #QuiltingCommunity #starstitchers 0:00 Opening hook — "What if you were never the project?"0:31 Welcome to the finale of The Enough Chapter1:41 Why the "more" message is everywhere (it's not malicious)3:10 How constant improvement language shapes identity3:57 Quilting as a reminder: growth doesn't need shame as fuel4:45 Recap: what we covered over 10 episodes5:50 "You were never the project — you were always the maker"6:35 What this space has always been about7:17 The handmade quilt metaphor — evidence of life, not defect8:37 The one thing to take from this chapter9:23 You are allowed to decide when you feel finished10:03 What's coming next + where to follow along
April 30, 2026
Episode 43: It's Not a Flaw — It's a Mismatch
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 to breathe and think. 🧵 In this episode:→ Why struggle isn't always a personal flaw — sometimes it's just misalignment→ The quilt pattern metaphor that reframes everything→ How fit changes across seasons of life (and why that's evolution, not regression)→ Real-world quilting examples that bring it all home→ The one question to ask instead of "what's wrong with me?" 📌 This is episode 9 of The Enough Chapter — a limited series on Loose Threads & Stitches exploring growth, identity, and the quiet pressure of "more" in modern life. Next week is the final episode — don't miss it. ✂️ Resources mentioned:→ Printables & shop: https://stitch.academy/shop→ My Quilting Group: www.stitchsisterinnercircle.com 💛 If this one resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it — hit that share button and send it their way. 🌟 Subscribe to join the Star Stitchers community — and drop your podcast ideas in the comments below. I read every single one. #quilting #quiltingpodcast #theenoughchapter #looseThreadsAndStitches #ISeeStarsQuilting #creativewellness #quiltersofyoutube #slowliving #enoughseries #quilterencouragement Chapters:0:00 Have you ever tried to make something work?0:21 Welcome back — The Enough Chapter recap1:12 Let's talk about mismatch2:02 Fast pace, high visibility, comparison — it doesn't suit everyone2:19 The quilt pattern + fabric metaphor3:13 What if the question is "what fits me?" not "what's wrong with me?"3:43 Fit changes across seasons of life4:40 The seam ripper lesson — redesign, don't shame5:21 Struggle can signal redesign, not self-repair5:57 Is this version of success actually yours?7:24 You are allowed to adjust the pattern8:03 Real-life quilting examples — the whole spectrum9:15 Next week: the final Enough Chapter episode9:48 Closing thought: am I failing, or does this just not fit?
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