
Episode 28: Rhino Armor and Dog-Tooth Purses: Leather's Long History
Did you know the world's oldest leather shoe is a right-footed size 7? In this episode, we talk all things leather. From the science of tanning (using everything from tree bark to animal brains) to th...
2 Feb 22min

Episode 27: Harriet Powers and Her Quilts
This episode is brought to you by Quiltfolk, an ad-free magazine made for quilters like you! Visit quiltfolk.com and use code HandmadeHistory for 20% off your first order. Thank you, Quiltfolk! We are...
19 Jan 25min

Episode 26: Papercutting Around the World
A quick reminder: if you'd like to join us for the Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along with MCreativeJ in March, please pre-order your kit or pattern today! You'll get everything you need (pattern, supp...
15 Dec 202525min

Episode 25: Polymer Clay & Artists
This episode is brought to you by Sculpey. Are you curious to try out polymer clay? Are you a polymer clay artist or enthusiast? We have a special offer for you from Sculpey, the original polymer cla...
1 Dec 202521min

Episode 24: Blackwork Embroidery
We're doing a giveaway! To celebrate our collaboration kit & pattern with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ, we are giving away one of Melissa's books, DIY Embroidered Shoes. If you would like to enter ...
17 Nov 202524min

Episode 23: Mimeographs & More
This episode is brought to you by our Patreon page: visit patreon.com/handmadehistorypodcast and sign up to get our free posts! You'll be the first to know when an episode is live. Explore more on eac...
3 Nov 202522min

Episode 22: From Morojo to Yaya Han: The History of Cosplay
Sponsored by Folkwear Patterns. Folkwear – Where history meets your hands. Visit Folkwear.com and use code HANDMADE20 for 20% off your purchase. Code is good through the end of 2025! Cosplay might ma...
20 Okt 202527min

Episode 21: Hairwork, Victorian & Otherwise
Sponsored by Folkwear Patterns. Folkwear – Where history meets your hands. Visit Folkwear.com and use code HANDMADE20 for 20% off your purchase. Code is good through the end of 2025! "Hairwork" proba...
6 Okt 202524min



















