{"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 45: What Joann's Closing Really Did to the Quilting World (One Year Later)","slug":"episode-45-what-joann-s-closing-really-did-to-the-quilting-world-one-year-later","published_at":"2026-05-14T19:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830/episode-45-what-joann-s-closing-really-did-to-the-quilting-world-one-year-later","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/loose-threads-stitches-a-quilting-podcast-7582830","url":"https://iseestarsquilting.podbean.com/e/ep45-what-joanns-closing-really-did-to-the-quilting-world-one-year-later/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2ypbivgxn4v9pmxm/05_-_Life_After_Joanns9r4rw.mp3","summary":"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 -…","meta_description":"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. 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