Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Sea Turtles
It has been over four years since I launched my Sea Turtle eWorkshop. Since then there have been scores of fabric collage sea turtles, created by both those using the … Read More
Throwback Thursday
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage at the International Quilt Festival-Houston
Some of you may know that my collection of quilts entitled “Specimens” had its premier at the International Quilt Festival-Houston in 2016—the subject of today’s Throwback Thursday post. Since then, … Read More
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
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
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage at Alegre Retreat 2018
One of the perks—and challenges—of my job is traveling to teach. I love visiting beautiful places even if most of the time I am in class. What I don’t love … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Putting It on the Wall
Like other categories of quilting, I see fabric collage as an art form. But unlike our “grandmother’s quilts” that were intended to also function as a bed quilt, the collage … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Catching A Few Elusive Fish
The following batch of “Part 2” fish never made it out of the net! Seriously, we tried numerous times to land these fish in your email inbox, but they stubbornly … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Sheers Add the Finishing Touch for Your Fabric Collage
Using sheer fabrics such as netting, tulle, chiffon and so forth is a great way to add extra depth, interest, and just plain bling to your fabric collage quilt. Sheer … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Fur
How do they do it? How do they make the fur on their cat or dog or highland coo or musk ox (such as the one above by Joan Hodgeboom) … Read More