Fabric Collage Finish Line #85
In this post I have the pleasure of sharing more finished fabric collage quilts—a couple were submitted from students in recent classes, such as a serene llama (detail above) by … Read More
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Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Feathers
This week’s Throwback Thursday provides guidance on how to create the illusion of feathers in fabric collage. Recreating the beauty of birds has been a favorite subject in my classes—one … Read More
Fabric Collage Finish Line #84
I’ve been hearing from more and more readers who have been inspired by the quilts they see here in my Fabric Collage Finish Line series. Both Simone Jérôme (“Hibiscus” above) … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Fur
As I work on creating my polar bear “Winfrieda” (see the Fly on the Wall: Studio Watch info below), I am reminded how different creating Winfrieda’s fur out of lace … Read More
Upcoming Fabric Collage Learning Opportunities with Susan Carlson
Taking a sabbatical from traveling to teach in 2023 doesn’t mean I won’t be teaching fabric collage during that time. In fact, I suspect I may be busier than ever! … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: The “Bird by Bird” Approach to Fabric Collage
Step by step. One day at a time. Whatever phrase you choose to break down an overwhelming task into smaller manageable pieces. Bird by bird is how writer Anne Lamott … Read More
Last Minute Opening for Live Online Class: November 7-11
We have had a last-minute opening in our November 5-Day Live Online Class. For a description of the class, please see this post. To register, use the link below. November … Read More
Fabric Collage Finish Line #83
I would say that this week’s selection of Finish Line fabric collage quilts is meditative with soothing colors and subjects to reflect on—such as Jo Ann Doughart’s “First Light” heron, … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Scissors and How I Use Them for Fabric Collage
Recently in the second session of my four-week “Fly on the Wall: Susan Carlson Studio Watch” (see below for an update) someone asked about the scissors I was using. It … Read More
On the Road: Fabric Collage at Woodland Ridge Retreat, Downsville, WI—September 2022
“Trust the Process,” was Valerie Moore’s declaration on the final day of a 5-day fabric collage class at Woodland Ridge Retreat in western Wisconsin. Valerie and eleven other lovely ladies … Read More