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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 215: Katrina Rodabaugh discusses her forthcoming book, ‘Mending Matters’

by jennifer July 3, 2018

by jennifer July 3, 2018

Remember when mending had a bad rap and sporting a patch on your knee outed you as being anything but a fashionista? Well,…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 165: A conversation with Sonia Lyne, owner of Dandelyne

by jennifer May 31, 2015

by jennifer May 31, 2015

On this episode of the podcast I have a lovely chat with kindred spirt Sonia Lyne, who I wish lived closer than half…
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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…
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CraftSanity Magazine Issue 8 Preorder Preview Sale

by jennifer November 11, 2012

by jennifer November 11, 2012

Here’s a preview of the fun projects, stories and recipes featured in this issue: Crochet wrist warmers by Lisa Gutierrez from goodknits.com. A stylin’…
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We Need to Catch Up. Are You Free For Tea Or A Pepsi On The Rocks?

by jennifer August 28, 2012

by jennifer August 28, 2012

Hello! It’s been far too long, my friends. But I’m posting a quick note to let you know that I’m alive and very…

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