by Suzann Thompson | Apr 16, 2016 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Doily Adventure, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I was happy this year to present a couple of Open Studios sessions at the International Quilt Festival in Chicago. It’s great to talk to so many interested and enthusiastic people. For “Quilting Sweater Knits” I hurried up and prepared two more minis...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 16, 2016 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Love of Crochet’s Summer 2016 issue celebrates the splendor of summer’s lacy crochet. Flower-inspired designs include two blankets, a poncho and a cardigan. Mesh variations include several shawls and a top. Plus, crochet the next car in the amigurumi train...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 25, 2016 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Crochet Garden, Cute Crochet World, Earthen House, Life, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
When Amy and Donna of crochetville.com asked me if I would take part in this year’s National Crochet Month blog tour, I was thrilled. That was last September, and I started thinking about my blog post right away, because March would be here in the twinkling of...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 24, 2016 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
“Time Flies” is my very first pattern published for sale through Ravelry. Yay! I’m very glad to have finally met that milestone. The pattern includes written instructions and step-by-step photos for a crocheted clock face with a minute hand and an...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 18, 2016 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Every time I looked at PopKnitting by Britt-Marie Christoffersson for the last several years, I’d say, “Okay, I want to try that pattern and that one and that one…oh, and those two.” The book is full of interesting and different stitch patterns,...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 14, 2016 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Mmmmm…cherry pie with a lattice-top crust! It’s a wonderful, no-calorie treat to make for March 14, 2016, 3.14 16, Pi Day! The pattern for “Homemade Pie” is in Cute Crochet World: A Little Dictionary of Critters, Folks, Food & More, pages 48-50....
