by Suzann Thompson | Sep 3, 2011 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a pretty way to organize your pierced-earrings! Embellish a sheet of plastic canvas with crochet trim and crocheted flowers. Sew on a crocheted cord for hanging. Reinforce the top edge of the plastic canvas, so it won’t buckle when you hang it up....
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 14, 2011 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
(This was originally published at Suzann’s TextileFusion, back when Curious and Crafty Readers was having technical difficulties. It really belongs here, so here it is!)* My cousin Phyllis was paging through Crochet Bouquet, when she saw the Oval Center Rose on...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 6, 2011 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Yes, it has been an exciting week here at Curious and Crafty Readers..* Rachel at Crochet Spot published an article about the htr (half treble crochet) stitch, which is used in several flower and leaf patterns in Crochet Bouquet. Thank you to Rachel for her wonderful...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 30, 2011 | Crochet, Earthen House, Life, Retro Blog Post
Eva’s friend Vanesa turned 15 this summer. Eva went to her Quinceañera and had a wonderful time. This totally sweet little crocheted dress pin was a party favor. Eva said there were also crocheted hat and fan party favors. I’ll bet a lot of Vanesa’s lady relatives got...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 23, 2011 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
When I wrote Crochet Bouquet and my first book, Polymer Clay for Everyone, I wondered about my readers’ favorite colors. Would they like bright colors? Pastels? Dark colors? Browns and tans? Metallics? The answer seemed to be YES. Think of any color, and...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 7, 2011 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
After months in limbo caused by out-of-date software and an unexpected spam problem, Curious and Crafty Readers, the TextileFusion blog is back!* I missed you all! My good news is that the sequel to Crochet Bouquet is finished and at the publisher, Lark Crafts, for...
