by Suzann Thompson | Jan 7, 2007 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
After yesterday’s chilly wind, it was a relief to go into the Erath County Livestock Show and Junior County Fair arena. But the path between us and the County Fair check-in area was perilous indeed. With one eye on the ground and one eye on the look-out for...
by Suzann Thompson | Dec 27, 2006 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Eleven-year-old Eva admired my pink and black poncho made of yarns from my collection. ”Mom, I want to make a blue and white poncho. Can I use your yarn?” she asked. We pulled a bunch of bluish and whitish yarns from the collection, and she got to work. She graciously...
by Suzann Thompson | Dec 1, 2006 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I like to buy interesting textiles, old and new, if they are in good shape and if I can afford them. Over the years, some good stuff has come my way. I want to share images of these textile treasures, so others can enjoy them, too. These posts will always be called...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 27, 2006 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The laundry isn’t piling up fast enough any more! I walk around the house wondering ‘what else can I wash in hot water?’ That’s because I’m trying out some different yarns for felting, and my favorite lazy way of felting is to throw the...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 22, 2006 | Crochet, Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
I never finished telling about our trip to the Taos Wool Festival, so back we go, in spirit, to Taos. My button class was on Thursday. We had a great, great time, but it was so exhausting that I didn’t have the energy to pack up afterwards. Thank goodness I was...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 15, 2006 | Crochet, Life, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I’m freeeeeeeeeeeeee! For those of us who filed an extension on our 2005 tax returns, today is the last day to get them in the mail. And we did it with over an hour to spare, even though our little post office closes at 3:45! Hurray! There’s even better...
