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Post by Critical on Aug 8, 2018 7:30:33 GMT
Think of it as Project Runway for artisans and crafters. Since that's how I make my living, I tuned in for the first episode last week out of curiosity and LOVED IT. The show is hosted by Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler, who make a great team. All of the contestants are talented in various mediums. It's really fun to see how they approach each challenge using their completely different skills. Some are woodworkers, others papercrafters, textile artists, etc. Alas, no metalsmiths. I want to see someone whip out a blowtorch and a hammer!
Is anyone else watching?
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Post by Jamie5632 on Aug 9, 2018 18:46:12 GMT
I saw the first one and LOVED it! It's SO much like the format of The Great British Baking Show! I like how they have time to plan and research what they're doing, bring materials, etc just like TBGGS. If it had been all on the fly, I would have gotten annoyed as you can't rush that. Even so, that time crunch was still crazy. I was blown away by the wooden "quilt".
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Post by Punkin on Aug 9, 2018 20:31:44 GMT
I like the show but don't like the hosts. Are they a couple? I know they are comedians, but I don't find them amusing.
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Post by woodiedog on Aug 16, 2018 23:27:08 GMT
I love this show! It's so low key and stress free. It is my go to show before bed. Punkin, you're right that the hosts are not really in sync, humor wise. I do find their awkward banter amusing though. Amy Poelher (SP) mentioned she came from Burlington Massachusetts, which is known for the Burlington Mall. So, her quilt design would be a big quilt of the mall. This week, they did outdoor seating designs. I loved the guy who did clam bake seating. He used old fashioned lobster traps as chairs, put clam-shaped pillows on them. He made a candlepin bowling game with the pins inside the mouth of the Gloucester (Gorton) Fisherman. Too clever!
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Post by MFWalkoff on Aug 26, 2018 21:16:59 GMT
I like the show but don't like the hosts. Are they a couple? I know they are comedians, but I don't find them amusing. They aren't a couple. Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman both starred on NBC's Parks & Recreation. Nick is married to Megan Mullally from Will & Grace.
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Post by Arielflies on Aug 26, 2018 22:58:06 GMT
This is something I would like. I missed it. Will look for it.
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Post by waywyrd on Aug 26, 2018 23:01:34 GMT
Me too. Why have I not been watching this?
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Post by Critical on Aug 26, 2018 23:21:17 GMT
As a maker myself, I LOVE it. I saw the first episode on Hulu and thought it was a Hulu show. I tried to watch the second episode and was annoyed that I had to WAIT! I'm always so amazed at how much they come up with in such a short time. I love Amy and Nick, but I wish they'd show us more of the makers and their process. I'm sure they're given planning time, but all we see is them hearing what the challenge is and then whipping out boxes of supplies. I'd love to see that process. I'd also like to know more about the amount of time they're given for each challenge. I think my favorite right now is Khiem. That outdoor movie theater was so great. I was disappointed Richard got sent home. I liked his Easter porch design better than Jo's St. Paddy's Day one. All the shamrocks and leprechauns looked like they came from Party City.
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Post by Arielflies on Aug 27, 2018 4:33:06 GMT
I found that it is on Tuesdays (NBC) and set up recordings from this coming week forward. I'll have to catch up On Demand.
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Post by Critical on Aug 29, 2018 21:41:38 GMT
OMG, those sheds! Amazing! I think Khiem might have been closer to the win if he hadn't used that awful fake brick. There are so many things he could have done that would have looked better. I did love Jo's little craft shed, although that would be WAY too small a space for me!
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Post by Arielflies on Aug 30, 2018 18:27:58 GMT
I watched the current episode with the lamps and the sheds and loved the light banter that threaded throughout the whole. The finished sheds were all original to their designers aesthetic, though I did love the astronomy shed.
Next week is the Finale, so I'll need to go ON Demand to catch up.
They put out a call for casting season 2.
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Post by Critical on Aug 31, 2018 20:39:01 GMT
Definitely watch the episodes you missed, Ariel. Some of the coolest challenges were at the beginning of the season. The Faster Craft Challenges had a lot to do with who the contestants are, so you get a little insight into each of them.
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Post by Critical on Aug 31, 2018 23:09:30 GMT
In case anyone is interested....
I hadn't even heard of Bluprint - they've been advertising it as a sponsor of this show. I thought it was just a crafting website. The other day, I was checking on stuff to watch OnDemand (I have Comcast) and saw Bluprint listed with a free preview. SO, it IS a website, but you can also access videos through your OnDemand. This week - I think until September 2nd - a bunch of the video classes are free OnDemand. They have all kinds of classes - from knitting, sewing and woodworking to fitness, cooking and dancing. I'm watching some really cool metalsmithing (my current obsession) classes. Just FYI for those of you who are craft-inclined. It's $14.95 for a monthly subscription, but you can also do a 7 day trial (possibly just online - not sure), so that's a good deal too. The trial includes more content than the free Comcast preview. I'm definitely doing that as well.
Happy to see they're already recruiting for season two!
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Post by Critical on Sept 7, 2018 19:59:20 GMT
SO happy that Khiem won! IMO, he was a stand-out from episode one. I liked all three finalists, but Khiem was my favorite. I love how he really put thought into every design choice so that, not only was it beautiful, but it also had meaning.
