Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the first quarter of 2023 to members of Ahead of the Curve. Click here for the Q1 Workshop Schedule […] Read More
2022 Workshops for Quarter Four (Q4)
Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the fourth quarter of 2022 to members of Ahead of the Curve. Click here for the Q4 Workshop Schedule […] Read More
Inspiration from Machine Quilters
Here is a list of machine quilters who may offer inspiration to all our members. List of Machine Quilters Read More
“True Colors of Springtime Quilt-Along” is set to begin in June!
Hey, Appliqué Fans… “True Colors of Springtime” Quilt-Along begins on June 21! I’ll be coming to you LIVE from my own sewing studio so I can guide you through […] Read More
Book & Pattern Corrections
Recently updated corrections for patterns and books can be found here: Book and Pattern Corrections. The Book and Patterns Corrections page can also be accessed from the bottom of the […] Read More
Mindfulness
Are you ready for some Mindfulness? Yes, that is definitely a buzzword these days. In fact, you might call “mindfulness” a trend, a fad, or even WOO WOO MUMBO […] Read More
Clamshell Quilts and a New England Clam Boil
New England’s Textile Heritage, and what that has to do with ClamBoils! What do Portuguese cooking and quilting have in common? I was raised in Rhode Island, on Narragansett Bay. […] Read More
Kaffe Design Wall for Auditioning Applique Fabrics
When designing an applique quilt or reproducing an applique pattern it is very helpful to tack the blocks and borders up to a wall. Sit back and ponder your applique […] Read More
Designing Applique Quilts in EQ, Part 1
Designing Applique blocks and borders in EQ When you tackle a quilt like this spring flowers quilt, the first step is to design the basic quilt structure in Electric Quilt. […] Read More
Saving Grace
Since I picked my word of the year, Grace, I have noticed how many times people say that word! One of the most common phrases is “Saving Grace”. Vocabulary.com says: A saving grace is […] Read More
Cultivating Culture
When Netflix gets old…there are some wonderful lectures and presentations from the International Quilt Museum. To get to all the museum’s online resources, go to the website: internationalquiltmuseum.org, then follow the Visit […] Read More
Podcasts and Love Letters
Are you into Podcasts? I love listening to podcasts while I sew! One of my favorite podcasts is “Happier”, with Gretchen Rubin and her sister Elizabeth Craft. Liz and Gretchen challenge us to […] Read More
GRACE
Last week I celebrated my 55th birthday, and I want to thank everyone for the e-mails, cards and personal messages on Facebook and Instagram. I am feeling loved! This morning I got […] Read More
BIG Daddy Clam Shells
Big Daddy Clam Shells is finished and quilted! I just love what Pam at the Quilted Seahorse did with this quilt! The quilting pattern is perfect. Big Daddy uses […] Read More
Free Motion Monogramming
Once you wrap your head around Free Motion Quilting (like we did in the Inner Circle Workshop) it is easy to transfer that skill to Free Motion Monogramming like […] Read More
Was it really just December 25th?
It’s still the Christmas season, even though the big day is over. It was a little odd having Christmas alone at home this year, but I did my best to […] Read More
Won’t You Be My Quilting Neighbor?
Last week we had a snowstorm and I snapped this photo as I was writing my newsletter. As I took this photo outside my front door, I thought to myself: […] Read More
Big White Transdoodle Transferring Applique to Fabric
Tip #1 What is the best way to transfer an applique design to the background fabric when you can’t see through the fabric? I like using Transdoodle but Mistyfuse discontinued […] Read More
Want to Learn Applique?
So you want to learn applique? Whether you love applique, or you have had a bad applique experience, no one can deny the beauty of a traditional applique quilt! If […] Read More
Day 30 – Heading into this New Year With You !!!
Hi Quilters! This is Penny Bentley, I work with Sue as her Event Coordinator. I would like to share that I have been blessed and fortunate to share in Sue’s successes with her expanding […] Read More
