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Art Shows Fiber Art
Fiber Hats & Handbags Galore

by jennifer September 28, 2008September 28, 2008

by jennifer September 28, 2008September 28, 2008

Lowell, Mich. –Sierra Cole had one of the most colorful displays at the Fallasburg Fall Festival Saturday, and I’m so glad she was…
Art Shows Handbags Local Events
Handmade Handbag Love

by jennifer September 28, 2008

by jennifer September 28, 2008

Lugging a heavy and unattractive camera bag around art shows makes me pine for pretty purses, like those designed and sewn by Brandi…
Art Shows
Fallasburg Fall Festival Day 1 Conclusion: Go Back For Day 2.

by jennifer September 28, 2008September 28, 2008

by jennifer September 28, 2008September 28, 2008

Lowell, Mich. – The Fallasburg Fall Festival has become one my absolute favorite local art shows but I really wish it lasted longer.…
Art Shows Quilting
Enter to Win This Quilt at the 40th Fallasburg Fall Festival This Weekend

by jennifer September 27, 2008September 28, 2008

by jennifer September 27, 2008September 28, 2008

This is the 2008 Fallasburg Fall Festival quilt “ The Fallasburg 40th Beauty” by Lowell artist Dawn Ysseldyke. Oh, to win a quilt.…

2 weeks ago by craftsanity This week has been transformative. One of the big revelations has been to remember how good it feels to treat food and drink as fuel as opposed to something to bury stress under. I’m really enjoying my water, red pepper and hummus these days. P.S. The creepy lemon sticker on my water bottle was designed by my daughter, Abby. @heathysnack #foodasfuel #healthy #creepylemon #drinkwater @dipper .draws
1 week ago by craftsanity This wool was naturally dyed so beautifully by my fellow guild members and it absolutely made my day. I love the colors, the softness and the possibilities ahead. #naturaldye #yarn #wool #somethinggood #fiber #colorsfoundinnature
7 days ago by craftsanity I’m looking forward to teaching a free weaving workshop from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. today for GRCC students at the Library and Learning Commons. Participants will go home with a free CraftSanity Loom! : ) #craftsanity #weaving #grcc @grandrapidscc #weavingworkshop #fiberart #weaver #weave #circular weaving #yarnbar #weaversofinstagram #craftsanitylooms
3 days ago by craftsanity I’m buried in grading and other work for the next several days and really looking forward to weaving some circles very soon . : ) #backtowork #weaving #circleweaving #weave #craftsanitylooms #fiber #fiberart #weaver #circle #circularweaving #carrot
2 days ago by craftsanity I recently changed my ways from skipping breakfast to cooking fresh food every morning after working out at 5 a.m. and before heading out the door to drop my daughter off at school and driving to work. Change is easy when to make it an absolute priority and it tastes amazing, too. I’m doing my best to sleep like a champ (Seriously, Mom), eat great tasting fresh food, workout before I do anything else and limit my exposure to toxic people and situations that steal my joy. Life is way too short to compromise on health and happiness and we