Amanda Banks
@bubzilla.bsky.social
Writer and artist with an MBA in Global. Business. I study community economics through textiles 🖖🏻
I love teaching crochet because it connects me with so many cool people.
September 27, 2026 at 3:23 AM
I love teaching crochet because it connects me with so many cool people.
Today, my youngest did some light auto repair, then drove us out to the next town over for a practice run.
It's amazing how differently my kids feel about driving. I'm glad this one is enjoying the process of learning. It will be so nice to have another driver in the family next year!
It's amazing how differently my kids feel about driving. I'm glad this one is enjoying the process of learning. It will be so nice to have another driver in the family next year!
September 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Today, my youngest did some light auto repair, then drove us out to the next town over for a practice run.
It's amazing how differently my kids feel about driving. I'm glad this one is enjoying the process of learning. It will be so nice to have another driver in the family next year!
It's amazing how differently my kids feel about driving. I'm glad this one is enjoying the process of learning. It will be so nice to have another driver in the family next year!
Today has been indescribably cool.
Completely Exhausted
ALT: Completely Exhausted
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September 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Today has been indescribably cool.
Second interview with a global consulting firm tomorrow (after an initial rejection).
I was shocked to get the invite, and I'm cautiously optimistic about the opportunity. It would be cool to put this degree to work.
I was shocked to get the invite, and I'm cautiously optimistic about the opportunity. It would be cool to put this degree to work.
Funny Interview: My Greatest Weaknesses
ALT: Funny Interview: My Greatest Weaknesses
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September 16, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Second interview with a global consulting firm tomorrow (after an initial rejection).
I was shocked to get the invite, and I'm cautiously optimistic about the opportunity. It would be cool to put this degree to work.
I was shocked to get the invite, and I'm cautiously optimistic about the opportunity. It would be cool to put this degree to work.
My latest dress is Arachne approved 🕷
This little jumping spider was helping me pin knife pleats at work today.
This little jumping spider was helping me pin knife pleats at work today.
September 13, 2026 at 4:48 AM
My latest dress is Arachne approved 🕷
This little jumping spider was helping me pin knife pleats at work today.
This little jumping spider was helping me pin knife pleats at work today.
"The production function is a parable of cooperation between capital and labor in the production of goods and services."
Yeah, I'm going to like this book.
Yeah, I'm going to like this book.
September 9, 2026 at 5:09 AM
"The production function is a parable of cooperation between capital and labor in the production of goods and services."
Yeah, I'm going to like this book.
Yeah, I'm going to like this book.
My youngest just drove on a main road for the first time and did a great job.
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a dark room with my feet up for the foreseeable future.
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a dark room with my feet up for the foreseeable future.
Stressed Woman with Headache
ALT: Stressed Woman with Headache
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September 8, 2026 at 10:16 PM
My youngest just drove on a main road for the first time and did a great job.
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a dark room with my feet up for the foreseeable future.
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a dark room with my feet up for the foreseeable future.
Starting Entropy Economics by Galbraith and Chen tonight. It starts out with a banger, so I'm hopeful it's an insightful read.
September 6, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Starting Entropy Economics by Galbraith and Chen tonight. It starts out with a banger, so I'm hopeful it's an insightful read.
Almost finished with the hair net!
What should I make with the last of the yellow? A scissors pouch?
What should I make with the last of the yellow? A scissors pouch?
September 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Almost finished with the hair net!
What should I make with the last of the yellow? A scissors pouch?
What should I make with the last of the yellow? A scissors pouch?
Heading to MI for a wedding, listening to the Sew What podcast, and feeling like I've finally found people who see the invisible hands 📊🧶🖖🏻
August 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Heading to MI for a wedding, listening to the Sew What podcast, and feeling like I've finally found people who see the invisible hands 📊🧶🖖🏻
Last week, I received nine rejections in the span of 12 hours.
Today, I woke up to the news that I'm a finalist in a prestigious 2-year residency program.
Art is the wildest ride
Today, I woke up to the news that I'm a finalist in a prestigious 2-year residency program.
Art is the wildest ride
Exciting Roller Coaster Ride
ALT: Exciting Roller Coaster Ride
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August 17, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Last week, I received nine rejections in the span of 12 hours.
Today, I woke up to the news that I'm a finalist in a prestigious 2-year residency program.
Art is the wildest ride
Today, I woke up to the news that I'm a finalist in a prestigious 2-year residency program.
Art is the wildest ride
Resting up for one final day of travel during the kids' birthday week. I got to spend the day crocheting and learning about Mexican silversmiths.
The pieces in the book were beautifully crafted. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for similar work the next time I travel!
The pieces in the book were beautifully crafted. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for similar work the next time I travel!
August 12, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Resting up for one final day of travel during the kids' birthday week. I got to spend the day crocheting and learning about Mexican silversmiths.
The pieces in the book were beautifully crafted. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for similar work the next time I travel!
The pieces in the book were beautifully crafted. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for similar work the next time I travel!
I made this parasol last week for an upcoming trip to Busch Gardens. I'm so happy with how it turned out, and think this is probably the first of many.
Materials: Unbleached cotton thread over a wood and aluminum umbrella frame.
Materials: Unbleached cotton thread over a wood and aluminum umbrella frame.
August 4, 2026 at 9:29 PM
I made this parasol last week for an upcoming trip to Busch Gardens. I'm so happy with how it turned out, and think this is probably the first of many.
Materials: Unbleached cotton thread over a wood and aluminum umbrella frame.
Materials: Unbleached cotton thread over a wood and aluminum umbrella frame.
