Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: The Return of the Fabric Collage Palette
Yes, I realize I talk a lot about creating a fabric palette, but I do have a specific reason to refer back to it in this Throwback Thursday post. You … Read More
Throwback Thursday
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: African-Themed Fabric Collage
Africa is our theme this week as I lead up to my participation in the Quilt Africa Online Summit next weekend, July 6-8, 2022. My participation will of course be … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage in Lake Superior
During my career as a teacher of fabric collage I have had the opportunity to travel to many places in the country and world. But one of the most unique … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: A Quilt Africa Online Summit Reminder
Please note that the following post was originally written for the 2022 Quilt Africa Online Summit, but has been edited to reflect links to information for this year’s Quilt Africa … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Before a Class Read “Sequence: Sheers and When to Use Them”
This is the final in a series of “Before a Class Read” posts. I’ve been handing out homework before teaching a class and I’ve found that students are much more … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Before a Class Read “Sequence in Fabric Collage Faces”
This is another in a series of “Before Class Read” posts. I’ve been giving homework before teaching a class and I’ve found that students are much more prepared when they … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Before a Class Read “Sequence in Fabric Collage”
In preparation for all my classes now, whether in-person or live online, I ask my students to do a little homework. I ask them to review certain passages of the … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Read Before Class “The Fabric Collage Toolkit”
What supplies do I need to bring to class? That’s an often-asked question in the weeks leading up to my in-person classes, such as the pair of classes I am … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Student Work from AQS Paducah Shows Past
What do a cute little girl, a berry-eating bear, and a 1956 John Deere tractor have in common? You guessed it! All are fabric collages begun in one of my … Read More
Susan Carlson Not-So-Throwback Thursday: AQS Quiltweek-Paducah
This week I am in Paducah for AQS Quiltweek, a showcase for some of the nation’s most beautiful quilts. My responsibilities while here include hanging out and greeting visitors to … Read More