Want to spin yourself skinny? Well, this might be the perfect time to try that other, non-fiber form of spinning. : ) I…
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Love at first stitch? Craft columnist invests in a new sewing machine, still swooning two weeks later By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood (Read full article…
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Recommended reading for knitters, spinners, vintage fashion lovers, sewists, stitchers and other exuberant crafters
by jenniferby jenniferAs the temperatures start to dip here in the Midwest, it’s a fine time to grab a new stack of craft books and…
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Several fun books are coming my way and distracting me from the harsh Michigan winter. Above is a small selection of titles…
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In a perfect world I would be posting an updated Q&A with Jean Moss today to coincide with her blog tour, but I’ve…
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Adventures in Soap Making: A Review of the new book ‘Soap Crafting’ by Anne-Marie Faiola
by jenniferby jenniferMy first attempt at soap making was ridiculous. It was my 31st birthday and I was sporting safety googles and rubber gloves. One…
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I couldn’t sleep last night. I’m not sure what my deal was but it made for a challenging morning when I had to…
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If you’re looking for some fun new books to inspire your summer craft sessions, I invite you to read my column in today’s…
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A Winter Craft Book Round-Up For You And The Crafters On Your List
by jenniferby jenniferI’m taking a quick break from spiffing up my house for the holidays to let you that I reviewed a whole stack of…
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Ripping Out And Starting Again: Puting A Couple Simplicity Products To The Test Under Deadline Pressure
by jenniferby jenniferI finally finished quilting the beast that was panel three of my charity ArtPrize quilt project. I had some thread tension issues in…
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My Artprize deadline is less than two weeks away, so I’m in continuous work mode and really looking forward to taking a serious…
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Crafty Summer Reading Part 1: One-Eyed Monsters
by jenniferby jenniferHello! I’m back from a short and lovely vacation with the family and excited to catch up with all of you. I’ve been…
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