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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

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

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