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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, 2013July 1, 2017

by jennifer June 20, 2013July 1, 2017

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, 2008November 23, 2008

by jennifer November 23, 2008November 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, 2008October 20, 2008

by jennifer October 19, 2008October 20, 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, 2008June 12, 2008

by jennifer June 11, 2008June 12, 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…

2 days ago by craftsanity I love weaving tiny. : ) It’s a great way to do quick color studies that can double as wearable art. I like weaving big, too. I may have hit a massive sale today and loaded up on some soft and fabulous yarn to warp up my large rug and blanket looms. I’ve made a lot of looms in my day, but weaving will always be my favorite part: ) #weave #weaving #smallart #wearableloom #mini #miniweaving #weaversofinstagram #tinyloom #fiberart #weaver #CraftSanity #showprep #craftsanitylooms #tinyart #handwoven #weavingnerd #michiganfiberfestival #handmadeinmichigan
1 day ago by craftsanity Today’s workout is not as fun as boxing, but I gotta get this dirty work done before the Michigan Fiber Festival. Let’s go! #craftsanitylooms #makingit #handmadeinmichigan #weave #loombuilding #fiberart #weaving #weaver #woodworking #myreality #ididnttakewoodshop #sanding #idratherbeweaving
1 day ago by craftsanity And the sample weaving continues... #craftsanitylooms #weaver #weaving #weave #looms #loom #weaversofinstagram #handmadeinmichigan #art #weavingtools #fiberart #cowlweaving #fiberfest #michiganfiberfestival
12 hours ago by craftsanity Today is a very special day for this suburban farmer. My first cotton plant bloomed. I noticed this when I was sitting on the deck hand sanding and finishing weaving looms for my Michigan Fiber Festival booth. Sanding is for the birds, but I’m absolutely delighted by nature. : ) #cottonfromseed #cotton #cottonplant #cottonbloom #redwhiteorganiccotton #bloom #garden #farmdreams #cottonflower
6 hours ago by craftsanity I’m setting up my booth at the Michigan Fiber Festival in a couple days. In the meantime there are looms all over my house. I’m going to get real here for a second. I’m really tired of literally living with my business and will be deciding soon what’s next. Do I ramp up and get a proper studio, maybe with a couple inspiring and kind kindred spirits? Or, do I wind down and try something new? My loom business is growing (A special thanks to my kind and supportive customers!) and that’s awesome, but my first priority is reclaiming my