by Suzann Thompson | Jun 1, 2014 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Cute crochet Martians, Rog and Pam Regnar, want to retire from leading top-secret intergalactic missions. If only they could find the perfect planet to settle down on… With lots of solar systems to choose from, Rog and Pam are looking for one whose star is not too...
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 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 | Oct 23, 2013 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” Most people ignore this advice. A book’s cover is extremely important. Publishers analyze, fret over, and redesign book covers for maximum selling impact. I love the...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 17, 2013 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Crochet Garden, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Formerly known as Flower Cloth, Crochet Charm Lace is made of separately crocheted motifs, fitted together and pinned, right-side-down, on a waste-fabric template, then sewn together wherever they touch. The fabric is removed and the lace turned right-side-up. Why the...