by Suzann Thompson | Aug 14, 2015 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Finally, finally, finally the Quilt! Knit! Stitch! show, with its workshops and markets and exhibits came to Portland, Oregon last week. The quilts and fiber arts were stunningly beautiful, as usual. And this time someone was exhibiting knitted, embellished quilts....
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 9, 2015 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Book lovers, this is your special day! Holiday Insights, my go-to site for information on interesting holidays, doesn’t list a founder or group which sponsors Book Lover’s Day. In fact, some controversy exists about the true date of Book Lover’s...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 31, 2015 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The native poinsettias have been blooming this month, here in north central Texas, inspiring me to make a little Christmas in July! Along with a few hints for crocheting the showier, everlasting Poinsettia in Crochet Garden: Bunches of Flowers, Leaves, and Other...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 28, 2015 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This thread ornament hanger is for felt or crocheted ornaments with front and back pieces, which are to be sewn together. You will need 10-inch length of embroidery floss (all six strands) or No. 10 crochet cotton Pin and surface to pin to Felt or crocheted ornament...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 27, 2015 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The box on the front porch was from Sterling Publishing. Probably copies of Cute Crochet World in German. I was expecting them at some point. But there was more! The Russian Crochet Bouquet was a total and happy surprise! Long ago, I took a semester of Russian, but...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 21, 2015 | Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Turtle and the Pasta A work of Crochet Poetray by Suzann Thompson, author of Cute Crochet World, where you can find instructions to make the “turtle of crochet.” Here are teeny Turtellini With a turtle Of crochet. Or pray, Are they two Tortellini With...
