by Suzann Thompson | Nov 25, 2014 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Patricia, a crocheter who contacted me through Ravelry, asked for clarification of the instructions for the Gambel Oak Leaves on pages 21-23 of Crochet Garden. Thank you for asking, Patricia! We’ll start with the Small Leaf (page 23). You will need the book for...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 21, 2014 | Crochet, Crochet Charm Lace, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I enjoy getting together with family on weekends and “watching” football. Why did I put “watching” in quotes? Because I usually only look at the TV when people get excited, hoping that whatever fantastic play just happened will be shown again....
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 12, 2014 | Crochet, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I was the lucky one on October 23! My daughter Ella and I spent a busy morning with third graders at an Austin-area elementary school for Art Days. This is Ella at the beginning of the day. Parents spent weeks organizing and preparing for Art Days, and funded the...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 12, 2014 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Owls are so cute! Crocheters love them, if #crochetowls on Instagram is anything to go by, or have a look at crocheted owls on Google Images for an amazing variety of big-eyed birds. To quote the famous sonnet writer, Elizabeth Barrett Brownyarn, “How do I...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 10, 2014 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Today is National Forget-Me-Not Day! Who knew? Many thanks to Vintage Belle Broken China Jewelry, on Facebook, for bringing this to my attention! National Forget-Me-Not Day reminds us to get in touch with friends and relatives that we don’t see very often. What...
