The CraftSanity Podcast

Caitlin Myler was turning left out of the parking lot of the Ottawa County bank call center where she worked when she spotted another motorist traveling fast over the hill. Their cars collided and the impact of the November 2011 crash changed the course of Caitlin's life. Support CraftSanity at http://www.patreon.com/craftsanity

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. Support CraftSanity at http://www.patreon.com/craftsanity

Interview with Nancy McRay, who went from fiber artist to yarn shop owner and back again. Support CraftSanity at http://www.patreon.com/craftsanity

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

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.”

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.

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.

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

Interview with British knit designer Jean Moss.

Interview with cook, author and food writer Diane Morgan.

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

Interview with Brett Bara, crafter, author, TV host and jello mold enthusiast.

Interview with Amiee Ray

Soft sculpture artist Abby Glassenberg is back to chat about her new book, “The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Sew and Make.” On this mini-episode of the podcast, we catch up on the latest exciting developments in her life including the birth of third child and the experience of becoming a published author.

On this episode of the podcast you'll hear from Anna Hrachovec, a 29-year-old Brooklyn-based artist who really knows how to bring her knitting to life.