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The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep21: Thread Snippings 094: Did Not Finish (Yet)I just sewed for an hour and 15 minutes just to get to the point where I’m at least willing to wear this thing in public. How’s your morning going? Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep21: Thread Snippings 094: Did Not Finish (Yet) appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-2603 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep21: Thread Snippings 094: Did Not Finish (Yet)I just sewed for an hour and 15 minutes just to get to the point where I’m at least willing to wear this thing in public. How’s your morning going? Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed […] The post DDoP 2024 Ep21: Thread Snippings 094: Did Not Finish (Yet) appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-2603 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep20: Thread Snippings 093: Saturday Night Con CrunchCapris done. Belt almost done. Both tunics still to go. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep20: Thread Snippings 093: Saturday Night Con Crunch appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-2503 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep20: Thread Snippings 093: Saturday Night Con CrunchCapris done. Belt almost done. Both tunics still to go. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep20: Thread Snippings 093: Saturday Night Con Crunch appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-2503 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep19: Amy Talks About Stuff 250: Dragon Con 2024 Battle PlanMilestone episode time! I talk about my plans for Dragon Con this year. It’s probably the most complicated and ambitious plan I’ve had yet. The theme song for Amy Talks About Stuff is “Wandering,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license […] The post DDoP 2024 Ep19: Amy Talks About Stuff 250: Dragon Con 2024 Battle Plan appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-2407 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep18: Thread Snippings 092: Belt Making 103More updates from the con crunch trenches. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep18: Thread Snippings 092: Belt Making 103 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-2303 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep18: Thread Snippings 092: Belt Making 103More updates from the con crunch trenches. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep18: Thread Snippings 092: Belt Making 103 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-2303 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep17: Amy Talks About Stuff 249: Meta Tuesday #6A few replies to the DDOP shows that I’m behind on. The theme song for Amy Talks About Stuff is “Wandering,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep17: Amy Talks About Stuff 249: Meta Tuesday #6 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-2104 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep16: Thread Snippings 091: More Surprise Good NewsI get to meet another Internet acquaintance at Dragon Con this year! Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep16: Thread Snippings 091: More Surprise Good News appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-2004 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep16: Thread Snippings 091: More Surprise Good NewsI get to meet another Internet acquaintance at Dragon Con this year! Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep16: Thread Snippings 091: More Surprise Good News appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-2004 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep15: Thread Snippings 090: Belt Making 102Finally getting started on the final accessory I need for Dragon Con. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep15: Thread Snippings 090: Belt Making 102 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-1903 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep09: Thread Snippings 089: Saturday UFO UpdateI got quite a bit done at UFO today, and overcame a sewing difficulty. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep09: Thread Snippings 089: Saturday UFO Update appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-1203 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep08: Amy Talks About Stuff 243: A Year in PaliaLooking back and looking ahead. It’s almost hard to believe the Palia Open Beta started exactly 1 year ago. Show Notes: Previous episodes on this topic: Amy Talks About Stuff 213: Palia Closed Beta Day 1 Amy Talks About Stuff 215: No Life But The Palia Life Dev blog posts: Post announcing the start of […] The post DDoP 2024 Ep08: Amy Talks About Stuff 243: A Year in Palia appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-1103 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep07: Thread Snippings 088: Friday UFO UpdateAnother short update from the con crunch trenches. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep07: Thread Snippings 088: Friday UFO Update appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-1003 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep07: Thread Snippings 088: Friday UFO UpdateAnother short update from the con crunch trenches. