by Suzann Thompson | Jun 26, 2025 | Crochet, TextileFusion
Use any yarn to crochet the Sweet Picot Heart motif, from crochet cotton thread to bulky yarn. Use the hearts to tuck into a Valentine’s card, as mug rugs, and as embellishment for garments or accessories. I’ve got you covered on the instructions: they are both...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 13, 2023 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Texas Crochet Heritage, TextileFusion
The Texas Crochet Heritage traveling exhibit is about doily crocheters, doily culture, and doily history, with a little doily art and poetry, for good measure. The exhibit consists of forty-five 16 x 20″ panels featuring photos, maker stories, history, and...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 3, 2022 | Crochet, TextileFusion
Interested in continuing the traditional art of crochet in Texas? Texas Folklife funds an Apprentice/Mentor program, where the goal is to foster “the continuity of traditional arts in Texas.” I am seeking a Texas crocheter to join me as an apprentice in...
by Suzann Thompson | May 8, 2022 | Crochet, Doily Adventure, Knitting, Life, Quilting and Crafting, TextileFusion
Thank you to Ryan Castillo of Redfin, who invited theTextileFusion.com team (me) to contribute to his blog post, “Experts Share How to Introduce Texture and Patterns into Your Home Design.” Ryan encouraged contributors to republish his post with their own...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 17, 2022 | Crochet, TextileFusion
Here’s a St. Patrick’s Day idea Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day 2023! Use DK weight cotton to crochet Shamrock mug mats. They’ll be large enough to protect your table, and absorbent enough to trap most of the condensation on the outside of...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 16, 2022 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, TextileFusion
Here’s help for some of the flower patterns in Crochet Bouquet. I’ll update this post as I add more of my lost retro-posts to this blog. If you need help with a flower or leaf from the book, and you don’t see it here, please contact me at...
