The Finish Line: Fabric Collage Quilts of Jerri Stroud
Three and a half years ago in 2016, I met Jerri Stroud when she attended my class my Maine Quilt Retreat. In September last year, I renewed my acquaintance with … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Introducing Fabric Collage Artist—Jerri Stroud
I first met Jerri Stroud during my Summertime Maine Quilt Retreat in June 2016. I reconnected with her this past September when I taught at Quilters Anonymous in Shoreline, WA, … Read More
When Is My Fabric Collage Quilt Done?
Making a fabric collage quilt—it can go on forever. There is no ribbon stretched across the finish line to break through when your quilt is done. Maybe you’re a perfectionist—I … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Choosing the Best Image for Fabric Collage
Today’s TBT takes you through the process of choosing a photo or other image to use for your fabric collage quilt. Starting with a good image—one that is in focus … Read More
Fabric Collage Finish Line: Portraits
Portraits are tough. Doesn’t matter which medium you use—oils, watercolors, crayons, charcoal or fabric—depicting a person is a huge challenge. Ellen Parrott with her “Flower Girl” above, has tried at … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage 101—Glue
This week for Throwback Thursday we go back to the basics. Lately, I’ve been fielding quite a few inquiries from people who are new to fabric collage. They have questions … Read More
Susan Carlson 2020 Fabric Collage Teaching Schedule
Here is my 2020 class schedule. I teach fabric collage at different venues around the country. Each venue handles the advertising for the classes, often giving priority to their own … Read More
On the Road: Looking Back on Teaching Fabric Collage in 2019
I’ve been in a somewhat contemplative mood lately, looking at time—how much of it we have on a day to day basis and in our lives in general, and how … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Displaying Your Fabric Collage Quilts
Last week in your Throwback Thursday, I showed you one of my favorite ways to finish the edge of your fabric collage quilt. This week I show you methods of … Read More
Fabric Collage Finish Line: Online Submissions 4
Here’s a lovely collection of fabric collage quilts from around the world. Their makers hail from Scotland and New Zealand, from East Coast and West Coast, USA—we live in a … Read More