Fantastical Fish Fabric Collage—February Results! Part 1
Last month was Fish February for Tom and I—and for many of you it was a month to let go and try something new. As a slightly different approach to … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: The Fabric Collage Messy-Scary Stage
During my week-long classes, late on day one or at the latest on day two, students will enter the Messy-Scary Stage. This is the point where they have a significant … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Finish Line: A Captivating Canine Collection
Dogs are one of the most popular for subjects of fabric collage. We can’t help but adore them and they adore us back. Maybe that’s what inspires us to create … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: A Pack of Fabric Collage Dogs
In a celebration of the waning of winter, we revisit this theme-oriented post of Finish Line quilts featuring canines—including the making of Cher Solis’ pup Rocco, pictured in-progress, above. This … Read More
On the Road: Cactus or Pin Cushion? Fabric Collage Returns to Cowboy Country, Pt. 2
Howdy folks—today I finish the ride along the fabric collage trail at Tanque Verde Ranch in the burg of Tucson, Arizona—Part 1 is here—in case ya’ll missed it. The three … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Choosing Fabric for Fabric Collage
Starting a new fabric collage can be an excuse to use those fabulous new fabrics you just bought (or plan to buy!). In fact, browsing your favorite fabric shop can … Read More
On the Road: Whoa, Nellie! Fabric Collage Returns to Cowboy Country, Pt. 1
At the entrance to Tanque Verde Ranch on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona, you enter a different world. This was my third visit to the ranch to teach fabric collage … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Returns to Tucson, AZ
This Saturday in your regularly scheduled post, we’ll return to Tucson, Arizona. In January of this year (2024) I traveled there for my third stint of teaching fabric collage at … Read More
Further Thoughts On… Creating a Palette for Fabric Collage
I encourage my fabric collage students to go wild with color and pattern, especially when their subject is something like a Quilter’s Fantastical Trophy Fish (above). But how to do … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: February Fish Class Final Call
My “Quilter’s Fantastical Trophy Fish” Zoom class has progressed swimmingly. 😉 Even though we now have held two of the four classes, people keep registering—we’re up to 64 participants—it’s still … Read More