by Suzann Thompson | Dec 11, 2015 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This post was originally going to be called “Embellishment Woes.” This project is causing me trouble. I’m not quite satisfied with any arrangement of flowers and buttons so far. After thoughtful consideration, I realize this is my favorite part of...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 16, 2015 | Art Quilt, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
At 42″ x 31″, Puzzling Pinks is among my largest wall hangings. That’s a lot of knitting! Luckily, at the Ultimate Sweater Machine, I can crank out the stockinette stitch in record time. As usual, I knitted a varied, shaded fabric by changing yarn...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 11, 2015 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Cute Crochet World, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Pink! It’s my most favorite color. It’s a good thing too, because the Puzzling Pink wall hanging is covered with dozens of pink flowers and I crocheted them all. And appliqued them. These softly variegated flowers, made with Prism’s Kid Slique, are...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 9, 2015 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Need motivation to make a few wall hangings? Simply agree to show them in a quilt exhibit or two, scheduled for a few months away. Be sure to note how large you said they would be, so you can make them accordingly. That’s what I did. The result? I’ve been...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 6, 2015 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
“I’m here with my sister, who quilts, but I knit!” exclaimed a smiling lady. She had wandered into my TextileFusion exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston last week. All thirteen pieces in the exhibit were knitted and quilted, then...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 17, 2015 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Finally, finally, finally the Quilt! Knit! Stitch! show, with its workshops and markets and exhibits came to Portland, Oregon, last week. The quilts and fiber arts were stunningly beautiful, as usual. And this time someone was exhibiting knitted, embellished quilts....
