The Very Serious Crafts Podcast

Mollie Johanson and Haley Pierson-Cox

A very serious podcast about very serious crafts.

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20 episodes
Updated Dec 23, 2025

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S6E4: Making Holiday Magic
Did you get creative this holiday season? Tag along with the Very Serious Crafters as we laugh and commiserate about the triumphs and disasters that come along with a very crafty Christmas (or whichever wintertime holidays you celebrate)! Show Notes: The Very Serious Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theveryseriouscraftspodcast No-So-Modern Millie’s Pompom Turkey: https://www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials/pom-pom-turkey-tutorial The House That Lars Built Parade Tablescape: https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2023/11/macys-day-parade-tablescape.html/ No-So-Modern Millie’s Pompom Parade Tablescape: https://www.instagram.com/notsomodernmillie/p/DQplm11kglj/?hl=en Mollie’s Dala Horse Deep-Etch Die: https://www.benziedesign.com/collections/holiday-dies/products/dala-horse-deep-etch-die Mollie’s Muppet Ornaments: https://wildolive.blogspot.com/2023/12/project-gonzo-rizzo-in-muppet-christmas.html Haley’s Cat Named Pom-Pom: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLai1_Op4sW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Full episode show notes: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2025/12/23/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-season-6-episode-04/
Dec 23, 2025 · 51 min
S6E3: Crafting a Legacy
Hello, and welcome to season 6, episode 3 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast: Crafting a Legacy! What are you passing along to the next generation of crafters? In this episode, we discuss the physical items, the lessons, and, of course, the memories we've received from the crafters that paved our way. We'll also leave you with some sound advice: Whatever it is, just try it! (Even if you hate it and throw it away!) Patreon members are getting access to this episode 24 hours early. Thanks for supporting us! Show notes: Did you know that you can just do stuff? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO_z-3djlNg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Oct 26, 2025 · 43 min
S6E2: Itty Bitty Birthday Dresses, Spooky Sardines, and Cozy Autumn Outfits
Hello, and welcome to season 6, episode 2 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast: Itty Bitty Birthday Dresses, Spooky Sardines, and Cozy Autumn Outfits! The weather is getting crisp, and we're getting excited for fall! Come along while we discuss naughty chipmunks, travel clothes, what happens when kids make interesting fabric selections, and the beginnings of a very haunted dollhouse. Show notes: Halloween version of Mollie’s sardines: https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/4359015444/fins-tins-sardine-can-felt-ornament Mollie’s Not-So-Spooky ornaments: https://wildolive.etsy.com/listing/1558752023/not-so-spooky-felt-ornaments-diy Sock recipe in Knitting Rules: https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Rules-Yarn-Harlots-Tricks/dp/1580178340 Van Gogh the Chippy https://www.instagram.com/vangoghthechippy Mollie’s original creepy doll episode: https://www.veryseriouscrafts.com/2018/10/08/the-very-serious-crafts-podcast-episode-13/ Zadie Jumpsuit: https://papertheorypatterns.com/products/zadie-jumpsuit-pdf-pattern Billie Tee by Knit Purl Girl: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/billie-tee Heather Blazer: https://fridaypatterncompany.com/products/heather-blazer-pdf-pattern Sophie’s Birthday Dress: https://truebias.com/products/mini-ogden-cami Ghost Party Quilt: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1300398598/ghost-party-quilt-pdf-pattern-download?gpla=1&gao=1& Full show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/
Sep 18, 2025 · 41 min
S6E1: Back in Crafts
Hello, Very Serious Crafters! We're back, bay-bee! AND we're introducing you to our friend Hannah! On this, our very first episode of season 6, we're bringing you up to speed on what we've been creating while we were on hiatus. We think you'll find that we've changed very little. You know, in a good way! Show notes: Mollie's Ko-Fi Klatsch: https://ko-fi.com/wildolive The new kit Mollie created with Benzie Design: https://www.benziedesign.com/collections/sewing/products/haul-out-the-holly-ornament-kit Haley’s bookmark designed for With Her Own Hands, by Nicole Nehrig: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8eic0JgA8/ Some of Haley’s oddities show/flea market offerings: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKnc08KJOiT/ Textile Retreats: https://www.textileretreats.com/residential-retreats Hannah’s love of blue and white striped linen: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNTPqBTRr7C/?igsh=MTZkcGx3Zmx0cG5wZg== Full show notes: https://veryseriouscrafts.com/episodes/
Aug 15, 2025 · 44 min
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/
Oct 24, 2022 · 39 min
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/
Oct 10, 2022 · 41 min
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/
Sep 26, 2022 · 33 min
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/
Sep 12, 2022 · 46 min
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/
Aug 29, 2022 · 37 min
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
Aug 15, 2022 · 41 min
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
Aug 1, 2022 · 38 min
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
Jul 18, 2022 · 38 min
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/
Jul 4, 2022 · 49 min
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/
Jun 20, 2022 · 39 min
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/
Jun 6, 2022 · 36 min
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/
May 23, 2022 · 35 min
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/
May 9, 2022 · 34 min
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/
Apr 25, 2022 · 18 min
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.
Apr 11, 2022 · 37 min
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/
Mar 28, 2022 · 42 min

The Very Serious Crafts Podcast

S6E4: Making Holiday Magic

S6E3: Crafting a Legacy

S6E2: Itty Bitty Birthday Dresses, Spooky Sardines, and Cozy Autumn Outfits

S6E1: Back in Crafts

S5E18: Handy tools! That you can wear!

S5E17: Tie One on With Macrame!

S5E16: Crafting a Craft Space

S5E15: Our Corniest Episode Ever

S5E14: Tools and Projects to Show Your True Colors

S5E13: This Just in! Crafts are Making Headlines

S5E12: Be Still, Our Beading Hearts!

S5E11: DIY, Home Decorating Edition

S5E10: She’s a Grand Old Flag…Maker

S5E9: Go, Go Gadget Needlecraft!

S5E8: Through the (Stained) Looking Glass

S5E7: Quick! Someone Call Bob Vila!

S5E6: Paper—We’re Just Not Sure We Can Cut it!

S5E5: Honey, I Shrunk the Crafts

S5E4: Tried it. Hated it.

S5E03: A Whole Day of Crafting?