If you have you always wanted to make appliqué quilts,
but thought it was too hard, time-consuming, and tedious...then you belong in the
"Ahead of the Curve" Community!
Rotary Cut Fusible Appliqué is the fastest way to appliqué...
Without tracing or cutting with scissors!
Let Sue Pelland show you the easy way to appliqué.
You Can Quickly and Easily Make Appliqué Projects,
Even Baltimore Album Blocks...
Even if you have never appliqued before!
When you join "Ahead of the Curve"
You can put your scissors away, and Rotary Cut with precision and accuracy.
Make perfect appliqué shapes up to 12 at a time using acrylic templates for appliqué.
Get Ahead of the Curve™
Members of the Ahead of the Curve Community get
High-Quality Appliqué Quilts FINISHED!
Three levels of membership...
one that is perfect for you!
Silver Leaf
- 17-Session Video Applique Course: From Novice to Mastery of Rotary Cut Fusible Applique. Sold Seperately for $397.
- 11% Discount on all Products
- All Day Virtual Sew-A-Thons. A $29 Value.
- 2 On-Demand Projects: Melissa's Quilt and Clever Clamshells, A $98 value.
- TOTAL VALUE for one month, $524 plus discounts!
Gold Leaf
- 17-Session Video Applique Course: From Novice to Mastery of Rotary Cut Fusible Applique. Sold seperately for $397
- 11% Discount on all Products
- All Day Virtual Sew-A-Thons. A $29 Value.
- ONE LIVE Online Workshop with Sue Pelland Each Month, Plus the recording. A $69/Month Value.
- Join A Vibrant Community of Applique Fans
- Unlimited Access to 8 On-Demand Projects, A $432 Value
- TOTAL VALUE for one month, $927 plus discounts!
Platinum Leaf
- 17-Session Video Applique Course: From Novice to Mastery of Rotary Cut Fusible Applique. Sold Seperately for $397.
- 11% Discount on all Products
- All Day Virtual Sew-A-Thons. A $29 Value.
- ONE LIVE Online Workshop with Sue Pelland Each Month, Plus the recording, A $69/Month Value
- Join a Vibrant Community of Applique Fans!
- Exclusive Feature: Unlimited Access to all 29 On-Demand Projects with both Video instruction and written instructions. A $1597 Value.
- Exclusive Feature, Half off all new Quilt-Alongs or Group Projects, A $75 Value.
- TOTAL VALUE for one month, $2092 plus discounts!
Ahead of the Curve Membership Closed April 9, 2023
but will Reopen in July 2023.
Be notified first when you register for the Waitlist.
Here's What Our Members Are Saying.....
Your classes have inspired me to think outside the box making me overall more creative and confident as a quilter and a quilt designer. I learned the art of playing and auditioning shapes and colors and then combining those to create one of a kind works of art.
Thank you for helping my creative spark become creative fireworks!
~ Leslie Swearinger IL
Today I am not afraid to jump in and start any appliqué project. Prior to joining I would think long and hard before starting an appliqué project. My confidence went from 20% to 95%.
~Cheryl McIntrye, Charlottesville VA~
I LOVE the monthly classes as well as the recorded classes and it is awesome to be able to watch recordings over and over. The technique videos are also priceless.
~Debbie West, Barnstable MA~
Regardless of your applique skill level, AOC is for you. The monthly classes inspire you to practice your skills and the support of other students and Sue is priceless!!!
~Irene Henion, Albion NY~
Discover the JOY and SATISFACTION
of making gorgeous quilts in less time
and with less waste! Choose from two different projects each month including:
Silver Leaf Level:
17-Session Online Course: From Novice to Master of Rotary Cut Applique:
Get a proven step-by-step path to master fusible appliqué one shape at a time. Concise 15-30 minute video segments are available instantly, with unlimited access. Practice with the videos and you will gain confidence quickly. You will have this Reference Library of every technique video that will help you complete every rotary cut applique project!
Critter Series Videos and PDF patterns: for creating bees, dragonflies, hummingbirds, owls, snails, ladybugs, turtles, and frogs!
TWO On-Demand Project Workshops using both the Leaves Galore and Hearts & More templates.
Melissa's Quilt and Clever Clamshells are the perfect projects to start your applique journey!
Silver Leaf Membership is for you because you want unlimited access to the 17-Session Course, discounts on products, and access to the Community!
Gold Leaf Level:
17-Session Online Course: From Novice to Master of Rotary Cut Applique:
Get a proven step-by-step path to master fusible appliqué one shape at a time. Concise 15-30 minute video segments are available instantly, with unlimited access. Practice with the videos and you will gain confidence quickly. You will have this Reference Library of every technique video that will help you complete every rotary cut applique project!
Critter Series Videos and PDF patterns: for creating bees, dragonflies, hummingbirds, owls, snails, ladybugs, turtles, and frogs!
EIGHT On-Demand Project Workshops using both the Leaves Galore and Hearts & More templates.
For more details on each workshop, view the workshop descriptions here.
As a Gold Leaf Member, you can register for ONE LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP each month!
Can't make it LIVE? You get the video of the workshop by e-mail one week after the workshop ends. Watch the recorded workshop any time you wish. Have access to the recording indefinitely!
Gold Leaf Membership is for you because you want personalized instruction, fabulous workshops, and an active community! You want projects that you can finish in a few days. Make baby quilts, table runners, small projects for gifts, and more.
Platinum Leaf Level:
17-Session Online Course: From Novice to Master of Rotary Cut Applique:
Get a proven step-by-step path to master fusible appliqué one shape at a time. Concise 15-30 minute video segments are available instantly, with unlimited access. Practice with the videos and you will gain confidence quickly. You will have this Reference Library of every technique video that will help you complete every rotary cut applique project!
