by Suzann Thompson | Nov 1, 2006 | Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
“What’s a ‘knickerbocker’?” asked Charles. He was reading a book, in which a woman was described as having the ‘best knickerbocker lineage.’ “Eye-oh-no,” I said, because I was too busy crocheting to enunciate. Then...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 29, 2006 | Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Judging the Garment and Home Accessories Competition at the Taos Wool Festival was hard work, but it was also fun and very satisfying. My fellow judges Donna from Colorado, and Deb from New Mexico, were experts in dyeing and weaving, which made for a great judging...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 20, 2006 | Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
My husband went to a Texas Archeological Society meeting in San Angelo, Texas, last weekend. We tagged along, because San Angelo is a quirky and interesting city. It has a small university, a big art community, and attractions like the International Water Lily Garden....
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 15, 2006 | Crochet, Life, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I’m freeeeeeeeeeeeee! For those of us who filed an extension on our 2005 tax returns, today is the last day to get them in the mail. And we did it with over an hour to spare, even though our little post office closes at 3:45! Hurray! There’s even better...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 2, 2006 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
These are cute, aren’t they!?! I used bedspread cotton with a number 2 steel hook. They are for a Black, White, and Red-All-Over wall hanging that I have been planning for a while. Hope to post the beginnings of that pretty soon. I have a little sewing to do. We...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 25, 2006 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Last week we were in the neighborhood of Twisted Yarns, and lovely yarn shop in Spring, Texas. Naturally, we dropped by. I need a particular color of light violet, maybe mauve, for a class sample. Manos del Uruguay had the perfect shade, so I had to buy it. I couldn’t...
