The CraftSanity Podcast

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CraftSanity #135 08.10.14 Chiaki O’Brien Aug 10, 2014

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When Chiaki O’Brien rolls into Allegan County and sets up her SAORI weaving looms at the Michigan Fiber Festival this week, her students will learn right away that they are part of one of the happiest growing fiber art movements.

I have not studied SAORI in any official capacity, but I ran to my loom after interviewing Chiaki about this contemporary Japanese hand weaving approach designed for everyone regardless of age, gender, disability or intellectual aptitude.

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CraftSanity #134 08.03.14 Nancy McRay Aug 03, 2014

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Interview with Nancy McRay, who went from fiber artist to yarn shop owner and back again.

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CraftSanity #133 7.20.14 Michelle Terry Jul 20, 2014

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Letterpress artist Michelle Terry, of Runaway Press, demos making a print at Not Design Studio in Grand Rapids.

More info on Runaway Press:
-- https://www.etsy.com/market/runaway_press
-- https://www.facebook.com/Runawayletterpress

CraftSanity #132 06.29.14 Patricia “Trish” Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker Jun 29, 2014

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This episode of CraftSanity features mini-interviews with Patricia “Trish” Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker, Twin Cities authors of “Little One-Yard Wonders: Irresistible Clothes, Toys, and Accessories You Can Make for Babies and Kids.”

CraftSanity #131 06.21.14 Adam Weiler Jun 21, 2014

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A summer camp romance and a $5,000 grant have given arts education a boost in West Michigan where a small business is providing opportunities for kids to express themselves creatively. This is what happens when cupid and a creative guy named Adam Weiler cross paths with a lovely lady on a basketball court.

CraftSanity #130 06.07.14 Chris McLaughlin Jun 07, 2014

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After a bit of a hiatus, I’m back recording podcast interviews with artists and crafters. On episode #130, I’ll introduce you to California garden writer and fiber enthusiast Chris McLaughlin.

CraftSanity #129 02.19.12 Feb 19, 2012

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Author Mac Barnett and illustrator Jon Klassen discuss their book, "Extra Yarn."

CraftSanity #128 01.09.12 Jan 09, 2012

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Interview with British knit designer Jean Moss.

CraftSanity #127 12.18.11 Dec 18, 2011

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Interview with Diane Morgan, a great cook, culinary instructor, restaurant consultant food writer and author of "Gifts Cooks Love."

CraftSanity #126 12.01.11 Dec 01, 2011

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Interview with cook, artist and cookbook author Yvette Van Boven.