by Suzann Thompson | May 6, 2006 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
Rome City, Indiana, is the site of this year’s Iwannaknit ReTreat (June 2-4). This is a new venue for the gathering, and this year, Lea-Ann offers a number of classes for hand-knitters. My workshop, “A Garden of Color, Design, and Shaping Techniques,” is...
by Suzann Thompson | May 5, 2006 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Before you report me to the grammar police, consider that ‘sprang’ is a textile technique. Oh, yes. It is a method of crossing threads to make netting. Sprang is ideal for making hammocks. Hammocks are a spring sprang thang! But this isn’t about hammocks, it’s about...
by Suzann Thompson | May 1, 2006 | Crochet, Knitting, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
It’s always good to be in at the beginning of an event like the DFW Fiber Fest. The people who come are willing to try something new. The vendors were willing to give the show a chance. The crowds are small. This all makes for a very pleasant atmosphere. I...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 29, 2006 | Crochet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
If you’re within 50 miles of north Dallas, jump in your car and come on over to the DFW FiberFest at the Addison Convention Center (in the background, behind these cute fish sculptures). This is the first DFW FiberFest ever; the next FiberFest is already planned...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 24, 2006 | Crochet, Knitting, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
The DFW Fiber Fest begins this coming Friday, in Addison, Texas (near Dallas). The market promises to be very good, and the workshops, too. I’m looking forward to both. The Fashion Show on Friday night should be fun. I’m still trying to decide what to...
