The Very Serious Crafts Podcast

S5E18: Handy tools! That you can wear! Oct 24, 2022

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!)

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S5E17: Tie One on With Macrame! Oct 10, 2022

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/

S5E16: Crafting a Craft Space Sep 26, 2022

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/

S5E15: Our Corniest Episode Ever Sep 12, 2022

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/

S5E14: Tools and Projects to Show Your True Colors Aug 29, 2022

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/

S5E13: This Just in! Crafts are Making Headlines Aug 15, 2022

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

S5E12: Be Still, Our Beading Hearts! Aug 01, 2022

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

S5E11: DIY, Home Decorating Edition Jul 18, 2022

We've been planning and working on more home decor. This time it's Victorian upholstery and IKEA curtains!

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S5E10: She’s a Grand Old Flag…Maker Jul 04, 2022

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/

S5E9: Go, Go Gadget Needlecraft! Jun 20, 2022

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/

S5E8: Through the (Stained) Looking Glass Jun 06, 2022

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/

S5E7: Quick! Someone Call Bob Vila! May 23, 2022

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/

S5E6: Paper—We’re Just Not Sure We Can Cut it! May 09, 2022

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/

S5E5: Honey, I Shrunk the Crafts Apr 25, 2022

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/

S5E4: Tried it. Hated it. Apr 11, 2022

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.

S5E03: A Whole Day of Crafting? Mar 28, 2022

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/

S5E02: When Crafts Are Just Too Serious Mar 14, 2022

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.

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S5E01: So, What Have You Been Up To? Feb 28, 2022

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

S4E20: The 2021 Very Serious Crafts Gift Guide Nov 22, 2021

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

S4E19: Sculpting, Shaping, and Modeling With Clay Nov 08, 2021

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/

S4E18: The Lovely (and Dreaded) Art of Lettering Oct 25, 2021

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/

S4E17: And Basically, That‘s How an Idea Becomes a Pattern Oct 11, 2021

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/

S4E16: The LuLaRoe of the Craft World? Sep 27, 2021

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/

S4E15: Great Idea, but Now You Have to Make It Sep 13, 2021

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/

S4E14: Ye Olde Craft Inspiration Aug 30, 2021

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/

S4E13: We Can't Get No Satiscrafting Aug 16, 2021

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/

S4E12: You Don't Know What You Don't Know...Until You Do Aug 02, 2021

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/

S4E11: Pulling Back the Lace Veil Jul 19, 2021

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/

S4E10: Projects That (Hopefully!) Don't Break the Mold Jul 05, 2021

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

S4E9: Shelves, Containers, and a Whole Lot of Organizing Jun 21, 2021

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/

S4E8: Writing Love Songs to Fabric and Fibers Jun 07, 2021

It's time to talk favorite fibers and textiles. Haley, Katie, and Mollie gush over the materials they love to work with, the items they're willing to splurge on, and why it's so hard to split up a set.

Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/06/07/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-08/

S4E7: The One with All the English Paper Piecing May 24, 2021

From template to thread and basting to joining, we Very Serious Crafters love English paper piecing! Today, we discuss the differences between EPP and FPP and ponder a theory about what makes it "English." Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/05/24/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-07/

S4E6: Crafting Chemistry That's to Dye For May 10, 2021

Things get colorful in this episode as Haley and Mollie talk about dying. Wait, no. That should be dyeing. Specifically, natural dyes, chemical dyes, shibori, Kool-Aid, tie-dye, and the many mysteries of dye-related chemistry that still elude them both.

Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/05/10/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-06/

S4E5: Fascinating Fasteners Apr 26, 2021

Haley, Mollie, and special guest Katie Green are Very Serious Crafters with Very Serious Thoughts about buttons, zippers, and snaps. (Shocking, we know!) This episode is bursting at the seams with personal favorites, some zipper-related side eye, and an accidental bonus primer on US vs. UK terminology.

Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/04/26/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-05/

S4E4: Painting With Needles and Thread Apr 12, 2021

Prepare for pure stitch-related joy as Haley and Mollie talk about thread painting and their favorite artists who blur the lines between art and craft.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/04/12/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-04/

S4E3: Sewing Shoes and a Stop at Goodwill Mar 29, 2021

Jeans, beaded Christmas trees, and shoes: What do they all have in common? Haley and Mollie are fairly certain they'll never, ever make them.

