Hobbies Up To Here

We all know that feeling. Reading a pattern and it’s going along fine until you hit a snag. Suddenly, it’s like the instructions are written in a different language, one you don’t understand. Well, we asked our fellow quilter’s and listeners what their go-to solutions were when facing a problem with a pattern and today … Continue reading Problems With Patterns Episode #62

Sometimes crafts go well. And sometimes…sometimes…the crafts go bad! We both had some pretty frustrating moments with some of our hobbies and crafts this week. Between my mom’s fabric just not piecing together properly and my cake falling apart before I could decorate it, we seemed to have the universe against us! But we’ve learned … Continue reading When Good Crafts Go Bad Episode #61

We’ve had a rocky start to the year but we’re finally back and ready to podcast! 2017 has started off with quite a bang! With two new babies joining the clan and now a new sister-in-law to add to the bunch, we’ve been busy planning showers and weddings and gatherings. Very little quilting has been … Continue reading Comeback Quilters Episode #60

It’s a new year and we have a new podcast episode for you! We like to set out some craft goals for the new year and together we chatted about some favorites from 2016 and what we plan to accomplish in 2017. This year, like last year, we participated in the Best Of link up … Continue reading Make It Meaningful Episode #59

Well, hobbyists and crafters. It was bound to happen. We finally recorded our LONGEST episode! Almost 2 HOURS LONG! So sit down, get comfy at that sewing machine, and hang on for a fun chat about foundation, a review of the Luminess Air system and a fun guest appearance at the very end. Dori shares … Continue reading Puttin’ On The Glitz Beauty Talk Episode #58

It’s an episode without a theme. This week we update you on what we’ve been up to and also what’s to come on Hobbies Up To Here! We have a few posts and projects up and coming so be sure to come back and check them out! Basting Gun review Our first guild meeting (eek!) … Continue reading What’s New With Us: Episode #57

Hey hobbyists and crafters. It’s time for another episode of Hobbies Up To Here! We’ve had a very productive week off for Thanksgiving. Here are a few of our WIPS! My mom and dad have been working on their own stitching projects. She’s flying through a baby blanket and he’s cranking out some great dollies. … Continue reading Book Review: Birds In The Air Episode #56

It’s that time of year again, hobbyists and crafters! Time to get down and thankful! We start off our podcast this week promising some future content to be posted! So keep an eye out for these future posts. Basting Gun Review Subscription Box Review Future Book Discussion We have a few WIPs on deck and … Continue reading Our Annual Thankful Post! Episode #55

You can never be too old to make a wish list. Even if, as an adult, you know most of the items are unrealistic or out of reach, it’s still fun to create a list of things you’d enjoy playing with. On this week’s podcast (recorded 10/22/2016) we share a few fun crafty items we’d … Continue reading My Grown Up Crafters Wish List Episode #54

Hello Fall!!! Our favorite season is here and we couldn’t be more excited to get totally crafty! Last year I shared my Dollar Tree haul of all my fall goodies. I’ve done it again this year and I can’t wait to share with you all the great items I’ve picked up for my crafts this … Continue reading All Things Fall Episode #53

Makeup, another hobby of ours. We see it as a time to play with colors and to create new looks. While makeup isn’t a necessary everyday routine, we really enjoy taking good care of our skin and playing with different products and colors and techniques. In this episode we focus on our favorites, things we … Continue reading Our Beauty Must Haves! Episode #52

We’re back!! We took an unexpected break due to illness and a weekend away and the start of the school year but we’re happy to be sitting down together again! Check out Alida’s Art with Fabric blog hop starting Oct. 1st! During my trip to Big Bear I visited two great shops, Bear Country Quilts … Continue reading We’re Back!!! Episode #51

We did it!!! We made it to 50 episodes!! Happy Podcastiverary to us! And we couldn’t have done it without you! Our fellow crafters and hobbyists! Be sure to visit some of our friends around the internets! They have been wonderfully supportive and caring as we opened up our craft rooms and shared our stories … Continue reading Celebrate Good Times! Episode #50

Hey hobbyists and crafters! It’s Katie and Dori with an other episode of Hobbies Up To Here!! Today we delve into stitching! Stitching can encompass so many things from making clothing, hand sewing quilts, and darning socks. But we focus on counted cross stitch, embroidery, and even touch a little on thread punching. Dori shared … Continue reading Hobbies Up To Here Episode #49

Soooooo…..this post is a little bit late. I mean, not really because we tend to post on Fridays. BUT….this was recorded Monday and somehow I was technically challenged all week. Any who… Time for the show! Dori finished her Twisted Pinwheel quilt! It came out beautifully! Check out her full blog post here! Her finished … Continue reading Hobbies Up To Here Episode #48