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/

S5E17: Tie One on With Macrame!

Oct 10th, 2022 41m 27s

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 26th, 2022 33m 30s

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/e

S5E15: Our Corniest Episode Ever

Sep 12th, 2022 46m 17s

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/episod

S5E14: Tools and Projects to Show Your True Colors

Aug 29th, 2022 37m 37s

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 15th, 2022 41m 2s

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/episode

S5E12: Be Still, Our Beading Hearts!

Aug 1st, 2022 38m 24s

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://veryseriouscr

S5E11: DIY, Home Decorating Edition

Jul 18th, 2022 38m 2s

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

S5E10: She’s a Grand Old Flag…Maker

Jul 4th, 2022 49m 6s

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 20th, 2022 39m 9s

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 6th, 2022 36m 5s

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.v

S5E7: Quick! Someone Call Bob Vila!

May 23rd, 2022 35m 42s

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 9th, 2022 34m 33s

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/ep

S5E5: Honey, I Shrunk the Crafts

Apr 25th, 2022 18m 40s

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 11th, 2022 37m 43s

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

S5E03: A Whole Day of Crafting?

Mar 28th, 2022 42m 31s

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-ver

S5E02: When Crafts Are Just Too Serious

Mar 14th, 2022 42m 52s

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

S5E01: So, What Have You Been Up To?

Feb 28th, 2022 37m 50s

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 22nd, 2021 45m 31s

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 8th, 2021 38m 16s

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.veryserious

S4E18: The Lovely (and Dreaded) Art of Lettering

Oct 25th, 2021 31m 39s

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 11th, 2021 42m 6s

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

S4E16: The LuLaRoe of the Craft World?

Sep 27th, 2021 40m 19s

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/

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

Sep 13th, 2021 35m 34s

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-

S4E14: Ye Olde Craft Inspiration

Aug 30th, 2021 44m 29s

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://w