Show Notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/03/29/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-03/

S4E2: Faux Bone and Real Teeth Mar 15, 2021

As Mollie and Haley talk about scrimshaw and crafting with teeth, there are no bones about it: things get a little creepy. They may also spoil the secret of the tooth fairy.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2021/03/15/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-4-episode-02/

S4E1: We Were on a Break Mar 01, 2021

Season 4 launches with a conversion about the things Haley and Mollie were up to, what they didn't get done, and the new tools they bought while Very Serious Crafts was on hiatus.

Season 4: Trailer Feb 17, 2021

Season 4 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast may sound a little different, so get ready for new episodes coming March 2021!

S3E23: Lists, Lights, and the VSC Top Ten Dec 21, 2020

In the last Very Serious Crafts episode of season three, Mollie looks at miniatures, Haley makes a list, Heidi hangs some lights, and we share the official VSC Top Ten!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E22: TikTok, Teal Trees, and Trying New Tools Dec 07, 2020

In season 3, episode 22 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi gets hip to TikTok, Mollie inaccurately describes locker hooking, and Haley's holiday plans suggest that she's been body-snatched.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E21: Plants and Rants (and Maybe a Few Other Things) Nov 23, 2020

In season 3, episode 21 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, we all get very serious about craft clickbait and questionable face masks. But, don't despair! Things get a whole lot lighter when Heidi's niece swoops in and saves the day with all the colors!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E20: Super Bulky Sweater Yarn, Vintage Embroidery from Mexico, and a Pooping Flamingo Nov 09, 2020

In season 3, episode 20 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, you'll find new knitting projects on our needles, unironic Christmas catalog craft toy joy, and the real-time exploration of a cool but tricky cross-stitch app.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E19: Weaving in Songs, Virtual Quilling, and Even More Poisonous Projects Oct 26, 2020

In season 3, episode 19, Mollie tries to knit continental, Heidi's project becomes VERY toddler-approved, and Haley falls in love with Persian pattern singing.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E18: Afghans, Dolls, and Fancy Pajamas Oct 12, 2020

In season 3, episode 18 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley gets into scrapbooking, Heidi becomes a YouTuber, and Mollie deals with a doll's delicate parts.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E17: Vintage Style, Antique Patterns, and, Somewhat Surprisingly, Taylor Swift Sep 28, 2020

In season 3, episode 17, the plant biologist is back, snoods are afoot, and it turns out we all have serious feelings about Taylor Swift's embroidery skills.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E16: Teeny Tiny Aprons, a Crafty Botanist, and Why Kindness Matters Sep 14, 2020

In season 3, episode 16 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi sews a super-cute apron, a plant biologist weighs in on flower pressing, Mollie grabs a hammer, and Haley crankily makes the case for kindness.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E15: Quilts and Flowers. Just Quilts and Flowers. Aug 31, 2020

In season 3, episode 15 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, serendipity runs high when Mollie literally makes some magic, Haley plans a herbarium, and they both take a stroll through some complicated and compelling quilt history! (Heidi is off on a much-deserved break this week.)

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E14: Workbasket Magazine Joy and Vintage Fabric by the Bolt Aug 17, 2020

In season 3, episode 14 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie buys some beads, Heidi dives into deadstock, and Haley's kittens run wild in the craft studio!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E13: Missing Community, Rolling Paper, and FIRE! Aug 03, 2020

In season 3, episode 13, Heidi plays with glass and fire, Mollie's cat conspicuously bathes, and Haley refuses to cut into that fabric.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E12: Avoided Explosions, Stress Candles, and Mostly Muskoxen Jul 20, 2020

In season three, episode 12 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi eyes some zip ties, Mollie crafts under (literal) pressure, and Haley complains about making masks (again).

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E11: Cats, Crafts, and Classically COVID Creating Jul 06, 2020

In season 3, episode 11, Mollie needs a Portuguese fabric translator, Haley talks about cats, and Heidi continues to be creative in lockdown.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E10: Handmade Wedding Woes, Tiny Worlds, and Dirty DIYs Jun 22, 2020

In season three, episode 10 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley discovers a magical terrarium, Mollie finds a loving way to honor needlecrafts, and Heidi makes the (hair) cut.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E09: Topiary Talents, Letterboxing Lessons, and Our Introduction to Jesmonite Jun 08, 2020

In season 3, episode 9, Haley gets organized (again), Heidi braids and weaves with unexpected materials, and Mollie gets a bit self-conscious about her pronunciation of "embroidery."