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep07: Thread Snippings 088: Friday UFO Update appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-1003 min $Amy Bowen\'s Podcasts - Master Feed$ Amy Bowen's Podcasts - Master FeedDDoP 2024 Ep06: Thread Snippings 087: Centennial DisneyboundingI talk about a dress I’m making just for the fun of it (both making and wearing it). Show Notes: The History of Toastmasters DisneyBound: The Official Blog Disney100 character costumes that inspired this dress And some more pictures of those costumes The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from […] The post DDoP 2024 Ep06: Thread Snippings 087: Centennial Disneybounding appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2024-08-0903 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep06: Thread Snippings 087: Centennial DisneyboundingI talk about a dress I’m making just for the fun of it (both making and wearing it). Show Notes: The History of Toastmasters DisneyBound: The Official Blog Disney100 character costumes that inspired this dress And some more pictures of those costumes The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep06: Thread Snippings 087: Centennial Disneybounding appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-0903 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep02: Thread Snippings 086: Otakon 2024 Trip Report – Day 3Another Otakon is in the books. I talk about the costume I made for the last day of it, what I did during the day, and my plans for the upcoming month. Show Notes: I actually have a featured image for once! Puchiko’s character page and the image reference I used for this costume The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2024 Ep02: Thread Snippings 086: Otakon...2024-08-0504 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2024 Ep01: Thread Snippings 085: Otakon 2024 Trip Report – Days 0-2This year is my fifth time attending the Otakon anime convention in Washington, DC. It’s also the 30th anniversary of Otakon. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. Mikage Project The post DDoP 2024 Ep01: Thread Snippings 085: Otakon 2024 Trip Report – Days 0-2 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2024-08-0408 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2023 Ep24: Thread Snippings 084: Saturday Armor Party ReportI talk about getting together with some of my costuming friends to work on costumes together. Show notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2023 Ep24: Thread Snippings 084: Saturday Armor Party Report appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2023-08-2704 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2023 Ep16: Thread Snippings 083: Mando WoesToday was our monthly UFO (UnFinished Objects) crafting day. I only stayed for about two hours this time, and in this episode, I explain why. Show notes: Sionnach Studios – The online store where I got the patterns I’m working from. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2023 Ep16: Thread Snippings 083: Mando Woes appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2023-08-1905 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2023 Ep09: Thread Snippings 082: Impromptu Iron CosplayThis episode tells the story behind the picture I have set as the featured image for this blog post. This year at Otakon, I made good use of the Otakon Makerspace to create an emergency replacement for a missing costume piece. Show notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2023 Ep09: Thread Snippings 082: Impromptu Iron Cosplay appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2023-08-1206 min

Sober StoriesAlcohol and the LGBTQIA+ Community, with Amy C. WillisTitle: Alcohol + the LGBTQIA+ Community, with Amy C. Willis In this episode, Sober Stories host, Beth Bowen, interviews Amy C. Willis, a highly respected sober coach known for her unique and holistic approach to sobriety. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Amy provided insight into the interwoven complexities of queerness, substance use, and the recovery process. Amy's candid reflections on her personal struggle with alcohol addiction and her transformative journey to sobriety provide a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for change. Amy introduces us to the Emotional...2023-06-3059 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep27: Thread Snippings 081: Packing for Dragon Con 2021- The Lost MP3Last year, on the Tuesday before I left for Dragon Con, I recorded a ‘packing’ episode, but never actually posted it, so I’m posting it now. Show notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep27: Thread Snippings 081: Packing for Dragon Con 2021- The Lost MP3 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-3008 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep25: Thread Snippings 080: The Final WorkdayA short status report recorded in the midst of a sewing frenzy. Show notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep25: Thread Snippings 080: The Final Workday appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-2804 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep24: Thread Snippings 079: Sailor and Superhero UpdateHere’s another short update on today’s costume progress. Show notes: Glove Roll Tutorial – These are the directions I followed to create these glove rolls I keep talking about. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep24: Thread Snippings 079: Sailor and Superhero Update appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-2704 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep17: Thread Snippings 078: Report from the Con Crunch TrenchesCrunchy Show Notes. (OK, I’m not feeling that lazy today. Today was a productive day, and here are the highlights of what I got done.) The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep17: Thread Snippings 078: Report from the Con Crunch Trenches appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-2005 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep16: Thread Snippings 077: Pretty Courier Sailor FedExOnce again, I’ve gone crazy over a new costume idea two weeks before a convention. Help? Show Notes: Improvised D&D @ Dragon Con Goes Virtual – The video that started the Cult of Chad on the Dragon Con Discord server. (Colin Mochrie’s introduction starts at the 3:12 mark) The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep16: Thread Snippings 077: Pretty Courier Sailor FedEx appeared first on Amy Bowen...2022-08-1906 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep12: Thread Snippings 076: Otakon 2022 Trip Report – SundayFinally concluding my trip report from this year’s Otakon. Show Notes: HipCityVeg – Where we went for dinner on Sunday. