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Throwback Thursday

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Bugs and Butterflies

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Bugs and Butterflies

June 13, 2024

Bugs, beetles and butterflies are some of nature’s most colorful creatures. As such, they make wonderful subjects for fabric collage. I made dozens of them in my earlier collage years, … Read More

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Sea Turtles

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Sea Turtles

June 6, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage at the International Quilt Festival-Houston

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage at the International Quilt Festival-Houston

May 30, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Wings and Fins—Not to be Missed

May 23, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage in the Wild—Not to be Missed

May 16, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage Portraits—Not to be Missed

May 9, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage at Alegre Retreat 2018

May 2, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Putting It on the Wall

April 25, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Catching A Few Elusive Fish

April 18, 2024

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

Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Sheers Add the Finishing Touch for Your Fabric Collage

April 11, 2024

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

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