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'You'll choke too' - an aerial embroidery landscape inspired by all the wildfires happening right now... I'm upset every time I smell smoke outside and somehow we have people starting them maliciously too! But we all breathe the same air so they'll choke too (1/2 - see thread for close-ups)
August 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
'You'll choke too' - an aerial embroidery landscape inspired by all the wildfires happening right now... I'm upset every time I smell smoke outside and somehow we have people starting them maliciously too! But we all breathe the same air so they'll choke too (1/2 - see thread for close-ups)
I finished the mockup of my 1840s day dress!
I've paired the recycled bedsheet dress with a shawl that was woven on a pin loom during public demos and an apron made from a hand embroidered table cloth.
Now that I have a wearable mockup, I can make another for the winter season!
I've paired the recycled bedsheet dress with a shawl that was woven on a pin loom during public demos and an apron made from a hand embroidered table cloth.
Now that I have a wearable mockup, I can make another for the winter season!
July 29, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I finished the mockup of my 1840s day dress!
I've paired the recycled bedsheet dress with a shawl that was woven on a pin loom during public demos and an apron made from a hand embroidered table cloth.
Now that I have a wearable mockup, I can make another for the winter season!
I've paired the recycled bedsheet dress with a shawl that was woven on a pin loom during public demos and an apron made from a hand embroidered table cloth.
Now that I have a wearable mockup, I can make another for the winter season!
Reposted by Amanda Banks
To be a historian is to speak ill of the dead and the rest of you should take more history classes and join us.
July 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
To be a historian is to speak ill of the dead and the rest of you should take more history classes and join us.
I installed my celtic valkyrie at the Birmingham Public Library today! Check it out in Birmingham, AL through August 🖖🏻
#artist #crochet #handmade #exhibition #sewing
#artist #crochet #handmade #exhibition #sewing
July 7, 2026 at 4:07 AM
I installed my celtic valkyrie at the Birmingham Public Library today! Check it out in Birmingham, AL through August 🖖🏻
#artist #crochet #handmade #exhibition #sewing
#artist #crochet #handmade #exhibition #sewing
Prepping for a meeting next weekend with something I wish I'd watched yesterday instead of the Onion: youtube.com/watch?v=jHAa...
Reality will always be more entertaining than fiction 🖖🏻
Reality will always be more entertaining than fiction 🖖🏻
Exposing the Myth of Southern Charm | Full Documentary
YouTube video by PBS Documentaries
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July 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Prepping for a meeting next weekend with something I wish I'd watched yesterday instead of the Onion: youtube.com/watch?v=jHAa...
Reality will always be more entertaining than fiction 🖖🏻
Reality will always be more entertaining than fiction 🖖🏻
I'm watching this tonight while we grill burgers, drink beer, and listen to our neighbors' dueling pyrotechnics. 🦅🇺🇲🧨
"Birth of a Nation" premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET, just as our Founding Fathers predicted. Watch live.
https://youtu.be/_cTi_vTwwmU
https://youtu.be/_cTi_vTwwmU
July 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I'm watching this tonight while we grill burgers, drink beer, and listen to our neighbors' dueling pyrotechnics. 🦅🇺🇲🧨
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No matter how. No matter who. No matter where. No matter why.
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we reaffirm that torture is never justified, never acceptable, and always illegal. Always.
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we reaffirm that torture is never justified, never acceptable, and always illegal. Always.
June 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
No matter how. No matter who. No matter where. No matter why.
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we reaffirm that torture is never justified, never acceptable, and always illegal. Always.
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we reaffirm that torture is never justified, never acceptable, and always illegal. Always.
I'm making an 1840s Morning Dress for my job as a historic interpreter. Follow for progress photos!
This week, I'm drafting the mockup with a thrifted bedsheet in a cotton/linen blend. 🖖🏻
This week, I'm drafting the mockup with a thrifted bedsheet in a cotton/linen blend. 🖖🏻
June 18, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I'm making an 1840s Morning Dress for my job as a historic interpreter. Follow for progress photos!
This week, I'm drafting the mockup with a thrifted bedsheet in a cotton/linen blend. 🖖🏻
This week, I'm drafting the mockup with a thrifted bedsheet in a cotton/linen blend. 🖖🏻
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Thousands have turned out for an Anti-Racism rally in Belfast city centre, organised by United Against Racism and supported by Trade Unions
June 13, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Thousands have turned out for an Anti-Racism rally in Belfast city centre, organised by United Against Racism and supported by Trade Unions
While cleaning up my notes after graduation, I found this gem of a reflection on Milton Friedman's "Free to Choose" series (required for a business economics class):
The free-market theory Friedman advocates for does not adequately account for the influence of human behavior on economic outcomes.
The free-market theory Friedman advocates for does not adequately account for the influence of human behavior on economic outcomes.
May 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
While cleaning up my notes after graduation, I found this gem of a reflection on Milton Friedman's "Free to Choose" series (required for a business economics class):
The free-market theory Friedman advocates for does not adequately account for the influence of human behavior on economic outcomes.
The free-market theory Friedman advocates for does not adequately account for the influence of human behavior on economic outcomes.
I really did the thing!
May 10, 2026 at 2:03 AM
I really did the thing!
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On fashion’s big night out, we turned the lens onto the garment, retail, warehouse, and delivery workers who make the fashion industry possible.
Read the full piece:
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Read the full piece:
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May 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
On fashion’s big night out, we turned the lens onto the garment, retail, warehouse, and delivery workers who make the fashion industry possible.
Read the full piece:
bsky.app/profile/mayo...
Read the full piece:
bsky.app/profile/mayo...