Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the third quarter of 2022 to members of Ahead of the Curve. Click here for the upcoming Q3 workshop schedule. 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 each step of making this glorious quilt! Quilt along with me in your sewing room while discovering new fast and fabulous Rotary Cut Applique Techniques! […] Read More
New AOC Member Orientation Video – April 2022
The video link found below is from the April 4, 2022 New Member Orientation for Ahead of the Curve. Any questions, please contact Penny@SuePellandDesigns.com Click here for the video Read More
2022 Workshops for Quarter Two
Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the second quarter of 2022 to members of Ahead of the Curve. Click here for Quarter Two Workshop Schedule! 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 home page. 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 JUMBO. I have been studying mindfulness lately and I want to tell you how being mindful has helped change my quilting journey for the better! […] Read More
2022 Workshops for Quarter One
Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the first quarter of 2022. Quarter One Workshop Schedule here! If you would like to take any of the workshops, they will be offered to members of Ahead of the Curve Gold and Platinum Levels on a first come, first served basis. After early […] Read More
2021 Workshops for Quarter Four
Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the fourth quarter of 2021. Quarter Four Workshop Schedule here! If you would like to take any of the workshops, they will be offered to members of Ahead of the Curve Gold and Platinum Levels on a first come, first served basis. After early […] 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. There was a very large Portuguese population in that area that was drawn to Fall River and New Bedford MA by the fishing industry and […] 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 placement and your choice of applique fabrics before you fuse and stitch. I never fuse an applique block without admiring it from a […] Read More
2021 Workshops for Quarter Three
Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the third quarter of 2021. Quarter Three Workshop Schedule here! If you would like to take any of the workshops, they will be offered to members of Ahead of the Curve Gold and Platinum Levels on a first come, first served basis. After early […] 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. I like using a large block size for applique blocks. Floral blocks tend to get pretty big when you are working with 2 1/2″ and […] 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 something positive in an otherwise bad situation. The saving grace is the good thing that redeems, or saves, a negative experience. YOU have been my Saving Grace! This […] Read More
2021 Workshops for Quarter Two
Here is the list of workshops that will be offered in the second quarter of 2021. Quarter Two Workshop Schedule here! If you would like to take any of the workshops, they will be offered to members of Ahead of the Curve Gold and Platinum Levels on a first come, first served basis. After early […] 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 tab, then Virtual Experiences. There are many wonderful programs to discover! My favorite virtual resources are the “Textile Talks” from The Quilt Alliance, SAQA, Surface Design […] 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 find ways to be Happier and offer hacks and thoughts on bringing joy into your life. Liz and Gretchen have challenged listeners to read for […] 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 this card from Donna, Penny and Joanne who work with me here at Sue Pelland Designs. Many of you know my amazing team of Suzettes, but […] 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 a TON of fusible web to make this large scale clamshell quilt in the fastest, easiest way possible. The clamshells are fused, cut and fused […] 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 I did on My Grand Nephew Liam’s stocking. I use Iron Off Marking Chalk in a Clover Marking Tool, then write the name in cursive […] 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 bring on the spirit of the Holidays. We got a real tree, covered it with lights and baubles. I truly wish I could bottle up […] 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: “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!” This quote from Mr. Rogers brought me back to my childhood. I am not embarrassed to say that I grew up watching Mr. […] 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 Transdoodle Jr. in blue, yellow and white. What is a quilter to do? I have just discovered that we can get four big sheets that are 18” […] 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 you would like to discover a faster way to applique, you have come to the right place! I’ve developed a simple method for fusing, cutting, […] 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 quilting business. Sue is an extremely creative and professional businesswoman who has Donna, Joanne, and I to assist her along the way, but, of course, it is […] Read More
