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Let’s Weave Together at the Fulton Street Artisans Market

by jennifer June 9, 2012

by jennifer June 9, 2012

Tomorrow (6/10) is a big day. It’s my sister’s birthday and the Fulton Street Artisans Market (FSAM) will for the season at 11 a.m.…
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Winding Down the School Year, Running Toward Summer

by jennifer June 8, 2012

by jennifer June 8, 2012

In a matter of hours I will help my girls get ready for the last day of school before summer break. It’s hard…
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Weaving in the Ends And Moving on to the Next Project

by jennifer May 26, 2012

by jennifer May 26, 2012

Hello. Hello. It’s been a little nuts around here as I let myself get completely carried away by April’s Earth Day inspired weaving extravaganza at…
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Inspired To Weave By The People I Teach

by jennifer August 2, 2011

by jennifer August 2, 2011

I love weaving. And even though I own a floor loom and have tackled complicated weave structures, I always seem to make my…
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Gearing Up For Maker Faire Detroit

by jennifer July 28, 2011

by jennifer July 28, 2011

This weekend I’m headed “home” to visit my family in suburban Detroit and participate in Maker Faire Detroit. If you love craft and…

1 week ago by craftsanity Today I feel like a coach on an empty ball field pondering next season.
5 days ago by craftsanity I’m finally almost ready to release a new twist on an old CraftSanity Potholder Loom design. Stay tuned because this one will make you feel like a kid all over again. : ) #craftsanitylooms #potholder #potholderloom #weave #weaver #weaving #handmadeinmichigan #weaversofinstagram
5 days ago by craftsanity Minutes after I placed the rug I’m knitting on the coffee table to review my progress, Justine the Cat leapt up to test it out. I let her rest there for a bit since the rug will eventually be on the floor and very likely another one of her regular napping stations. #knitting #ontheneedles #knit #catlady #knittersofinstagram #knitters #catladyknitters #felineproducttester
4 days ago by craftsanity I’m branding and sanding another batch of weaving looms today. Much sample banner and hexagon weaving ahead. If you’re interested in taking a small loom class here in West Michigan, send me a DM. : ) #craftsanitylooms #weaving #craftsanityworkshops #loom #handmadeinmichigan #art #fiberart #weavingtools #bannerweaving #hexagon #hexagonloom
1 day ago by craftsanity This is my first attempt at a macrame leaf. I made it last night to distract myself from reality. My brain struggles to process the concept of many people being complacent about racist tweets flying out of the White House. It’s all very, very wrong and my concern about this dangerous rhetoric continues to increase. We really need to get back to a point where basic kindness and respect are guiding principles for our leaders. Anything less is unacceptable. I don’t have a way to immediately fix this, so I will keep teaching, creating, practicing kindness and inclusion, and celebrating