by Suzann Thompson | Dec 2, 2021 | Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The Advent wall hanging and its knitted ornaments first appeared on my blog, December 1-24, 2005. I’m posting them on Twitter @textilefusion and Instagram @suzannthompson, too. Hope you’ll follow me to see all 24 ornaments. You can also find them by...
by Suzann Thompson | Dec 1, 2021 | Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This is the first of 24 ornaments and an Advent wall hanging originally published on my blog, December 1-24, 2005. I’m considering redesigning some of the ornaments and releasing them, every other month, as a year-long Advent knitting project. If that sounds...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 16, 2021 | Quilting and Crafting, TextileFusion
Do you have trouble finding the perfect buttons for your handmade garments? Don’t agonize. Make your own! Learn basic polymer clay techniques and create several stunning button styles with me, Suzann Thompson, author of Polymer Clay for Everyone. (Polymer Clay...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 11, 2021 | Crochet, Crochet Charm Lace, TextileFusion
Our bookshelves have filled with books of instructions for the cutest ever crocheted flowers, leaves, and other motifs. What can we do with all those sweet little things? We can make Crochet Charm Lace, a beautiful lacy cloth that uses up our yarn leftovers of all...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 6, 2021 | Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Hans Christian Andersen’s original fairy tales have been reused and recycled into ballets, operas, and movies. “The Flax” isn’t as well-known as some of the others. It is a tale of struggle, contentment, and recycling. The Flax Retold by Suzann...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 12, 2021 | Crochet, TextileFusion
Thank you very much to all you lovely people who have bought my crochet books over the years–Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, and Cute Crochet World! This free pattern is especially for you. Fancy Pansy Copyright 2021 by Suzann Thompson You can use any yarn to...