by Suzann Thompson | Jul 21, 2017 | Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
We’re celebrating Celebrate Doilies tomorrow with an opening reception from noon to 2 p.m. at the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council, 204 River North Boulevard, in Stephenville, Texas. Just look for the big doilies on the front of the building. The one on the left...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
The week ends on Wednesdays for my 16-week Christmas in July project. I admit it’s a head game. The lazy part of me doesn’t like having the week end on a Sunday, because if for some reason I’m waiting until the last minute to finish, then I would...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 19, 2017 | Life, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Pacing myself to finish a Christmas project worked so well last year, I’m doing it again this year with this cute felt kit by Bucilla. Boringly named “Train–Wall Hanging,” Bucilla kit number 86365 features Santa driving a steam train engine...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 19, 2017 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
As you walk through the Sacred Threads art quilt exhibit, you can listen to a recording of artists talking about their work. (More about the exhibit below.) Coming up with a one-minute commentary about my piece, A Worthy Accomplishment, was a new challenge for me. I...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 29, 2017 | Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Celebrate Doilies exhibit of art, poetry, and crochet culture, opens in two short days! Yay! But let’s dwell for a moment on the past. My parents have raised cattle for a long time, and cows need hay from time to time. Mom and Dad buy big, round hay bales,...
