Maker 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 […]

This 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 […]

I’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.

A 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 […]

I 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.

I follow up on yesterday’s episode of The Thread Safe Podcast by reporting on the state of my fabric stash. My outlook for making masks over these next weeks is pretty good. Show Notes: The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This song […]

I share my thoughts and some pointers on making homemade masks for healthcare workers. Also: status report on the sewing I did today, and updates on my current cosplay projects: Show Notes: Helpful Links of the Day Infographic: Surgical Masks vs. N95 Respirators The untold origin story of the N95 mask Omaha’s mask-cover-sewing volunteer effort […]

And now, the conclusion of my earlier episode dedicated to my trip to Otakon at the end of July. 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 […]

I just finished packing my costumes for Dragon Con, as you can see if you go to ameliabowen.com to see the featured image for this episode. (No, Shuri, I can’t take you with me.) Show Notes: Link to the 2019 Dragon Con Group Photoshoot scheduling spreadsheet. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” […]