by Suzann Thompson | Oct 2, 2013 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
“Craft. Community. Inspiration.” These wonderful words describe a shop which carries two of my favorite things: yarn and coffee! Yarn & Coffee, in Santa Fe, NM, is hosting me for an author visit and book-signing on Saturday, October 19th, from 12 noon...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 18, 2013 | Crochet, Crochet Charm Lace, Cute Crochet World, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
For crocheters and fans of word play, here is the TelevisionStars Scarf. The motifs are from Cute Crochet World: “Vintage Television” (with regular antenna) and the Simple and Elementary School Stars of “Starry Night.” The TVs are made with...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 14, 2013 | Cute Crochet World, Earthen House, Life, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Oh. My. Gosh. These last few months have been very busy for me! Our earthen house-building project has become intensely busy, and I think we will be able to move in by summer. And I’m writing another book. With all this activity, some of my projects are sliding,...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 26, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Let’s celebrate these last weeks of summer in the Northern Hemisphere by crocheting a Curly Ray Sunflower (pages 54-55 of Crochet Garden). And if you’re anticipating the end of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, this flower will brighten your day!...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 19, 2012 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
“Look Eva,” I said to my daughter. “This is for my Picot class at the Knit & Crochet Show.” I pronounced it “PEEK-oh.” She said, “Awww!” in that teenage way that I have tried to copy but can’t. “See all...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 17, 2012 | Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
What in the world can a person do with all those buttons? My friend Sonja, one-half of the Two Olde Yoyos partnership on Etsy, knows! She made this wreath wall hanging in the penny-rug style, then added hand-made polymer clay buttons (by me!). It is so pretty, I...
