Crafting sanity is a way of life for me. Weaving, embroidery and printmaking are my go-to activities in good times and bad, and…
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood
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CraftSanity Episode 213: Felicia Lo Wong shares the story of how she built her SweetGeorgia yarn business
by jenniferby jenniferBy Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood Businesswoman and author Felicia Lo Wong took an unusual path to launching a hand dyed yarn business in Vancouver, Canada.…
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An Unplanned Quilt Story and Kaffe Fassett Fabric Giveaway
by jenniferby jenniferBy Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood Deadlines inspire me. So does the feeling of gratitude that washes over me like a gentle wave every time something…
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CraftSanity Episode 185 – Sheep to Skein: The Story behind a new Michigan-based yarn line Welcome Home
by jenniferby jenniferOn this episode of CraftSanity, we’re going sheep to skein to unravel the story of how wool from a West Michigan flock is being spun into…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 168: A conversation with sculptor, illustrator and photographer – Jonathan D. Lopez
by jenniferby jenniferAs a married woman I don’t have any reason to troll through craigslist personals, but I was highly entertained when my single friend…
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CraftSanity launches new tutorial series with two-part how-to weave video
by jenniferby jenniferAfter many years of operating as a one-woman show with lots of support from my husband behind the scenes, I’ve decided to expand…
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Role Reversal: This time I’m in the hot seat
by jenniferby jenniferGreetings 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 145: Sally England talks about her career as a macrame artist
by jenniferby jenniferFor the last couple weeks I’ve been walking around with cotton twine in my pocket and Sally England is partly to blame. I…
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Craft Away the Winter Blues with Free CraftSanity Workshops at Kent District Library Branches!
by jenniferby jenniferHello! I’m taking a quick break from end-of-the-semester grading to invite Grand Rapids-area crafters to a series of free workshops I’m hosting with nice…
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CraftSanity Episode 79: Crafting a Business with Meg Mateo Ilasco
by jenniferby jenniferDownload the show (you may need to right-click the link) Listen to show in browser Subscribe to CraftSanity on iTunes RSS feed for…