by Suzann Thompson | May 14, 2007 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
My daughter and I were drawn as if by a magnet to the bins of brightly colored Rexlace at a craftstore in Houston. We left with several spools of the plastic lacing, with plans for some knitted project. Knitting it was more difficult than I bargained for. However,...
by Suzann Thompson | May 8, 2007 | Crochet, Pillar Project, Quilting and Crafting
The yarn in the picture is called ‘Cherry Bonbon,’ which is perfect because it looks so yummy! It is hand-dyed Cordé, by Judi & Co. This company has beautiful hand-dyed yarns in amazing textures. They carry sparkly ribbons, fringed ribbons, a...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 27, 2007 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Have I made anything in the last few months? Besides a poncho, that is. Yes, but not that you can tell from my blog. Yes, I’ve been crocheting like crazy! But I can’t tell you what I’m crocheting. Yet. I have used some great yarns for my big, secret...
by Suzann Thompson | Jan 13, 2007 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
A gorgeous, deep, glowing, burgundy microfiber chenille was in my yarn collection for about 15 years before the perfect project came along. The yarn would be gorgeous in the pink and black poncho I was making. Even though the last project I made with chenille grew...
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...
