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‘Doublestitch’ = Sexy, Fun Crochet

by jennifer July 14, 2008

by jennifer July 14, 2008

In their book, “Doublestitch: Designs for the Crochet Fashionista,” twin sisters, Erika and Monika Simmons, make a serious case that crochet is sexy.…
Crochet Cycling Local Events movies
27 Dresses, 20 Miles and Still Caffeine Free

by jennifer June 6, 2008June 6, 2008

by jennifer June 6, 2008June 6, 2008

I went on my first living room cycling expedition last night. While my family slept, I pedaled and sweat it out on my…
Crochet Cycling Knitting Sports
Crocheting On Deadline: A Pay-Off No Matter What

by jennifer May 28, 2008May 28, 2008

by jennifer May 28, 2008May 28, 2008

Even before I interviewed the Knittas back on episode 10 of my humble little podcast, I wanted to be one of them. I…
Crochet Quilting
Cleansing the Palate with A Little Crochet

by jennifer May 1, 2008May 2, 2008

by jennifer May 1, 2008May 2, 2008

Aren’t these crocheted vases cute? I just got my hands on a copy of “Uncommon Crochet” by Julie Armstrong Holetz and this vase…

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4 days ago by craftsanity Today I finished prepping this tree slice for printing. I will start with fabric prints because I don’t have large enough pieces of the thin paper I need for this project. I really hope this turns out as awesome as I’m imagining it. : ) #printmaking #podcast #tree #print #printingnature #rings #craftsanitypress #printer #printingtrees
3 days ago by craftsanity My college newspaper advising gig takes me to some fun places. Today it took me down memory lane and I went home and typed out a whole column about it on my phone. (Maybe I’ll post it in my blog later. We’ll see.) This evening I was at Fifth Third Ball Park with my students who were covering GRCC President Bill Pink throwing out the first pitch at the game. While my students got to apply their journalism skills, I spotted one of my childhood sports heros and slipped back in my memory to the summer of 1984 when my
2 days ago by craftsanity Car stitching on the way to a place that pulls me like a magnet. #craftsanitypress #stitching #embroidery #slowstitches #stitchingmyprints #text #factsmatter #stitchedwords
2 days ago by craftsanity I checked out @signalreturn return today. It’s pretty cool. . #letterpressprinting #prints #printshop #printmaking #printmakers #detroit #easternmarket
1 day ago by craftsanity My daughters and I surprised their dad with napping-related gifts today including this hammock that we assembled on the sly. The girls made him close his eyes for the surprise. These are the moments to remember. Happy Father’s Day!! : )