I’m joined today by historian and writer Barbara Burman who has just published a wonderful new book called The Point of The Needle, Why Sewing Matters which celebrates and explores the cultural and social importance of plain stitching, using historical sources and also the voices of people sewing today. I was asked to read a proof copy of the book earlier in the year and very much enjoyed it, and of course wanted to talk to Barbara more. In this conversation we talk a lot about the similarities between historian and artist and the power of sharing hidden or unseen stories.  Find out more here: https://ruthsinger.com/2023/11/05/making-meaning-podcast-episode-33-with-barbara-burman/ Support the podcast with a donation or subscription: http://ruthsinger.com/podcast-fundraiser Find more episodes at: http://ruthsinger.com/podcast Buy a copy of my Criminal Quilts book: https://ruthsinger.com/writing/criminal-quilts-book Get a copy of Making Meaning Journal: http://ruthsinger.com/journal Find Your Focus course (and other things): https://ruthsinger.podia.com/ Join my creative community, Maker Membership: http://ruthsinger.com/membership Keep in touch by joining my email list: http://ruthsinger.com/email