by Suzann Thompson | Jan 8, 2017 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
When I proposed the Curlicue Poncho for Love of Crochet magazine over a year ago, I thought it was a long shot. What a happy surprise it was to receive the acceptance letter last spring! Then the work began. Remind me never (almost never) to propose a garment in...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 1, 2016 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I wondered and planned and fretted about how I might strongly stabilize a quilt so it would hold up a bunch of crocheted flowers. As the work progressed, my original vision developed. Instead of crocheting with yarn, I decided to use No. 10 crochet cotton. The flowers...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 12, 2016 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This wall hanging is called Three Stories, and I also have three stories to share with you in this post. First Story I’m putting together an exhibit called “Celebrate Doilies!” which will run from July through September 2017. The exhibit will feature...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 6, 2016 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This is Red Vases, my latest crocheted flower wall hanging. How many flowers and leaves from Crochet Bouquet and Crochet Garden can you spot? Many are the samples that appeared in the books. I’m glad to finally find a place for them. My friend Peggy suggested...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 3, 2016 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Doily Adventure, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Four a day flower sewing worked well for Firewheel Meadow, so I started with that regimen until a more urgent project distracted me. While appliqueing flowers (not my absolute favorite job in a wall hanging), I listened to an audiobook. Listening helps me stay...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 27, 2016 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Doily Adventure, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
When I’m arranging embellishments for a wall hanging, I really like to get other peoples’ input. It helps me see things from a different perspective. In the past, my daughters helped me out (and here, too). In April, participants in the International Quilt...
