The Fabric Collage Finish Line #106: Beautiful Beasts
These fabric collage quilts look like they’re ready to let out a roar or a howl or a snarl (as in the case of Ardis Bucy’s cheetah “Geraldine”, above). And … Read More
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Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Back to (Fabric Collage) Zoo
In this Throwback Thursday let’s go back to a collection of fabric collage zoo animals, like Jean McCreary’s “Mountain Gorilla and Baby” (above). The following zebras and snakes and tigers … Read More
Further Thoughts On… An Eye for an Eye—Creating an Eye in Fabric Collage
“How do you make an eye?” It’s not uncommon for me to get asked that simple yet perplexing question. After more than three decades of making fabric collage quilts, and … Read More
NOT TOO LATE! Return of Fly on the Wall: Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Studio Watch—African Leopard
If you sign up now, you can still join me in a weekly studio visit as I work on my newest fabric collage portrait, an African leopard. The second of … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Travels to Italy: Under the Tuscan Sun(portrait)
Next year in October 2025, I’ll be teaching in Italy! I invite you to come join me. For a few years now, Tom and I have tossed around the idea … Read More
TODAY! Return of Fly on the Wall: Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Studio Watch—African Leopard
This is a final reminder to come be a “Fly on the Wall” today, as I finally get back to working on my leopard fabric collage—created with African wax-print fabrics. … Read More
Fascinating Bugs and Butterflies Follow-Along Results: Student Fabric Collage Results 3!
Cicadas, butterflies and June bugs, oh my! Maine in September means the daily temperatures aren’t reaching quite as high, the nights cool off a bit more, and the tourist level … Read More
Return of Fly on the Wall: Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Studio Watch in ONE Week!
This is a reminder to come be a “Fly on the Wall” as I continue to work on my African wax-print fabric collage leopard, now named T’swana. I began this … Read More
Fascinating Bugs and Butterflies: Student Fabric Collage Quilts 2
There has been a fluttering of Fascinating Bugs and Butterflies landing in our email box this week—such as “My Cicada Song,” by Karen Stenback, above. What a luscious treat to … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Back to School 2024—Upcoming Live Online Fabric Collage Classes
As kids head back to school this week, I thought it would be a good time to remind you of our upcoming educational opportunities. This fall we’re offering two Live … Read More