Mary-Catheryn Baker took her time picking up a paintbrush, but now that bold brush strokes are part of her daily practice there’s little…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 203: ArtPrize 2017 artist Jeana Eve Klein on trespassing and quilting about it (and other stuff, too)
Jeana Eve Klein, 42, of Boone, North Carolina was one of five artists invited to compete in Pitch Night Durham where artists pitch…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 201: A chat with Marlee Grace, author and @personalpractice Instagram dancer
Marlee Grace Cook-Parrott and I first met about seven years ago when she was establishing herself as an impressive community organizer and businesswoman…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 199: Behind the scenes with Heidi Fahrenbacher owner of Bella Joy Pottery
In an former veterinary clinic-turned-clay studio just outside of Plainwell, Michigan, Heidi Fahrenbacher creates a whimsical Bella Joy Pottery line. To produce her…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 198: A conversation with cool mom and crochet designer Alessandra Hayden
Through the years, I’ve interviewed plenty of bloggers who eventually get book deals, but recording this podcast episode was especially fun because my…
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When times got tough, I made a new loom collection
By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood In good times and bad, I make stuff. CraftSanity isn’t just the name of my business, it has been my…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 197: The Daily Don artist shares daily take on President Trump
Today is Donald Trump’s 100th day in office and this is not a dream. One of my secret weapons to cope with this…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 196: A conversation with Australian fiber artist Maryanne Moodie
By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood With studio space in New York and a home base in Australia, Maryanne Moodie has quickly become a household name…
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Weave with me April 1 in West Michigan on the new CraftSanity Kindred Looms
Dear Readers, An exciting new weaving project has been underway here at the CraftSanity headquarters. For months we have been designing and building…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 195: Susan B. Anderson teams with son to launch Barrett Wool Co.
Sometimes the best love stories are the ones we write with our children. Often underrated, the parent child bond is an awesome one…
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CraftSanity Kids Video Tutorial #2: How to pack a Valentine’s Day themed bento box lunch
Hello! Amelia is in the CraftSanity kitchen showing viewers how to pack a fun Valentine’s Day lunch in our current favorite bento box.…
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Introducing the CraftSanity Kids Video Series
Hello! I’m very excited to share a video tutorial I recorded recently with my youngest daughter, Amelia Claire. CraftSanity, the podcast, launched a…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 194 – The story behind the impressive knitting protest called the Pussy Hat Project
If you’re still having difficulty accepting the fact that Donald Trump will be president in a matter of days, you’re not alone. I…