IggleStitch: October Cross Stitch Pattern – Ghost with lantern
Welcome to spooky season! It’s always hard to narrow down the possibilities when it comes to Halloween and cross stitch. We wanted something that was [...]
Charm Bomb: Aesthetically Pleasing Piles (Episode 9)
On this episode of Charm Bomb, Summer and Joanna discuss homemade fancy drinks, crafting and art techniques, and favorite Pokemon.
Staff Picks: September 2020
Here at the IGGPPC HQ, we’re already gearing up for one of our main events: Hallowiggles! That doesn’t mean that we forgot about sharing our [...]
Review: Save Yourselves! (2020)
Save Yourselves! (2020) is a film that walks the line between absurdist humor and horror in such a way that it can be both about surviving an alien invasion and escaping from the technological trap that is 21st century life. With relatable characters and the perfect amount of tension, this is a must-watch film in a year where so many of us exist at the intersection of physical isolation and digital dependence.
Iggles Create: Spring/Fall Flower Crown!
This month’s doodle theme is Fall and Spring, so no matter which hemisphere you’re on, you can make a beautiful flower crown! Because I wanted [...]
IggleWellness- September Activity Let’s ride a bike!
Today we are going to have fun riding our bikes. Riding a bicycle can be a fun way to meet your fitness goals! Before we get started, it's important to check to make sure our bike is in tip-top shape, so let's go over some basic maintenance.
Now on VOD: Murder in the Woods
Murder in the Woods is out on Video on Demand (VOD) today! With vintage 90s slasher vibes and a spooky setting in a lonely cabin, this film is a fun throwback to classic teen horror.
Podcast Review: Roll For It
The classic tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) Dungeons and Dragons is experiencing something of a renaissance lately, seemingly exploding on social media and in pop culture. No longer relegated to the dark corners of basements, D&D is now a pretty common part of conversation in many places online. Along with this rise in popularity, there is an appetite for fun content from fans-- and what better way to scratch the TTRPG itch than with a podcast? If you want a fun dose of D&D in your earbuds, check out Roll For It!
IggleStitch: September Cross Stitch Pattern – Bubble Bobble dragon magnets!
For this month's IggleStitch cross stitch project, we are going to cross stitch the dragons from the classic Bubble Bobble arcade game, Bub and Bob! (Did you know they were named that?! I did not know until 5 minutes ago.) Keep reading to learn how!
Charm Bomb: LIVE from IGGPPCamp! (Episode 8)
Joanna and Summer of Geek Girl Pen Pals come to you live from IGGPPCamp 2020 with this episode of CHARM BOMB!
Staff Picks: August 2020
What are the IGGPPC Staff members currently geeking out about in their free time? Hear about the current staff picks in the staff member’s own [...]
Snailbox Greeting Card Subscription Box Review
These days I find myself looking to the small things to take my mind off 2020 and all the weirdness that comes with it, so snail mail that isn’t a bill is always a welcome treat! The fine folks at Snailbox sent one of their boxes to Geek Girl Pen Pals to review, and I’d like to tell you a bit about it!
The Virtuous Cycle and Women in Gaming
Once, I was a twelve-year-old girl who played Halo: Reach with her dad. Our basement was musty, but warm and populated by the couches I’d [...]
Iggles Create: 80’s Cross Stitch Bookmark!
August’s Iggles Create doodle theme is all about the 80s! To pair with that, IggleStitch is showing you everything you need to make your own PacMan cross stitch bookmark. 8-bit games were (and still are) super popular. Fortunately for us, they are also perfect for cross stitching! This pattern is on Easy mode, for newbies and advanced stitchers alike!