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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