by Suzann Thompson | May 19, 2010 | Earthen House, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a little coaster knitted in the mosaic technique, which I prefer to call Dotty Knitting. The whole thing is about 4 x 4.5 inches. It needs blocking, but I couldn’t wait to share it, because it’s so cute! Once you know how, it’s pretty...
by Suzann Thompson | May 9, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a bouquet of one of our lovely Texas wildflowers, the Firewheel, for all Mothers! Especially mine! The Firewheel is also known as Indian Blanket and Gaillardia. We love Firewheels at our house. I considered naming one of our children after this flower....
by Suzann Thompson | May 5, 2010 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
I hit a snag with the doily I was making for our Ravelry Irish Crochet Lovers crochet along. The last round of the doily pulled it up into a shallow bowl shape. A simple truth of crocheting is that if it doesn’t lie flat as you’re making it, it will give...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 27, 2010 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
I’ll be teaching at the Crochet Guild of America’s Professional Development Day, Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM It is part of the Knit and Crochet Show held every year in Manchester, New Hampshire. Professional Development Day includes...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 24, 2010 | Earthen House, Life, Retro Blog Post
It’s been a long time since I used the “Earthen House” (formerly “House Building”) category on a post. Our new house was delayed for one reason and then another since about 2006. But now we are back on track. Hurray! The power company...
