by Suzann Thompson | Mar 8, 2009 | Knitting, Life, Polymer Clay, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
In spite of tough economic times, hundreds of shoppers crowded the aisles at the Stitches West Knitters Market. People came in droves. They stood in long lines to get into the market. (If you go next year, buy a pass online before you leave home–it’ll give...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 20, 2009 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Several members of the Dallas Hand Knitters Guild showed off finished Circumnavigated Cardigans at their September 2007 meeting. The cardigans fit beautifully. I wanted one! The Circumnavigated Cardigan, by Medrith Glover, was published many years ago in...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 20, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Writing Crochet Bouquet took me about nine months. Developing the flowers and leaves was the most time-consuming part. Once I settled on a particular idea, I crocheted a trial flower or leaf, taking notes as I went. Most of the time, the flower needed some alteration...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 16, 2009 | Crochet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Comanche County Historical Museum (Comanche, Texas) is open to the public for only a few hours a week: Saturday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00, Thursday afternoons 2:00 to 5:00, or by appointment. If you’re near, you should go. It is a lovely local museum,...
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 10, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Charm Lace, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Hurray! It’s finally done!
by Suzann Thompson | Feb 2, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
February 2009 is the month for crocheting Roses. Crochet Bouquet offers several to choose from: The Traditional Rose (pp. 97-99) is like the rose you might see in vintage doilies or in Irish Crochet pieces. The pattern includes 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-petal versions. The...
