After I stitched the binding on my overdue quilt for Margaret’s Hope Chest, I ran a couple easy miles in the direction of one of my 2010 goals. I want to run the Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K here in Grand Rapids on May 8, 2010. I had this same goal last year about [...]

Some folks don’t like to talk about their age, but I’m quite proud of mine. I’ve managed to survive 33 years on the planet as of yesterday and I feel very good about that stat, especially given the random chaos of this world. And I quite enjoy sharing the day with the anniversary of the [...]

I know better, but clearly I have not learned from past mistakes. And once again I stayed up until an ungodly hour the night before a live TV segment to make a new apron to wear for my weekly appearance on Take Five & Company here in Grand Rapids, Mich. I decided shortly before midnight [...]

Last weekend, I ran a clothesline from my front porch to a tree out by the street. Those who were watching this curious activity unfold were probably relieved when I started pinning aprons instead of undies to the line. Oh the suburban horror that would have caused. Hmm… Anyway, I needed a place to hang [...]

I should have known that I would work harder for myself than anyone else. But, my word, this is ridiculous. I’m working so much that I still haven’t had time to excavate the dining room and rediscover that flat wooden surface, formally known as our dining room table. My, oh, my. While I haven’t slowed [...]

Oops. First version released had some problems. Updated version now posted. Sorry! Get the Google Audio Widget widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! This week I’m bringing you a lively discussion with Jen Segrest. She’s a multi-talented graphic designer and crafter from Middletown, Ohio who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. I [...]

Today was a lovely Mother’s Day here in West Michigan. The sun was out and the girls got to ride their bikes. I took pictures of them, flowering trees and other interesting things that caught my eye as we made our way around the neighborhood. To some this may seem like a pretty ordinary day, [...]

Today Betz White, author of “Sewing Green 25 Projects Made With Repurposed & Organic Materials” wraps up her blog tour with a stop at CraftSanity. Keep reading to find out how you can enter the random drawing to win the book which is loaded with projects that will inspire you to shop your closets and [...]

I’ve been busy working on lots of projects this week including this Gunslinger Apron. I made this fully loaded number last night. And after tying this one on, I have to say it is by far the most intimidating apron in my collection. The apron is an original design with a layer of lace-trimmed netting [...]

I’ve been sewing like mad this evening to complete a new apron to wear for tomorrow’s appearance on WZZM Channel 13′s “Take Five.” I worked without a pattern, so I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out. The resulting apron is a decent first draft, but I have a few revisions planned for [...]

Leave it to a child to remind us to be grateful for what we have. Abby’s wearing her gratitude necklace today. I’m so glad she’s thankful for her little sister.

Download the show (you may need to right-click the link) Listen to show in browser Subscribe to CraftSanity on iTunes RSS feed for podcast Forget those frumpy crochet patterns of old, and  let twin fashion designers Erika & Monika Simmons help you sass up your stitching. On this episode of CraftSanity, Erika shares the story [...]

My fellow crafty Americans, it’s time to head to the polls. But before you do, don’t forget to stuff a small project into your bag and maybe even load up your mp3 player with a CraftSanity podcast because there’s a good chance that you might have to wait in line for a while. I don’t [...]

I just finished a new apron to wear tomorrow when I demonstrate Halloween crafts on the WZZM-TV Channel 13 program “Take Five & Company.” Sounds like I’ll be on around 9:40ish for about 4 minutes. I can barely say my name in four minutes, so this ought to be interesting.  I’m going to do my [...]

Lowell, Mich. – There was no way I was going to be able to get past Madeline Kaczmarczyk’s booth at the Fallasburg Fall Festival without stopping to admire the way she embellishes her clay sculptures with a colorful mix of tiny beads.