In honor of Juneteenth, the day that celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S., I’m posting my conversation with Dano Wall, the artist who created the Tubman Stamp that allows the likeness of American hero, Harriet Tubman, to be printed on the $20 bill.

CraftSanity #224: 6.19.20 Dano Wall

Diana Weymar

Artist and activist Diana Weymar discusses how was one of many artists who took note of President Trump’s “stable genius” pronouncement and got inspired to create a stitching project that has includes many others.

CraftSanity #223: 7.21.19 Diana Weymar

Making a living as a professional artist can be tricky with the cost of art school on the rise and lucrative art jobs hard to find. Despite this challenging backdrop, Dayna Walton, a 21-year-old Grand Rapids artist has set herself up well to hit the ground running after she graduates from Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art &amp; Design this spring.

CraftSanity #222: 4.14.19 Dayna Walton

Liz Hilton

Liz Hilton discusses her 3D knit products she makes at her KNITit studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

Liz Hilton discusses her 3D knit products she makes at her KNITit studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Check out the <a href="https://craftsanity.com/2019/02/craftsanity-episode-221-a-studio-visit-and-conversation-with-3-d-knit-programmer-and-escape-proof-baby-swaddle-designer-liz-hilton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes at craftsanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #221: 2.23.19 Liz Hilton

Learn how Beryl Bartkus created meaningful work for her daughter, Erin, and others with developmental disabilities. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

Learn how Beryl Bartkus created meaningful work for her daughter, Erin, and others with developmental disabilities. Check out the show notes at <a href="http://craftsanity.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">craftsanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #220: 1.1.19 Beryl Bartkus

Amos Kennedy

On this episode of the podcast I geek out about wood type and paper and ink with letterpress printmaker Amos Kennedy, owner and chief printer at Kennedy Prints in Detroit. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

On this episode of the podcast I geek out about wood type and paper and ink with letterpress printmaker Amos Kennedy, owner and chief printer at Kennedy Prints in Detroit. Check out the <a href="https://craftsanity.com/2018/10/craftsanity-podcast-episode-219-a-letterpress-conversation-with-amos-kennedy-from-kennedy-prints-in-detroit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes at craftsanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #219: 10.23.18 Amos Kennedy

Lori Evesque

Interview with Lori Evesque, owner of Natural Cycles Farm in southern Allegan County, discussing raising fresh food, fiber and plants to sell at local farmers markets and her yarn dyeing workshops. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

Interview with Lori Evesque, owner of Natural Cycles Farm in southern Allegan County, discussing raising fresh food, fiber and plants to sell at local farmers markets and her yarn dyeing workshops. Check out the <a href="https://craftsanity.com/2018/09/craftsanity-episode-218-a-conversation-about-slow-fashion-and-the-beginning-stages-of-developing-a-fiber-shed-with-farmer-shepherdess-and-natural-dyer-lori-evesque/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes at craftsanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #218: 9.5.18 Lori Evesque

Martin Schneider

Interview with 22-year-old Martin Schneider, an art student in Cologne, Germany who designed a 3-D printed printing press and shared his design files for free online. Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com

Interview with 22-year-old Martin Schneider, an art student in Cologne, Germany who designed a 3-D printed printing press and shared his design files for free online. <a href="https://craftsanity.com/?p=11321" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #217: 8.26.18 Martin Schneider

Mark Newport

Interview with Mark Newport, known for his hand embroidered comic book covers and knitted superhero costumes.  Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com

Interview with Mark Newport, known for his hand embroidered comic book covers and knitted superhero costumes. <a href="https://craftsanity.com/?p=11297" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #216: 7.31.18 Mark Newport

Katrina Rodabaugh

Interview with Katrina Rodabaugh, fiber artist and author of the forthcoming book, “Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim &amp; More.” Rodabaugh is one of the zen stitchers on the front lines of this important and gentle movement that bucks the trend of overconsumption and throw-away fashion.  Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

Interview with Katrina Rodabaugh, fiber artist and author of the forthcoming book, “Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim &amp; More.” Rodabaugh is one of the zen stitchers on the front lines of this important and gentle movement that bucks the trend of overconsumption and throw-away fashion. Check out the show notes at <a href="https://craftsanity.com/2018/07/pod215katrinarodabaugh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">craftsanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #215: 7.3.18 Katrina Rodabaugh

CraftSanity is a place to escape the daily grind and renew your creative spirit through interviews with creative people.

The CraftSanity Podcast

Jenna Woginrich

If you've ever dreamed about moving to the country and living off the land, you need to listen to this podcast featuring Jenna Woginrich, the author of "Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life."

