Quilt Stories: Twilight (Updated with Video)
This video update of my “Twilight” Quilt Story was recorded while I had the quilt back for my show at the New England Quilt Museum in November 2018. The quilt … Read More
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Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Two Self-Portraits
I started my career in fabric collage—and evolved my way of working—doing portraits of people. Portraits are challengingly particular in that a portrait is meant to look like someone. When you’re … Read More
Lightbulb Moments: Fabric Collage Epiphanies at AQC
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the lightbulb go on. As a teacher of fabric collage, when a student gets it, I experience a rush, a flood of endorphins. And … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Student Fabric Collage Tips
I love getting feedback from my students about my fabric collage classes. Hearing what works, what sticks in their minds, what they learn after hearing it once, and what I … Read More
On the Road: Australasian Quilt Convention, April 2019
I’m sort of getting used to the flight to Australia. This was my third trip Down Under, and while modern air travel is never a joyful experience, I know what … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage in the Land of OZ
Having flown back from Australia a week ago today, it seems only fitting that this week’s Throwback Thursday revisits my previous 2016 visit to the annual Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) … Read More
The Finish Line: The Fabric Collage Quilts of Marilyn Davidson
This post is the third in a series of three “Finish Line” posts featuring students who excel at fabric collage. The three I chose—Darlene Determan, Joanne Hannon Shaw, and Marilyn … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage as Art and Therapy
This Throwback Thursday reintroduces you to fabric collage artist Marilyn Davidson. Hopefully, this post will whet your appetite to see more of her work in this Saturday’s regular post, which … Read More
The Finish Line: The Fabric Collage Quilts of Joanne Hannon Shaw
This post is the second in a series of three “Finish Line” posts featuring students who excel at fabric collage. The three I chose—Darlene Determan, Joanne Hannon Shaw, and Marilyn … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Tips from Students
I cram a lot of information into the five days of my fabric collage retreats. It isn’t always clear what’s sticking in my students’ minds and what’s slipping right by. … Read More