by Suzann Thompson | Nov 10, 2014 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I wish September began with a P, so we could use it in this catchy name: Productive Peptember. Okay, I’m laughing, because it looks so funny in print. Microsoft Word doesn’t have a synonym for “productive” that begins with S, so I’m off...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 31, 2014 | Crochet, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Have a cutely spooky Halloween! Love, Cute Crochet World P. S. Bat pattern on pages 34-35. Also find a pumpkin, jack-o-lantern squash, archy cat with moon behind it.
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 5, 2014 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Exhibits & Programs, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
My mom and I went to the Threads of Texas Quilt Show on October 3 to see all the beautiful quilts made mostly by members of the Town & Country Quilt Guild of Stephenville, Texas. We hadn’t even made our way to the quilt exhibit, before my friend Hazel saw...
by Suzann Thompson | Sep 15, 2014 | Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I placed a darkly colorful man’s sweater on the thrift-shop counter. The cashier looked at me apprehensively. “Do you realize this sweater is 100 percent wool?” she asked. Yes, I did. That’s why I bought it. Frankly I was amazed that such a...
by Suzann Thompson | Sep 10, 2014 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Firewheel Meadows quilt is due at the 2014 Threads of Texas Quilt Show on October 1. So far, I’m making steady progress toward the finish line by appliqueing four flowers a day onto the quilt. See the flowers at the left of the picture, with the petals...
by Suzann Thompson | Sep 7, 2014 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Can you make something prettier by adding a little crochet or knitting here and there? With little time to knit or crochet a large project, how can you customize a gift or put your individual stamp on a purchased item? These applique towels were my answer to that...