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E08: New Starts, a Hoop Sleuth, and Emotional Support Bananas May 25, 2020

In the eighth episode of season 3, Heidi has a Netflix + craft recommendation, Mollie hunts for history, and Haley goes bananas. (Literally.) Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E07: A Latch Hook Haircut, Perler Bead Bliss, and Serious Shade from Crafts of the Past May 11, 2020

In season 3, episode 7 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi plants a garden, Mollie creates some much-needed color matching content, and Haley accidentally stumbles upon a lace murder.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E06: Weaving in the Vault, DIY Bias Tape, and Lockdown Inspiration Apr 27, 2020

In season 3, episode 6 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie finds tapestries in The Met's YouTube vault, Heidi ponders Spring sewing, and Haley unveils her latest (pink!) book.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E05: Make Do and Mend, E-Waste Looms, and the Crafts of Animal Crossing Apr 13, 2020

In season 3, episode 5 of the Very Serious Crafts podcast, Haley makes plans for apocalypse weaving, Mollie escapes to her Animal Crossing craft room, and Heidi brings all the make do and mend vibes. Sadly, sheltering in place hasn't given any of them extra free time.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E04: Virtual Craft Night, Awkward Outfits, and the Return of Latchook Mar 30, 2020

In season 3, episode 4 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie sits in on a night of knitting, Heidi returns with news of her big secret project, and Haley discovers that Singer (of Singer sewing machine fame) was actually kind of a jerk.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E03: PLEASE DO NOT LICK THE CRAFT SUPPLIES Mar 16, 2020

In season 3, episode 3 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, the Very Serious Crafters absolutely do not endorse licking things during a pandemic, no matter what they might have said in this episode. But, if you absolutely must, at least make sure you clean them first.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E02: Designing Digitally and Serious Sparkles Mar 02, 2020

In season 3, episode 2 of The Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley sheds light on the dark side of craft materials, Mollie uses a naughty word (at least in the UK), and the gals get very excited about sewing for a grown-up American Girl!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

S3E01: Trying New Stitches and Mending Old Knits Feb 17, 2020

Kicking off the third season of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley gets a dad-made darning egg, Mollie looks longingly at needlepoint projects, and the gals try their best to offer business pointers to a ‘90s cartoon craft shop!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/

The Best of: Seasons 1 and 2 Jan 27, 2020

Before starting season 3 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi, Mollie, and Haley take a look back at some of their favorite moments of the first two seasons. You'll hear about Haley's very own Craft Narnia, Mollie's aversion to pentagons, and exactly why Heidi's always talking about hamster sweaters!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E26: Crocheting Baby Yoda and a Very Serious Hamster Sweater Question Dec 30, 2019

In the final episode of season 2, the Very Serious Crafters talk about their simple goals for the New Year, which include lots more sewing, the internet's favorite baby, and maybe a few more hamster sweaters.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E25: Inspiring Vacations and Neighborly Knitting Dec 16, 2019

Season 2, episode 25 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi and Mollie are on their own, and things get a bit sentimental as they talk about Mr. Rogers's famous hand-knit sweaters and the projects that they worked on while traveling.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E24: Cat Hair Crafts, Toxic Yarn, and So Many Fangirl Stitches Dec 02, 2019

In season 2, episode 24 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi starts a truly vintage knitting project, Haley takes a surprise dive into yarn science, and Mollie isn't even there to supervise!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E23: Killer Notions, Seeing Red, and Breaking the Laws of Craft Nov 18, 2019

In season 2, episode 23 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi spots creativity in the picket lines, Mollie shares squeamish tales of pins and needles, and Haley lays down the law.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E22: Hoopless Stitching, a Boondoggle, and the Joy of Simple Projects Nov 04, 2019

