A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade

Category:

Leather Craft

Business Craft Columns Grand Rapids Handmade Stories Leather Craft Made in USA Podcasts
CraftSanity Podcast Episode 154: A conversation with Grand Rapids leatherworkers, Jacob Vroon and Elyse Marie Welcher

by jennifer February 8, 2015

by jennifer February 8, 2015

Born a day apart, Jacob Vroon and Elyse Marie Welcher crossed paths for the first time in the Butterworth Hospital nursery in June…
Leather Craft
Pounding It Out: West Michigan leather craftsman inspires me to pick up my mallet

by jennifer June 21, 2009

by jennifer June 21, 2009

A week ago today I met a leather craftsman named Chris Howard. He stopped by my “free” booth at the Fulton Street Artisans…
Leather Craft
CraftSanity on TV: Working with Leather

by jennifer June 20, 2009June 21, 2009

by jennifer June 20, 2009June 21, 2009

After a week of exploring the art of leather craft, I’ve gained a whole new appreciation for those who spend hours pounding and…

5 days ago by craftsanity This branding iron has been getting quite a workout lately. #craftsanitylooms #loom #looms #weavinglooms #loommaking #weaver #weaving #weave #brandingiron #brand #handmadeinmichigan
4 days ago by craftsanity I just finished a beautiful walnut potholder loom set. This set is staying in my studio because I love it, but I have a more that will be hitting my online shop soon. So stay tuned. : ) #craftsanitylooms #potholderloom #walnut #walnutlooms #potholder #handmadeinmichigan #peglooms #weavers #weavinglooms #wood #weaversofinstagram
3 days ago by craftsanity I’m packing loom orders in speedy mode this morning to fit in all the day’s tasks. But I wanted to take a moment to snap a quick pic of this mini tapestry kit. I love mixing bright colors and wish I could stop and weave right now. Have a great day, folks! : ) #craftsanitylooms #mini #potholderloom #walnut #walnutlooms #potholder #handmadeinmichigan #peglooms #weavers #weavinglooms #wood #weaversofinstagram #munitapestry #tapestry #tapestryweaving
2 days ago by craftsanity I’ll be teaching a free weaving workshop at my college soon and I would really LOVE to find a way to make this a regular thing. Art is a wonderful outlet for processing joy, pain, stress or whatever else is on our minds. I’ve trained my whole life to provide students with fun self-help opportunities like this. I literally CraftSanity, my friends, because it really does work for me. And those who know me well realize this is more than a podcast catch phrase to me. It’s a way of life. Going forward, I’m planning to give myself space for
14 hours ago by craftsanity I dig up my geraniums and bring them inside for the winter just like my Grammy B. used to do. There’s something really comforting about keeping special plants through the years and reflecting on the memories they bring back. #geraniums #grammyb #houseplants #plants #windowsill #geranium #plantsofinstagram

Leather Craft

CraftSanity Podcast Episode 154: A conversation with Grand Rapids leatherworkers, Jacob Vroon and Elyse Marie Welcher

Pounding It Out: West Michigan leather craftsman inspires me to pick up my mallet

CraftSanity on TV: Working with Leather