by Suzann Thompson | Jun 18, 2013 | Crochet, Crochet Charm Lace, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
For crocheters and fans of word play, here is the TelevisionStars Scarf. The motifs are from Cute Crochet World: “Vintage Television” (with regular antenna) and the Simple and Elementary School Stars of “Starry Night.” The TVs are made with...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 4, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Charm Lace, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Sometimes there just aren’t enough pages in a book! But luckily for us, the internet is the perfect place to share some of the patterns that we couldn’t squeeze into Crochet Garden: Bunches of Flowers, Leaves, and Other Delights. Amanda and Shannon, the...
by Suzann Thompson | Sep 26, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Doily Adventure, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Being a fan of flower fabric, I was happy to find this vintage pattern book, Doily Bouquet (Star Book No. 71, by American Thread Company). The doily at the top right is made of flowers crocheted separately at first, and apparently joined as they are made. For my own...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 30, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Please visit Crochet Insider to find instructions for a bright doily made with flowers from Crochet Bouquet! I tried several ways to put the flowers together, as you can see from the test pieces here. I settled on the doughnut-shaped mat. Why a doughnut shape? Because...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 31, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Roses Poncho is done! I wore it at Stitches West, and many people gave me compliments on it. Thank you! It is made with Oval Center Roses, Rose Leaves, and Simple Fives, all of which are in Crochet Bouquet. I learned about Irish Crochet lace in the early 1980s. I...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 10, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Hurray! It’s finally done!
