The Very Serious Crafts Podcast

Very Serious Crafts

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A very serious podcast about very serious crafts.

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108 episodes

S5E18: Handy tools! That you can wear!

We're sharing our favorite items that let us keep our crafts close and our crafting tools closer. (It may be early, but you might want to start your holiday wishlist after listening!) Show notes: veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

39m
Oct 24, 2022
S5E17: Tie One on With Macrame!

What started with an idea for a giant spider web became a very serious macrame discussion. Think we can get through a whole episode without bad puns? We're a frayed knot. Show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

41m
Oct 10, 2022
S5E16: Crafting a Craft Space

When you get to create an entire space just for your craft work, it's a luxury and also a bit overwhelming. But that won't stop us from talking about drawers, built-ins, cutting tables, and pegboards! Show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

33m
Sep 26, 2022
S5E15: Our Corniest Episode Ever

In this corntastic discussion, Haley and Mollie talk all things corn husks, while considering what it would take to make brooms from start to finish. And of course, they have plenty of corn puns! Show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

46m
Sep 12, 2022
S5E14: Tools and Projects to Show Your True Colors

We never get tired of talking about color, but this time around, it's about some helpful color tools and the types of color projects that are especially fun or challenging. Show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

37m
Aug 29, 2022
S5E13: This Just in! Crafts are Making Headlines

In this episode, we're searching for ways that our favorite crafting techniques are showing up in the news. It's a delightful mixture of celebrities, scandal, and downright heartwarming stories. Show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes

41m
Aug 15, 2022
S5E12: Be Still, Our Beading Hearts!

Beads in embroidery have us learning about all kinds of styles and techniques we've never tried. But you know we want to! Note: This episode has some unavoidable background noise. Thank you for bearing with us! Show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes

38m
Aug 01, 2022
S5E11: DIY, Home Decorating Edition

We've been planning and working on more home decor. This time it's Victorian upholstery and IKEA curtains! Show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes

38m
Jul 18, 2022
S5E10: She’s a Grand Old Flag…Maker

It's time to talk about America's founding sewist, Betsy Ross. And if you've ever wondered what it takes to make an official flag, 1812 style, we've got you covered. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

49m
Jul 04, 2022
S5E9: Go, Go Gadget Needlecraft!

We don't need these cool tools, but they sure are fun and we definitely want them. Prepare to add some new gadgets to your craft arsenal! Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

39m
Jun 20, 2022
S5E8: Through the (Stained) Looking Glass

Starting with a walk down craft kit memory lane and making our way to highly skilled artisans, we're admiring all the techniques and materials for stained glass. And would you believe we have some styles we don't like? Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

36m
Jun 06, 2022
S5E7: Quick! Someone Call Bob Vila!

Do home projects count as crafts? We say they do, which is why we're talking about home restoration, custom tile, and concrete work, and learning new skills. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

35m
May 23, 2022
S5E6: Paper—We’re Just Not Sure We Can Cut it!

What's the difference between our jokes and papercutting? Nothing! They're both tearable! Nonetheless, we're talking scissor-cut, machine-cut, knife-cut, and laser-cut paper projects and artists. Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

34m
May 09, 2022
S5E5: Honey, I Shrunk the Crafts

From southern gothic dollhouses to fairy garden forest friends, we've got some big feelings for the tiny world of handcrafted miniatures. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

40m
Apr 25, 2022
S5E4: Tried it. Hated it.

You might think that Haley and Mollie never met a craft they didn't like. You would be wrong. From the process to the product, we're discussing the techniques that just aren't for us. Show notes: You might think that Haley and Mollie never met a craft they didn't like. You would be wrong. From the process to the product, we're discussing the techniques that just aren't for us.

37m
Apr 11, 2022
S5E03: A Whole Day of Crafting?

We don’t often have a whole day to devote to making something just because we want to, but if we did, this episode is full of all the projects we'd work on (and finish!) in a day. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2022/03/28/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-5-episode-03/

42m
Mar 28, 2022
S5E02: When Crafts Are Just Too Serious

With all the crafting methods they've tried, there are still techniques that give Haley and Mollie some serious pause. Will they talk each other into starting something new and complicated? Perhaps. Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/

42m
Mar 14, 2022
S5E01: So, What Have You Been Up To?

In their first Very Serious Crafts episode of season 5, Haley and Mollie talk about the things they've been enjoying while on a podcast break, including just taking time to "be."   Show Notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes

37m
Feb 28, 2022
S4E20: The 2021 Very Serious Crafts Gift Guide

As they wrap up season 4, Haley, Katie, and Mollie share some of their favorite handmade items and craft tools to give and receive. Show Notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes

45m
Nov 22, 2021
S4E19: Sculpting, Shaping, and Modeling With Clay

We're getting our hands dirty as we discuss our favorite types of clay for crafting, including some clay recipes so you can make your own! Haley also shares a PSA for keeping pets safe while you're stitching. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

38m
Nov 08, 2021
S4E18: The Lovely (and Dreaded) Art of Lettering

By hand, machine, stylus, or icing, fancy writing isn't always easy. Unsurprisingly, we have many Thoughts and Feelings about it. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/10/25/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-18/

31m
Oct 25, 2021
S4E17: And Basically, That‘s How an Idea Becomes a Pattern

From the spark of an idea to picking up a pencil (or not!) and making the final digital patterns, Haley, Katie, and Mollie discuss their processes for making new designs. Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/10/11/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-17/

42m
Oct 11, 2021
S4E16: The LuLaRoe of the Craft World?

The Creative Circle was multi-level marketing, but like, the non-scammy, all crafty kind. Join us as we gush over these vintage kits and wish for craft supply parties to make a comeback! Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/09/27/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-16/

40m
Sep 27, 2021
S4E15: Great Idea, but Now You Have to Make It

Haley, Katie, and Mollie discuss their amazing ideas that are also terrible ideas. Because, even though it's gonna be worth it, now you have to make the thing.    Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/09/13/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-15/

35m
Sep 13, 2021
S4E14: Ye Olde Craft Inspiration

What's old is new again as Haley and Mollie talk about the antique handcrafted items that inspire them, then take a virtual tour of some of the fabulous objects and projects that hang out at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/08/30/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-14/

44m
Aug 30, 2021
S4E13: We Can't Get No Satiscrafting

Imagine a room where you can enjoy all the best parts of crafting. Better than a smash room, we present our ideas for a space we call SatiscraftingTM. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/08/16/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-13/

34m
Aug 16, 2021
S4E12: You Don't Know What You Don't Know...Until You Do

These tips and techniques may be obvious to some crafters, but Haley and Mollie are here to talk about the things they wish they had known when they started. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

38m
Aug 02, 2021
S4E11: Pulling Back the Lace Veil

No matter how you make it or use it, we're talking about lace and describing it with two F words: flouncy frippery. Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

31m
Jul 19, 2021
S4E10: Projects That (Hopefully!) Don't Break the Mold

Things are finally taking shape as Haley and Mollie talk about resin, plaster, wax, and the long-forgotten Plastigoop! Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/07/05/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-10

31m
Jul 05, 2021
S4E9: Shelves, Containers, and a Whole Lot of Organizing

When it comes to organizing craft tools, supplies, and projects, is it any surprise that Haley, Mollie, and Katie Green Bean have a lot to talk about? Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/06/21/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-09/

48m
Jun 21, 2021