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CraftSanity Episode 223: A conversation with Diana Weymar, creator of the Tiny Pricks Project public art project featuring hundreds of vintage linens embroidered with Trump quotes
by jenniferby jenniferWhen Donald Trump called himself “a very stable genius” in January of 2018, many of found his comment a bit stunning in ways …
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CraftSanity Episode 222: Learn how to graduate from art school with zero debt and other handmade business savvy things from Dayna Walton, owner of Solstice Handmade
by jenniferby jenniferMaking a living as a professional artist can be tricky with the cost of art school on the rise and lucrative art jobs …
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Crafting sanity is a way of life for me. Weaving, embroidery and printmaking are my go-to activities in good times and bad, and …
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 219: A letterpress conversation with Amos Kennedy from Kennedy Prints in Detroit
by jenniferby jenniferOn this episode of the podcast I geek out about wood type and paper and ink with letterpress printmaker Amos Kennedy, owner and …
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CraftSanity Episode 218: A conversation about slow fashion and the beginning stages of developing a fiber shed with farmer, shepherdess, and natural dyer, Lori Evesque
by jenniferby jenniferAt Natural Cycles Farm in southern Allegan County, Lori Evesque is raising fresh food, fiber and plants to sell at local farmers markets …
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 216: A conversation with fiber artist and art educator, Mark Newport
by jenniferby jenniferGet ready, folks, because this podcast episode is an extremely fun one featuring Mark Newport, the Artist-in-Residence and Head of Fiber at the …
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 215: Katrina Rodabaugh discusses her forthcoming book, ‘Mending Matters’
by jenniferby jenniferRemember when mending had a bad rap and sporting a patch on your knee outed you as being anything but a fashionista? Well, …
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 214: Road trip to South Haven, Michigan where a woodworker is working to revive his great grandfather’s loom business, McGarr Norwood Looms Co.
by jenniferby jenniferSOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN – Using a combination of vintage and modern tools, Mike McGarr is looking to revive a bit of family weaving …
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CraftSanity Episode 213: Felicia Lo Wong shares the story of how she built her SweetGeorgia yarn business
by jenniferby jenniferBy Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood Businesswoman and author Felicia Lo Wong took an unusual path to launching a hand dyed yarn business in Vancouver, Canada. …
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 212: Crochet Talk with Mobius Girl Design Blog author and pyschologist, Sandra Eng
by jenniferby jenniferAs a practicing psychologist and crochet designer, Sandra Eng recognizes the healing powers of art and craft. On this episode of the podcast, …
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CraftSanity Episode 211: An inside look at the art of handcrafted watercolors with Josie, owner of RedwoodWillow
by jenniferby jenniferShortly after her boyfriend gifted her a cheap set of watercolors, Josie professional life took off in a whole new direction. A curious …
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 210: A chat with Drew Sheneman, political cartoonist and picture book author and illustrator
by jenniferby jenniferOn this episode of the podcast we’ll go behind the scenes of the fascinating art career of Drew Sheneman, a nationally syndicated political …
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If you are a mom like me who doesn’t get out much, read this post and commit to making a change
by jenniferby jenniferToday, after recording a podcast interview and before editing student work and picking up my daughters from school, I grabbed my purse, keys …
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Video Tutorial: How to amass a colorful yarn stash by buying just one skein
by jenniferby jenniferI’ve been doing a lot of mini tapestry weaving lately and realized early on that although I have a boatload of yarn, I …