Critter Series Videos and PDF patterns: for creating bees, dragonflies, hummingbirds, owls, snails, ladybugs, turtles, and frogs!
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO TWENTY-NINE On Demand Projects using both the Leaves Galore and Hearts & More templates
For more details on each workshop, view the workshop descriptions here.
As a Platinum Leaf Member, you get to pre-register for ONE LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP each month.
Can't make it LIVE? You get the video by e-mail after the workshop has ended. Watch the recorded workshop any time you wish. Have access to the recording indefinitely in your e-mail!
Platinum Leaf Membership is for you because you want personalized instruction, a boatload of recorded workshops that you can take any time you want, and an active community! You want projects that you can finish in a few days. You also want access to bigger, more complex projects. Make bed quilts, baby quilts, table runners, small projects for gifts, and more!
Remember, all membership levels include:
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Membership Page on SPD website: Your home base for finding the technique videos, on-demand projects, workshop registration, and other great content.
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A Vibrant Community of Appliqué fans with our own Private Facebook Group: Post photos of your workshop projects, ask any questions and get answers, hang out with your friends, and have some fun with Appliqué!!
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All Day Virtual Sew-A-Thons: Meet new friends for an all-day sit and sew where you can finish up SPD projects you started in the workshops. Sue will be on hand to answer your questions from prior workshops so you'll get your projects finished!
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11% Discount on quilting supplies in the SPD Store
Here's What Our Members Are Saying.....
AOC is a continuous appliqué school teaching across the board techniques, introducing students to new methods, tools and projects. Instructor/Owner Sue Pelland makes you want to be a part of her group. Sue is a great instructor, kind, understanding and patient. Questions get answers and interaction with other classmates is always fun and informative. Challenges are there without intimidation.
~Margaret Smith, Dexter MI~
I was a die hard needle turn appliquér and so everything took forever to finish, if ever. With Sue’s method, quilt tops actually become finished quilts.
~Coleen Groenendaal, Phillipsburg NJ~
What is your learning style?
In-Person: If you are the type of person who is motivated by in-person workshops, then I've got you covered! Gold and Platinum Leaf Members choose from two in-person workshops every month. During our time together, I can guide you through our block or project.
There will be one workshop for a project each month. Choose this path and you can learn new techniques each month while completing a small project.
There will be one workshop for a "Plain or Fancy" block each month. Choose this route to keep adding blocks to your "Almost in Baltimore" quilt! The blocks are made to all come together to make a 3 block, 4 block, 9 block, or 12 block quilt.
You get to decide every month which projects or blocks you want to make, then come and make them with the AOC community!
On-Demand: Maybe you don't have the time to come to Live Workshops, or you know you don't have time to stitch a project each month! I've got your back!
You can work through the technique videos at your own pace, and learn Rotary Cut Applique without a specific project in mind. Then when you do have time to sew, take a weekend to make one of the On-Demand projects. There is nothing like working through a project to strengthen your applique skills! Silver Leaf has two on-demand projects. Gold leaf has eight on-demand projects. Platinum leaf has 29 and growing on-demand projects!
Which style is better for you?
LIVE workshops will give you individual attention and the chance to ask questions during class.
Recorded workshops work on your time schedule.
No need to choose!
Gold and Platinum Leaf members who register for one workshop each month get both: the live workshop
and the recording each month, plus a library of recorded workshops to watch on demand.
Let me take you on a journey
to Appliqué Excellence
I'm so excited to be your guide, your applique mentor, and your biggest cheerleader! I'll be with you every step of the way on your path to successful applique!
~ Sue Pelland
I've been quilting and making appliqué quilts since I was a kid! But I have too many quilts in my sketchbook to make them all by hand. I needed a faster way to translate my ideas into fabric.
I created the Leaves Galore Templates and the Hearts and More tools so quilters could tackle appliqué in a whole new way, Rotary Cut Fusible Appliqué!
I love teaching every aspect of quilting, but when it came to appliqué, many quilters were hesitant to try. I know from experience that applique can be just as fun and easy as piecing!
In fact, I believe applique is perfect for every quilter regardless of your skill level! Applique is all about creativity, and not a bunch of quilting rules. Best of all, there are no persnickety points to match! Everyone can Applique!
If you want to make fast, fun, and functional quilts that stand up to being loved, AOC is a great place to master a wide variety of quilting techniques. We'll start with Applique, but we also cover precision piecing, picture-perfect bindings, machine quilting and so much more!
Maybe you aspire to make heirloom quilts for shows? Whatever your quilting goals, you can reach them faster using Rotary Cut Applique and the straightforward methods I teach in the membership.
I can get you "Ahead of the Curve" faster when you take online workshops with me! We can work together to make the quilts of your dreams!
You'll save a bundle on workshops when you join the Platinum and Gold Leaf Levels, and meet a great group of quilters along the way!
Here's What Our Members Are Saying.....
I truly love the constant inspiration - new projects of all sizes and shapes. There's something for everyone. AOC and SPD are not demanding or competitive. I can watch the classes even if I can't sew during the class and still feel like a treasured member of the group. It has been such a stress reliever and source of happiness for me. Getting to sew with my beloved sister via Zoom is an incredible plus too!
~Bev Henion, Gouldsboro ME~
AOC is the best! You learn from a very talented teacher how to make beautiful quilts with less stress. Sue & Penny are always there to help if you have a problem. You will have loads of fun & all the info you need to make quilts that are worthy of a blue ribbon.
~Alice Mehaffey, Dover DE~
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