Making History by Pin Cut Sew Studio

In our last episode of 2025, we’re chatting about some weird and funny historical Christmas crafts and customs. This is such a fun one!Notes: www.pincutsewstudio.com Layla's art: www.instagram.com/laylajanestudio_See the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcastSend us listener mail! [email protected] Canada on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StephanieCanada

In this episode, Layla and I have a chat about the ancient history of buttons! Buttons through the ages, what they were used for, how they evolved, and those who collect them today.The book I read to prepare for this episode: All Buttons Great and SmallThe National Button SocietySee the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcastSend us listener mail! [email protected]

In this episode, listen as Layla and I chat about the tradition of signature quilts and coffin quilts. The book I read to prepare for this episode: Remember Me: Women & Their Friendship Quilts See the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcast or on the accompanying web page: https://www.pincutsewstudio.com/podcast/season-1-episode-8-quilts-for-funerals-and-friendshipsSend us listener mail! [email protected]

In this episode, Layla and I are chatting about the chemical history of polyester, why we're both grateful for it and loath it at the same time. See the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcastSend us listener mail! [email protected] find me: On my website: www.pincutsewstudio.com On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinCutSewStudioOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pincutsew/On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pincutsewstudio

In this episode, Layla and I are chatting about the iconic Muppets and their creator Jim Henson! I prepared for this episode by reading these two books: Jim Henson: The BiographyJim Henson, the WorksI also watched Adam Savage's Tested on YouTube, he has several great videos about the Muppets! See the accompanying photos for this episode on Instagram: @makinghistorypodcastSend us listener mail! [email protected] us a coffee