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A little fog and a little drizzle didn't dampen the spirit of my class at this year's Empty Spools Seminar held at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, CA. |
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Yellowknife, NT, Canada
June 20-24, 2012
Loveland, CO
July 12-14, 2012
Grand Island, NE
July 16-20, 2012
Harpswell, ME
4-day Retreat
Aug. 16-19, 2012
Grand Forks, BC, Canada
Sept. 21-24, 2012
Houston, TX
Nov. 13-15, 2012
Lake Jackson, TX
Nov. 13 & 16, 2012 More Classes |
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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.
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Interested in how an author creates a novel? My husband is inviting comments on a first draft of his latest work for young readers (and their parents and grandparents).
For more information, visit the website:
tomallenbooks.com
Fourteen-year-old James Asia's life changes the day a long-lost relative leaves him an unexpected inheritance--a thousand-foot long container ship. Pursued by a multinational crime syndicate known as CASPER, James must first save himself before he can save his parents and, oh yeah, prevent a world war. Who is CASPER and what do they want with the Kismet? How can he prevent CASPER from goading two squabbling nations into igniting Word War III? James doesn't know, yet, but with the help of unexpected friends and using some of the mysterious cargo aboard ship, he just may stand a chance.
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Presenting: "Peace, Love, Tie-Dye, Save the Whales"
Here, at last, is the final version of the quilt of my son Sam, as his 13-year-old Beatles-loving self. I've been working on it for over a year off and on. Finally finished it in a last push! For more detailed views, visit my website.
----- A LOT of other news this month. Here's a round up of the stuff covered in detail below: Announcing Skype Fabric Collage Coaching
Let me be your personal creative coach.
2012 Retreat Memories
Looking back as I prepare to look ahead.
Room (in the Class) at the Inn
Still spaces available for my August Retreat, though you may have to bunk at another nearby cottage or inn.
For All You Huskers
If you live in the heartland, here's your chance to take a class.
Until later,
Susan
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 Announcing!
Face-To-Face Fabric Collage Coaching
Using internet conferencing (Skype), I'll review an in-progress piece, answering your questions and making helpful suggestions. If you've started a fabric collage quilt from one of my books or in one of my classes, this personal session will give you the inspiration and advice to finish that project.
Above: What you see. I will draw on your image to show you exactly which areas and pieces of fabric I'm referring to. (in-progress quilt by Darlene Determan)
How It Works
Step 1: Email me to schedule the date and time of your 1/2 hour coaching session.
Step 2: Once you've confirmed with me and paid for your session, email me your phone number and Skype name, along with good, high-resolution photos of your in-progress piece. I suggest an overall photo, one or more detail photos, and a photo of the image you are basing the piece on. I will then set up the screen with the photos provided.
Step 3: Before your session, I'll call you to establish a Skype link. Once the link is established, your half hour session will start. During the half hour, you will be able to ask questions by pointing out trouble areas on your piece. As I respond, I will also circle or highlight the areas--including individual pieces of fabric--that either are working well or need work. We will both be able to see the same screen at the same time.
Above: What you get. After your online consultation, the image I've marked up is returned to you. Here I've drawn red lines to to suggest changes to the ear, the forehead, leg and trunk.
Step 4: The highlighted images plus a check-list of points we discussed, will then be emailed back for you to refer to as you continue to work on your piece.
Requirements
Webcam--set to display your quilt on a working surface or wall
Skype--a basic knowledge of this free software
High-speed Internet
Fee
$75 per half hour session
To Schedule a Session
Email Susan
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2012 Retreat Memories
With one more summer retreat scheduled for August, I already have a boatload of pleasant memories from the February and May (pictured above) gatherings. Images from both retreats have been uploaded to my website. I invite all, but especially the participants, to take a minute to relive the fabric fun we all shared.
Now, it's time to look ahead to next year's retreats. Here's a schedule so you can think ahead!
Mother's Day Weekend Retreat 2013 (had to do this one again!)
Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11
Summer Solstice Retreat 2013 (well, close to the Solstice...)
Sunday-Wednesday, June 23-26
Leaf-Peepers Retreat 2013 (over Columbus Day Weekend)Sunday-Wednesday, October 13-16
I'm not quite set-up for registrations yet, but I'll let you know more soon! |
August Quilting Retreat
Still a few spots open for August's 4-day "Lobstah" Retreat. For more details, including a registration form, please visit my website: www.susancarlson.com.
Class fee includes lunches and dinners, snacks, chair massage (with optional full massages), and evening show-and-share with presentation by Susan. Lodging fees are additional.
2012 Maine Lobstah Summertime Quilt Retreat
August 18-22, Sat. Evening thru Wed. Afternoon
After a Saturday night lobster dinner, the following four days will allow students to either complete a simpler project, or to get a good start on a more ambitious project.
Fee of $420.
Below is a photo montage to whet your appetite. The lobster dinner is an annual event sponsored and served up by our local lobstermen to raise money for educational scholarships. A great way to fuel up for the following days of creativity!
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| Nebraska Classes!
For those of you in the middle of the country, I'll be teaching 2 multiple day classes in Nebraska this July 16th-20th.
My dad is a Nebraska farm-boy, but aside from childhood family visits, I have not returned there for teaching. Thank you to Material Girl in Grand Island for the invitation!
 Cutting Loose: July 16-17(Monday-Tuesday)
Learn collage piecing in a free-form and serendipitous way, as described in her new book, Serendipity Quilts. A painterly approach will be presented, with freehand drawing, cutting, and quilting.  Celestial Portraits: July 18-20
(Wednesday-Friday)
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. For class registration, contact the shop directly:
Material Girl: Fabrics, Fibers, and Quilting Supplies
www.materialgirlfabrics.com
3415 West State St.
Grand Island, NE 68803
308-381-6675
materialgirl@mgfabric.com
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