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
Throwback Thursday
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
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Portraits
I love each of the portraits in this Throwback Thursday Finish Line post. The wide variety of styles depicted here is a testament to the makers’ skill and to the … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: The Fabric Collage Messy-Scary Stage
During my week-long classes, late on day one or at the latest on day two, students will enter the Messy-Scary Stage. This is the point where they have a significant … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: A Pack of Fabric Collage Dogs
In a celebration of the waning of winter, we revisit this theme-oriented post of Finish Line quilts featuring canines—including the making of Cher Solis’ pup Rocco, pictured in-progress, above. This … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Choosing Fabric for Fabric Collage
Starting a new fabric collage can be an excuse to use those fabulous new fabrics you just bought (or plan to buy!). In fact, browsing your favorite fabric shop can … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Returns to Tucson, AZ
This Saturday in your regularly scheduled post, we’ll return to Tucson, Arizona. In January of this year (2024) I traveled there for my third stint of teaching fabric collage at … Read More