Notion's Notions

Cool things I have come across while surfing the web

Inside my Mind:

• Playlist of puppets I think are cool
• Adam Savage speeches to listen to while you work
• Why I love working in theater
• The internet doesn't need to suck
• pointless. hmph.

Sewing Resources:

• Mending bloc : patterns, zines, community events (PDX)
• Sincere Studio : lessons, community events (PDX)
• Nacho Ann's : secondhand fabrics & supplies
• A Thrifty Notion : secondhand fabrics & supplies
• Fiibers Fabric : secondhand fabrics & supplies
• Fabcycle : secondhand fabrics & supplies
• Plushify : 3D model to sewing pattern

Programs I Use:

• SponsorBlock : allows you to skip in-video sponsored segments on YouTube
• DeArrow : changes click-bait thumbnails and video titles to crowdsourced alternatives
• UBlock Origin : standard all-around addblocker
• Productivity Desktop Pet : (windows only) reminds you to drink water & take breaks, plus timer & other features!

Making Stuff Inspiration:

I watch a lot of makers, but here I am highlighting amateurs. I find watching amateurs to be way more inspirational than watching professionals! These are people who do similar projects and techniques as the things you'll find on my site.

• emieclat : sewing plushes and other fun little projects
• Emma_BeeCreative : clay dolls & thrift store clothing flips
• Picnic Palace : fun patterns

Visit my friends:

The Raggedy Ann Revial Effort, check in to keep up with the latest news involving the revival of the Rag Dolly musical.

Jonath Ochs! A fellow reclaimed material sewist & fiber artist. Sometimes we sew together.

I do lots of shows here, check out their archive.

Landing page for the Fogtown series and FMV game. Learn more about the project.

Dustin! A clown friend of mine who is doing cool theater and adding to his patch jackets.

Portland area resources, mutual aid, and zines.

Portland area theater festival with a fun and spooky site! Browse through past shows and keep an eye on next year's lineup.

Portfolio of Adam Ende/The Jawbone Puppet theater. Awesome puppeteer and storyteller that inspires me a whole lot!

Local Portland place for resalvaged materials and art supplies, I used to volunteer here a bunch and I still get most of my fabric here.

More theater friends! Misfit Academy / Speculative Drama are creating incredible immersive theater and powerful experiences. They are so cool.

More cool sites:

Pixelbill pixel clique.

Lovely art site, the layout makes me feel like I'm exploring!

Smooth Sailing site directory, a good place to surf some web.

• Wood Cut Illustrations (Antwerp's Historical Collections) stunning woodblock art, seems like it would be perfect for collage
• SkyScrolls beautiful 3D poetry
• Betty's Graphics a collection of internet graphics & gifs