In season 2, episode 22, Heidi boards the Train of Shame with her unfinished punch needle projects, Haley breaks some hoop-related cross-stitch rules, and Mollie gets a bit heated about how folks talk about crafts.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E21: Dreadful Doll Heads, Haunting Hairwork, and Strange Places We Craft Oct 21, 2019

In season 2, episode 21, Haley maintains that hair crafts aren't weird, Mollie's creepy doll finds some also creepy friends, and Heidi takes her knitting to court.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E20: Craft Pranks, Color Swaps, and Taking Measurements Oct 07, 2019

In season 2, episode 20, Heidi and Mollie get mischievous, Haley shows up ready to repair, and they all turn on the kettle and get excited about a new season of making!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E19: Making Linen, Giving Back, and a Great Pumpkin Sweater Sep 23, 2019

In season 2, episode 19, Mollie and Haley flax poetic about missing plants and making linen, Heidi turns into a pumpkin, and they all use their DIY powers for good!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E18: Embroidery Trends, Block Printing, and Putting Things Off Sep 09, 2019

In season 2, episode 18 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley looks into her crafty crystal ball, inspiration strikes at the worst moment, and Heidi gets a wedgie.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E17: Fall Wardrobes, Morbid Making, and Extraterrestrial Sewists Aug 26, 2019

In season 2, episode 17, Heidi sews for fall, Haley buys very tiny markers, and we learn that Mollie's dad really can build anything!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E16: Drinking, Weaving, and the Golden Rule of Making Aug 12, 2019

In season 2, episode 16, Mollie gets fired up about stitch names, Haley drinks and crafts, and nobody laughs at Heidi's dad joke.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E15: Sewing Swimsuits, Multiple Makes, and Getting Schooled by Haley's Mom Jul 29, 2019

In season 2, episode 15 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi befriends some zippers, Mollie experiences joy (and then frustration), and Haley takes her work elsewhere.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E14: Knitting Everywhere, Stash Shopping, and Teen Craft Faves Jul 15, 2019

In this episode, the Very Serious Crafters reminisce about their own teen summer vacation crafts, shop without spending money (again), and give a disturbing crocheted baby doll some serious side-eye.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E13: Nightmare Yarn, Garment Making, and When Crafting Doesn't Help Jul 01, 2019

In season 2, episode 13 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie makes an octopus, Haley designs fan art, Heidi knits two sweaters, and they all use the D-word: Depression.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E12: Vintage Patterns, Fictional Stitches, and the Great Glue Controversy Jun 17, 2019

In season 2, episode 12 of the Very Serious Craft Podcast, Mollie makes things up, Heidi knits the 1940s, and Haley considers an age-old question: To glue or not to glue?

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E11: Summer Knitting, Health Hazards, and Regency Anti-Crafts Jun 03, 2019

In season 2, episode 11 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie gets really into pottery smashing videos, Heidi helps us take care of our hands (and wrists, and elbows), and Haley starts to unravel.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E10: Blocking Tips, a Stripper Cat, and the Great Fabric Debate May 20, 2019

In season 2, episode 10 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley falls in love with a new dress book, Heidi lives the knitting dream, and Mollie tells a dad joke.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E09: Knitting Retreats, New Old Sewing Machines, and Crafting ASMR May 06, 2019

In Season 2, Episode 9 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley's cat hates crochet, Heidi swans around in a caftan, and Mollie's mom, for reasons unclear, wins a tape recorder in a sewing contest!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E08: Spring Sewing, Specialty Needles, and Kiddie Craft Tools Apr 22, 2019

In this anniversary episode, Haley complains on the internet and gets a podcast, Heidi finds the zipper deal of the century, Mollie faces down her craft room, and they all long for a Nintendo knitting machine that never really was!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E07: Playing Games and Fixing Irons Apr 08, 2019

In this episode, Mollie finds a pill that can fix her iron, Heidi pulls out some board games, and Haley gets very literal about crackers and Tylenol (and talks about her new Golden Girls cross-stitch book)!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E06: Giant Looms, Head Measurements, and Computerized Embroidery Mar 25, 2019

In this episode of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley finds stitch-y joy in 1970s crewel kits, Heidi experiences the wonders of the Wasteshed, and Mollie meets some embroidery memes!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E05: Cables and Charts and Glue, Oh My! Mar 11, 2019

In this episode of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Heidi pulls back the curtain on pattern design, Mollie looks at the importance of "measure twice, cut once," and Haley throws out some Wizard of Oz spoilers (80 years too late).

