Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Down the Road: Harpswell, Maine Retreat Revival—June 2026—Part 2
Three weeks ago, I said my goodbyes to a new group of women who attended what I’ve called a “revival” of a retreat that I used to hold at a … Read More
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Susan Carlson Fabric Collage—An Unplanned July 4th Maine Retreat Post
In the midst of really hot temperatures and that general never-ending list of things to do, I had a moment yesterday when I decided to change my mind about what … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Down the Road: Harpswell, Maine Retreat Revival—June 2026—Part 1
In last week’s post I introduced you to a fabric collage retreat that way back when, I used to hold every year, down the road from Tom and I at … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Dispatch: The Return of the Harpswell, ME, Retreat!
For years—about a dozen I think—I held fabric collage retreats here in my hometown of Harpswell, Maine. Back in 2019, I decided to take a break and regroup. Then, well, … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Finish Line #124: Quilts Based on My Patterns
The theme for our Finish Line post this week is fabric collage quilts that have used my patterns as their design or inspiration. It just knocks my socks off to … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Finish Line #123: Heartwarming Quilts
Prepare to be wowed by this sparkling selection of finished fabric collage quilts in the newest Finish Line post! What a pleasure to see these artworks and their stories arrive … Read More
Susan Carlson Glorious Gecko Follow Along: Student Submissions Show and Share, Part 3
This week I have more gorgeous geckos to share. This past February, during my Glorious Gecko Follow Along, I invited viewers to join me live on Zoom, as I collage … Read More
Part 2: Susan Carlson On the Road with a Fabric Collage Immersion at Woodland Ridge Retreat 2026
I’ve taught week-long classes at Woodland Ridge Retreat, just outside of Menomonie, Wisconsin, annually for years—but this year was the first two-week-long class at this great location, with only one … Read More
Part 1: Susan Carlson On the Road with a Fabric Collage Immersion at Woodland Ridge Retreat 2026
I’ve taught at Woodland Ridge Retreat, just outside of Menomonie, Wisconsin, annually for years—but this year was the first two-week-long class, with one group of students—including Betsy Hite, photo above. … Read More
Susan Carlson Glorious Gecko Follow Along: Student Submissions Show and Share, Part 2
A couple weeks ago, I introduced you to the first collection of student collage projects from February’s Glorious Gecko Follow Along Zoom class. Today you are invited to gush over … Read More