by Suzann Thompson | Oct 11, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Stephanie Hatfield designed, knitted, and crocheted the garment that became the Grand Champion ribbon winner in the Taos Wool Festival Garment Competition. The jacket, called “Reverie” after a poem by Emily Dickinson, glowed with the soft colors of bison...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 8, 2009 | Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Retro Blog Post
Stitches Midwest was relaxed and pleasant at the Schaumburg Convention Center. The market was smaller than at other Stitches events, but the yarns and books and tools were just as tempting. By the time Sunday afternoon rolled around, everyone was tired and suffering...
by Suzann Thompson | Sep 1, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Stitches Midwest is next week! My friend Gail Hughes will be there with her wonderful buttons. Please stop by her booth. It’s a feast for the eyes! This reminds me that I never showed you the final stage of the Red Sweater Renovation. It was the most fun stage,...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 19, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I’m posting on the advice of the famed Knit Doctor, Karen Frisa, who is available for consultation at all Stitches events. For me this means two blog posts in three days. I hope she has a remedy for a pulled blog muscle! At the end of the last post, the knitted...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 17, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Borders are just amazing! With its mitered border and lovely corded trim, my churro rug looks very, very handsome. Yes, that’s the best word for it. Handsome. Ella wrapped the finished rug around her waist, struck a pose, and said, “Mom, you need to knit...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 11, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The cabin we stayed in at Estes Park was just out of reach of any cell phone networks. There was no wireless internet service. Day and night, we heard the roar of the freezing cold river, which sounded oddly like an air conditioner. What’s a person to do with no...
