by Suzann Thompson | Mar 5, 2015 | Art Quilt, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The day I learned about foundation piecing was a great day in my wall hanging career. The book that taught me was Precision Pieced Quilts Using the Foundation Method by Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood. The technique solved some problems I encountered while trying to piece...
by Suzann Thompson | Mar 5, 2015 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
“They look like aliens,” said my husband, when he saw this photo, blown up to poster size. It’s a very close-up view of Antelope Horns milkweed, one of the coolest flowers I love. We saw this particular plant on my parents’ place and I believe...
by Suzann Thompson | May 19, 2010 | Earthen House, Knitting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here’s a little coaster knitted in the mosaic technique, which I prefer to call Dotty Knitting. The whole thing is about 4 x 4.5 inches. It needs blocking, but I couldn’t wait to share it, because it’s so cute! Once you know how, it’s pretty...
by Suzann Thompson | May 5, 2006 | Crochet, Life, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Before you report me to the grammar police, consider that ‘sprang’ is a textile technique. Oh, yes. It is a method of crossing threads to make netting. Sprang is ideal for making hammocks. Hammocks are a spring sprang thang! But this isn’t about hammocks, it’s about...
