http://blog.mlive.com/runningwithneedles/Crafts, Home Projects and MoreenThu, 21 Oct 2010 07:58:39 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noCrafts, Home Projects and Morerunningwithneedleshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/VjHDn8LYpjk/share_your_crafty_concoctions.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 28 Oct 2012 10:51:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.9301951 ]]>The 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. 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/share_your_crafty_concoctions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/Ea-GbVxxqPA/have_a_handmade_halloween_read.htmltag:Halloweentag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 21 Oct 2012 12:33:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.9233165 ]]>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.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.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/have_a_handmade_halloween_read.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/zGbtqwOKxHE/artprize_entry_on_calder_plaza.htmltag:ArtPrizetag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 05 Oct 2012 10:44:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.9144322 ]]>Knitter knocks one off her bucket list.noKnitter knocks one off her bucket list.Knitter knocks one off her bucket list.tag:ArtPrize, tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/10/artprize_entry_on_calder_plaza.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/SzgMEKz0QDo/michigan_fiber_arts_festival_i.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 21 Aug 2012 15:16:22 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8874579 ]]>I 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. 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/michigan_fiber_arts_festival_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/VdJ10nLhgjI/american_quilters_society_quil.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 15 Aug 2012 18:45:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8847608 ]]>American 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.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/american_quilters_society_quil.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/akHyUeasO5I/the_spin_doctor_workshops_offe.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 09 Aug 2012 16:35:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8817750 ]]>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.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.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/the_spin_doctor_workshops_offe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/PbwZrUdssc4/tallmadge_township_woman_leadi.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 08 Sep 2012 19:03:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8773797 ]]>Donna 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.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/2012/08/tallmadge_township_woman_leadi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/EcJT9L2fwsw/website_asked_to_cease_its_oly.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 25 Jul 2012 15:14:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8734328 ]]>Olympics committee dropped the yarn ball on this one.noOlympics committee dropped the yarn ball on this one.Olympics committee dropped the yarn ball on this one.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/07/website_asked_to_cease_its_oly.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/wJW3doM9R5I/years-long_quilting_project_he.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 20 Jul 2012 05:31:18 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8708122 ]]>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.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.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/years-long_quilting_project_he.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/sQ83GWhlqUs/my_6-year-old_finds_a_passion.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 06 Jul 2012 08:17:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8639180 ]]>I’m struggling to contain my craft joy.noI’m struggling to contain my craft joy.I’m struggling to contain my craft joy.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/07/my_6-year-old_finds_a_passion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/oDIoOEMzq0A/crafter_uses_moms_sewing_machi.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 29 Jun 2012 09:19:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8608330 ]]>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.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.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/crafter_uses_moms_sewing_machi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/EmpRMZdp2e4/scrub_work_knitters_craft_tack.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 21 Jun 2012 19:49:17 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8559515 ]]>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.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.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/scrub_work_knitters_craft_tack.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/7Q3a2VnOEE4/settle_in_for_a_summer_of_read.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 15 Jun 2012 07:32:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8520734 ]]>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. 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. 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/settle_in_for_a_summer_of_read.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/rDBfFadHMFs/hudsonville_woman_changes_her.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 06 Jun 2012 12:45:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8465359 ]]>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. 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. 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/hudsonville_woman_changes_her.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/FM7PfTEm6yw/intuitive_heartside_potter_con.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 01 Jun 2012 13:45:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8435230 ]]>Bertha Zamora admits mistakes but feels blessed.noBertha Zamora admits mistakes but feels blessed.Bertha Zamora admits mistakes but feels blessed.tag:Jennifer Ackerman-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/06/intuitive_heartside_potter_con.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/XApIuia3Gac/how_to_capture_michigans_creat.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 23 May 2012 09:41:42 PDTtag: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...no 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... 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/how_to_capture_michigans_creat.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/hoT66d7Ex0g/making_beaded_watchbands_fulfi.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 18 May 2012 14:12:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8345411 ]]>After 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.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/making_beaded_watchbands_fulfi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/-5jYMJAFNyI/kentwood_artists_gives_flowers.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 11 May 2012 14:23:23 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8295732 ]]>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.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.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/kentwood_artists_gives_flowers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/TohYOkyBrn0/house_of_woven_squares_on_loom.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 03 May 2012 17:05:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8226899 ]]>Thanks 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.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/2012/05/house_of_woven_squares_on_loom.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/E-DhxW2ho9Y/teaching_an_entire_school_to_w.htmltag:Jennifer Ackerman-HaywoodJennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:03:45 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8173942 ]]>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. 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. 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-Haywoodhttp://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/04/teaching_an_entire_school_to_w.htmlnonadult