Miniatures and Vintage Cross-Stitch with Sara Schaefer

Side Crafts

In this episode, Jocelyn talks to comedian and writer Sara Schaefer about her work as a miniaturist and cross-stitcher. Sara creates incredible miniatures in one-inch scale, which range from dollhouses to dioramas and even a miniature comedy club, the Haha Hole. We discuss how Sara got into miniatures, how working as a miniaturist has changed her perspective on the world, her love of vintage cross-stitch patterns, and what she describes as the “auntiecore” lifestyle. We also talk about how our society genders handcrafting as female and the visual arts as male - and the implications of this framing. Sara is a brilliant maker with insightful perspectives on art and crafting.

After the episode, head over to my Instagram, @sidecraftspodcast, to check out photos of some of the pieces we talk about in this episode, and click to follow!
Follow Sara on Instagram and Twitter @saraschaefer1, and check out her podcast The Schaefer Shakedown @theschaefershakedown and wherever you get your podcasts.
You can view and purchase Sara's embroidered ornaments (and she even recently offered a miniature for sale!) seasonally on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoBosNook.

Fun things mentioned in this episode:
Zjakazumi Dolls on Etsy and on Instagram @zjakazumi_dolls
Miniatures.com
Thorne Miniature Rooms in Chicago