Hobbies Up To Here

WARNING! This episode of Hobbies Up To Here is unfiltered, barely edited, and very, very real. My mom and I sat down after numerous failed attempts to record an episode and what we created is hilarious and very all-over-the-place. We jumped from topic to topic, occasionally forget what we were talking about, and we even … Continue reading This Episode Has No Title Episode #86

Another week, another podcast. And in this episode we chat about some aspects of quilting that we’ve recently had a change of heart about. The Blackbird quilt is done so check out my mom’s post about it. There is even a video of my dad as he unfolded his quilted product. And if you’re looking … Continue reading Change of Heart Episode #85

This past weekend we took a trip to Ontario, CA to see all of the beautiful quilts and all of the cool vendors at Road to California! Now the audio isn’t the greatest but we’re in the market for some new equipment to get us ready for QuiltCon in February! For pictures of this episode, … Continue reading Road To California 2018 Episode #84

Hello to 2018! Here at Hobbies Up To Here we hope your new year has started on a positive note and that you enjoy this new episode! For all pictures mentioned in this episode, check out our Instagram account! Will you be at Road to California? How about QuiltCon? Let us know in the comments! … Continue reading Hello 2018! Episode #83

Hello hobbyists and crafters! Today we say goodbye (and good riddance!) to 2017! Don’t forget to check out our Top 5 of 2017 post to see what were our most viewed and liked posts of the past year! And visit Cheryl’s page to see all of the wonderful participants this year. Visit us over on … Continue reading Goodbye 2017! Episode #82

Welcome back to Hobbies Up To Here!! In this episode we sit down and share the life and process of The Beatles quilt! It’s gone by many names (all Beatles titles) and it’s currently being called The Blackbird Quilt. No matter how it has been known, it’s now got a reputation that precedes it. And … Continue reading Blackbird Quilt Episode #81

And we’re back! We’ve missed podcasting and after two months of an unplanned hiatus, we’re sitting and chatting again about our lives and all our crafty projects. We’ve got projects galore on Dori’s craft table and I’m still battling my way through a few UFOs and WIPs. Check out our Instagram feed for updated pictures … Continue reading Back In The Saddle Episode #80

Can you believe it? We finally have a guest! My dad joins us to chat about Frankie! Yes, this was how they sat together. Too cute! One of Dori’s little stitching projects. So adorable! My brain! This is my AVID wall in my room. It’s slowly coming together! And my husband is proudly sporting a … Continue reading Interview With My Dad Episode #79

Welcome back! We sit down and share some of our favorite notions, both new and old! We’ve got some YouTube videos sharing what’s in my sewing/quilting kits. Definitely check those out and don’t forget to subscribe! Here is the list of the new items we spoke of today! Finger Cots Machingers Needle Minders Dome Threaded … Continue reading Notions, Notions, EVERYWHERE! Episode #78

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