CraftSanity #96 04.12.09 Jenna Woginrich

Interview with Marlee Cook-Parrott, who used the Instagram app to promote her business and amassed a strong following quickly.

CraftSanity #201: 8.31.17 Marlee Cook-Parrott

Sally Melville

Sally Melville has been on the knitting scene for years, demystify the craft for all the rookies and self-taught knitters she cheerfully coaxes along at her workshops.Tune in to this episode of CraftSanity to find out how Sally became a knitwear designer and author years after she discovered the wonderful world of knitting as a 7-year-old Brownie.

Sally Melville has been on the knitting scene for years, demystify the craft for all the rookies and self-taught knitters she cheerfully coaxes along at her workshops. Tune in to this episode of CraftSanity to find out how Sally became a knitwear designer and author years after she discovered the wonderful world of knitting as a 7-year-old Brownie.

CraftSanity #104 09.09.09 Sally Melville

Interview with Susan B. Anderson, author of "Itty-Bitty Hats."

CraftSanity #46 12.10.06 Susan B. Anderson

Weeks Ringle

CraftSanity #41 11.03.06 Weeks Ringle

On this episode of CraftSanity, we're going sheep to skein to unravel the story of how wool from a West Michigan flock is being spun into a lovely, new independent yarn line called Welcome Home.

CraftSanity #185: 4.1.16 The story behind new yarn line Welcome Home

Terry McGarr

Mike and Terry McGarr discuss Mike's plan to revive a bit of family weaving history. The 27-year-old is the great-grandson of Wallace and Melvina McGarr, who were owners of the Norwood Loom Co. for more than 40 years beginning in 1951.  Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com

Mike and Terry McGarr discuss Mike's plan to revive a bit of family weaving history. The 27-year-old is the great-grandson of Wallace and Melvina McGarr, who were owners of the Norwood Loom Co. for more than 40 years beginning in 1951. <a href="https://craftsanity.com/2018/06/craftsanity-podcast-episode-214-road-trip-to-south-haven-michigan-where-a-woodworker-is-working-to-revive-his-grandfathers-loom-business-mcgarr-norwood-loom-co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com</a>

CraftSanity #214: 6.19.18 Mike and Terry McGarr 

Betty Christiansen

This week’s guest is Betty Christiansen, a 37-year-old freelance writer, editor and knitter living in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. She is the author of an inspiring new book called “Knitting For Peace: Make the World a Better Place Once Stitch at a Time.”

CraftSanity #44 11.25.06 Betty Christiansen

Michele Muska

If you attend national quilt and craft trade shows, chances are good that you've run into Michele. She is a craft industry insider with a generous spirit who gets a real kick out of connecting other creatives with the people who can make big things happen.

CraftSanity #164: 5.18.15 Michele Muska

Abby Glassenberg

Abby Glassenberg, 33, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, makes one-of-a-kind soft sculpture birds in her home studio and documents her her adventures in mothering and bird-making on her blog, While She Naps, because, like many of us, she works while her children sleep.

CraftSanity #100 07.14.09 Abby Glassenberg

Janice Taylor

Interview with author and weight loss artist Janice Taylor.

CraftSanity #40 10.27.06 Janice Taylor

Hannah Rogge

Interview with craft author Hannah Rogge.

CraftSanity #42 11.11.06 Hannah Rogge

Melissa Alvarado

Hope Meng

Melissa Alvarado and Hope Meng discuss the store they own and book they wrote with their friend, Melissa Rannels.

CraftSanity #43 11.17.06 Melissa Alvarado and Hope Meng

This week's guest is Tsia Carson, author of "Craftivity: 40 Projects for the DYI Lifestyle" and founder of SuperNaturale.

CraftSanity #45 12.02.06 Tsia Carson

Ellen Knudson

Interview with Ellen Knudson, book artist and operator of Crooked Letter Press.

CraftSanity #47 12.20.06 Ellen Knudson

Jessica Vitkus

Jessica Vitkus is the author of "AlternaCrafts: 20+ Hi-Style Lo-Budget Projects to Make." She also worked for Sassy magazine and "Martha Stewart Living TV," "The Daily Show," "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "Craft Corner Deathmatch."

CraftSanity #48 01.25.07 Jessica Vitkus

Liz Reed

On the this episode of the podcast, you’ll meet Liz Reed, co-creator of the Cuddles and Rage comic featuring humorous hand drawn and clay characters.

CraftSanity #162: 4.23.15 Liz Reed

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The best self improvement podcast episodes. From improving productivity, to finding purpose in your life to what constitutes freedom, this topic is on anything and everything that can help people to improve their lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!