New ideas…

I have been busy over the past few weeks working on new pattern ideas for the Leaves Galore Templates and the Quilter’s Chalk Line.

My first pattern

Melissa’s quilt shows you how to do the basic grid technique, and make leaves and vines with the the Leaves Galore Template.

My next pattern, Christmas Ribbons walks you through three new techniques:  Cutting ribbons, poinsettias and bi-color leaves.Use the Grande Leaves Galore to cut all the applique on this  quilt!

The white quilt below will be pattern number three!  We were playing with mirrors to see what we could create with a repeating block.   This quilt gives the wedding ring effect with  thin bias curves.  The first photo is the playing part, the second photo is the end result after fusing, but before quilting.  Another quilt quilt option  in this pattern will be a table runner made with holly leaves cut with Leaves Galore.  Two  great new techniques to keep you using your templates in so many ways!

Christmas Ribbons will be available soon, it is at the printers for my first “trial” batch.  Pattern testers are working on getting samples done, to ensure the instructions are accurate.

The white quilt,  unnamed at this point, is just beginning to take shape.   At first, I used mirrors to see what the quilt would look  like from a repeated block.  I thought you might like to see the process, so here are a few pictures!   Come back soon and  I will give you an update on my progress…

by using just a few leaves, stems and two mirrors, I can do a test  run...
Using mirrors helps you to see what your quilt could look like!
Intricate look, Easy fusible applique!

Intricate look, Easy fusible Applique!

What should I name this pretty little summer quilt?

What should I name this pretty little summer quilt?

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Why are Leaves Galore Templates ORANGE??

No, Orange is not my favorite color, so why are all my templates orange?  Why do all my tools have an awareness ribbon on them?   Why isn’t it pink?

At Sue Pelland Designs, we have chosen to  help fund the fight against Cancer, in particular, Chronic Mylogenous Leukemia.  My son was diagnosed with CML over 3 years ago.  He is being treated at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston MA for this unusual form of Leukemia.   The awareness ribbon for Leukemia is an orange ribbon.

On Saturday, June 26th, kids all over our home town of Upton, MA will ride in a 15 mile bike challenge, a smaller version of the adult Pan Mass Challenge.  This yearly event raises funds for the Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana Farber, where Timmy is treated.    Timmy and his brother Jason are proud participants of this bike ride.  Together with kids all over town, they raised  $24,000 last year alone.  This year, my boys hope to raise over $1000 for our favorite cause.

Every purchase you make at Sue Pelland Designs will help the boys reach this goal.   In June, a portion of your purchase will sponsor my two sons on their annual ride.  Additional donations can be made by visiting the PMCkids.org (check out the links to the left) and seaching for Timmy or Jason Pelland.

So, enjoy your new templates, chalk line or pattern, and remember Timmy every time you see that orange ribbon.

My sincere thanks to you all for making this possible! Sue Pelland

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Home again, home again…

After a very successful Quilt Market, we are home again, and nearly recovered!  The fast and furious pace of Quilt Market was as exciting as it was exhausting.  We arrived home on Monday at midnight, but our bags were not so lucky!  4 suitcases containing everything from our exhibit were lost…temporarily.  You can imagine that there was no sleep for me, while we tried to locate all four bags containing  my quilts!  Thank goodness they were all returned to me by midnight on Tuesday.

We are pleased to announce that the Leaves Galore Templates were a big hit at Market, and we expect to be picked up by several distributors in the US and Canada.   This will make it possible to get Leaves Galore out in quilt shops around the world.

Wholesale customers, you can still order from me, and at this point, it is the only way to get the templates.  Setting up distributors with all the info and the products will take a little time.  I can fill your orders in the meantime!

Retail Customers, I can fill your orders too or you can wait to get the templates at your local quilt shop.    You will be the first on your block to get Leaves Galore!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day everyone.  Enjoy the long weekend, but don’t forget the reason you have one!  Get out there and thank a veteran!  Our prayers and gratitude to those who we remember on Memorial Day weekend.

Sue Pelland

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To Market, To Market…

I can’t wait for Quilt Market in Minneapolis!  My Mom, Elaine, and I are flying out on Wednesday, setting up our booth on Thursday, and Market opens on Friday.  We will be in booth 2750, so please stop by to watch the Leaves Galore and Quilter’s Chalk Line Demo firsthand.   If you can’t make it to market, you can still watch the video on the link here on my home page.

This is the first time that quilt shop owners and distributors will have the chance to buy my tools at wholesale prices.   I hope they like these nifty new tools.  If your favorite quilt shop  is sending representatives to Market,  tell them about Leaves Galore!  Sue Pelland Designs is holding a raffle at Market.  I will present one winner with a $150 gift certificate on Sunday, good off any wholesale order!  I can send wholesale info via e-mail as well, so don’t hesitate to write me a note.  I try to respond promptly,  but please be patient if it takes me a little longer this week to write back or ship your order.

I will be away from Wednesday, May 19th to Monday, May 24th.  Normally, orders are processed and shipped within 2 business days, however orders place this week will be shipped by Thursday, May  27.    Thank you for your patience!

To Market, To Market!!  How exciting…Sue

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Leaves Galore Demo Video

Hello Friends!

I have uploaded the Leaves Galore Demo that you have been waiting for!  It is located in the Video Links on the Left side of my home page.  You will find the chalk line video there too!  If you missed my demo at the Thimble Pleasures show, or at MQX, you can watch it here! This is also a great way to get you started once you buy the Leaves Galore Templates, get them home, and say, “Now, how did she do that?”  I will be taking a break from “video producer and editor” to get ready for Quilt Market in Minneapolis.   When I get home, I will work on the Ribbon Border Video.  Thanks for your patience!

Sue

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How to use the Quilter’s Chalk Line

Technologically Challenged!  That is me!  With my son Timmy’s help, I finally have the Chalk Line Video ready to share.    Watch the video here,   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAwekU2-Vtg or check the link on the left side of my home page…. and please share it with your friends!

Quilter's Chalk Line

The newest MUST HAVE tool for every quilter! Mark straight lines with chalk for quilting, applique placement and squaring up quilt edges.

$17.95

The Quilter’s Chalk Line should be found in every quilter’s tool box!  This invaluable tool will help you mark straight chalk lines for quilting, applique placement, squaring up quilt edges and more.  You will find many more uses for the Quilter’s Chalk Line.  This tool can be filled with iron away chalk (included) or brush away chalk.  Why not buy two and have one for each type?

Color: blue:
White iron off chalk in a handy dispensor bottle included:
Sized to fit a quilter's hands:
Rubber stopper on fill hole keeps chalk inside the tool!:
T-Pin included for immediate use:
Awareness Charm included:
Complete instructions included:
30 ft of thick line carries more chalk. Snap 10 to 15 times before rewinding:

Thanks, Sue

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3 year Cancer-versary!

Dear friends, I am so pleased to announce that yesterday was my son Timmy’s three year Cancer-versary. This is a day to celebrate as Timmy is 3 years past diagnosis with Chronic Mylogenous Leukemia, and he is doing extremely well.

I will keep this post short, as I need to get to Timmy’s 2nd baseball game of the season. Three years ago, Timmy missed the the entire baseball season. His spleen was so enlarged, it was dangerous for him to do anything. We were afraid to let him go back for fear of rupturing his spleen. WOW have we come a long way!!

In celebration of three years on successful Gleevec treatment, Sue Pelland Designs will be making our first quarterly donation to the Jimmy Fund Clinic in Boston MA. From the docs, to the parking attendants, the staff at the clinic is amazing. They do everything they can do to make our visits to the clinic a positive experience.

So a huge THANK YOU to all who have purchased products from Sue Pelland Designs in the first quarter of 2010. You have made this donation possible!

Happy quilting. Sue

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Templates are HERE!

The templates did not arrive in time for MQX,  but that didn’t stop anyone from buying one!  I was able to pick up the templates on Monday, and as of today, all 83 packages have been shipped out.  Thank you all for your patience.  I still have templates left, so I will be adding them to the shopping area of my website tonight.  I am able to take Master Card, Visa and Discover, if you send me an e-mail, or Paypal from the shopping cart.

Gina and I will be working on the video next Monday.  Stay tuned!

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6 days and counting!

Machine Quilt Expo at the Providence, RI  Convention Center is 5 days away!

I am busy trying to finish a pattern for the Christmas Quilt show on the left. Kathy  Sperino has it in her

capable  hands.  Kathy, from Finish Lines  in Mendon MA, is an amazing Professional Machine Quilter.  I can’t

wait to see what she does with this simple little quilt.

I may have it back in time for MQX, so come by booth 315 to see me and I will show it to you, along with two

new ways to use the Leaves Galore Template featured in this quilt.  I think you will all like the ribbon border.

Think of the possibilities!

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11 DAYS UNTIL MQX!

Demonstrating the Quilter's Chalk LIneI will be at MQX in April demonstrating my Quilter’s Chalk Line and  Leaves Galore Templates.

Both tools make applique quilts, like the brown one behind me, a cinch to make!  The border for this quilt was cut out and fused in about an hour.  The center of the quilt took about 8 hours to make.

This quilt pattern is called “Melissa’s Quilt” and is available along with the chalk line, and very soon, the Leaves Galore Templates!!  My online store is now open for business.

After the great feedback at the Thimble Pleasures show, I decided to also show my new products at MQX, Machine Quilter’s Expo, in Providence RI, April 14 to 18.    This is a great event for anyone on the New England area.  Beautiful quilts, great classes and so many vendors!

I’m still working on getting my Quilter’s Chalk Line video up on my website.  I appreciate your patience!

Say “HEY” when you come to MQX.  I’m in booth 315!                   Sue Pelland

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