Why do you make quilts? Is it for the beautiful finished project or for the joy of creating? No matter your motivation, taking a bit of time for yourself each […] Read More
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Machine Appliqué Part 2: Which Stitch Should I Use?
The Pros and Cons of 5 different stitching options for raw edge appliqué quilts Introduction: Raw Edge Appliqué quilting is an enjoyable technique that allows quilters to create stunning designs […] Read More
UFOs over Schoodic – A Quilt Retreat in Acadia National Park
UFOs Over Schoodic, Event Overview: Your hosts, Bev and Irene Henion invite you to attend UFOs over Schoodic, a quilt retreat on the Schoodic Peninsula in Maine. Acadia National […] Read More
Cutting Long Borders on “Sewing in Slippers with Sue”
Are you tired of dealing with wavy borders in your quilts? Have you ever experienced the frustration of carefully piecing together a quilt only to have the borders ripple or […] Read More
Stronger….or Give Up?
As a business owner and quilting teacher, I may not be involved in groundbreaking research or national security, but to my students, what I do matters. At one point, I […] Read More
Bruce and Diane from SewBatik on Sewing in Slippers with Sue
Discover SewBatik Fabrics in an exclusive interview on Sewing in Slippers. Sue welcomes Bruce and Diane, the brilliant minds behind SewBatik fabrics, a personal favorite of mine for creating exquisite […] Read More
Nestlings by Robin Kohler: From Quilting Enthusiast to Appliqué Extraordinaire
Welcome, quilting friend and applique lovers! Today, we have a special guest on Sewing and Slippers with Sue. Join us as we dive into the world of appliqué quilting with […] Read More
The Spirit of the Marathon and my new friend, Georgia
Spirit of the Marathon Statue It has been a week since I returned from the trip of a lifetime, to Greece and the Greek Islands. After spending 5 beautiful days […] Read More
Measure Twice, Cut Once, A Quilting Podcast with Susan Smith
There is nothing better than having an hour or two to blanket stitch my applique quilts. While I relax into the hypnotic motion of the blanket stitching, it is the […] Read More
Win Broken Glass Batkiks From Island Batik: I used them in Double Clamshells
When Swan Amity Sheridan asked me to work with her new line of fabrics from @island_batik, I immediately thought of the Double Clamshell Pattern. This easy pattern is perfect for […] Read More
Ignore the Quilt Police, Choosing Background Fabrics for Applique
I have just made my first block sample for the Baltimore Album Plain and Fancy blocks. in a recent episode of Sewing in Slippers with Sue, I gave you a […] Read More
Baltimore Beauties: Applique Quilts from the Past and Present
One of the most famous types of applique quilts is the Baltimore Album quilt. For only a very short time in the mid-1800s, Baltimore Album Quilts were all the rage, […] Read More
Do you get stuck choosing colors for your quilts? Here’s one way to get unstuck.
In this week’s Sewing In Slippers with Sue, I talked a bit about what gets you stuck in your quilting process. For many of us, picking a color palette is […] Read More
“Quilting is not supposed to be a not-fun experience.” ~ Beth Helfter
This week on Sewing In Slippers with Sue, I welcomed Beth Helfter of Eva Paige Quilt Designs Beth is a quilt designer, author, teacher, and overall delightful person. She’s the […] Read More
Member Spotlight, Chris Powell from Kennewick, WA
Chris Powell was my guest this week on Sewing in Slippers with Sue! It was such fun to find out more about Chris and her quilting experience Chris started quilting […] Read More
Member Spotlight, Cheryl McIntyre!
While AOC live workshops are a great way to get to know other members, some of our members are working full time, are full-time Moms, and can’t spend the time […] Read More
Lobster 🦞Applique and Lobster🦞 Bisque!
Nothing says Summer like Lobster! When my family is in town, it is tradition to have steamed lobster for a family dinner party. We also have a yearly lobster boil […] Read More
Do you Block your Quilts? Here’s how!
I spent a lovely day this week visiting with a dear friend, Diana Annis. Diana is a long-arm quilter who has quilted many of my favorite quilts. Diana is also […] Read More
Fundraiser for Children in the Ukraine
My dear friend Sherri Noel is famous for journal quilts. She uses words to express herself with some very special quilts. The quilt pictured here is one of these unique […] 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
Simple Pleasures….Thimble Pleasures Quilt Show!
I just love a good quilt show! Last Sunday, I took a walk around the Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Show. This was the first quilt show for our local guild […] Read More
No Sewing Machine Emoji? 🧵 What the Heck?
I keep hunting for a sewing machine emoji, and it is not there! We have scissors, a spool of thread, and even a hand sewing needle, but the sewing machine […] Read More
Fabulous Fusibles for Beginners with Sue Pelland
Sue will be presenting a free Zoom Seminar “Fabulous Fusibles” on February 2 @ 1 pm and 6 pm Are you ready to add applique to your quilting repertoire? The easiest […] Read More
50 Fails
My goal for 2022 is 50 fails. Ok, so maybe that needs an explanation. When I used to set goals, I didn’t challenge myself. I felt setting goals was scary, […] Read More
#22in’22
Here we are, two weeks into the new year, and I am just starting to settle into a new routine. The Christmas decorations are finally put away. OH HAPPY DAY! […] Read More
