A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade

Tag:

Michigan

Knitting Podcasts _featured
CraftSanity Podcast Episode 183 – Secrets to Success: How to keep an independent yarn shop open for 35 years

by jennifer March 6, 2016

by jennifer March 6, 2016

Making a go of it as an independent business isn’t easy, but long-time friends and business partners Barb Langerak & Cheryl VanHaitsma have been…
Podcasts Screen printing _featured
CraftSanity Podcast 166: See how determination drives Lumi’s Jesse Genet

by jennifer June 30, 2015

by jennifer June 30, 2015

When Jesse Genet was about 16, she launched a t-shirt business from the basement of her parent’s house in suburban Detroit. She started…
Dyeing Fiber Art Podcasts weaving
CraftSanity Episode 150: A Conversation with Adventure Textiles Owner, Megan Roach

by jennifer December 17, 2014

by jennifer December 17, 2014

This is the story of a woman and the weaving loom that changed everything. For years Grand Rapids fiber artist Megan Roach has…
Craft Columns Letterpress Podcasts Printmaking Screen printing
CraftSanity Podcast Episode 147: An audio tour of Dinderbeck, Grand Rapids’ first community printshop

by jennifer November 17, 2014

by jennifer November 17, 2014

It just got a whole lot easier to be a printmaker in West Michigan thanks to three Grand Rapids artists. Anthony Mead, 27,…
Craft Columns Grand Rapids Green Crafting Podcast Update Podcasts Recycling
CraftSanity Podcast 144: A conversation with artist Kelly Allen

by jennifer October 12, 2014

by jennifer October 12, 2014

If you crave more art and craft supplies or have a few extras (ahem) stashed in your basement, you need to meet Kelly…
photography Podcasts
CraftSanity Podcast Episode 143: A conversation with ArtPrize Artist and documentary photographer Ryan Spencer Reed

by jennifer October 9, 2014

by jennifer October 9, 2014

By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood Standing before a massive wall-size photograph of the 1-506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division inside a…
Air Plants Business Craft Columns glass Going Green Grand Rapids Great Finds Green Crafting Handmade Stories Podcasts
CraftSanity Podcast Episode 141: A library love story leads Marianne Gardner and Sean Maginity to handmade business venture

by jennifer September 28, 2014

by jennifer September 28, 2014

Sometimes handmade business partnerships start in the most unlikely ways. Sean Maginity was working in the maintenance department at the Grand Rapids Public…
Podcasts Screen printing
CraftSanity Podcast Episode #131 – A conversation with Ambrose founder Adam Weiler

by jennifer June 21, 2014

by jennifer June 21, 2014

A summer camp romance and a $5,000 grant have given arts education a boost on the lakeshore where a small business is providing…
Classes Crafting with Kids CraftSanity Workshops Printmaking
CraftSanity Printmaking Workshops at the Fraser Public Library

by jennifer March 1, 2013

by jennifer March 1, 2013

Hello! While I’ve been away from the blog I’ve become completely addicted to printmaking. LOVE IT! After many years of wishing I had…
Baking Crafting with Kids CraftSanity Magazine Crochet Embroidery English Paper Piecing Fall Food Jewelry Knitting Made in USA Magazines Paper Piecing Q&A Quilting Sewing Spinning Stitching weaving
CraftSanity Magazine Issue 8 Preorder Preview Sale

by jennifer November 11, 2012

by jennifer November 11, 2012

Here’s a preview of the fun projects, stories and recipes featured in this issue: Crochet wrist warmers by Lisa Gutierrez from goodknits.com. A stylin’…
Art quilts Quilting
Hey, Michigan quilt lovers! This giveaway is just for you!

by jennifer March 13, 2012

by jennifer March 13, 2012

Hello, hello! We just sent CraftSanity Magazine issue 6 off to the printer and I will be posting the preview very, very soon.…
CraftSanity Magazine Food
Strawberry Jam: One of the Highlights of Michigan Summers

by jennifer June 18, 2011

by jennifer June 18, 2011

Strawberries are ripe for the picking here in West Michigan and I got a little carried away this year. Armed with the tasty…
Grand Rapids On Exhibit
Art Downtown: Let’s Go to Grand Rapids Friday Night (April 15)

by jennifer April 14, 2011

by jennifer April 14, 2011

Friday night I’m headed to Grand Rapids with my daughters for an evening of art appreciation. From 6 to 11 p.m. 28 downtown…
Charity Crafting Community Quilt Bee Quilting Sewing Tutorials TV Videos
Quilting for a cause

by jennifer October 4, 2009

by jennifer October 4, 2009

Calling all quilters! Margaret’s Hope Chest, a Grand Rapids-based quilt charity, needs your help to make 400 quilts to give homeless children living…
Art Shows ArtPrize Grand Rapids Local Events
Grand Rapids Sets the Table for International ArtPrize Competition

by jennifer September 21, 2009

by jennifer September 21, 2009

See anything unusual in the photo above? Like a table and two chairs waiting for some Greek gods to share a meal up…

Newer Posts

Older Posts

5 days ago by craftsanity Today felt a bit like Christmas when a fellow artist hooked me up with a pottery wheel to practice on at home. Today, I tried to throw tiny things while standing on a stool in my kitchen and it went ok. However, I plan to sit for my next throwing session and pick up where I left off. Lol! (Thank you @charij !!) #throwingpottery #pottery #instapottery #ceramics throwing #onthewheel #mud #rookiepotter Photo credit: @clayalchemist
5 days ago by craftsanity I just warped the ceramic loom I made in pottery class. Warping my wooden CraftSanity looms is a lot easier, but it will be interesting to see how this turns out. : ) #ceramicweavingloom #weavingloom #loom #weaving #weaver #fiberart #pottery #circularweaving #weavingintheround #craftsanitylooms
4 days ago by craftsanity During my breaks from grading, I’ve been happily stitching more samples of my new CraftSanity Embroidery samplers. The first three will be available for purchase next week, so get ready! : ) #craftsanitysamplers #stitch #stitching #embroidery #fiberart #handprinted #craftsanity #frenchknots #printmaker #embroider #stitchedprints #slowstitches #embroiderysampler #moreofthisplease #travelcraft #ilovethis
3 days ago by craftsanity Here’s another one of the CraftSanity Embroidery samplers that I’m releasing this week. I stitched this on the way to Detroit for the family Easter party. Today was the first time since Christmas that I got to see my parents and sisters. Note to self: Four months is way too long to go without an Ackerman meetup. #craftsanitysamplers #stitch #stitching #embroidery #fiberart #handprinted #craftsanity #frenchknots #printmaker #embroider #stitchedprints #slowstitches #embroiderysampler #moreofthisplease #travelcraft #ilovethis
1 day ago by craftsanity I cannot concentrate on non-art-related things today. I just want to stitch and dream about the next big CraftSanity adventure. While I’m currently struggling a bit to do the things I really need to focus on today, I’m excited about my creative future. : ) Once this sample is stitched, I will be releasing the first three CraftSanity Embroidery samplers. I’m mulling over another potentially huge plan, too. We’ll see how the universe weighs in on that one. #craftsanitysamplers #stitch #stitching #embroidery #fiberart #handprinted #dreambig #craftsanity #procrastination #frenchknots #printmaker #embroider #stitchedprints #slowstitches #embroiderysampler #moreofthisplease