Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: A Meteorological Fabric Collage Finish Line
Here in the north, along the coast of Maine, winter has sunk its teeth into us. The temperature hasn’t risen above freezing for more than a few hours since the … Read More
Throwback Thursday
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Square Up Your Fabric Collage Quilt
A couple Saturdays ago I suggested that you crop your fabric collage quilt with the same “rules” you would crop a photograph or other artwork for framing. Even if you’re … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Another Fine Kettle of Fabric Collage Fish
In last week’s Throwback Thursday post, I re-introduced you to some of my fish quilts—small quilts that focus of color and texture. That post prepped you for the Saturday post—a … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: A Fine Kettle of Fabric Collage Fish
In this week’s Throwback Thursday I discuss the beginning of my career in fabric collage. Back then I was creating small quilts to sell in galleries and art shows. I … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving! Tom and I know that not all of you out there reading this post are in parts of the world that celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Join Me for Fabric Collage in Bar Harbor, Maine
You may remember some recent posts about my teaching fabric collage in Bar Harbor, Maine (see links below). If you are intrigued by the class and location, I will be … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage in Santa Fe This Year and Next
Next spring I will be returning to magical Santa Fe to teach fabric collage. The class, hosted by MISA—Madeline Island School of the Arts, will run from March 23-27. I … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Scissors for Fabric Collage
I’ve given quite a bit of thought to scissors. While I have pretty much stuck with the same model and brand my whole career—Gingher 6-inch appliqué scissors (above)—I have tried … Read More
Susan Carlson Fabric Collage Throwback Thursday: A Teacher’s Pride
The Finish Line quilts included in today’s Throwback Thursday are from students who all participated in the Road to California Showcase 2019 quilt show. All the quilts were started in … Read More
Susan Carlson Throwback Thursday: Fabric Collage from Maine to Italy
All the Finish Line quilts in this week’s Throwback Thursday were started in my Harpswell, Maine quilt retreats. I miss the classes I used to host here in my hometown. … Read More