by Suzann Thompson | Jul 19, 2005 | Crochet, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
Bullion or twisted fringe is just one or more strands of yarn that have been twisted so much that they twist back on themselves. You can make your own, twisting by hand or using an old-fashioned, hand-cranked egg-beater. You can buy a special hand-cranked twisting...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 15, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Last night, while listening to a book on tape, I stitched the sleeves into the body of my KnitRedKAL cardigan. Here it is! The photo makes the sweater seem harshly stripey, but it is a very soft, fuzzy sweater. Can you tell in this close up? The three KALs I joined...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 8, 2005 | Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Nine-year-old Eva has loved insects and other creepy-crawlies since she was a toddler in England. She made elaborate snail houses and playscapes for the many snails she imported into our garden, and their progeny. She fed them old lettuce, and sometimes fresh lettuce,...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 1, 2005 | Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
After many weeks of working way too late at night to meet a couple of publication deadlines and prepare for a teaching gig, then spending nine intense days with our friends from England, I decided to take a week or so off work. I am knitting on my KAL projects, sewing...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 23, 2005 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
Crochet flowers and leaves are surprisingly easy to make, and they can be used to such great effect! We will make several kinds of flowers and leaves, discussing how to alter the basic pattern for different effects. We will talk about ways to use crochet flora, and I...
