Dear Readers, I’m popping in to get your advice. I have been invited to participate in a blog tour for Kaffe Fassett’s new…
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Calling all Cat Ladies!! On this blog tour stop, you can knit this ‘Cats in Hats’ party hat for all your feline friends
by jenniferby jenniferJustine the official CraftSanity cat does not want to party with you. She just doesn’t. While her party hat is super cute, Justine…
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Video Tutorial: How to use the automatic needle threader on the Juki TL-2010Q
by jenniferby jenniferAfter years of deliberation and months of pining for this particular machine, I recently purchased a new Juki TL-2010Q. It’s a great machine…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 149: A conversation with Megan Eckman
by jenniferby jenniferWith deliberate lines and tiny stitches, Megan Eckman is a fine artist and a creative writer who became an embroidery designer soon after…
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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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If you’re looking for a charity sewing project, be sure to check out my column in today’s edition of The Grand Rapids Press…
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Flower Power Wins $500 for the Wes Leonard Heart Foundation!
by jenniferby jenniferThis is the floral design I whipped up within the allotted 5 minute time limit at the Flower Power Challenge at the Home…
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Let’s Get Loud Today at the Home & Garden Show and Raise Money for the Wes Leonard Heart Foundation
by jenniferby jenniferHello friends! If you’re local and planning to be at the Home & Garden Show today in Grand Rapids, I can use your…
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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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Soccer Mom vs. Everything Else
by jenniferby jenniferI should be working right now, but I’m a bit preoccupied. This weekend my daughters will suit up in their purple soccer jerseys…
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My Instagram Addiction Is One I Have No Plans To Kick
by jenniferby jenniferThis was one of those lucky shots. It’s not a great photo, but it’s one of those funny photos that is all about…
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WE DID IT! 500+ Kids Helped Me Weave My Dream House!
by jenniferby jenniferWe did it! We took the lovely squares woven by more than 500 students at my daughters’ elementary school and we fashioned them…
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CraftSanity on TV: Crafty DIY Organizing Tips Using Recycled Containers Part 1
by jenniferby jenniferOne of the big mistakes I’ve made while trying to get my house in order is loading up on many unnecessary and/or unsuitable…