{"podcast":{"title":"Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast","slug":"loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830","podcast_index_feed_id":7582830,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/iseestarsquilting/feed.xml","website_url":"https://iseestarsquilting.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20411048/LOGO-YT-lg.jpg","author":"ISeeStarsQuilting","episode_count":49,"summary":"🎙 Loose Threads & Stitches: A Quilting Podcast 🧵✨ A fun, lighthearted quilting podcast for creative souls who love fabric, stitching, and a good chat with friends. Hosted by Christen from I See Stars Quilting, this podcast is all about embracing the joy of quilting—without the perfectionism. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just starting out, each episode is filled with quilting tips, creative inspiration, industry trends, and fun quilting confessions. It’s like sitting down with your quilting bestie for a cozy chat over coffee—stitching optional! New episodes drop every Thursday! Grab your favorite project and join us as we explore all things quilting, creativity, and community. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe for: ✔ Encouraging & relaxed quilting conversations ✔ The latest quilting trends & techniques ✔ Hilarious quilting confessions & real-life stories ✔ Tips to spark creativity & finish those WIPs ✔ Listener questions & community chats Follow along for more quilting fun: 📍 YouTube Channel: youtube.com/ISeeStarsQuilting 📍 Join the Stitch Sisters Community: stitch.academy/stitchsister 💡 Subscribe now and let’s make quilting even more fun, one stitch at a time!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-04T08:21:08.933971+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 30: What If You Only Quilted for Yourself This Year? (A Permission Slip for Every Maker)","slug":"episode-30-what-if-you-only-quilted-for-yourself-this-year-a-permission-slip-for-every-maker","published_at":"2025-11-13T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830/episode-30-what-if-you-only-quilted-for-yourself-this-year-a-permission-slip-for-every-maker","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830","url":"https://iseestarsquilting.podbean.com/e/ep-030-what-if-you-just%e2%80%a6-didn-t-quilt-for-everyone-this-year-%f0%9f%a4/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r26hkrkjry68feiu/11_-_Holiday2_audio9dpuj.mp3","summary":"Feeling holiday pressure to quilt your way into being enough? It’s time for a reality check—quilting burnout isn’t festive. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODEChristen from I See Stars Quilting opens her heart in this honest holiday chat about the emotional labor behind handmade gifts—and how to reclaim joy and sanity without ditching your creativity. 💡 EPISODE TAKEAWAYSThe truth about handmade guilt and emotional giftingWhy “not everyone gets a quilt” is the sanest mantra of the seasonTips for fast finishes (that still feel meaningful)How batching and drop-dead dates can save your holiday spiritA permission slip to let go of guilt projects and choose joy instead 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWhat’s the most unrealistic handmade gift idea you’ve ever attempted? (Bonus points if it involved glitter ✨) 🧵 JOIN THE STITCH SISTER INNER CIRCLEWant more support like this in your quilting journey? Our private community of creative women is waiting for you → https://stitch.academy/stitchsister 📚 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:🧵 Longarm Services & Instant Quote → https://stitch.academy/longarm-quilting📚 Free Printable: Quilt Care Guide → https://stitch.academy/quilt-care-101☕ Buy Me a Tea → http://buymeacoffee.com/starsquilting🛍️ Shop My Tools & Workshops → https://ISeeStarsQuilting.com📸 Instagram → http://instagram.com/issq.longarmquilting📌 Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/ISeeStarsQuilting #quiltingpodcast #holidayquilting #stitchsisters #creativeconfidence #handmadenothustle","meta_description":"Feeling holiday pressure to quilt your way into being enough? It’s time for a reality check—quilting burnout isn’t festive. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODEChristen fro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":983,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830/episodes/episode-30-what-if-you-only-quilted-for-yourself-this-year-a-permission-slip-for-every-maker/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830/episode-30-what-if-you-only-quilted-for-yourself-this-year-a-permission-slip-for-every-maker.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}