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E04: Favorite Books and Weird Vintage Crafts (Live from Chicago!) Feb 25, 2019

Live from Chicago, the Very Serious Crafts gals share some vintage craft oddities and talk about the books that made them makers!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E03: Valentine's Day Creativity and Lovable Supplies Feb 11, 2019

Love is in the air in this episode of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast! Mollie gets a crush on crafty video games, Haley shares crafting romance novel recommendations, and Heidi remembers a 5th grade Valentine's Day project. Plus, all three girls discuss the craft supplies they love.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E02: Ambitious Plans and Crafty Things Both Old & New Jan 28, 2019

In the latest episode of Very Serious Crafts, Heidi heads to the studio (her OWN studio), Haley has her first punch needle experience, and Mollie gets to pull out her censoring bleep.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S2E01: Crafting Trouble and Mixed Metaphors Jan 14, 2019

As season two of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast gets started, Mollie, Haley, and Heidi share tales of breakin' the law craft-style. They also knit socks, organize books, and look for cute crafty catchphrases. It's all very wholesome.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E19: Crafty New Year's Resolutions and Organizing...Everything Dec 31, 2018

In episode 19 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, the girls make crafty plans for the new year (as if they don't already craft enough!), and Haley and Heidi try to get Mollie off the straight and narrow.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E18: Overzealous Knitting Grandmas and Handcrafted Holiday Memories Dec 17, 2018

In episode 18 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Christmas draws near and the girls talk about crafty memories and winter break knitting. (Spoiler alert: Everybody cries, but it's totally fine!)

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E17: Project bags, Fancy Stockings, and Crafting Through Airport Security Dec 03, 2018

In episode 17 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie breaks some needles, Haley solves a mystery with the TSA, and Heidi doesn't find moths!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E16: Crafting for Fun and Creative Thank-Yous Nov 19, 2018

In episode 16 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, the girls gather around the crafty Thanksgiving table and talk about gratitude, saying goodbye, and the projects they have in their not-work tote bags!

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E15: Robot Irons, Craft Blogs, and Payin' the Bills Nov 05, 2018

In episode 15 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie and Haley hang out in NYC, Heidi gets real about creative time management, and all three can confirm that no pets were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E14: Creepy Craft Supplies, Pumpkin Latch Hook, and DIY Costumes for Grown-Ups Oct 22, 2018

For a special super-sized episode 14 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, the girls talk about multiplying craft supplies, the right way to latch hook a pumpkin, and adult Halloween costumes. (Not THAT kind of adult Halloween costumes!)

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E13: Childhood Costumes and Haunted Happenings Oct 08, 2018

In spooky episode 13 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley, Heidi, and Mollie discuss the handmade costumes of their youths, the actual scariest place to be during the Halloween season, and the possibility of podcast-related paranormal activity.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E12: Petite Sewing, DIY Plants, and All Things Sushi Sep 24, 2018

In the 12th episode of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley propagates succulents, Mollie decides she needs a knitting machine, and Heidi learns about petite sewing alterations.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E11: Prison Tattoos, Craft Trend Predictions, and Designing All the Things Sep 10, 2018

In the 11th episode of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley talks about publishing her first book, Heidi shares her hand-poked tattoo, Mollie gets real about crafter's block, and they all celebrate releasing new projects into the world.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E10: Crafty Travels, Finishing Projects, and Painting with Science Aug 27, 2018

In the 10th episode of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Mollie tours a UK yarn mill, Haley pores over acrylic pouring, and Heidi rants about dc2tog.

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

S1E09: Come for the Embroidery, Stay for the Skulls Aug 13, 2018

In episode 9 of The Very Serious Crafts Podcast, Haley & Heidi talk accurately matching embroidery floss colors, microbiology meets crafts with deer head projects, & they geek out about knitting needle and crochet hook faves. Meanwhile, Mollie temporarily abandons them for Europe.

Warning: This episode includes a discussion of crafting with animal remains and the process of doing so. If you're sensitive to this subject, you may want to skip the segment from 14:32 to 25:12

Show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/show-notes

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