by Suzann Thompson | Aug 6, 2016 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
This is Red Vases, my latest crocheted flower wall hanging. How many flowers and leaves from Crochet Bouquet and Crochet Garden can you spot? Many are the samples that appeared in the books. I’m glad to finally find a place for them. My friend Peggy suggested...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 4, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Charm Lace, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Sometimes there just aren’t enough pages in a book! But luckily for us, the internet is the perfect place to share some of the patterns that we couldn’t squeeze into Crochet Garden: Bunches of Flowers, Leaves, and Other Delights. Amanda and Shannon, the...
by Suzann Thompson | May 25, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
The yellow flower at the lower right edge of the cover is the Pasque Flower. The purple and yellow version is on the copyright page, and a couple of tiny Pasque Flowers are on the back cover. It’s shown at the top left of page 11, with the alternate center of...
by Suzann Thompson | May 15, 2012 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Crochet Garden, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Beth, a friend from Ravelry, sent me this message, and it was a great opportunity to get on my soapbox. Thank you, Beth! The soapbox is one of my favorite places! Was wondering – about your Crochet Garden book, are there lots of new patterns in your new book,...
by Suzann Thompson | Apr 11, 2009 | Crochet, Crochet Bouquet, Retro Blog Post, TextileFusion
Here in north-central Texas, our daffodils bloomed in late February. They were beautiful while they lasted a bright splash of yellow in the brown winter landscape. Even though our daffodils bloom early, they are always associated with Easter in my mind. Maybe...