by Suzann Thompson | May 20, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Like most blog writers, I’m eager to know when others link to my site. Recently I found a link coming from a foreign language site. I peered closer at the link. It was Turkish, and, and, AND…I could read it! How does a gal from Texas decide to study Turkish? And...
by Suzann Thompson | May 19, 2010 | Earthen House, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a little coaster knitted in the mosaic technique, which I prefer to call Dotty Knitting. The whole thing is about 4 x 4.5 inches. It needs blocking, but I couldn’t wait to share it, because it’s so cute! Once you know how, it’s pretty...
by Suzann Thompson | May 9, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a bouquet of one of our lovely Texas wildflowers, the Firewheel, for all Mothers! Especially mine! The Firewheel is also known as Indian Blanket and Gaillardia. We love Firewheels at our house. I considered naming one of our children after this flower....
by Suzann Thompson | May 5, 2010 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
I hit a snag with the doily I was making for our Ravelry Irish Crochet Lovers crochet along. The last round of the doily pulled it up into a shallow bowl shape. A simple truth of crocheting is that if it doesn’t lie flat as you’re making it, it will give...
