by Suzann Thompson | May 7, 2008 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Thank you to Susie for asking the first question on “Curious and Crafty Readers” about Crochet Bouquet. She wanted to make the red flower that takes the place of the ‘O’ in ‘Crochet’ on the book cover (it also appears on page 11). I...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 29, 2008 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
I met a lady on Ravelry who has already crocheted several flowers from Crochet Bouquet, including the “Sunflower on a Grid.” (Her Ravelry tag is iCrochetiCreate.) I worked out the pattern for that flower on the long drive from our house to Alpine, Texas....
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 23, 2008 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I can’t remember now exactly when and how I found out about Irish Crochet Lace, but it was love at first sight. The detailed, imaginative crocheted flowers and leaves amazed me, and they are the original inspiration for Crochet Bouquet.
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 16, 2008 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Ray Flower is sweet when you work it up in a tiny thread like DMC’s Cebelia No. 20. I used dark and light shades of blue and a contrasting golden. Feel free to use colors that match your china or kitchen decor. I sewed the flowers on my placemats. Using...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 13, 2008 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Welcome Dear Readers! I am thrilled you found this blog, because it could mean you have started reading my new book, Crochet Bouquet. This is the site I mentioned in the book, where you can ask questions, make comments, and post photos of the projects you’ve...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 10, 2008 | Knitting, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
Our wisteria bloomed at the end of March. We loved going in and out of the house, so we could admire the abundant flowers and breathe their sweet scent. I wish I could attach that smell to this post, so you could enjoy it, too! When the wisteria blooms, I know that...