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep12: Thread Snippings 076: Otakon 2022 Trip Report – Sunday appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-1505 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep11: Thread Snippings 075: Amplifier UnboxingProbably the first of several unboxing episodes I will record over the next week or two. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep11: Thread Snippings 075: Amplifier Unboxing appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-1406 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep10: Thread Snippings 074: Costume TestLazy, non-heroic show notes. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep10: Thread Snippings 074: Costume Test appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-1307 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep09: Thread Snippings 073: New Fabric DayI meant to post this on Thurs. 8/11, but I got distracted. Show Notes: This blog post is also backdated to approximately the time I was recording this episode on my phone. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep09: Thread Snippings 073: New Fabric Day appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-1205 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep08: Thread Snippings 072: Hairstyle DetailsContinuing my series on the details of my new Sailor Vanellope costume. This time, I talk about the wig and hair accessories. Show Notes: This blog post is backdated to approximately the time I was recording this episode on my phone. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep08: Thread Snippings 072: Hairstyle Details appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-1106 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep07: Thread Snippings 071: Behind the BowsI talk about how I made the bows for my Sailor Vanellope costume. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep07: Thread Snippings 071: Behind the Bows appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-1005 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep06: Thread Snippings 070: After-Costume-Debut ReportOr: How to Shoot Yourself in the Foot with Costume Fabric Choices. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep06: Thread Snippings 070: After-Costume-Debut Report appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-0807 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep05: Thread Snippings 069: Who Is California Girl?In which I describe the concept and powers of my original (well, sort of) cosplay superhero character. Show Notes: Golden Dreams page on Yesterland Golden Dreams article on Wikipedia Golden Dreams – Final Night (handheld video camera recording of the film on YouTube) The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep05: Thread Snippings 069: Who Is California Girl? appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-0705 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep04: Thread Snippings 068: Super Suit UnboxingThe main component of the new costume I’m creating specifically for Dragon Con 2022 arrived today! In this episode, I open up the package and talk about my plans for this costume. Show Notes: To get this super suit made, I started by commissioning a custom graphics file from Arachnid Studios… …and then uploaded it through the custom order form at PrintCostume.com. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. T...2022-08-0607 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep03: Thread Snippings 067: Otakon 2022 Trip Report – SaturdayMy trip report from this year’s Otakon continues. Show Notes: Cava – Where we went for dinner on Saturday. I loved it! The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep03: Thread Snippings 067: Otakon 2022 Trip Report – Saturday appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-0506 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep02: Thread Snippings 066: An Encounter with the Sith, Episode V: The Vaccines Strike Back2016 was my first year participating in Dog Days of Podcasting, and also my first year walking in the Ralston Fourth of July Parade. For my first four years of DDoP, it was a tradition for me to talk about my Fourth of July parade experience on one of my DDoP episodes every year. They didn’t hold the parade in 2020, and I walked in the parade in 2021, but never got around to talking about it on-pod. I did not walk in the parade in 2022 because it was on a Monday (right in the middle of my work week), but we...2022-08-0409 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2022 Ep01: Thread Snippings 065: Otakon 2022 Trip Report - FridayI’m back with a trip report from this year’s Otakon! This was my third time attending the anime convention in Washington, DC. This was a year of new friends and new adventures! Show Notes: Poké Papa – Friday night’s dinner spot. Highly recommended! The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2022 Ep01: Thread Snippings 065: Otakon 2022 Trip Report – Friday appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2022-08-0206 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep22: Thread Snippings 064: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: SundayFour Sundays later, I finally share my trip report from Sunday of Otakon 2021 (with bonus sightseeing!) Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep22: Thread Snippings 064: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: Sunday appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-3008 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep21: Thread Snippings 063: I Am Altering the CloakLazy Sewing Notes. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep21: Thread Snippings 063: I Am Altering the Cloak appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-2903 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep20: Thread Snippings 062: One Boot, Two Boot, Old Boot, New BootI talk about the old boots I got for my first Dragon Con, the lesson I learned, and the new boots I got for this year’s Dragon Con. Show Notes: The previous episode that I referenced in this episode: Thread Snippings 008: New Boot Smell The style of boots I bought for my Amy Wong costume (mine are purple – I got them from an eBay listing because the manufacturer discontinued that color) The Captain Samuel Vimes “Boots” Theory of Socioeconomic Unfairness (via Goodreads) The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Mu...2021-08-2806 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep19: Thread Snippings 061: The Swag ReportI chose to work on a different kind of craft project today: making swag to give away at Dragon Con. Show Notes: The Facebook group that I mentioned: Dragon Con Swag n Seek The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep19: Thread Snippings 061: The Swag Report appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-2607 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep16: Thread Snippings 060: Read the Friendly ManualEven in the world of creative hobbies, sometimes it’s important to read the friendly manual. Show Notes: The Facebook group containing the detailed directions I mentioned: Bespin Leia Hand Embroidery Support Group The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep16: Thread Snippings 060: Read the Friendly Manual appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-2104 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep15: Thread Snippings 059: Ah, Good, New AcquisitionsAnother progress report on my Flapper Leia cloak. I now officially have all the fabric I will need. Plus, I got my yoke mockup photo-ready! Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. Again, this is a backdated post on WordPress. Actually posted at 6:53 AM on 8/19. The post DDoP 2021 Ep15: Thread Snippings 059: Ah, Good, New Acquisitions appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-1903 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep14: Thread Snippings 058: Sourcing of PartsI share where and how I’ve found the right supplies for my current cosplay project. Show Notes: I’ll come back and add links to the sites I talked about later. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. Again, this is a backdated post on WordPress. Actually posted at 2:51 AM on 8/15. The post DDoP 2021 Ep14: Thread Snippings 058: Sourcing of Parts appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-1805 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep11: Thread Snippings 057: It’s a Clean MachineIn which I learn the importance of cleaning the dust out of your sewing machine. Show Notes: The manual for my sewing machine (see pp. 50-51 for the steps I took) I really like to title my episodes after song lyrics, when I can, and this is the first chance I’ve gotten this year. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. Again, this is a backdated post on WordPr...2021-08-1504 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep10: Thread Snippings 056: Making a MockupContinuing from yesterday’s episode, I talk about the benefits of doing a trial run before creating an important costume piece. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. Again, this is a backdated post on WordPress. Actually posted at 2:51 AM on 8/13. The post DDoP 2021 Ep10: Thread Snippings 056: Making a Mockup appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-1306 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep09: Thread Snippings 055: Taking StockIn which I begin the process of looking at my Flapper Leia outfit and determining what materials still need to be obtained and what still needs to be done. Show Notes: The Spoonflower fabric I mentioned The copper cord I ended up buying The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. This is a backdated post on WordPress; I’m back on the overnight schedule, so it’s still my “Wednesday”...2021-08-1205 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep07: Thread Snippings 054: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: SaturdayOn Day 2 of Otakon, I supported artists, enjoyed seeing all the cosplays, and walked 10,000 steps in my least comfortable cosplay shoes. Show Notes: – Featured image on this blog post is of me as Asuka from Neon Genesis Evangelion, and my friend Megan as Belldandy from Ah! My Goddess. – The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep07: Thread Snippings 054: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: Saturday...2021-08-0809 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep06: Thread Snippings 053: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: FridayDay 1 of Otakon 2021 was a success! Show Notes: – You asked for pictures, you got pictures! Featured image on this blog post is of me as BT and my friend Megan as Ladybug. – OPENWORLD Music’s website – The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep06: Thread Snippings 053: Otakon 2021 Trip Report: Friday appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-0707 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep05: Thread Snippings 052: Otakon 2021 Pre-ConI traveled to DC today. I am very tired, but happy to be here. