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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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Free pattern: Sew a little Owl friend from ‘Pretty Birds’ by Virginia Lindsay

by jennifer February 27, 2015

by jennifer February 27, 2015

Reprinted with permission from Pretty Birds © 2015 Virginia Lindsay, Running Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Illustrations by Jess Hibbert.…
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Free Spring Mini Basket Crochet Pattern

by jennifer April 2, 2012

by jennifer April 2, 2012

This mini basket pattern is inspired by my Great Grandma who used to crochet little baskets around butter tubs for the little girls…
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Mother’s Day Dandelion Fork Flower Tutorial

by jennifer May 6, 2010

by jennifer May 6, 2010

Dandelions rank among my favorite flowers. I used to pick them for my mom when I was a kid and now I get…
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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…
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The Dragon Boat Wrapped Holiday Ornament Tutorial

by jennifer December 5, 2009

by jennifer December 5, 2009

‘Tis the season for handmade beauty. These dragon boat ornaments rank among my all-time favorite holiday adornments. Easy to whip up, they’re great…
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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…
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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…
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‘Hat Heads’ Free Knitted Beanie Pattern Preview

by jennifer August 10, 2009

by jennifer August 10, 2009

I recently interviewed Trond Anfinnsen, aka “knitKid” and author of “Hat Heads: 1 Man + 2 Knitting Needles = 50 Fun Hat Designs,”…

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,