by Suzann Thompson | May 6, 2014 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The alarm went off at 3:26 a.m. on Monday the 5th. I was on my way to New York City. First stop was Lion Brand Yarn Studio, to drop off one of my wall hangings called Passionate Heart. The Yarn Studio will be its home through July 2014. Now I can say that my artwork...
by Suzann Thompson | May 5, 2014 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post
Makeover Monday, Embellished Jacket My website is getting a makeover! My cousin-once-removed, Stephanie-k, is working with me to update colors and structure. We’re streamlining the site to reflect the changes my designing business has undergone in the last ten...
by Suzann Thompson | May 4, 2014 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The timing was perfect for Cute Crochet World to be introduced to the world at The National NeedleArts Association summer trade show in Indianapolis. Unicorn Books sponsored a book-signing for me—yay! I met lots of yarn store owners and fellow designers who came by...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 14, 2014 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Happy Valentine’s Day on this Flashback Friday. The big polymer clay heart is from my very first book Polymer Clay for Everyone. For a glimpse into the future, the stars, people, sun, house, and trees are motifs from my new book, Cute Crochet World. It will be...
by Suzann Thompson | Jan 24, 2014 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Stranded checks on the knitting machine. Sounds good. Are they payable to me? Are they written for large amounts? What? Oh. It seems the checks on the knitting machine are knitted checks with the unused yarn going across the wrong side of the work, i.e., stranded. It...