Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Summer in Maine
Summer in Maine is slipping by! For this Throwback Thursday I am harkening back to last summer of 2017, which was remarkably full—family, kayaking, gardening—we try to cram so much … Read More
On the Road: Morro Bay, CA, and the Seven Sisters Quilt Show, June 2018
Definition of morro: a rounded hill or promontory.
Definition of Morro Rock: a volcanic plug, or lava dome, in Morro Bay, CA, dating from the Oligocene epoch (from 27 to 23 million years ago). From what I understand, it’s the last volcanic plug (the lava rock leftover when the volcano itself crumbles) in a range running inland—seven of them in fact—hence the origin of the name for the Seven Sisters Quilt Show.
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Somethin’ Fishy
As I explain in today’s Throwback Thursday, I spent several of my early years as a fabric collage artist creating “trophy” fish quilts. These small pieces were simple to transport, … Read More
On the Road: Kalispell, MT, June 2018
June has become the month for my annual trek to Kalispell, Montana. It’s a cute little town, nestled next to the Rockies, and the landing point for those visiting Glacier … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Kalispell, MT
I have been visiting the Quilt Gallery in Kalispell, MT for a number of years now. This Saturday in your regular post, I’ll talk about my latest visit in June … Read More
Art Shaming
SPECIAL THIS WEEK BY TOM ALLEN (Artwork above, by our then 8-year-old son, Sam) Many of you know that I am married to Susan and am a partner with her … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: “Why Color Is Irrelevant”
This week, as I finish up my travel for the season (no more security lines until September!), I handed off Saturday’s blog post to Tom. He had an idea for … Read More
Filling in the Corners: Revisiting Backgrounds
Backgrounds pose more of a challenge than you might think they should. I’ve seen that happen again and again with my students—and it’s the same for me—though saying that doesn’t … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: The “Background” of “Golden Temple of the Good Girls”
This Saturday in your regular blog post I’ll be revisiting the theme of backgrounds in fabric collage. I tackled this topic once in “Telling the Story: Fabric Collage Backgrounds,” but at … Read More
On the Road: June 2018 Harpswell, Maine Quilt Retreat
Some years at my June Maine Quilt Retreat it’s very tempting to sneak outside to enjoy the beautiful early summer sunshine. Not this year. The cool and gray weather kept my … Read More