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Traverse City artist Andrew Rockwood makes a splash on the Day 1 of ArtPrize 8 with his Trout Bike entry

by jennifer September 22, 2016

by jennifer September 22, 2016

By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood About a half hour after Artprize 2016 kicked off Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, there were sightings downtown of a…
Crafting with Kids Fiber Art Gratitude Green Crafting Public Art Q&A weaving
Weaving in the Ends And Moving on to the Next Project

by jennifer May 26, 2012

by jennifer May 26, 2012

Hello. Hello. It’s been a little nuts around here as I let myself get completely carried away by April’s Earth Day inspired weaving extravaganza at…
ArtPrize English Paper Piecing Paper Piecing Public Art Quilting Recycling Sewing
Stitch A Charity Quilt With Me At July 21 Stitch-in, Be Part of ArtPrize 2010

by jennifer July 16, 2010

by jennifer July 16, 2010

Finally updated with video Oh my word, I’m so tired! I’ve been stitching like mad lately and wanted to give you folks an…
Aprons ArtPrize Charity Crafting Contests CraftSanity Community English Paper Piecing Favorite Things Local Events News Paper Piecing Podcast Update Public Art Running
A CraftSanity Apron Contest & Show Reminder and New Project Announcement

by jennifer April 14, 2010

by jennifer April 14, 2010

My oh my. I’m insanely busy and kind of loving it. I’m exhausted and I don’t really know what day it is, but,…
Grand Rapids Local Events Podcasts Public Art
CraftSanity Episode 97: A Chat With Grand Rapids Urban Experiment Creator Rob Bliss

by jennifer May 24, 2009

by jennifer May 24, 2009

Get the Mp3 player widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Rob Bliss bills himself as a just a regular guy.…
Chalk Art Grand Rapids Local Events Public Art
Grand Rapids Chalk Flood Unites, Brightens Up Downtown

by jennifer April 18, 2009

by jennifer April 18, 2009

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Doesn’t this look happy? I just loved seeing the downtown sidewalks looking so bright and whimsical after today’s first-ever…

6 days ago by craftsanity Today felt a bit like Christmas when a fellow artist hooked me up with a pottery wheel to practice on at home. Today, I tried to throw tiny things while standing on a stool in my kitchen and it went ok. However, I plan to sit for my next throwing session and pick up where I left off. Lol! (Thank you @charij !!) #throwingpottery #pottery #instapottery #ceramics throwing #onthewheel #mud #rookiepotter Photo credit: @clayalchemist
5 days ago by craftsanity I just warped the ceramic loom I made in pottery class. Warping my wooden CraftSanity looms is a lot easier, but it will be interesting to see how this turns out. : ) #ceramicweavingloom #weavingloom #loom #weaving #weaver #fiberart #pottery #circularweaving #weavingintheround #craftsanitylooms
5 days ago by craftsanity During my breaks from grading, I’ve been happily stitching more samples of my new CraftSanity Embroidery samplers. The first three will be available for purchase next week, so get ready! : ) #craftsanitysamplers #stitch #stitching #embroidery #fiberart #handprinted #craftsanity #frenchknots #printmaker #embroider #stitchedprints #slowstitches #embroiderysampler #moreofthisplease #travelcraft #ilovethis
4 days ago by craftsanity Here’s another one of the CraftSanity Embroidery samplers that I’m releasing this week. I stitched this on the way to Detroit for the family Easter party. Today was the first time since Christmas that I got to see my parents and sisters. Note to self: Four months is way too long to go without an Ackerman meetup. #craftsanitysamplers #stitch #stitching #embroidery #fiberart #handprinted #craftsanity #frenchknots #printmaker #embroider #stitchedprints #slowstitches #embroiderysampler #moreofthisplease #travelcraft #ilovethis
2 days ago by craftsanity I cannot concentrate on non-art-related things today. I just want to stitch and dream about the next big CraftSanity adventure. While I’m currently struggling a bit to do the things I really need to focus on today, I’m excited about my creative future. : ) Once this sample is stitched, I will be releasing the first three CraftSanity Embroidery samplers. I’m mulling over another potentially huge plan, too. We’ll see how the universe weighs in on that one. #craftsanitysamplers #stitch #stitching #embroidery #fiberart #handprinted #dreambig #craftsanity #procrastination #frenchknots #printmaker #embroider #stitchedprints #slowstitches #embroiderysampler #moreofthisplease