Crafts, Home Projects and Morenoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:51:31 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/runningwithneedles/en-usnoCrafts, Home Projects and Morenoemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/10/share_your_crafty_concoctions.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:42:40 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.9301951The holidays are fast approaching, and this is prime time for the DIY community. noThe holidays are fast approaching, and this is prime time for the DIY community.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)The holidays are fast approaching, and this is prime time for the DIY community.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/10/have_a_handmade_halloween_read.htmltag:Halloweentag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:33:16 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.9233165Many of the freaky Halloween decorations that we used to have to make by hand now are available in completed form at local big box craft stores.noMany of the freaky Halloween decorations that we used to have to make by hand now are available in completed form at local big box craft stores.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Many of the freaky Halloween decorations that we used to have to make by hand now are available in completed form at local big box craft stores.tag:Halloween, tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/10/artprize_entry_on_calder_plaza.htmltag:ArtPrizetag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 5 Oct 2012 18:43:19 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.9144322Knitter knocks one off her bucket list.noKnitter knocks one off her bucket list.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Knitter knocks one off her bucket list.tag:ArtPrize, tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/08/michigan_fiber_arts_festival_i.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:01:23 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8874579I don’t know how long their spinning kick will last, but I’m planning to stoke the fire as long as I can. noI don’t know how long their spinning kick will last, but I’m planning to stoke the fire as long as I can.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)I don’t know how long their spinning kick will last, but I’m planning to stoke the fire as long as I can.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/08/american_quilters_society_quil.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:27:03 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8847608American Quilter's Society show to be held at DeVos Place this week, where $44,000 in prizes are up for grabs.noAmerican Quilter's Society show to be held at DeVos Place this week, where $44,000 in prizes are up for grabs.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)American Quilter's Society show to be held at DeVos Place this week, where $44,000 in prizes are up for grabs.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/08/the_spin_doctor_workshops_offe.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:29:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8817750Patsy Sue Zawistoski, 63, a spinning instructor at the Michigan Fiber Festival since its inception, credits her son with inspiring her to throw herself into the fiber arts.noPatsy Sue Zawistoski, 63, a spinning instructor at the Michigan Fiber Festival since its inception, credits her son with inspiring her to throw herself into the fiber arts.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Patsy Sue Zawistoski, 63, a spinning instructor at the Michigan Fiber Festival since its inception, credits her son with inspiring her to throw herself into the fiber arts.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/08/tallmadge_township_woman_leadi.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 3 Aug 2012 16:14:07 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8773797Donna Terpstra wants to educate and empower the girls so they can embrace their gender and contribute fully to society.noDonna Terpstra wants to educate and empower the girls so they can embrace their gender and contribute fully to society.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Donna Terpstra wants to educate and empower the girls so they can embrace their gender and contribute fully to society.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/07/website_asked_to_cease_its_oly.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:34:41 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8734328Olympics committee dropped the yarn ball on this one.noOlympics committee dropped the yarn ball on this one.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Olympics committee dropped the yarn ball on this one.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/07/years-long_quilting_project_he.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:15:02 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8708122Martha Goetz’s “dream quilt” will be displayed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Aug. 17-18 during the quilt show at the Greenville Senior Center.noMartha Goetz’s “dream quilt” will be displayed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Aug. 17-18 during the quilt show at the Greenville Senior Center.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Martha Goetz’s “dream quilt” will be displayed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Aug. 17-18 during the quilt show at the Greenville Senior Center.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/07/my_6-year-old_finds_a_passion.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 6 Jul 2012 16:17:23 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8639180I’m struggling to contain my craft joy.noI’m struggling to contain my craft joy.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)I’m struggling to contain my craft joy.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/crafter_uses_moms_sewing_machi.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:29:17 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8608330It took prodding from friends to get Evan Hinze to realize he might be able to market the bow ties he has been making and sporting around town.noIt took prodding from friends to get Evan Hinze to realize he might be able to market the bow ties he has been making and sporting around town.