Our Idle Hands: Folklore, Fiber Arts and Witchcraft

For the final official episode of the season Mame brings on one of her oldest witch friends, Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum!!! Matthew and Mame talk a little bit about everything, tips for Salem visits, magic and animism, and of course fiber arts! Don't miss this season finale and longest episode of Our Idle Hands! Follow Matthew Venus on Instagram @Spiritus_Arcanum Follow Mame on Instagram @SeverelyMame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven HERE

This week Severely Mame and brings on her friend Lady Harlakended, a witch, spinner, weaver, heritage crafter, vintage enthusiast and all around fiber arts treasure trove! Follow Shibon on instagram at @Ladyharlakendens_handspun Follow Severely Mame ono Instagram @SeverelyMame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven HERE Podcast Edited by Keenan Daly Vintage Witch Hat Tutorial https://youtu.be/GudhowZrb30

This week Mame spends time with Author, Witch and secret surf rock queen Madame Pamita! In this episode they go over Madame Pamita's work and specifically her book on Baba Yaga and Ukrainian fiber magic! Follow Mame on Instagram @SeverelyMame Follow Madame Pamita on Instagram at @MadamePamita Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven here! Edited by Keenan Daly

This week Mame is joined by the artist, designer and witch behind Potion23 Designs! Victoria and Mame talk about their shared link to Salem, their making process and their magic! Follow Victoria Cates on instagram @potion23design Follow Severely Mame on Instagram and Threads @SeverelyMame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven on Patron HERE!

This week, long time friend of Mame's, Sydney Crabaugh joins the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven, coming to talk about Squid School of Vintage Knitting, knitting travel, Rhinebeck and magic! Find Sydney on Instagram @squidneyknits Follow Severely Mame on Instagram @severelymame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven here! Episode Edited By Keenan Daly

The last official solo episode of the season with Mame. This week she goes over different natural fibers that people can make magical in their crafting or make their magic more hand made. Follow Mame on Instagram and Threads @severelymame Join The Vintage Stitch Witch Coven here! Email us at [email protected] Some of the references Mame used today! SCOTT CUNNINGHAM'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGICAL HERBS JUDY ANN NOCK'S THE MODERN WITCHCRAFT GUIDE TO MAGICAL HERBS DAVID PICKERING'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WITCHCRAFT https://www.kleiderly.com/our-blog/why-is-polyester-bad-for-the-environment#:~:text=Since%20polyester%20is%20made%20of,water%20of%20the%20local%20population. https://shop.terracycle.com/en-US/products/fabrics-and-clothing-zero-waste-boxes https://www.terriwindling.com/blog/2016/12/sheep-folklore.html

This week's episode of Our Idle Hands is brought to you unofficially my the New England Board of Tourism! In our longest episode yet, Massachusetts born witches, Mame and Bill Crisafi talk about Bill's work in illustration, sculpture, drag and his recent show with fiance Hogan McLaughlin at the Peabody Essex Museum. Find Bill on instagram @billsafi Follow Mame on Instagram @severelymame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven HERE

This week on Our Idle Hands Mame was excited to spend some time getting to know our guest, Aaron Oberon! Aaron is a Florida witch known for their writing and art, get to know them better on Our Idle Hands and you can follow them on Instagram at @aaronoberon Aaron's Shop SkullandMoonPrints Mame's instagram/threads @severelymame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven on Patreon!

On this episode of Our Idle Hands, Severely Mame is all by herself talking you through her concept and research to develop this podcast and deepen her knowledge of Fiber Arts and Witchery for this podcast and her personal practice. Follow Severely Mame @SeverelyMame on Instagram Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven at Patreon.com/SeverelyMame

In this week's episode, Severely Mame talks with designer, dancer and illustrator Hogan McLaughlin on the magic of clothing, their design career and process, and their upcoming event at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA with their fiance Bill Crisafi. Details from the episode Midsummer- Peabody Essex Museum June 23rd 2023 Hogan's Instagram @hoganmclaughlin Bill Crisafi @billsafi Courtney B Hall @light_witch Ana Matronic @msanamatronic Make sure to follow Mame on instagram @SeverelyMame Join The Vintage Stitch Witch Coven at Patreon.com/severelymame for exclusive content from Mame!