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Crafting with Kids English Paper Piecing Quilting Sewing
A 5-year-old’s take on tight stitching

by jennifer March 24, 2009March 24, 2009

by jennifer March 24, 2009March 24, 2009

We spent a lot of time traveling in the car today and I happily used that time to do some paper piecing. My…
English Paper Piecing Quilting
Leisure Stitching

by jennifer March 24, 2009March 24, 2009

by jennifer March 24, 2009March 24, 2009

It’s so nice to have time to do this. : )
Craft Columns Quilting
Paper Piecing & More Quilt Love

by jennifer July 15, 2008July 18, 2008

by jennifer July 15, 2008July 18, 2008

I’ve been interviewing a lot of quilters lately which has given me a wonderful opportunity to see some fantastic quilts. I’ve always loved…
Quilting
Quilting Up North

by jennifer May 7, 2008May 8, 2008

by jennifer May 7, 2008May 8, 2008

I drove more than 100 miles today to report a story about a quilter and her fabric scraps. Turns out the trek was…

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