by Suzann Thompson | Aug 19, 2012 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
“Look Eva,” I said to my daughter. “This is for my Picot class at the Knit & Crochet Show.” I pronounced it “PEEK-oh.” She said, “Awww!” in that teenage way that I have tried to copy but can’t. “See all...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 17, 2012 | Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
What in the world can a person do with all those buttons? My friend Sonja, one-half of the Two Olde Yoyos partnership on Etsy, knows! She made this wreath wall hanging in the penny-rug style, then added hand-made polymer clay buttons (by me!). It is so pretty, I...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 16, 2012 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
With the The National Needlework Association (TNNA) show behind us, my daughter Eva and I had a day for shopping in Columbus, Ohio. We went to the famed Short North Arts District, on High Street, where the shopping was quirky and fun. We traipsed into gift stores,...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 16, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I always look forward to receiving my copy of Crochet! magazine in the mail, but especially the current issue! In the Fall issue, there’s an article (by me–yay!) about the Russian Spoke stitch, or double bullion stitch, with step-by-step photos. But we...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 21, 2012 | Crochet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Sparkling, thick-thin, and furry yarns offered a very optimistic view of the yarn industry at The National Needlework Association Summer Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio, last month. The look of yarns goes in cycles, like all fashion-related products. We’ve gone to...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 21, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
I can hardly wait to go to New York to visit the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, talk with fellow crocheters, and sign copies of Crochet Bouquet and Crochet Garden! The book signing is at 6:00 p.m., August 6th, 2012, with seating starting at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to...
