We hadn’t deliberate it this fashion, however my two weblog posts this week labored out fairly properly for this Memorial Day Weekend—a time to collect with and bear in mind others—however it additionally indicators the start of summertime and all that this season brings. In right this moment’s put up, there are quilts and tales that mirror on household and journey, making pals, out of doors actions, and the appreciation of what others do for us.
Get pleasure from diving into this put up, splashing round a bit with some material—akin to Daphne’s spinning goldfish in “Altering Course” (element above), and even getting a begin on some summer time studying with the fish-tales that these collage artists have shared with us. And should you missed the fish and butterflies (plus flying horse) of this week’s Throwback Thursday, click on right here for extra summertime inspiration from fellow material collage fans.
I can’t say it sufficient—thanks to all of you who observe these posts that Tom and I put collectively—and a particular thanks to those that frequently ship us pictures and tales of the collage work you create. Collectively, we are able to share our enthusiasm for the artwork of cloth collage, gratitude and appreciation of what we ourselves can do, and celebration within the accomplishments of others.
If you happen to too have a completed material collage quilt and story that you simply wish to share in a End Line put up, please click on on the submit button under for more information.
Studying assets referred to on this put up embrace: Serendipity Quilts, my fish patterns, weblog (on the whole), and the End Line (weblog class), Zoom Lessons, and Fly on the Wall: Susan Carlson Studio Watch.
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Daphne U.
From Daphne U. of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada:
I had needed to attend one among Susan’s courses for a few years, and at last had the chance in summer time 2015. It was a little bit of a household affair — I, my husband, son and parents-in-law stayed in a close-by rental cottage. They’d enjoyable seeing the sights (seashores and extra), and I used to be comfortable as a clam standing over my fish artwork, transferring bits of cloth round. Then we stayed an additional day or two for extra sightseeing, I feel. I bear in mind going to a yard sale (with tons of textile and different artwork gadgets) with Susan and wonderful different retreat class members. The entire journey was a a lot wanted break that I totally loved.
I had admired Susan’s swimming fish collages (proven in her ebook Serendipity Quilts) and needed a venture that might additionally depict motion and motion. The picture was primarily based on a bought inventory picture. Since life was hectic, it took me till 2018 to lastly end the collage and placed on binding. This quilt is known as “Altering Course” as I used to be making some massive work and life adjustments in that interval.
After doing the preliminary collage I spotted that the fish a part of this piece collages plenty of slender material bits, fairly than relying extra on bigger materials to speak the shapes. Nonetheless, I nonetheless had super enjoyable on the retreat (the place I received the primary draft accomplished) and fine-tuning the artwork as soon as at house.
I’ve began one other collage piece, however I’ve found that one among our cats loves to drag out the pins holding the material bits down! He undid a few third of the primary topic earlier than I wised up and glued down a number of the bits.
The retreat/class was an exquisite expertise. The artwork recommendation was sensible, the meals was scrumptious, and it’s all the time a lot enjoyable (and so inspiring) to study such expertise amongst others embarking on an analogous problem. The dinner and ‘quilt present’ night allowed us to satisfy Susan’s beautiful mother and father and to study the meanings behind her stunning quilts. I’m grateful I used to be capable of take part in all of it. I additionally discovered these pandemic lock-down zoom occasions a consolation throughout that unusual time. I get pleasure from getting the weekly weblog/e mail posts, and getting a glimpse into the processes and life experiences behind Susan’s artwork (in addition to the inspiring End Line posts).
Lastly, a enjoyable footnote to this expertise is that when pals noticed this piece, they launched me to another person on this metropolis who had attended one among Susan’s retreat. This particular person rapidly turned a pricey good friend. You by no means know the place one motion will take you!
Ginny Sommarstrom
From Ginny Sommarstrom of Washington State:
This was from a category with Susan at Quilters Nameless. My first and solely try at scrappy applique. I used a glittery tulle on prime that doesn’t present nicely within the picture. After we moved final summer time each our daughter and daughter-in-law needed this small quilt. Completely shocked me!
Pam Munns
From Pam Munns of Atascadero, CA:
I began with Susan’s ebook after which had the chance to take her class at Asilomar (twice) and one other time in Morro Bay. Her approach made it attainable for everybody to grasp and achieve their objective. I was a painter so it was like portray with material! Susan’s quilts have been really inspirational and the detailed directions have been straightforward to observe. I’ve additionally loved her weblog and seeing all of the great creations from her college students.
My quilt was made for my coworker, Will, who had not too long ago retired from the California Freeway Patrol. He was an avid fisherman so I requested him to decide on a fish he favored and he selected an Jap Brook Trout. I known as one other officer to ask him if this was an actual fish with all the colours! He associated that not solely is the fish actual, however when they’re “randy”, they get very colourful! This officer didn’t understand he simply gave the fish his identify: Randy! Will had the quilt framed fantastically (one thing I’ve by no means accomplished) and it hangs in his front room. Extremely, the colour of the wall is the right praise to the colours of the quilt!
Tamara Dezellem
From Tamara Dezellem of Bridgeport WA:
This was my second collage quilt. I used one among Susan’s fish patterns and embellished with sequined mesh and an precise fishing fly tied by my uncle.
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