Hobbies Up To Here

Welcome back hobbyists and crafters! Today we update you on some of our current projects and the process we are making on a lot of our quilts and stitching. My dad has made MAJOR progress with his Frank wall hanging. This is the second one after he ran into some issues with the first. Mom’s … Continue reading We’ve Got Updates and Progress! Episode #77

Welcome back, hobbyists and crafters! We’ve got a fun episode chatting about, well, US! Thanks to all our friends and listeners who submitted questions. We had a great time sharing some unknown facts about us and really opening up to all our good friends and our new listeners! And a quick moment to promote a … Continue reading Get To Know Us Episode #76

Sometimes you need a friend and some good ol’ fashioned inspiration to find your quilting motivation! Through friendship and inspiration, we’ve really found our quilting mojo. Not that it was lost but it definitely took a backseat to a few of our other hobbies. We officially finished our So Cal Quilt Run passports!!! Every square … Continue reading Let’s Get Motivated Episode #75

Get ready for a laugh-fest, hobbyists and crafters! Because this episode is a real doozy! And you can’t say we didn’t warn ya!! We have some great shows and podcasts to share with you. These are the things we are listening to and watching while we craft away! John Adams The Midnight Quilt Show The … Continue reading Quilter’s Confession: Most Disliked! Episode #74

It’s official, hobbyists and crafters… Well, it really should say WE’RE going to QuiltCon but you get the idea! We’ve got a two part episode for you today to talk all about our plans for QuiltCon followed by an update sharing what our schedule ended up actually being. We hope you enjoy hearing us plan … Continue reading What We Want, What We Got Episode #73

Welcome back! We’re glad to have you all here and listening to our most recent podcast episode. This episode is dedicated to those crafters that have had to make the hard decision to undo part or all of their project. To those brave souls who take the longer road to start over rather than leave … Continue reading The Positives of Undoing Episode #72

Stitching, floss, and needles, OH MY! Dori has been dying to share with us her newly rediscovered hobby, counted cross stitching. It’s been a love of her’s for years but it’s recently come back around to the forefront of her mind. I shared with Dori a hack for storing all her DMC floss. This was … Continue reading Dori’s In Stitches! Episode #71

Summer is here and we’re ready to get crafty!! A few of the big California quilting events have us excited and pumped to get out there and mingle with our quilty friends. So Cal Quilt Run 2017 It’s time for the annual quilt shop hop here around Southern California! We’re excited that this year my … Continue reading Glimpse Into The Future Episode #70

It’s been awhile hobbyists  and we’re happy to be back together and chatting about all our crafty endeavors and failures! We talk about life, the newest addition to the family, and what’s been happening in both our lives. Also, we go over the few crafty things we’ve attempted lately and share our “failure is fertilizer” … Continue reading Failure is Fertilizer Episode #69

It’s official, Dori has joined a guild! In this episode we update you on our health, our finished projects, and our time at the Orange County Quilters Guild quilt show! Dori recent gave a beauty a hack a try. After watching this video, she attempted an “eye lift” technique that ended up best saved for … Continue reading Guilded Episode #68

Happy Easter hobbyists and crafters! We sat down and chatted about our current projects and frustrations a day early so we can enjoy a day hunting for eggs and visit with family! We both struggled with some of our projects this week. But we got through it and made some great project. Dori used this video … Continue reading Shenanigans and Tantrums Episode #67

Do you have any crafting hacks you live by? Well sit down and join us as we chat about all the little things we do to make life a little easier when we are gettin’ creative! Feel free to comment below on any hacks or tips you have! Check out this cool Zelda quilt! It’s available … Continue reading Makers Hacks Episode #66

Happy Anniversary to us!!! We’ve loved every episode and sharing it with all of our wonderful listeners. Thanks for hanging in there with us through sickness and health, till death do us part! AMEN! While I’ve been battling every illness known to man (exaggerate, much?) my mom has been cuddling up with the newest family … Continue reading Oh Look, SHINY!! Episode #65

What is it about the warmth of a comforting shower that brings up the most ingenious thoughts and plans? And of course it happens when you are all wet and unable to stop to write down all the great ideas you come up with! Today’s music is brought to you by Reg (AKA Dad). The … Continue reading Shower Thoughts Episode #64

While quilting and crafting are our top priorities when it comes to our hobbies, we’re human and we have to stop cutting fabric at some point and eat! This is where our new found love of the Instant Pot has come in handy. Check out our latest episode where we chit chat about our recent cooking … Continue reading Instapot Inspirations Episode #63