Acutely Amanda: Fiction, Folklore, and Fiber Arts

About Acutely Amanda: Fiction, Folklore, and Fiber Arts

🎙️ Welcome to Acutely Amanda—a podcast where storytelling and creativity intertwine! Whether through fiction, folklore, or fiber arts, each season explores the magic of words and the history behind handmade crafts. 🔹 Odd-numbered seasons feature short stories, microfiction, and deep dives into the craft of writing. 🔹 Even-numbered seasons focus on fiber arts and DIY projects, uncovering their cultural and historical roots. If you love great stories, creative expression, and learning something new, you’re in the right place. New episodes every Tuesday! Subscribe and join the journey. ✨

Publisher

amandamcneil

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Mar 2025

Latest episode

24 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Feb 2026

   Crafting My Procrastinations - Metal Earth Model Assembly

   This week, I’m tackling my procrastinations—starting with a project I bought more than 10 years ago: a Metal Earth model of the “easy” P-51 Mustang.I’ll share what made a cozy crafter pick up a model airplane kit in the first place, then walk you through the build step-by-step. Along the way, we’ll talk about:✨ How perfectionism can interfere with creative joy 🛠️ What surprised me about the Metal Earth assembly process 📜 The fascinating history of model making—from 6000 BC to modern 3D printing Whether you're curious about model kits or just love watching something come together, this episode blends reflection, storytelling, and one historically inaccurate airplane. 📚 Read more about modeling materials:https://www.robotimeonline.com/blogs/all-blogs/learn-about-the-materials-used-in-miniatures-and-models (https://www.robotimeonline.com/blogs/all-blogs/learn-about-the-materials-used-in-miniatures-and-models) Want more fiction, folklore, and fiber arts in your life? ➡ Read my fiction: https://opinionsofawolf.com/publications (https://opinionsofawolf.com/publications) ➡ Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content: @opinionsofawolf (https://instagram.com/opinionsofawolf) ➡ Sign up for my newsletter to get exclusive updates straight to your inbox: https://opinionsofawolf.com/newsletter/ (https://opinionsofawolf.com/newsletter/) ➡ Support the show on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/8d2240b19703eab (https://ko-fi.com/8d2240b19703eab)

2. 

   7 Oct 2025

   Upcycling a Dress into a Shirred Skirt for Fall

   Amanda explores the process of transforming a dress into a shirred skirt, detailing the sewing steps and delving into the historical significance of shirring in fashion.

3. 

   9 Sept 2025

   Bigfoot Speaks from Leominster (Urban Fantasy Short Story)

   Amanda T. Gallagher shares an urban fantasy short story where Bigfoot speaks from Leominster State Forest, exploring myth, solitude, and hidden truths.

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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