by Suzann Thompson | Jun 6, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Our part of Texas is dairy country and we frequently laugh (in a resigned sort of way) about the “dairy air.” Now that the weather is heating up for summer, we have lots of flies. When I am sleeping and a fly lands on my nose, or when the cats’ food...
by Suzann Thompson | Jun 5, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The plan was to knit two ridges (four garter rows) of the rug per day. This was definitely doable. I started just fine. Just to see what the next color would look like, I knitted a couple of extra ridges. The next color was only going to be one ridge in all, so I...
by Suzann Thompson | May 29, 2009 | Knitting, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Late cold fronts have brought rain and cool weather to our part of Texas. We spent several lovely afternoons outside, under the two big junipers next to the house. Yarn winding operations were moved to Ella’s small tree house. The ball winder and the umbrella...
by Suzann Thompson | May 26, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Susan, a reader from North Texas, asked for help interpreting the Gazania instructions on pages 54-56 of Crochet Bouquet. I’m glad she did, because now I have an excuse to show you a piece that inspired elements of the Gazania and other flowers in the book....
by Suzann Thompson | May 17, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
In less than a month, the Estes Park Wool Market will be in full swing with two days of workshops and two days of shopping! It’s a beautiful venue, with the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The weather is perfect for wearing sweaters! I’m teaching a couple...
by Suzann Thompson | May 17, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
In less than a month, the Estes Park Wool Market will be in full swing with two days of workshops and two days of shopping. It’s a beautiful venue, with the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The weather is perfect for wearing sweaters. During the market, I will...
