by Suzann Thompson | Nov 15, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Charles drove me the three blocks from our hotel in Alpine to Front Street Books, where “A Crochet and Knitting Afternoon with Suzann Thompson” would start at 2 o’clock. Why did we drive, when the weather was so nice? Because I had too much stuff to...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 8, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Please come and visit with me at an informal Crochet and Knitting Afternoon at Front Street Books in Alpine, Texas. You’ll see lots of flowers and projects from Crochet Bouquet, and some samples that will be new to you. I will demonstrate techniques from the...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 5, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Four years ago this month, we visited beautiful Alpine, Texas. My husband drove and I sat in the passenger seat, designing the Ray Flower (pages 31-32 of Crochet Bouquet). Next week, I’ll be going to Alpine again. This time, it’s for a crochet and knitting...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 14, 2010 | Earthen House, Retro Blog Post
We were still putting away tools and straightening the building site after our Labor Day work session, when someone moved in to our new house. She made herself right at home, making a home in our new home! It’s fun to watch these bluish black wasps dig in the...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 9, 2010 | Earthen House, Retro Blog Post
September and our northwest wall started about the same time. See the tab that sticks away from the wall, behind the small pallet of bricks? It is one side of a divider-wall that will join its larger counterpart over an arch later on. My brothers Eric and Van and...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 5, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a project that uses the free Frilly Target Flower pattern from the last post plus the Scallop-Edge Leaf from Crochet Bouquet. To make the flowers and leaves, I used Louet’s Euroflax Sport, a 100% linen yarn. Linen has a beautiful texture for...
