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Sea kayaking July 2011. My son Sam in Middle Bay.
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The Given Land is a novel written by my husband, which was inspired by our family's trip to New Zealand. When predators invade their island home, the bird heroes of the Given Land are forced to fight for their existence. Geared to young adult readers (aka our son, Sam), it will appeal to adults as well.
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After a hectic schedule of events in June and July, August in Maine is finally a time when we take a breath and enjoy our beautiful state. Whether it's camping or kayaking or just sitting in a lawn chair, now's the time to enjoy being outdoors. Soon enough--too soon--autumn will creep in, leaves will turn, the air will turn brisk and we'll piling on the sweaters.
 Among my favorite memories of this season will be my Summertime Quilt Retreat on July 9-10 with a lovely bunch of gals from around the country and Canada. This followed the Springtime Retreat at the same location on May 20-21. For two days we took over the iconic B&B, the Harpswell Inn. Fabric flew and scissors flashed as we created some great projects. Visit my new photo gallery to view some of the creations (www.susancarlson.com/Class_Photos).
2012 Springtime Quilt Retreat These retreats were such a hit that participants requested I make these annual events. I'm happy to comply. I got some great feed-back from students and will be making some changes accordingly. Mainly, I'll be limiting the class size to 15 students. It allows me more time with each student, though it will increase the cost to $210 for the two day retreat. What I won't be changing is the complementary chair massage each day - that was quite a hit with both sessions!
I've scheduled the Springtime Retreat for Friday and Saturday, May 11-12. Stay tuned for more details.
2012 Summertime Quilt Retreat I haven't yet picked a date for the Summertime Retreat, but (due to other summertime events) I expect that it will have to be in August. I'm considering making it a 4-day session for those who have wished for the extra class time. This could allow students to either complete a simple project or to get a good start on a more ambitious project. Again, stay tuned for more details.
If Maine is not in your itinerary for next year, check out my updated "Upcoming Classes" sidebar (left) to see if I'll be teaching near you.
Until later, Susan |
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NEW: PDFs of Fish Patterns
 If you just can't wait for the mail to arrive to get started on your new fish quilt based on one of my designs, now you can have one emailed directly to you. Plus you save on shipping and handling. Fish patterns come in 9 different designs. See them all at my website.
PDF Fish Patterns ONLY $5
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Maine Fiber Arts Show
"Pioneers: Quilt Art by Busch, Carlson, Chaisson & Levy"
Exhibition dates: July 8-October 1, 2011
Reception & Gallery Talk: Sept. 11, 2-4 p.m.
Open during the Second Friday ArtWalk: July 8 and August 12, 5-8 p.m.
From now through the end of September, I have four quilts on display (including " Million to One" (above) and " Gombessa" (in header above)) in Topsham, Maine at the Maine Fiber Arts Gallery. The show includes art quilts by Elizabeth Busch, Mary Allen Chaisson, and Stephanie Green Levy. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by. Here's the link. |
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This Bag Will Tickle You Pink
 You can't have too many bags (at least that's what I tell my husband). They're so useful! For groceries, for fabric storage, for travel--however you use your "Tickled Pink" bag, you'll be the height of fashion. This quilt is featured in my second book Serendipity Quilts and can viewed at my website.
With zipper and rugged shoulder-length handles. Made from recycled plastic water bottles! Generous size of 15.5" x 15" x 8". $10 plus shipping. Click Here to Order |
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