by Suzann Thompson | Jan 24, 2006 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
It’s time again to make workshop samples. I enjoy working on samples and swatches to illustrate the concepts I introduce in my workshops. They’re mostly small and quicker to finish than most other projects. Some readers may remember the underwater scene I...
by Suzann Thompson | Jan 20, 2006 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Look what has happened to my KnitRedKAL cardigan from last year. The rows of chenille are developing these little wormy outgrowths (inside yellow circles). It’s only the chenille, and they are not snags. Even the darned-in ends are coming out. It’s like...
by Suzann Thompson | Jan 15, 2006 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Knit ALongs were my favorite internet discovery of 2005. I love how they motivate me to finish projects. And here is a true confession: I love the colorful buttons. There you have it. Here are the KALs I did in 2005. They are gathered here, so my sidebar will be ready...
by Suzann Thompson | Jan 12, 2006 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The last two afternoons, I’ve been outside with three-year-old Ella. She plays in the tree or with the cats, and talks and talks to herself. I love to hear that sweet talk. I worked on the yellow vest. It is about six inches long. That doesn’t sound like...
by Suzann Thompson | Jan 10, 2006 | Crochet, Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
My daughters and I visited the fabulous Bluebonnet Yarn Shoppe (Cedar Park, Texas) before Christmas, and I gave in to temptation. “Silk Garden” by Noro caught my eye, in shades of purple, silvery gray, olive, and touches of ochre here and there. To enhance...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 19, 2005 | Art Quilt, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I posted earlier this month about how some workshop leaders have steered students away from using yellow because it is supposedly “difficult.” Woolwinder and Furrworld commented, saying that they had never heard that about yellow. I’m glad this folly...
