A while ago, I thought it would be helpful to talk about how to depict fur in fabric collage, since furry pets and other critters are such popular subjects for fabric collage (see our pup Kali of “Golden Temple of the Good Girls” fame above). Thus this week’s Throwback Thursday.
It also seemed appropriate to revisit this particular subject in preparation for this Saturday’s regular post—the first of three posts featuring the work of four of my students from my recent September 2021 Live Online Class. This first group of students named themselves the Leaping Lemurs, after one of their chosen subjects—the rest went the canine route—all subjects were furry and many of the strategies I talk about in this TBT post were employed. Strategies need to vary because types of fur varies. Some fur is long and bushy, other fur is short and smooth, and some animals have a combination of different types of fur. Having a toolbox of tips to refer to will help achieve the desired fluffiness, or silkiness, of your furry friend.
Fabric Collage Master Class
For instructions on the entire fabric collage process, you can purchase the Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Online Master Class Manual. Using video, photos, and text I take you from soup to nuts, beginning to end in creating your own fabric collage masterpiece.
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage: Spiral eWorkshop
Wondering if fabric collage is for you? This eWorkshop is intended for beginners in fabric collage. The spiral project is simple, low stress, but still teaches the basic techniques of fabric collage. It also serves as a handy refresher course for those with more experience.
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage: Sea Turtle eWorkshop
Learn fabric collage with Susan Carlson. Each step is clearly written, illustrated with photos, and demonstrated with video. Learn with a Sea Turtle then launch into any fabric collage project you wish.
Serendipity Quilts for Sale
$29.95 plus shipping. Full color throughout. Four complete projects, start to finish, of increasing complexity. Learn fabric collage with this book.