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 OurIdleHansPod@gmail.com 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!

On this very lengthy episode of Our Idle Hands, Austin Fuller, Better known as @BanexBramble, and Mame dive deep into their practice as witches and makers. Even with how long this episode is they only scratch the surface of what Austin really does and the world of ritual clothing and its making. We do carry on a little bit more than usual but Austin and I really put a lot of interesting things together! -Mame Follow Austin on Instagram @BanexBramble For Austin's goods and service, click HERE Follow Mame on Instagram @SeverelyMame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven over on Mame's Patreon HERE

This week I am joined by my good friend and sister witch Elena Kanagy-Loux, Lace maker, historian and witch! We go over Elena's love of lace, fiber arts and witchcraft. We discuss how these things all intersect in her life. Elena's vast knowledge of lace and its history help us make connections into how the world of lace making and witchcraft may be related! Follow Elena at @erenanaomi on Instagram and TikTok Follow Mame at @SeverelyMame on Instagram and TikTok

For the first episode of Our Idle Hands, Mame, better known to many as Severely Mame, takes the time to introduce you to herself, her magic and her personal interests in fiber arts! She also spends some time talking about what the podcast is and where she hopes it will go!Make sure to follow Mame on Instagram @severelymameJoin in on getting some of the exlucives at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/SeverelyMame