by Suzann Thompson | Nov 19, 2016 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
In a book from childhood,* a teeny tiny woman lived in a teeny tiny house with her teeny tiny cat. I wanted to live in that house, with its pretty wall paper and cute furniture. I hope the teeny tiny woman would find Sweet Home suitable for herself and her teeny tiny...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 30, 2016 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Exhibits & Programs, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Among brilliant yellow stars and blazing comets, the dark star shows that brightness cannot be bright without a contrasting darkness. And though it doesn’t shine with bold yellow light, a dark star is still a star. The Inspiration and Making of Crochet Comets At...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 12, 2016 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This wall hanging is called Three Stories, and I also have three stories to share with you in this post. First Story I’m putting together an exhibit called “Celebrate Doilies!” which will run from July through September 2017. The exhibit will feature...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 12, 2016 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Exhibits & Programs, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Town ‘n Country Quilt Guild’s biennial quilt show, Threads of Texas, near Stephenville, TX, is over for 2016. I imagine there are some members still recovering from organizing and staffing this wonderful exhibit. My friend Peggy and I sold tickets for...
by Suzann Thompson | Sep 13, 2016 | Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Last week was Langdon Review Weekend in Granbury, Texas. The weekend celebrates the publication of the current Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas journal, and features poetry and prose readings, art exhibits and talks, and musical events. I was pleased to present a...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 3, 2016 | Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I’m collecting photos of doilies and stories about them and the people who made them for an exhibit I’m doing next year at the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council, River North Gallery, in Stephenville, Texas (and beyond, I hope!). Please join me in celebrating...
