by Suzann Thompson | Jul 21, 2017 | Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
We’re celebrating Celebrate Doilies tomorrow with an opening reception from noon to 2 p.m. at the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council, 204 River North Boulevard, in Stephenville, Texas. Just look for the big doilies on the front of the building. The one on the left...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 19, 2017 | Life, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Pacing myself to finish a Christmas project worked so well last year, I’m doing it again this year with this cute felt kit by Bucilla. Boringly named “Train–Wall Hanging,” Bucilla kit number 86365 features Santa driving a steam train engine...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 19, 2017 | Art Quilt, Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
As you walk through the Sacred Threads art quilt exhibit, you can listen to a recording of artists talking about their work. (More about the exhibit below.) Coming up with a one-minute commentary about my piece, A Worthy Accomplishment, was a new challenge for me. I...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 29, 2017 | Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Celebrate Doilies exhibit of art, poetry, and crochet culture, opens in two short days! Yay! But let’s dwell for a moment on the past. My parents have raised cattle for a long time, and cows need hay from time to time. Mom and Dad buy big, round hay bales,...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 29, 2017 | Celebrate Doilies, Doily Adventure, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I met writer and historian Kelly McMichael at a town hall meeting of our U.S. Representative last spring. It was a nice surprise to find out that Kelly is a textile artist, too! Kelly offers a different spin on the Celebrate Doilies exhibition in this post at the...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 28, 2017 | Celebrate Doilies, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Dr. Kelly McMichael reveals a whole new spin on Celebrate Doilies at March On! Texas.
