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Dear Craft World, I’m taking this Halloween off

by jennifer October 26, 2014

by jennifer October 26, 2014

Yes, you heard that right. I’m not going to forgo precious sleep to stay up all night making handmade costumes and party favors…
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CraftSanity Magazine Issue 9 Preorder Preview Sale

by jennifer June 20, 2013

by jennifer June 20, 2013

At long last, the CraftSanity Magazine Issue 9 Preorder Sale is on! Inside Issue 9 you will find an exciting variety of projects…
Recipes weaving
Weaving My Way Back To The Loom

by jennifer November 23, 2008

by jennifer November 23, 2008

Today my art & craft column is about Jochen Ditterich, 73, of Grand Rapids, a fantastic weaver who taught me a great deal…
Recipes
An Applesauce Recipe That Might Change Your Life : )

by jennifer October 19, 2008

by jennifer October 19, 2008

Happy Fall, everyone! Today I have a tasty gift for you, so keep reading. Not long after I met a cute guy at…
Food Recipes
Kohlrabi Rocks!

by jennifer June 11, 2008

by jennifer June 11, 2008

Isn’t this kohlrabi beautiful? My share partner at Trillium Haven, the CSA farm I joined this year didn’t want her half of this…
Recipes
Baking a Batch of Memories

by jennifer January 16, 2008

by jennifer January 16, 2008

One of my favorite things to do in this world is bite into one of my mom’s delicious chocolate chip cookies. It’s such…

1 week ago by craftsanity Today I feel like a coach on an empty ball field pondering next season.
5 days ago by craftsanity I’m finally almost ready to release a new twist on an old CraftSanity Potholder Loom design. Stay tuned because this one will make you feel like a kid all over again. : ) #craftsanitylooms #potholder #potholderloom #weave #weaver #weaving #handmadeinmichigan #weaversofinstagram
5 days 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
4 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
1 day 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