Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Wings and Fins—Not to be Missed
As we count down the days to the official start of summer, Memorial Day, some of you may have a different idea of “wings” on your mind, like BBQ wings … Read More
The Finish Line
Fabric Collage Finish Line: A Visit to the Zoo
I may have now lived in Maine for nearly three decades, but I grew up in Maryland, just outside the DC border. When I was in elementary school, I didn’t … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage in the Wild—Not to be Missed
Last week’s Throwback Thursday post did exactly what I wanted it to do, it brought attention back to our very first Fabric Collage Finish Line post that debuted on August … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Portraits—Not to be Missed
Our very first Fabric Collage Finish Line post debuted on August 27, 2016—we are now past the 100 post mark for that blog category. Each of the posts feature colorful … Read More
And More Fish in the Sea: Fantastical Fabric Collage, Final February Results! Part 4
Today we finish up with a final gallery of fabulous fish from my February 2024 online class a—Quilter’s Fantastical Trophy Fish—including “Gone Fishing” (photo above), by Judy Schryver. While I … Read More
Part 2—More Fish in the Sea: Fantastical Fabric Collage, February Results!
As promised, you are in for another treat of fishy fabric collages created during our Quilter’s Fantastical Trophy Fish Follow-Along Class—with stories, explanations, and words of collage wisdom submitted by … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: The Corners of Your Fabric Collage Background
During our Fantastical Quilter’s Trophy Fish class in February 2024, we spent half of one of the four evening presentations on backgrounds: different kinds of backgrounds, different technical approaches to … Read More
Fabric Collage Finish Line: Pretty Cool Portraits In Pink
Portraits (of people) are perhaps the most challenging subjects for fabric collage. Partly because portraiture is tough no matter the media you work in. Partly because when you choose to … Read More
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 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