by Suzann Thompson | Sep 1, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Stitches Midwest is next week! My friend Gail Hughes will be there with her wonderful buttons. Please stop by her booth. It’s a feast for the eyes! This reminds me that I never showed you the final stage of the Red Sweater Renovation. It was the most fun stage,...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 26, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
What do you do, when you’re visiting Austin, Texas, and you’ve already had breakfast and it’s hours too early to shop or go to the library? You visit the Texas Capitol, of course! It’s open early and late (hours here). When your money is...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 26, 2009 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
You may remember Bob from a previous post. Eva crocheted him. Bob was very popular at the local middle school. This year he makes his debut in high school. Bob travels to band events and goes on other school outings. He sleeps in a drawer in Eva’s room, which is...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 2, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Our August 2009 Crochet Bouquet Along selection is the Crazy Eight (pp. 81-82 of Crochet Bouquet). It is a simple eight-petal flower, which is perfect to crochet in the eighth month. The basic Crazy Eight is easy to crochet and then you can fancy it up with several...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 19, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
I’m posting on the advice of the famed Knit Doctor, Karen Frisa, who is available for consultation at all Stitches events. For me this means two blog posts in three days. I hope she has a remedy for a pulled blog muscle! At the end of the last post, the knitted...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 17, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Borders are just amazing! With its mitered border and lovely corded trim, my churro rug looks very, very handsome. Yes, that’s the best word for it. Handsome. Ella wrapped the finished rug around her waist, struck a pose, and said, “Mom, you need to knit...