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)It took prodding from friends to get Evan Hinze to realize he might be able to market the bow ties he has been making and sporting around town.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/scrub_work_knitters_craft_tack.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:43:58 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8559515Virginia Loukus has been on a scrubbie-knitting kick since she met a woman who was knitting them on a bus trip about five years back.noVirginia Loukus has been on a scrubbie-knitting kick since she met a woman who was knitting them on a bus trip about five years back.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Virginia Loukus has been on a scrubbie-knitting kick since she met a woman who was knitting them on a bus trip about five years back.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/settle_in_for_a_summer_of_read.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:19:45 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8520734Now that the summer markets are open and the kids are out of school, it’s time to tell you about the crafty books that have come across my desk. noNow that the summer markets are open and the kids are out of school, it’s time to tell you about the crafty books that have come across my desk.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Now that the summer markets are open and the kids are out of school, it’s time to tell you about the crafty books that have come across my desk.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/hudsonville_woman_changes_her.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 8 Jun 2012 16:23:23 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8465359Kim Gemmen and dozens of other artists and crafters will set up shop for the Sunday, June 10 opening of the Fulton Street Artisans Market. noKim Gemmen and dozens of other artists and crafters will set up shop for the Sunday, June 10 opening of the Fulton Street Artisans Market.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Kim Gemmen and dozens of other artists and crafters will set up shop for the Sunday, June 10 opening of the Fulton Street Artisans Market.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/intuitive_heartside_potter_con.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Sat, 2 Jun 2012 14:25:23 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8435230Bertha Zamora admits mistakes but feels blessed.noBertha Zamora admits mistakes but feels blessed.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Bertha Zamora admits mistakes but feels blessed.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/how_to_capture_michigans_creat.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 25 May 2012 16:26:22 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8376695 GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- It all started during our spring break stay-cation with a quick snapshot of dandelions wilting in jars in the kitchen. My daughters had picked these lovely weeds and I wanted to document their efforts, so...noGRAND RAPIDS, MI -- It all started during our spring break stay-cation with a quick snapshot of dandelions wilting in jars in the kitchen. My daughters had picked these lovely weeds and I wanted to document their efforts, so...noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- It all started during our spring break stay-cation with a quick snapshot of dandelions wilting in jars in the kitchen. My daughters had picked these lovely weeds and I wanted to document their efforts, so...tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/making_beaded_watchbands_fulfi.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Sat, 19 May 2012 15:25:20 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8345411After years of juggling creative pursuits on the side, Lora Conley said it's clear to her why she does what she does.noAfter years of juggling creative pursuits on the side, Lora Conley said it's clear to her why she does what she does.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)After years of juggling creative pursuits on the side, Lora Conley said it's clear to her why she does what she does.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/kentwood_artists_gives_flowers.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 11 May 2012 16:49:11 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8295732Roland Lasher, who has figured out a way to create a lovely likeness of a variety of flowers that will never wilt or upset the neighbors.noRoland Lasher, who has figured out a way to create a lovely likeness of a variety of flowers that will never wilt or upset the neighbors.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Roland Lasher, who has figured out a way to create a lovely likeness of a variety of flowers that will never wilt or upset the neighbors.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/house_of_woven_squares_on_loom.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 4 May 2012 16:08:43 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8226899Thanks to all the kids, parents, teachers and volunteers who helped me build a patchwork house in Kentwood. I won’t forget this.noThanks to all the kids, parents, teachers and volunteers who helped me build a patchwork house in Kentwood. I won’t forget this.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Thanks to all the kids, parents, teachers and volunteers who helped me build a patchwork house in Kentwood. I won’t forget this.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/04/teaching_an_entire_school_to_w.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodnoemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:47:38 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8173942I’ve taught plenty of people to weave through the years, but never before had I attempted to bring 500-plus elementary students into the weaving fold in groups of 25-50 at a time. noI’ve taught plenty of people to weave through the years, but never before had I attempted to bring 500-plus elementary students into the weaving fold in groups of 25-50 at a time.noemail@noemail.org (Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids Press)I’ve taught plenty of people to weave through the years, but never before had I attempted to bring 500-plus elementary students into the weaving fold in groups of 25-50 at a time.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood