Susan Carlson Fabric Collage: Earthshine-Preparing for Quilting

In this video I show how I prepare my newest portrait quilt, "Earthshine," for quilting. This involves gluing down stray loose edges, layering the batting and backing, and using safety pins to baste the three layers together.

[@katelangworthy8698]

This fabric collage of your son is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your tips.

[@bellella_6926]

Wow, the love you have for your son shines through this art. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@esperansaloughran693]

I just asked about how to quilt this piece, and you answered my question, Thank you so much!

[@cherylnielson5203]

Absolutely gorgeous! So much tedious work…you have the patience of a saint!

[@debrathomas4425]

This is so beautiful. I can only aspire to do such a thing.

[@joanjasper58]

Stunning so much talent. I would love to see how you attach fabric to fabric, without pins, quilting ect...

[@monaedwards7617]

I saw an idea where someone took a bendable straw that had been cut .5” on each side of the bend. She slid those little ends on to her presser foot to sew things that might otherwise be snagged.

[@lisesheeba4156]

I’ve never seen an art so beautiful as this….and you re sharing your experience…amazing…. I might want to try this technique for my bed quilt….but…would it wash well..?

[@sandan2358]

Amazing!

[@esperansaloughran693]

So much fun! with more fun to come using free motion?

[@sgfabricart]

This is gorgeous! I prefer to use Heat n Bond though. using glue would make me crazy lol

[@TheWonderPieceCollection]

Just wonderful and whimsical! How do you actually attach all of the tiny pieces to the background before the actual sewing ? Is it a collage process using glue?

[@lindahobbs4179]

Exciting

[@lucienereginamachado]

Lindo 🤩

[@tiffannieaiken3663]

What is the foundation fabric, and why cut it away?

[@trudibruges]

Love your work, and thanks for all the videos! How do you hang those 3 layers against the wall?

[@linnettemadrigalcampos8372]

Hello!¡! Desde Costa Rica.

[@twinstar9]

Sam is not three years old anymore!