Running with Needleshttp://blog.mlive.com/runningwithneedles/Crafts, Home Projects and MoreenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noCrafts, Home Projects and Morerunningwithneedleshttp://feedburner.google.comLet's capture Michigan's creativity and share it through Instagram; how you can helphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/XApIuia3Gac/how_to_capture_michigans_creat.html493443Jennifer 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...http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/how_to_capture_michigans_creat.htmlMaking beaded watchbands fulfills Grand Rapids woman's lifelong pursuit of original designhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/hoT66d7Ex0g/making_beaded_watchbands_fulfi.html493443Jennifer 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.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/making_beaded_watchbands_fulfi.htmlKentwood artist, rebounding from cancer, gives flowers 3-D treatmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/-5jYMJAFNyI/kentwood_artists_gives_flowers.html493443Jennifer 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.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/kentwood_artists_gives_flowers.htmlHow Kentwood elementary students turned T-shirts into a house in 10 dayshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/TohYOkyBrn0/house_of_woven_squares_on_loom.html493443Jennifer 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.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/house_of_woven_squares_on_loom.htmlTeaching an entire school to weave is exhausting, but worth ithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/E-DhxW2ho9Y/teaching_an_entire_school_to_w.html493443Jennifer 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. http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/04/teaching_an_entire_school_to_w.htmlTap your recycle bin for these Earth Day craft projects (photos)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/ZTuYbOHMh9s/tap_your_recycle_bin_for_these.html7645493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 20 Apr 2012 11:37:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8141933 ]]>In early celebration of Earth Day, join me and my kids in these eco-friendly crafts.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/04/tap_your_recycle_bin_for_these.htmlQuilter makes patterns from photos for her show-worthy creationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/FdFSVLLyPCU/quilter_makes_patterns_from_ph.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 13 Apr 2012 12:02:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8102577 ]]>Aniko Feher's award-winning portrait quilts illustrate personal stories from her life and family history.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/04/quilter_makes_patterns_from_ph.htmlHow to put kids' art into the fabric of the familyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/CGBgV3Oo-Mc/put_kids_art_into_the_fabric_o.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 06 Apr 2012 08:21:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.8052373 ]]>Simply transfer any drawing to cloth and start stitching.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/04/put_kids_art_into_the_fabric_o.htmlBooks offer direction for spring craftinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/_Smv8wdX7z4/books_offer_direction_for_spri.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 27 Mar 2012 10:22:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7990447 ]]>Spring sprung early this year, so I’m feeling inspired to share my recommendations of notable new craft books for fair-weather stitching.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/03/books_offer_direction_for_spri.htmlCollectors, creators document treasures at Quilt Discovery Day (photos)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/Kx0kQljAjWU/collectors_creators_document_t.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 22 Mar 2012 08:24:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7960515 ]]>While there were some contemporary quilts registered last weekend, the event drew many people wanting to document quilts made by others.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/03/collectors_creators_document_t.htmlSpring into new season with motivation to de-clutter your househttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/4zQaSOnhD0c/spring_into_new_season_with_mo.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 14 Mar 2012 14:24:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7912755 ]]>It’s difficult for some of us to part with our relics, crafty or not, but we have to if we want to reach our creative potential.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/03/spring_into_new_season_with_mo.htmlNew covered farmers market on Fulton Street in Grand Rapids is a leap forwardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/2q_mL-iiEB0/new_covered_farmers_market_on.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 08 Mar 2012 08:10:04 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7870590 ]]>Craft vendors will be able to sell without fear of tent malfunction.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/03/new_covered_farmers_market_on.htmlA chance to preserve history of Michigan quiltshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/vto9bh8IORs/a_chance_to_preserve_history_o.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 05 Mar 2012 03:47:12 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7830450 ]]>Database documents stories behind more than 50,000 quilts.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/03/a_chance_to_preserve_history_o.htmlIf you haven't treated yourself to a group crafting experience lately, make timehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/cmMz9NLbMuw/if_you_havent_treated_yourself.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 24 Feb 2012 14:25:02 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7796509 ]]>Gather your wits ’n’ friends — and craft.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/if_you_havent_treated_yourself.htmlAuthor, illustrator knit together satisfying children's storyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/Ij9KRLMRcEA/author_illustrator_knit_togeth.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 15 Feb 2012 14:22:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7740989 ]]>The story ending is especially satisfying to those who believe in the magic of craft.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/author_illustrator_knit_togeth.htmlGrandville woman's work provides kids in need with handmade quiltshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/Gxwpq-IVvL8/grandville_womans_work_provide.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 09 Feb 2012 13:40:59 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7708466 ]]>Ronica Otto, who was born and raised in Ann Arbor, didn’t take to quilting right away. http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/grandville_womans_work_provide.htmlSign up for 'Crafternoon' with Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood at new Grand Rapids Press Hubhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/pSN_2O68WdE/sign_up_for_crafternoon_with_j.html493443MLive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 08:27:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7700429 ]]>Attendees will get to make a beaded heart pin and see the new office.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/sign_up_for_crafternoon_with_j.htmlHandmade Valentine's Day gift ideas: 5 ways to 'fill someone else's bucket'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/jgqAX5nLsWs/five_handmade_ways_to_fill_som.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 02 Feb 2012 19:19:58 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7672783 ]]>Avoid cliche Valentine’s Day presents with these gifts.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/five_handmade_ways_to_fill_som.htmlPinterest makes inspiration effortlesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/0p9e0jgPWPc/pinterest_makes_inspiration_ef.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 27 Jan 2012 15:01:20 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7638930 ]]>Come meet Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood at the new Press hub and learn to make a beaded heart pin.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/01/pinterest_makes_inspiration_ef.htmlAllendale man crochets blankets every time he sits downhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/runningwithneedles/~3/ATrSU_X_sEU/allendale_man_crochets_blanket.html493443Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 23 Jan 2012 07:30:19 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7610287 ]]>The moment I stepped into Bob Roskamp’s kitchen, I knew I was in the presence of craft greatness.http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/01/allendale_man_crochets_blanket.htmlnonadult