Glad to see the show has officially been renewed. I love how Nick and Amy really seemed to bond with the contestants.
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Post by beerbelly on Sept 19, 2018 22:30:31 GMT
Just finished the season. Wow!!! I LOVED this show. I agree, Khiem was my favorite. I wouldn't be mad if they didn't eliminate the contestants and just compete for patches. Just because I love to see what people make. This is such a feel good show.
And who knew I would find Nick Offerman so sexy?
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Post by Critical on Sept 19, 2018 22:55:00 GMT
I LOVE me some Nick Offerman! He's such a man's man, but not in a "I'm a macho jerk" way. Sweet, sensitive, smart AND he looks like that. Have you seen pics of his as a young man? Pretty hunky!
I'd be thrilled if they didn't do eliminations. I hate seeing people sent home (unless they're real jerks and that doesn't really happen much on these types of shows). Instead of eliminations, they could give patches and have a points system or something. So many of the early eliminations were people I think would have crushed some of the later challenges. I wanted to see more!
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Post by beerbelly on Sept 19, 2018 23:25:17 GMT
Exactly! The person with the most patches wins! I wanted to see more too. It's such a feel good show that you really don't want anyone to go home, you just want to see them craft!!! Also, loved the silly puns. You can just tell that Nick and Amy enjoy each other in real life too. And yes!!! He likes meat (me too!) and woodworking and puns and those yummy blue eyes. He's really my new crush. Meow!
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Post by Critical on Sept 19, 2018 23:37:05 GMT
Be still my heart!
I also think his wife is one cool chick!
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Post by beerbelly on Sept 19, 2018 23:48:59 GMT
Are you kidding me??????? Ummmmm.....is he the perfect man???? Manners, meat, crying???? Yes! Megan Mulvany! He called her a 'fox' in the last episode. But I need to steal her man... Ok, I won't, I like her and I'm too lazy.
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Post by woodiedog on Dec 5, 2019 13:42:35 GMT
Making it is back! I binged on the episodes I missed. They are fun as ever, always gentle, no snark. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
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Post by Arielflies on Dec 5, 2019 14:32:32 GMT
I found it last night as well. I know this wasn't the first episode, but the announcement said during the show that it would be a multiple night two week run. I set up to record the series because I don't want to miss anymore.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Dec 5, 2019 21:13:15 GMT
Yup - it's on Monday-Thursday this week, and Monday-Wednesday next week, and that's it.
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Post by beerbelly on Dec 6, 2019 12:02:40 GMT
So glad this show is back. I adore that 19-year-old Egan. What a talent! And he could be the nicest 19-year-old known to man. I love him so much.
And once again, my crush on Nick is still thriving, when he said his food was a bratwurst? I mean, it's like he's reading my soul.
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Post by Navybelle on Dec 11, 2019 2:57:16 GMT
I am enjoying this show too! Nick and Amy are funny, but I think their humor is wearing thin with some of the contestants … LOL! Sometimes their faces/reactions are pretty lackluster. Not all of the time, but once in awhile I catch an eyeroll or smirk. The projects have been sooooo good, I don't know how they eliminate anyone! They're all so kind to each other, too, which I really like. It's such a nice show, no tension or negativity. Does anyone know if they're told the themes/projects ahead of time? Because it seems they're very prepared, and have all the supplies they need, so maybe they get to bring some things with them.
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Post by woodiedog on Dec 11, 2019 13:49:52 GMT
Last nights episode - loved it! It was decorating your cube. Everyone did such a great job, I was sad to see who they let go. And I thought the judges were a little hard on that person. Ive worked in cube farms all my career, so this was really entertaining.
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Post by MFWalkoff on Dec 12, 2019 0:40:06 GMT
Just a reminder that tonight's finale is 2 hours, and starts at 9PM ET instead of 10PM.
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Post by beerbelly on Dec 12, 2019 1:00:59 GMT
Thank you for the reminder! Osh. I just saw the cubicle episode and I'm in tears! Egan is like no teenage that I have ever seen. What a kind soul and so talented.
(PS, if you love this show, you have to see Wrap Battle, it's finished but you can get it on demand or on Hulu. It is less kind but hilarious - sort of like this show and RuPaul's Drag Race combo. I had the best time watching it.)
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Post by MFWalkoff on Dec 12, 2019 2:17:50 GMT
I loved Wrap Battle! It's fun and there's plenty of catty reality TV drama with the wrappers, which is unique for a holiday show. Wrap Battle (Freeform) - FORT
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Post by beerbelly on Dec 12, 2019 3:36:08 GMT
Oh! Thanks, I didn't see that there was a thread for the show.
FYI, I thought the meditation shed should have won. That was art!!
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Post by Critical on Dec 13, 2019 2:09:00 GMT
I thought it was odd that the big challenge - the shed hack - wasn't the final challenge.
I'm not unhappy with Justine as the winner, but I thought Jessie was better overall and definitely more creative. That floor in the shed hack challenge was absolutely stunning and SO original. I was initially a little skeptical about Jessie being in the competition since all we saw was her portraits with food, but she really surprised me.
Justine being slightly mortified over Amy's eagerness to hug her was hilarious.
I love how all the contestants on this show are so supportive of one another.
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