by Suzann Thompson | May 19, 2010 | Earthen House, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a little coaster knitted in the mosaic technique, which I prefer to call Dotty Knitting. The whole thing is about 4 x 4.5 inches. It needs blocking, but I couldn’t wait to share it, because it’s so cute! Once you know how, it’s pretty...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 24, 2010 | Earthen House, Life, Retro Blog Post
It’s been a long time since I used the “Earthen House” (formerly “House Building”) category on a post. Our new house was delayed for one reason and then another since about 2006. But now we are back on track. Hurray! The power company...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 4, 2009 | Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
We usually pass through Mora, New Mexico, very early in the morning on our way home from the Taos Wool Festival. For the first time this year, I drove through Mora at exactly the right time to visit the tantalizing Tapetes de Lana (Carpets of Wool) gallery. The walls...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 26, 2009 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
You may remember Bob from a previous post. Eva crocheted him. Bob was very popular at the local middle school. This year he makes his debut in high school. Bob travels to band events and goes on other school outings. He sleeps in a drawer in Eva’s room, which is...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 3, 2009 | Life, Retro Blog Post
In our part of Texas, people love metal cut-outs to decorate indoors and out. Blanton and Russell Jones, owners of Custom Iron Art, cut designs out of steel in their workshop near De Leon, Texas. We went to see a demonstration of the craft last weekend, and Blanton...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 30, 2009 | Crochet, Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
We’re back and mostly recovered from our trip to Colorado and the Estes Park Wool Market. Colorado is a delight to the eyes with its stunning scenery. However, the best sight I saw on the trip was in our own back seat. Here’s Ella, knitting a blanket for...
