The Thread Safe Podcast

A reflection on what I got done before Dragon Con 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. The post DDoP 2025 Ep23: Thread Snippings 106: Live from the Con Crunch Trenches appeared first on Amy...

I love the smell of real leather in the afternoon. Smells like victory. 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 2025 Ep22: Thread Snippings 105: A Pouch of Pirate Booty appeared first on Amy...

Today is the 9th anniversary of the day I got my first Jedi boots, so it’s a good day to get new ones. I also talked about getting my Amy Wong boots in Episode 62. The theme song for Thread Snippings is “Puzzle Pieces,” by Lee Rosevere, from the album Music for Podcasts 2. This […] The post DDoP 2025 Ep21: Thread Snippings 104: Boot Shopping, Round 3 appeared first on Amy B...

I marched in the Ralston Fourth of July parade again this year, but this year was different. 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 2025 Ep18: Thread Snippings 103: An Encounter with the Si...

In the name of FedEx Jon, I have cleaned this stain! 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 2025 Ep15: Thread Snippings 102: Of Bows and Hems appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative End...

An off-the-cuff live recording made while hand-sewing Velcro onto a headband. 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 2025 Ep14: Thread Snippings 101: Nature’s Child appeared first on...

I hit 100 Thread Snippings episodes! I celebrate by talking about what costumes I plan on wearing to Dragon Con 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 […] The post DDoP 2025 Ep12: Thread Snippings 100: Dragon Con...

Another Otakon is in the books. A new friend was made, and I have a great group of roommates to look forward to seeing again next 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 […] The post DDoP 2025 Ep09: Thread Snippings 099: Otakon 2025, Day 3 appeare...

Saturday was a great Otakon day. 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 2025 Ep08: Thread Snippings 098: Otakon 2025, Day 2 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors .

We’re just getting started! 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 2025 Ep07: Thread Snippings 097: Otakon 2025, Day 1 appeared first on Amy Bowen's Creative Endeavors .

Elven Show Notes. I can’t wait to be in a real choir again! Show Notes: Link to “The Rider” (Official Lyric Video) 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 […] The post DDoP 2025 Ep04: Thread Snippings 096: El...

Another year, another borrowing of Omaha Maker Group’s tools to work on a cosplay prop. 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 2025 Ep03: Thread Snippings 095: Annual OMS Visit appear...

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) appear...

Capris 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 B...

More 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 En...

I 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 fir...

Finally 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 A...

I 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...

Another 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 C...

I 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 0...

Another 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 […] The post DDoP 2024 Ep02: Thread Snippings 086: Otakon 2024 Trip Report – Day 3 appeared first...

This 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 […] The post DDoP 2024 Ep01: Thread Snippings 085:...

I 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 Ar...

Today 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 […] The post DDoP 2023 Ep16: Thread Snippings 083: Mand...

This 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, […] The post DDoP 2023 Ep09: Thread Snippings 082: Impromptu Iron Cosp...