Susan Carlson This Week in My Studio: Life is Like a Collage
Within the last couple weeks, from the middle of one to the middle of the next, life was quite full with good stuff—pieces that came together in a fun and … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Throwback Thursday: Let’s Not Split Hairs
Even though there are several weeks to go until my Captivating Cats Online Follow Along (beginning Thursday, October 29th), I was inspired over this week to start pulling fabrics (see … Read More
Susan Carlson: The Captivating Art of Fabric Collage—New Learning Opportunities in 2026 and 2027
A week ago today, I was driving back from my last in-person class of this year, held in Bar Harbor, Maine. It was a beautiful almost-autumn day with a few … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Throwback Thursday: Frowback Fursday!
I know we’ve TBT’d this post before, but I think it deserves a revisit for all those new or relatively new to fabric collage. Of all the tricks and tips … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Dispatch: Greetings from Beautiful Bar Harbor!
Our reporter in the field, Susan Carlson, checks in from her recent assignment in Bar Harbor, Maine. For this dispatch Susan has sent in photos and captions of show and … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Throwback Thursday: Bar Harbor Beckons
Remember that old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial: Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together? That’s kind of how I feel about traveling to teach fabric collage. What a great … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Finish Line #126: Sensational Uses of Color
This week I’ve been preparing to head off for my final in-person week-long class of the year in Bar Harbor, Maine (be sure to check out next year’s offerings at … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Throwback Thursday: Fresh Fish of the Day
This week’s Throwback Thursday revisits the online follow-along class—Quilter’s Fantastical Trophy Fish—I ran in February 2024. Afterwards, I received a lot of in-progress and finished collage quilts to share (such … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Finish Line #125: Celebrating Summertime Color on Labor Day Weekend
I hope you have some enjoyable plans for this Labor Day weekend (here in the U.S. anyway). We’ll be heading out for a better-make-the-time-for-it-before-summer-ends family excursion by ferry to Monhegan … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Throwback Thursday: Fabric Feathers
Early this week we held pre-class coaching for my class in Bar Harbor, Maine, which takes place September 14-18. Coaching via Zoom is my chance to get a peek at … Read More