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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 jennifer September 5, 2018September 19, 2018

by jennifer September 5, 2018September 19, 2018

At Natural Cycles Farm in southern Allegan County, Lori Evesque is raising fresh food, fiber and plants to sell at local farmers markets…
Books Dyeing Gardening Green Crafting Natural Crafts Nature Podcasts
CraftSanity Podcast Episode #130: A conversation with ‘A Garden to Dye For’ author, Chris McLaughlin

by jennifer June 7, 2014June 10, 2014

by jennifer June 7, 2014June 10, 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…
Fall Leaf pounding
CraftSanity On TV: Leaf Pounding 101

by jennifer September 30, 2011September 30, 2011

by jennifer September 30, 2011September 30, 2011

Today my “Take Five” craft segment on WZZM Channel 13 was about leaf pounding. I got inspired to try leaf pounding after a…
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CraftSanity on JTV: Make Wrapping Paper With Foliage Crayon Rubbings

by jennifer May 16, 2011May 16, 2011

by jennifer May 16, 2011May 16, 2011

Hi folks! I’m a guest on this week’s webisode of JTV, a fun floral design show hosted by my friend, J Schwanke, flower…
Craft Columns Natural Crafts weaving
Next Week’s Column: Pine Needle Weaving!

by jennifer August 30, 2010August 30, 2010

by jennifer August 30, 2010August 30, 2010

Happy Monday! This is what I’m writing about today. Check back later this week to for the details. What are you working on?
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Pressing Matters… In The Garden

by jennifer August 11, 2010August 11, 2010

by jennifer August 11, 2010August 11, 2010

I finally clipped some Queen Ann’s Lace to dry between pieces of newspaper in my homemade press. I can’t wait to see how…
Crochet Flowers Natural Crafts Nature
Queen Anne’s Lace: Nature’s Doilies

by jennifer August 1, 2010August 5, 2010

by jennifer August 1, 2010August 5, 2010

Tonight I’m working on my column while Jeff edits the Maker Faire Detroit highlight video we shot yesterday. In the meantime check out the…
Leaf Pressing Natural Crafts
Rediscovering Fall Inside An Old Phone Book

by jennifer February 28, 2009March 1, 2009

by jennifer February 28, 2009March 1, 2009

It seems I’m continuously trying to organize my house in an effort to battle the cluttered mess that follows every deadline project I…

1 week ago by craftsanity 2019 is off to a busy start and I’m thrilled to have some great momentum going. Just got back from the post office (made it there a comfortable 10 minutes before close) and now home to edit a podcast, prep more CraftSanity orders and prepare for a whole new semester of teaching journalism. I’m looking forward to some cool opportunities ahead and committed to early workouts and lots of water bottle refilling. : ) P.S. This CraftSanity mini necklace tapestry loom is available in my Etsy shop. (Link in profile.) #CraftSanity #craftsanitylooms #looms #loom #weave #2019 #momentum #handmadebusiness #gratitude #handmadeinmichigan
1 week ago by craftsanity I quietly posted episode 220 of the CraftSanity Podcast earlier this week. It’s a conversation with Beryl Bartkus, founder of Ability Weavers, an inspiring weaving studio in Lowell, Michigan that employs people with developmental disabilities as professional weavers. I bought these lovely towels there. The weaving quality is top notch and the story behind the handwoven goods is even better. I hope this episode inspires you to think about how you can use your artistic superpowers for good. (Podcast link in profile.) #craftsanitypodcast #craftsanity #lowell #michigan #podcaster #abilityweavers #weave #artstories #inspiring #weaving #handwoven #empowerment #weavingpros #weavingstudio
1 week ago by craftsanity I took a break from updating all my course materials for the new semester and finished this book, “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate. The story is about a giant oak tree with 216 rings of experience (If I’m remembering correctly.) that people visit and leave behind wishes written on fabric scraps tied to its branches. (The tree’s name is Red, by the way.) The fact that I consider trees to be dear friends in the same way I regard books, it’s no surprise that I got caught up in this story and was shedding jumbo, elephant tears by page 188. The
6 days ago by craftsanity Trying something new. #pottery #clay #throwing #potterywheel #justforfun
3 days ago by craftsanity I rescued some overpriced type from an antique shop today. It always makes me sad to see fonts all broken up by people looking to cash in by selling letters piece by piece. But at least these orphan letters will get a chance to get inked again. : ) #letterpressprinting #woodtype #type #fonts #letters #craftsanitypress #printer #orphantype #letterpress