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep05: Thread Snippings 052: Otakon 2021 Pre-Con appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-0605 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep04: Thread Snippings 051: Packing for Otakon 2021I share thoughts and observations from my experience of packing for my first convention in the age of COVID-19. Show Notes: The featured image for this episode is of me in my BT costume, taken at Otakon 2019. Otakon 2021 Schedule The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep04: Thread Snippings 051: Packing for Otakon 2021 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-0505 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoP 2021 Ep02: Thread Snippings 050: Sash-ayI talk about how I fixed up the final piece of my BT cosplay outfit that needed to be fixed up before Otakon: the sash/waist cloth. Show Notes: BT’s official character art (wallpaper) .hack//SIGN cast group picture The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoP 2021 Ep02: Thread Snippings 050: Sash-ay appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2021-08-0304 min

The Thread Safe PodcastEpisode 049: Dot HackerspaceMaker spaces can benefit cosplayers by providing access to more and better tools. Also: Don’t glue Velcro to fabric or foam. This show marks the beginning of my 6th year of Dog Days of Podcasting, and my first year on the Internet’s wider world of podcast directories! Show Notes: The artist behind my adorable new cover artwork is Caitlin ‘LadyHolmes’ Abele! Thanks to the Omaha Maker Group for helping me out! The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed und...2021-08-0205 min $Sewing and Crafts Archives - Amy Bowen\'s Creative Endeavors$ Sewing and Crafts Archives - Amy Bowen's Creative EndeavorsDDoP 2020 Ep15: Amy Talks About Stuff 159: Double Dips and BrewBakersOn this Nerd Project Saturday episode (recorded early Sunday morning and backdated), I follow up on last Saturday’s episode and share my return to working on cosplay projects. My Nebraska Tourism audio diary continues with the third stop in North Platte, NE, and the one in Arnold, NE. Show Notes: Passport stops mentioned in this […] The post DDoP 2020 Ep15: Amy Talks About Stuff 159: Double Dips and BrewBakers appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2020-08-1608 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoQ 2020 Ep28: Thread Snippings 048: Backpack BonanzaThis episode is an update on the backpacks and mask covers I’ve been sewing during the quarantine. I was feeling silly when picking my show title today. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoQ 2020 Ep28: Thread Snippings 048: Backpack Bonanza appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2020-05-0905 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoQ 2020 Ep25: Thread Snippings 047: Dear Non-Sew-ersI’m a sew-er, not a machine! (And not a pipe for transporting water, either; hence, the extra dash.) Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoQ 2020 Ep25: Thread Snippings 047: Dear Non-Sew-ers appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2020-04-1805 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoQ 2020 Ep23: Thread Snippings 046: Making ConnectionsA variety of updates on my sewing and crafting efforts, all involving connections I’ve made with other people over the past few days. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoQ 2020 Ep23: Thread Snippings 046: Making Connections appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2020-04-1604 min

The Thread Safe PodcastDDoQ 2020 Ep19: Thread Snippings 045: Mask Making UpdateI got back to work on sewing fabric masks today, including one for my own use. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is available via freemusicarchive.org. The post DDoQ 2020 Ep19: Thread Snippings 045: Mask Making Update appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors. 2020-04-1106 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewMovie Chat 012: ZardozOn May 31, 2015, the Movie Night Crew watched and discussed Zardoz. WARNING: This episode is hilariously, ridiculously, unabashedly, gloriously Not Safe For Work. Or kids, or any non-private space. Seriously, lots of explicit talk about sexuality and associated body parts in this episode. Credits: Theme song for Movie Chat with the Movie Night Crew: […] The post Movie Chat 012: Zardoz appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2019-11-0300 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewMovie Chat 011: Big Trouble in Little ChinaOn April 12, 2015, the Movie Night Crew watched and discussed Big Trouble in Little China. In this episode: atmosphere and worldbuilding, D&D chat, John Carpenter’s other film credits. Also, we did watch The Fifth Element after recording this audio, but I did not record anything further after our second film that night. Credits: Theme […] The post Movie Chat 011: Big Trouble in Little China appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2019-10-2000 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewMovie Chat 010: 2001 and Repo ManOn March 2, 2014, my friends and I (the Movie Night Crew) watched 2001: A Space Odyssey and Repo Man, and shared our thoughts on them. This was the first discussion we recorded for podcasting, so I’m using it as my first podcast episode to be released via podcast directories. The Explicit tag is