In preparation for all my classes now, whether in-person or live online, I ask my students to do a little homework. I ask them to review certain passages of the Fabric Collage Master Class, especially those having to do with getting started. Then I also assign a few blog posts. Previously we started this series with “Fabric Selection” and “Creating a Palette for Fabric Collage.” Today we continue the series with another “Before Class Read” post.
One post that I think is very helpful when taking a class is the one below: “Sequence in Fabric Collage Part 1.” There are an infinite number of ways that you can progress from start to finish through a fabric collage quilt. However, my experience tells me that there are some ways that are superior to others. Some approaches make your work easier, some make it more complicated.
“Start with what’s in front” is how I’ve come to explain it. Rather than starting from the background and adding layers on top, I start with what’s on top and slip the subsequent layers underneath. Read my reasons for working this way in this week’s Throwback Thursday post.
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 find Susan’s explanation of her process to be clear and concise. It is a joy to watch her creative process…