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!

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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 Small
The National Button Society
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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

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or on the accompanying web page: https://www.pincutsewstudio.com/podcast/season-1-episode-8-quilts-for-funerals-and-friendships

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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.

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Also find me: 
On my website: www.pincutsewstudio.com 
On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinCutSewStudio
On 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 Biography
Jim Henson, the Works

I also watched Adam Savage's Tested on YouTube, he has several great videos about the Muppets!

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