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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 210: A chat with Drew Sheneman, political cartoonist and picture book author and illustrator

    by jennifer February 18, 2018
    by jennifer February 18, 2018

    On 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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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 198: A conversation with cool mom and crochet designer Alessandra Hayden

    by jennifer June 28, 2017
    by jennifer June 28, 2017

    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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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 181: Clara Parkes chats about her new book “Knitlandia,” Clara Yarn and life exfoliation

    by jennifer February 18, 2016
    by jennifer February 18, 2016

    Clara Parkes has adored words since childhood, a time when she envisioned a life that involved sitting at a typewriter near the window…

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    Sewing Through It: A new blue dress for me and a chance to win a copy of “Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style” for you

    by jennifer December 15, 2015
    by jennifer December 15, 2015

    I couldn’t sleep the other night, so I sewed until 4 a.m. and calmed my nerves with the whir of my sewing machine.…

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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 175: A conversation with Lotta Jansdotter about fabric, design and her new book ‘Everyday Style’

    by jennifer November 23, 2015
    by jennifer November 23, 2015

    This week I’m bringing you a conversation with Lotta Jansdotter, the Brooklyn-based Swedish designer of items ranging from home goods to textiles. On…

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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 174: Get inspired to ‘Knit the Sky’ with Lea Redmond

    by jennifer November 9, 2015
    by jennifer November 9, 2015

    If you like knitting, sipping tea, building forts and watching the clouds roll by, this episode was recorded just for you. My guest is…

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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 164: A Conversation with Michele Muska, craft industry professional, quilter and author

    by jennifer May 18, 2015
    by jennifer May 18, 2015

    This week my podcast guest is Michele Muska, the marketing and communications director for Simplicity Creative Group and author of “Quilting the New…

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    Reviews: Inspiring craft books to check out as we wait for spring

    by jennifer March 1, 2015
    by jennifer March 1, 2015

    I considered taking some time off to regroup after my weekly newspaper column was canceled, but then I remembered that it’s not my…

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    ‘Pretty Birds’ Blog Tour Q&A with author and pattern designer Virginia Lindsay

    by jennifer February 27, 2015
    by jennifer February 27, 2015

    Hello folks! Today, I’m really excited to bring you a Q&A with Virginia Lindsay, creator of Gingercake Patterns and author of the Gingercake blog.…

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    CraftSanity Podcast 148: A chat with artist and book lover, Lisa Occhipinti

    by jennifer November 24, 2014
    by jennifer November 24, 2014

    Lisa Occhipinti loves books of the printed variety. She reads them, collects them and creates art inspired by them. In her new book,…

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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 132: Conversations with ‘Little One-Yard Wonders’ authors Rebecca Yaker and Trish Hoskins

    by jennifer June 29, 2014
    by jennifer June 29, 2014

    This episode of CraftSanity features mini-interviews with Twin Cities authors of “Little One-Yard Wonders: Irresistible Clothes, Toys, and Accessories You Can Make for…

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    CraftSanity Podcast Episode #130: A conversation with ‘A Garden to Dye For’ author, Chris McLaughlin

    by jennifer June 7, 2014
    by jennifer June 7, 2014

    Hello, hello! After a bit of a hiatus, I’m back recording podcast interviews with artists and crafters. On episode #130, I’ll introduce you to California…

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    A 2014 CraftSanity Mini Book Review Roundup

    by jennifer February 15, 2014
    by jennifer February 15, 2014

      Several fun books are coming my way and distracting me from the harsh Michigan winter. Above is a small selection of titles…

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    Great Little Gifts to Knit

    by jennifer September 20, 2013
    by jennifer September 20, 2013

    In a perfect world I would be posting an updated Q&A with Jean Moss today to coincide with her blog tour, but I’ve…

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    Adventures in Soap Making: A Review of the new book ‘Soap Crafting’ by Anne-Marie Faiola

    by jennifer August 30, 2013
    by jennifer August 30, 2013

    My first attempt at soap making was ridiculous. It was my 31st birthday and I was sporting safety googles and rubber gloves. One…

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  • CraftSanity Episode 224: A conversation with Dano Wall, creator of the popular stamp used by thousands to get Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill

    June 19, 2020
  • 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

    July 21, 2019
  • 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

    April 14, 2019

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