The Very Serious Crafts Podcast

Mollie Johanson and Haley Pierson-Cox

A very serious podcast about very serious crafts.

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112 episodes
Updated Dec 23, 2025

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Mar 15, 2021 · 33 min
S4E2: Faux Bone and Real Teeth
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/
Mar 1, 2021 · 29 min
S4E1: We Were on a Break
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.
Feb 17, 2021 · 44 sec
Season 4: Trailer
Season 4 of the Very Serious Crafts Podcast may sound a little different, so get ready for new episodes coming March 2021!
Dec 21, 2020 · 59 min
S3E23: Lists, Lights, and the VSC Top Ten
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/
Dec 7, 2020 · 57 min
S3E22: TikTok, Teal Trees, and Trying New Tools
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/
Nov 23, 2020 · 59 min
S3E21: Plants and Rants (and Maybe a Few Other Things)
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/
Nov 9, 2020 · 57 min
S3E20: Super Bulky Sweater Yarn, Vintage Embroidery from Mexico, and a Pooping Flamingo
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/
Oct 26, 2020 · 57 min
S3E19: Weaving in Songs, Virtual Quilling, and Even More Poisonous Projects
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/
Oct 12, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
S3E18: Afghans, Dolls, and Fancy Pajamas
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/
Sep 28, 2020 · 58 min
S3E17: Vintage Style, Antique Patterns, and, Somewhat Surprisingly, Taylor Swift
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/
Sep 14, 2020 · 49 min
S3E16: Teeny Tiny Aprons, a Crafty Botanist, and Why Kindness Matters
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/
Aug 31, 2020 · 56 min
S3E15: Quilts and Flowers. Just Quilts and Flowers.
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/
Aug 17, 2020 · 53 min
S3E14: Workbasket Magazine Joy and Vintage Fabric by the Bolt
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/
Aug 3, 2020 · 55 min
S3E13: Missing Community, Rolling Paper, and FIRE!
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/
Jul 20, 2020 · 53 min
S3E12: Avoided Explosions, Stress Candles, and Mostly Muskoxen
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/
Jul 6, 2020 · 1 hr
S3E11: Cats, Crafts, and Classically COVID Creating
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/
Jun 22, 2020 · 59 min
S3E10: Handmade Wedding Woes, Tiny Worlds, and Dirty DIYs
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/
Jun 8, 2020 · 59 min
S3E09: Topiary Talents, Letterboxing Lessons, and Our Introduction to Jesmonite
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/
May 25, 2020 · 50 min
S3E08: New Starts, a Hoop Sleuth, and Emotional Support Bananas
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/
May 11, 2020 · 51 min
S3E07: A Latch Hook Haircut, Perler Bead Bliss, and Serious Shade from Crafts of the Past
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/

The Very Serious Crafts Podcast

S4E2: Faux Bone and Real Teeth

S4E1: We Were on a Break

Season 4: Trailer

S3E23: Lists, Lights, and the VSC Top Ten

S3E22: TikTok, Teal Trees, and Trying New Tools

S3E21: Plants and Rants (and Maybe a Few Other Things)

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

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

S3E18: Afghans, Dolls, and Fancy Pajamas

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

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

S3E15: Quilts and Flowers. Just Quilts and Flowers.

S3E14: Workbasket Magazine Joy and Vintage Fabric by the Bolt

S3E13: Missing Community, Rolling Paper, and FIRE!

S3E12: Avoided Explosions, Stress Candles, and Mostly Muskoxen

S3E11: Cats, Crafts, and Classically COVID Creating

S3E10: Handmade Wedding Woes, Tiny Worlds, and Dirty DIYs

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

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

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