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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 214: Road trip to South Haven, Michigan where a woodworker is working to revive his great grandfather’s loom business, McGarr Norwood Looms Co.

by jennifer June 19, 2018June 20, 2018

by jennifer June 19, 2018June 20, 2018

SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN – Using a combination of vintage and modern tools, Mike McGarr is looking to revive a bit of family weaving…
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Video Tutorial: How to amass a colorful yarn stash by buying just one skein

by jennifer January 7, 2018June 10, 2018

by jennifer January 7, 2018June 10, 2018

I’ve been doing a lot of mini tapestry weaving lately and realized early on that although I have a boatload of yarn, I…

2 days ago by craftsanity I love weaving tiny. : ) It’s a great way to do quick color studies that can double as wearable art. I like weaving big, too. I may have hit a massive sale today and loaded up on some soft and fabulous yarn to warp up my large rug and blanket looms. I’ve made a lot of looms in my day, but weaving will always be my favorite part: ) #weave #weaving #smallart #wearableloom #mini #miniweaving #weaversofinstagram #tinyloom #fiberart #weaver #CraftSanity #showprep #craftsanitylooms #tinyart #handwoven #weavingnerd #michiganfiberfestival #handmadeinmichigan
2 days ago by craftsanity Today’s workout is not as fun as boxing, but I gotta get this dirty work done before the Michigan Fiber Festival. Let’s go! #craftsanitylooms #makingit #handmadeinmichigan #weave #loombuilding #fiberart #weaving #weaver #woodworking #myreality #ididnttakewoodshop #sanding #idratherbeweaving
1 day ago by craftsanity And the sample weaving continues... #craftsanitylooms #weaver #weaving #weave #looms #loom #weaversofinstagram #handmadeinmichigan #art #weavingtools #fiberart #cowlweaving #fiberfest #michiganfiberfestival
15 hours ago by craftsanity Today is a very special day for this suburban farmer. My first cotton plant bloomed. I noticed this when I was sitting on the deck hand sanding and finishing weaving looms for my Michigan Fiber Festival booth. Sanding is for the birds, but I’m absolutely delighted by nature. : ) #cottonfromseed #cotton #cottonplant #cottonbloom #redwhiteorganiccotton #bloom #garden #farmdreams #cottonflower
10 hours ago by craftsanity I’m setting up my booth at the Michigan Fiber Festival in a couple days. In the meantime there are looms all over my house. I’m going to get real here for a second. I’m really tired of literally living with my business and will be deciding soon what’s next. Do I ramp up and get a proper studio, maybe with a couple inspiring and kind kindred spirits? Or, do I wind down and try something new? My loom business is growing (A special thanks to my kind and supportive customers!) and that’s awesome, but my first priority is reclaiming my

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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 214: Road trip to South Haven, Michigan where a woodworker is working to revive his great grandfather’s loom business, McGarr Norwood Looms Co.

Video Tutorial: How to amass a colorful yarn stash by buying just one skein