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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 173: Anne Weil talks about making her handmade dream a reality and her new book, ‘Knitting without Needles’

by jennifer October 14, 2015October 14, 2015

by jennifer October 14, 2015October 14, 2015

Like many of us, Anne Weil got urge to quit her day job and follow her handmade dreams. But it didn’t all fall…
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Role Reversal: This time I’m in the hot seat

by jennifer January 9, 2015

by jennifer January 9, 2015

Greetings from snowy West Michigan. If my day goes as planned, I will not be leaving my house. : ) I have a…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 141: A library love story leads Marianne Gardner and Sean Maginity to handmade business venture

by jennifer September 28, 2014October 5, 2014

by jennifer September 28, 2014October 5, 2014

Sometimes handmade business partnerships start in the most unlikely ways. Sean Maginity was working in the maintenance department at the Grand Rapids Public…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 128: A Conversation with Knit Designer Jean Moss

by jennifer January 9, 2012January 9, 2012

by jennifer January 9, 2012January 9, 2012

Yesterday I made a last-minute scramble to interview British knit designer Jean Moss via Skype. I had previously agreed to be part of…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 124: A conversation with Aimee Ray

by jennifer July 20, 2011

by jennifer July 20, 2011

After a short hiatus, the CraftSanity Podcast is back with an interview with Aimee Ray, a graphic designer, crafter and embroidery book author.…

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
2 days 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
18 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
12 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