Barely Making It

Welcome back, and sorry for the delay on this one, Makers!  We're working hard behind the scenes to keep Barely Making It not just surviving, but thriving. This week we delve into the world and jargon of Quilting with Hannah. But we don't get into that fun until we've shared maps of our dream cities. Check our our maker attempts on Instagram, and share yours with us using #barelymakingit Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and do not reflect those of any employer past or present. 

Even the Barely Making It crew isn't immune to failure - except Kevin, of course. But what does failure mean when it comes to making? Plus, a challenge to make something teens would like results in tasty treats and questionable beats. Check out our maker challenge attempts on Instagram, and share yours with us using #barelymakingit Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and do not reflect those of any employer past or present.

We scratch the surface of woodworking - someone has to sand that out, but it won't be Zach. Plus, our graphic design skills are put to the test in a launch party invitation showdown. Check out our maker challenge attempts on Instagram, and share yours with us using #barelymakingit Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and do not reflect those of any employer past or present.

Quilting, gardening, birdwatching - have the Barely Making It crew suddenly aged, or are they just jumping on the latest social media trend? Plus, our attempts at summer accessories are both poorly concieved and badly executed, except Hannah's bandana! Check out our maker challenge attempts on Instagram, and share yours with us using #barelymakingit Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and do not reflect those of any employer past or present.

No matter what you call them, Cricut machines are some of the most versiatle machines available to Makers - even if cheap vinyl brings up some very strong feelings in our hosts. Plus, our pop culture maker challenge leaves Hannah with one hand and Kevin with one glove.   Check out our maker challenge attempts on Instagram at @barelymakingit.pod, and share your creations with us using #barelymakingit. Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and do not reflect those of any employer past or present.

How many WIPs can one dresser hold? Today we discuss strategies for finally tackling those long running projects, including when you should actually throw in the towel (or quilt). Plus, a paper nametag maker challenge results in origami that is equal parts heartfelt and terrible, accusations of Cricut cheating, and our very first punishment for nonparticipation.  Check out our maker challenge attempts on Instagram at @barelymakingit.pod or on our website barelymakingit.com/blog, and share your creations with us using #barelymakingit. Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and do not reflect those of any employer past or present.

What is a makerspace anyway, and why do our hosts have such big feelings about them? Plus, our first maker challenge to make a birdhouse from recycling bin contents results in a wide array of bird building code violations. Check out our maker challenge attempts on Instagram at @barelymakingit.pod, and share your creations with us using #barelymakingit. Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own, and do not reflect those of any employer past or present.

We're Barely Making It, a show about creating in a world that's falling apart. Hosted by Zach, Hannah, and Kevin, Barely Making It have a maker topic for each episode, and present maker challenges with varying degrees of seriousness and success. We're excited to share our jokes, tips, and relationships to making with you soon! Every other Monday on a podcasting platform near you. Instagram: @barelymakingit.pod