by Suzann Thompson | Apr 15, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
For the first time in many years, I finished our tax return by the first deadline! I’m very proud of myself, and will reward myself with unbridled knitting, if I can stay awake. The Salt and Pepper Jacket is just a couple of hours away from being finished. I did...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 12, 2005 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Following the link for ‘random choice’ on web rings is the most fun. That’s how I found Knit Nana’s blog, which led me to ReKAL, for knitters who recycle, reuse, renew. That’s me! Here’s a close-up of my grocery bag rug. It is about...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 8, 2005 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
It was good to be back among knitters last Tuesday night. I have talked to the Dallas Guild a few times, so was glad to see people I already knew. And I was glad to meet new knitters, too. My program went well. April Mills, a machine knitter, designer, and teacher...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 6, 2005 | Crochet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I first ran across Habu Textiles at the Quilt Festival in Houston last year. Habu imports Japanese yarns, which are unlike any yarns I have found in the US or England. Habu will be at booth #1753 in the International Quilt Festival in Rosemont this month. If...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 3, 2005 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
I’m looking forward to Tuesday night. My parents will take the kids while I go to give a talk to the Dallas Handknitters Guild. I always enjoy going to their meetings, because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, productive knitters. If you’re in or near...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 30, 2005 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The spring issue of INKnitters mag arrived today, and I couldn’t put it down until I read it through. Beyond-beginner knitters, if you want information, inspiration, and interesting patterns, INKnitters is the magazine for you. It is truly a feast for the eyes...
