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Max says that it's about time he was included in my newsletter. Here he is impersonating a paperweight on my desk.
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Feb. 13-17, 2012
Yarmouth, ME
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March 19, 2012
Kalispell, MT
April 18-22, 2012
Harpswell, ME
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May 11-12, 2012
Asilomar at Pacific Grove, CA
May 27-June 1, 2012
La Pointe, WI
June 3-8, 2012
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
June 20-24, 2012
Loveland, CO
July 11-15, 2012
Harpswell, ME
4-day Retreat
Aug. 16-19, 2012
Grand Forks, BC, Canada
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Houston, TX
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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.
For more information, visit the website:
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Winter Solstice 2011
With these longer nights and falling temperatures, some primal part of us stretches, yawns, and turns around three times before settling down to snooze. A season of inactivity, especially here in a northern clime, encourages an atmosphere of reflection. We make lists: How did the previous year go? How can we make the upcoming year better?
I want to thank my students for making 2011 my busiest year yet for teaching. All totaled, I traveled to Virginia, Arizona, Texas, Oregon, California (3 times!), and locally Maine and New Hampshire. Some months were quite full but always rewarding. I meet so many great people, see beautiful sights, and get immersed in the creativity of those in each class.
For myself, creatively, the year was successful as well. As most of you know, my quilt, "Dixie Dingo Dreaming," won its category at the International Quilt Festival. I didn't envision that the quilt started in snowy Maine would take me down to balmy Houston - with an added treat to travel there with my mother.
Now, I look forward to 2012 and time early on to finish up the quilt series of my son, Sam. Then, I believe I've collected enough new fabric (like I really needed more?!) to start on a new big animal quilt. Stay tuned!
It's been my pleasure to communicate with you each month via this newsletter and hope you enjoy receiving these updates in the coming year. A thank you to all I've crossed paths with and a wish to all for a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and creative new year.
May you have a warm and twinkling Solstice,
Susan
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Take a Class this Winter with Susan
The days are shorter but there's still time to sign up for a class with Susan this winter. Whether a five-day retreat at a Maine B&B or a three-part course at a local (for Susan) Maine or New Hampshire fabric store, Susan will have you quilting as you never imagined you could.
Serendipitous Sea Turtle:
3-Part Course at Quilt Essentials, Auburn, ME
Saturdays, Jan.14, Feb.11, March 10
Working with Susan's sea turtle design, she takes you through her cutting loose collage process step-by-step, from fabric selection through quilting and binding. This is a template-free class, encouraging playfulness, serendipity, and a willingness to cut loose.
3-Part Course at Portsmouth Fabric Co., Portsmouth, NH
Sundays, Jan.22, Feb.19, March 18
Learn the basics of a fabric-collaged portrait in a fun and no-pressure "cutting loose" way. Create a personified sun's or moon's face using Susan's designs as a starting point. Class moves in a step-by-step fashion, with each student adding their own unique touches in the process.
2012 Fuzzy Slippers Winter Quilt Retreat
February 13-17
This 5-day class allows you to delve into fabric collage with any subject you'd like, with Susan's guidance along the way.
Fee of $525 includes lunches and dinners, snacks, chair massage (with optional full massages), and evening presentation by Susan.
There are still spaces open in the 2012 Retreats, though the Mother's Day and August events are filling fast. For more details on each, including a registration form, please visit Susan's website: www.susancarlson.com.
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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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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 usefull 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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