by Suzann Thompson | Jul 30, 2011 | Earthen House, Life, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Workshops
Our friends Gail and Beau visited in June. We talked, took care of goats and chickens for a neighbor, ate, talked a lot more, worked on the house, discussed science and social studies, and took a side trip to Austin. It was a great visit! While we finished building...
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 | Feb 3, 2009 | Crochet, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post
We tagged along with Charles last weekend to Tyler, Texas, where he went to an archeological conference. Tyler is big enough to have more than one yarn shop and several used book stores. Perfect! Granny’s Needle Haus on S. Broadway is definitely worth a visit....
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 28, 2008 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Just add a few more picots to the Fern pattern in Crochet Bouquet, and you have a Christmas tree motif to embellish cards or garments, or home accessories. I made the tree motif in a light worsted weight yarn and decorated it with red buttons, for a Christmas table...
by Suzann Thompson | Aug 13, 2006 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion, Uncategorized
We had a buttons session with the heart wall hanging. My girls tested various black and white button combinations on the piece. It’s fascinating to me how buttons and beads can change the character of a design. I like to use them as part of the design, to accentuate...