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Recommended reading for knitters, spinners, vintage fashion lovers, sewists, stitchers and other exuberant crafters

by jennifer September 17, 2014

by jennifer September 17, 2014

As the temperatures start to dip here in the Midwest, it’s a fine time to grab a new stack of craft books and…
Craft felt Tutorials TV weaving
CraftSanity On TV: Valentine’s Day Woven Felt Heart Video Tutorial

by jennifer February 4, 2011

by jennifer February 4, 2011

My daughters love to decorate for the holidays and Valentine’s Day is no different. My mom showed me how to weave paper heart…
Craft felt Halloween Sewing Tutorials TV Videos
CraftSanity On TV: A Superhero Mask Tutorial

by jennifer October 7, 2010

by jennifer October 7, 2010

Halloween is coming up, so I whipped up some easy superhero masks to add to our costume stash. The fun thing about these…
Craft felt Crafting with Kids Embellishing Embroidery Favorite Things Sewing Tutorials
Sew Petite: Sewing in circles tutorial to try with the kids

by jennifer June 22, 2010

by jennifer June 22, 2010

The latest issue of Petite Purls is up and ready to inspire you. My daughters and I collaborated on the Sew Petite feature,…
Craft felt Crafting with Kids Easter Free Pattern PDF Granny Squares Holiday Sewing Tutorials TV Videos
CraftSanity On TV: An Egg Cozy Tutorial

by jennifer March 20, 2010

by jennifer March 20, 2010

Happy Spring, everyone! It’s snowing here in West Michigan. And waking up to a blanket of white was a crushing blow after we…
Beading Craft felt Crafting with Kids Embellishing Favorite Things Holiday Sewing TV Videos
Looking For a Cute Valentine’s Day Craft? Try These Beaded Heart Pins

by jennifer January 30, 2010

by jennifer January 30, 2010

There’s something very satisfying about stitching with beads. I love the meticulous work of embellishing one little bead at time. And while many…
Books Craft felt Sewing
Secret Birthday Stitching

by jennifer October 26, 2009

by jennifer October 26, 2009

Shhh. Don’t tell my little Amelia, but I’ve been stitching up a storm for her birthday. I have a million things to finish…
Craft felt Crafting with Kids Free Pattern PDF Sewing TV Videos
CraftSanity on TV: Take kids drawing to make softie trees, leaves

by jennifer September 26, 2009

by jennifer September 26, 2009

On this week’s “Take Five & Company” craft TV segment I demonstrated how to make the Sofie Leaf Tutorial I designed for the…
Craft felt Floral Design Flowers Free Pattern PDF Sewing
My JTV Debut and a Felt Flower Project For You To Try at Home

by jennifer September 14, 2009

by jennifer September 14, 2009

As I mentioned in May, J Schwanke, uBloom CEO and JTV host, invited me to be a guest on his web-based flower show…
Craft felt Giveaway
Enter to Win Free Craft Felt!

by jennifer June 16, 2009

by jennifer June 16, 2009

Okay, folks, it’s time to share your favorite felt craft project. Post below about what you make out of craft felt. (Links welcome!)…
Craft felt Local Events Sewing
Felt Banner Making On Deadline

by jennifer June 11, 2009

by jennifer June 11, 2009

I’m working on a felt CraftSanity banner to decorate my “free” booth at the Fulton Street Artisans Market this Sunday in Grand Rapids.…
Craft felt
Felt Love: A Dose of Color

by jennifer May 4, 2009

by jennifer May 4, 2009

I love felt. There I said it. I’m planning to make some more stuffed banners out of the colors above. How about you?…
Birthday crafts Craft felt Crafting with Kids Sewing TV Videos
CraftSanity on TV: Making Felt Birthday Crowns

by jennifer April 17, 2009

by jennifer April 17, 2009

Abby Rose, the V.P. of Fun, here at CraftSanity is turning 5 next week, so we’re crafting up a storm to get ready.…

1 week ago by craftsanity Minutes after I placed the rug I’m knitting on the coffee table to review my progress, Justine the Cat leapt up to test it out. I let her rest there for a bit since the rug will eventually be on the floor and very likely another one of her regular napping stations. #knitting #ontheneedles #knit #catlady #knittersofinstagram #knitters #catladyknitters #felineproducttester
7 days ago by craftsanity I’m branding and sanding another batch of weaving looms today. Much sample banner and hexagon weaving ahead. If you’re interested in taking a small loom class here in West Michigan, send me a DM. : ) #craftsanitylooms #weaving #craftsanityworkshops #loom #handmadeinmichigan #art #fiberart #weavingtools #bannerweaving #hexagon #hexagonloom
4 days ago by craftsanity This is my first attempt at a macrame leaf. I made it last night to distract myself from reality. My brain struggles to process the concept of many people being complacent about racist tweets flying out of the White House. It’s all very, very wrong and my concern about this dangerous rhetoric continues to increase. We really need to get back to a point where basic kindness and respect are guiding principles for our leaders. Anything less is unacceptable. I don’t have a way to immediately fix this, so I will keep teaching, creating, practicing kindness and inclusion, and celebrating
2 days ago by craftsanity Justine the Cat walked across this rug in progress right before I snapped a photo to share with my friend who gifted me this pattern and has a rug of her own on the needles right now, too. I really enjoy knitting and wish I could knit faster. Which reminds me that I want to invest in more circular Lykke brand needles. I have exactly two pairs (not pictured) and I love them. Dear knitters, which needle brand is your current favorite? #knitting #rugknitting #knit #knittersofinstagram #lykkeneedles
7 hours ago by craftsanity Here is a cartoon drawing of me penned by my oldest daughter. Today her little sister made chocolate cake, the same kind I requested as a kid. All this because today I begin my 43rd trip around the sun. My morning gym workout was canceled by a power outage, but I ate cake and mint chocolate chip ice cream anyway. I’m older and wiser and feeling very grateful for all the blessings in my life. I’m also excited to be moving some projects off the back burner to the front of the stove because, well, it’s time. As I age,