
From Closet Core Studios comes: A Handbuilt Life. Join hosts Heather Lou and Amy V as they check in on their various hobbies and obsessions, from sewing to woodworking, gardening, and more. They'll speak to industry experts from all walks of life to discuss what fuels their passions and drives their creativity — because a good life is always a work in progress.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesEducationLeisureSelf-Improvement | |||

This week, Heather and Amy are sharing what has been filling their heads, hands and hearts this July. From Amy's staycation to Heather's journey into the classics, we are proving that not only are we huge nerds, but we also have nerdy hobbies. Bird w... more
Heather was delighted to speak with Dr. Claire Ashley on the pod this month. They have a long chat about detecting and healing from burnout (check out her book, The">amzn.to/4aB36Vl">The Burnout Doctor), her sewing practice, and ADHD and how ... more
Join Heather and Amy as they get into what has been filling their heads and hearts and keeping their hands busy this June. Coming to you from Amy's basement, sorry the production values aren't perfect on this one!
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Our guest is business advisor, strategic consultant, and style icon Gretchen Jones. Heather and Gretchen go deep on values-driven entrepreneurship, what it means to be truly creative in today's culturally flat landscape, how to break out of the stagn... more
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Whether it’s Heather and Amy chitchatting or an interview with other great creatives, I love feeling like I can just eavesdrop on the conversations of people I would absolutely be friends with if we lived in the same place. More more more!
I feel like I’m listening to friends have a chat about life with a side of sewing. The theme song is the best!
This podcast is like spending time with your coolest friends, who are trying (and mostly succeeding) to build and share rich, full lives.
Heather & Amy, I truly love & look forward to hearing from you both! Love your humor, sensitivity, and your passions!
Keep up the great work!
Y'all, the guest episode was nice but seriously, listening to the two of you just hanging out and chatting is incredible, more of that please ❤️ periodically I yell YES at the top of my lungs while doing my chores and listening 😆 🧵 🌱🎶🍞
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A hands-on, creativity-forward show that follows two hosts as they check in on sewing, design, gardening, cooking, and other crafts while chasing the next project and practical life tips. Episodes blend personal storytelling, guest interviews with designers and makers, and candid discussions about sustainability, small-business dynamics, and the realities of balancing creative work with daily life. Listeners can expect approachable tutorials, recommendations for makers and small brands, and thoughtful reflections on community, burnout, and the healing power of hands-on making. A notable edge is the approachable, warm tone that treats hobbies as a meaningful lifestyle, not just a hobby, with frequent AI-assisted experiments and real-world ap... more
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These podcasts share a similar audience with A HandBuilt Life:
1. Love to Sew Podcast
2. Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity
3. Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
4. Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"
5. The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
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Recent guests on A HandBuilt Life include:
1. Dr. Claire Ashley
2. Gretchen Jones
3. Christine Flynn
4. Jasika Nicole
5. Cornelius Quiring
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