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 | Feb 14, 2013 | Cute Crochet World, Earthen House, Life, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Oh. My. Gosh. These last few months have been very busy for me! Our earthen house-building project has become intensely busy, and I think we will be able to move in by summer. And I’m writing another book. With all this activity, some of my projects are sliding,...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 26, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Let’s celebrate these last weeks of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by crocheting a Curly Ray Sunflower (pages 54-55 of Crochet Garden). And if you’re anticipating the end of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, this flower will brighten your day!...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 19, 2012 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
“Look Eva,” I said to my daughter. “This is for my Picot class at the Knit & Crochet Show.” I pronounced it “PEEK-oh.” She said, “Awww!” in that teenage way that I have tried to copy but can’t. “See all...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 16, 2012 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
With the The National Needlework Association (TNNA) show behind us, my daughter Eva and I had a day for shopping in Columbus, Ohio. We went to the famed Short North Arts District, on High Street, where the shopping was quirky and fun. We traipsed into gift stores,...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 16, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I always look forward to receiving my copy of Crochet! magazine in the mail, but especially the current issue! In the Fall issue, there’s an article (by me–yay!) about the Russian Spoke stitch, or double bullion stitch, with step-by-step photos. But we...
