Bonus Episode 1: Secret Societies and Silk Collars: A chat about heritage crafts and conservation with Willow Polson

What does it mean to be a "custodian of craft"? 🧵✨

In our latest episode, Alicia sits down with the heritage crafter, conservationist, podcast host, and Odd Fellow Willow Polson for a journey through the hidden corners of history. From the secret symbolism of the Odd Fellows to the year-long process of weaving baskets, Willow shares what it's like to hold traditions in your hands.

We're talking:

• The delicate art of restoring 100-year-old silk collars.

• The ethics and honor of holding traditions for other cultures.

• The essential Victorian tool modern sewists overlook

Grab your knitting bag, embroidery hoop, or spindle, and settle in for a relaxing conversation about crafts, history, and heritage.

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