My journey as a quilter started as a wish over 35 years ago. I didn’t own a rotary cutter or a cutting mat, but I so badly wanted to make a quilt after I was inspired by a layer cake I saw in a quilting store. It was a challenge pack of batik squares that local quilters were cutting up and making into gorgeous quilts. The fabric was so incredible that I was too afraid to cut it for fear I would ruin it, so all I could manage to do was to sew them all together in a basic patchwork format. It was the first quilt that I finished when I finally got my long arm, and I cherish it because it signifies my beginning. Experts aren’t born. It takes years of practice to develop a skill or a craft. Where are you on your quilting journey? You might be at the beginning, or you might be an expert quilter. Regardless of where you are, I can assist with your quilting journey. Some quilt projects can take a long time, while others are super quick. Regardless, the quilting process can be seen as the longest part of the journey. Let me help you with the home stretch. I sew it, and then it’s done. Sew Done! 

My name is Suzette Lucier, and welcome to Sew Done, located in beautiful Ancaster, ON, Canada. Sew Done provides computerized long arm quilting services for local and mail in clients. I will help you get your quilt finished with a beautiful edge to edge design. We will discuss your needs and preferences and create a plan to beautifully complete your quilt project. 

I’ve been in sales and marketing for the last 35 years with an MBA degree, but my creative side is where I have the most fun!  I was so lucky to have inherited my grandmother’s Singer. I was self taught, tackling some fearless and reckless trial and error projects.  I pushed my way through all the early mishaps fueled by my love for the handmade.  I fell in love with thread painting, dabbled in bag making, but then the family years came along, and I quickly pivoted to making pajamas and Halloween costumes.  The kids loved their flannel whale jammies!  Looking back, I bush-wacked my way through those patterns, but they never knew that, and they were king of the mountain wearing jammies made just for them!  I can’t tell you the joy I experienced drawing up patterns for costume designs with my kids for whatever wild idea they came up with for Halloween.  I experienced “Meraki” (May-rock-eee), which is a Greek word meaning to do something with love, creativity, or soul, or to put a part of yourself into your work. 😊 

I was invited by a friend to join her for a one-day quilt class and then I was hooked and no longer afraid to cut the pretty fabric!  LOL!  Like any good mom, I allowed those parenting years to take a strong hold, and my quilting hobby took a back seat, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  Fast forward about 20 years to now where the hustle-bustle of a young family has quieted and given way to more time for quilting.  We invested in a long arm machine with the intent to get my long arm business up and running. I have a Handi Quilter Amara 24 with Pro Stitcher Premium electronic quilting software on a 12-foot frame which handles up to a king size quilt.  We are a pet free and smoke free home which means your quilt will not be exposed to allergens.