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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
This Saturday in your regular post I’ll take you into the classroom at Woodland Ridge Retreat Center in Downsville, WI, where I taught a week-long fabric collage class a few … Read More