by Suzann Thompson | Jun 6, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
In the days of my youth, I heard actual people say in all seriousness, “It’s too hot in Texas to knit.” It’s true—the fact that they said that, I mean. I didn’t understand at the time how it could be too hot to knit. Now, at a much...
by Suzann Thompson | May 15, 2012 | Art Quilt, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
When someone mentions the name “Interweave,” I think of fine publications about fiber and textiles. It’s a prestigious name! So you can imagine how very excited I am to be teaching for Interweave Knitting Lab New England, October 4-7, 2012, in Manchester,...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 13, 2012 | Knitting, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Polymer clay buttons are so much fun to make! They’re colorful and pretty. They’re machine-washable and dryable. Button-lover that I am, I have enjoyed making these little beauties since the 1980s, which adds up to lots of buttons. How can a person display buttons? A...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 21, 2012 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Sock season is almost at an end in our part of Texas. It was cool enough this morning for me to wear my latest handmade pair while out running errands and grocery shopping with my mom. After that, I had to change to flip-flops. The yarn is Coats & Clark’s...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 11, 2012 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Garden, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Ella’s hand hovered over a pile of buttons, ready to sort. From Eva’s position in the armchair, she could oversee our work while also texting, facebooking, and doing homework. A box of crocheted flowers stood nearby. It was time to embellish the quilt. Choosing...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 7, 2012 | Art Quilt, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This year, Valentine’s Day fell on Tuesday, which is the day our weekly quilting/crafting group meets. To celebrate, we were all to make a small quilt, using embellishments or other supplies from everyone in the group. One member made fabric flowers for everyone,...