for […] The post Movie Chat 010: 2001 and Repo Man appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2019-10-0600 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewMovie Chat 009: From the Sublime to the RidiculousOn Sunday night, August 27, 2017, the Movie Night Crew watched Princess Mononoke and… Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. Hence, the title of this episode. This would have been my grand finale to Dog Days of Podcasting 2017 if I’d had time to edit it before Dragon Con; instead, it’s the first episode of my […] The post Movie Chat 009: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2017-09-1700 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewDDoP 2017 Ep26: Movie Chat 008: Dueling CowboysThe Movie Night Crew watched Red River and Take the Money and Run on Sunday, March 12, 2017. The main body of this episode was recorded that night, right before the first movie. However, this is all the discussion I recorded that night. This episode contains strong language (no F-bombs this time, but another curse […] The post DDoP 2017 Ep26: Movie Chat 008: Dueling Cowboys appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2017-08-2700 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewDDoP 2017 Ep19: Movie Chat 007: Paint Your WagonThis is my Dog Days of Podcasting episode for Saturday, August 19, 2017. This is my second Movie Chat with the Movie Night Crew for this month, and the plan is to keep releasing a new one every Saturday for as long as I can. The panel discussion in this episode was recorded live last […] The post DDoP 2017 Ep19: Movie Chat 007: Paint Your Wagon appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2017-08-1900 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewDDoP 2017 Ep12: Movie Chat 006: The Apartment and Attack of the 50-Foot WomanThis is my Dog Days of Podcasting episode for Saturday, August 12, 2017. Movie Chat with the Movie Night Crew is back! The panel discussion in this episode, recorded Sunday, June 18, 2017, covers two black-and-white movies, The Apartment and Attack of the 50-Foot Woman. There is some history, some commentary, and a lot of […] The post DDoP 2017 Ep12: Movie Chat 006: The Apartment and Attack of the 50-Foot Woman appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2017-08-1200 min $Sewing and Crafts Archives - Amy Bowen\'s Creative Endeavors$ Sewing and Crafts Archives - Amy Bowen's Creative EndeavorsDDoP 2017 Ep03: Thread Snippings 017: Amy’s To-Do ListThis is my Dog Days of Podcasting episode for Thursday, August 3, 2017. In this episode, I share the contents of my sewing to-do list for this Sunday, and my motivations for creating the most accurate set of Jedi robes I possibly can. No theme music today, because my portable hard drive wouldn’t cooperate while […] The post DDoP 2017 Ep03: Thread Snippings 017: Amy’s To-Do List appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2017-08-0305 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewMovie Chat 005: Mel Brooks NightI went for a shorter episode of Movie Chat with the Movie Night Crew this week, mainly because of NaNoWriMo. This week’s episode is all about two of the great Mel Brooks comedies, Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs. The live recording in this episode was recorded on Sunday, January 10, 2016. This episode is going out on Monday, November 7, 2016. (And yes, […] The post Movie Chat 005: Mel Brooks Night appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2016-11-0800 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewMovie Chat 004: Routes to CreativityThis week, Movie Chat with the Movie Night Crew returns to Stu’s place for an in-depth discussion of two black-and-white movies that both relate, in different ways, to the creative process: Federico Fellini’s 8 1/2, and Christopher Nolan’s Following. The panel discussion was recorded on Sunday, October 23, 2016. This episode is going out on Monday, October […] The post Movie Chat 004: Routes to Creativity appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2016-10-2500 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewMovie Chat 003: Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of JusticeMovie Chat with the Movie Night Crew is back from hiatus! This episode features an informal panel discussion about how several members of the Movie Night Crew (different members than the ones who appeared in previous episodes) reacted to this past summer’s Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The panel discussion was recorded on Sunday, August 14, 2016. […] The post Movie Chat 003: Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2016-10-1100 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewDDoP 2016 Ep20: Movie Chat 002: The Seven SamuraiThis is my Dog Days of Podcasting episode for Tuesday, August 23. (My goal is to get Movie Chat with the Movie Night Crew out on a regular biweekly release schedule, so this should have been my DDoP episode for Monday the 22nd, but I didn’t look back at my previous blog posts and realize I’d released […] The post DDoP 2016 Ep20: Movie Chat 002: The Seven Samurai appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2016-08-2400 min

Movie Chat with the Movie Night CrewDDoP 2016 Ep05: Movie Chat 001: Origins of Move NightIt’s been a long time coming, and I’m very excited to debut my very first episode of Movie Chat with the Movie Night Crew! This is my Dog Days of Podcasting episode for Monday, August 8. Sorry for the extra-long episode. The vast majority of my Dog Days of Podcasting episodes will be within the […] The post DDoP 2016 Ep05: Movie Chat 001: Origins of Move Night appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors.2016-08-1200 min