Almost exactly six years ago, I was in Wisconsin to to see the premier of my 22-foot quilt “Crocodylus Smylus” at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts. It was a truly inspirational exhibit to be a part of, featuring dozens of fiber artists and over 100 animal inspired works in fiber. This week’s TBT is an account of my excursion to that show. My friend Darlene Determan, who also had quilts included, accompanied me.
The completion of Stevie as I have nicknamed the quilt, spurred by its inclusion in this show, seemed to serve as the catalyst for some important developments in my art and teaching. Tom started working with me. We began writing this weekly blog. We developed online learning resources such as the Fabric Collage Master Class.
So much has happened since Stevie came into being. I hope you are having fun following along.
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.
I am just awed by Stevie and she inspired me to make my life-size sturgeon quilt- I named her Stella the Sturgeon. She’s very small compared to Stevie but I had the very best time making her and am very proud of her, too. I learned so much about sturgeon along the way- amazing fish!
I so admire your work!
I live in South Texas, George Wrst,Texas. I was wanting to attend a workshop you would be putting on. Would you send me dates,times,locations, and the amount of the class.
Thank you so kindly,
Diane (TINEY) Perkins
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