I’m feeling rather fickle as I indulge in the visual feast that is ArtPrize. Each new piece I see becomes my favorite. I’m currently enamored with this “Rag Rug” dress created by Betsy Timmer that is on display at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM). The piece is made of found sheets, curtains and tablecloths [...]

The CraftSanity Loom Weaving Gallery Flickr Group is now online. I’ve added some of my project photos and want to invite you to add your photos to the group. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on. Happy weaving! 1. Potholders, 2. 13-Peg Looms, 3. Patchwork Rug, 4. Patwork Rug 2, 5. Patwork [...]

I just listed some 26-peg CraftSanity looms in my shop. You can weave finished pieces measuring about 12″ square on this loom making it perfect for  bags, patchwork rugs and bed coverings, square table mats, seat covers and more. This loom has been very popular at art markets and I’m excited to finally make it [...]

I’ve admired crocheted rag rugs for years, but never got around to making any until last week, and I’m having a blast. There’s something truly lovely about stitching strips of recycled cotton fabric softened by dozens of trips through the laundry. Today TV segment was inspired by the wonderful people behind the Rags to Rugs [...]

I have several projects in the works, including this rag rug. It’s a sample for Friday’s TV craft segment. This segment was inspired by a wonderful handmade effort at St. Andrew’s School in Grand Rapids where parents and volunteers are crocheting rag rugs out of donated bed sheets to raise money for a school emergency [...]