Quilted Joy Blog

Longarm quilting tips, tutorials, and inspiration from the Quilted Joy Quilt Fairies

We've Got Some Exciting Classes Coming Your Way!
I have been hard at work putting together my spring schedule of classes and I'm so excited for everything we...
Anita's Vintage Hankie Quilt
Anita is quite the piecer, just a few weeks ago I shared her Sunny Skies quilt with you. Today I...
Stripes & Strips
Not all quilts are made with squares and triangles. These lovely quilts were all made with stripes and strips. You...
Longarm Guild: Finished Edges
The Longarm Guild will be meeting next Wednesday, February 7 at 10:00am in the Quilted Joy showroom. This month Mary...
Jodi's Easy Breezy Stars Quilt
Today I've got a fun quilt from Jodi that would be perfect for summer or spring. I'm in love with...
Laura Heine Fabric Collage Class Now Open
UPDATE: Registration is closed. After an overwhelming response from folks loving all the Laura Heine quilts we've been posting from...
Variety is the Spice of Life
The great thing about quilting is that you never have to make the same quilt twice. Even when you mean...
Peggy's To the Moon and Back Baby Quilt
There are so many adorable panels available that are perfect for a baby quilt, and sometimes you don’t need to...
For the Boys
Girls can be so easy to quilt for. Floral patterns, pink and purple fabrics, as well as blues and geometrics,...
Anita's Sunny Skies Quilt
Take a look at Anita's super cute quilt! This looks a lot like Missouri Star Quilt Co.'s Sunny Skies quilt,...
Using the Laser Light on the Front of your APQS Machine
You may have seen a laser mounted to the back of a longarm machine when using a paper pantograph but...
Closed Friday, Jan 12
Quilted Joy will be closed Friday, January 12 due to winter weather. We follow the University of Louisville. When they...
Beginners Rock!
It is always scary starting something new, but sometimes it just works. These ladies all recently joined the ranks of...
Judy's Batik Pinwheels
Last week we looked at Judy's beautiful One Block Wonder Quilt. Today I have another quilt from Judy. Take a...
Upcoming Hands on Class: Break into Freemotion Quilting!
In February I'll be teaching my hands on Breaking into Freemotion on the Longarm Class and I'd love for you...
The Art in Quilting
Quilts can be very functional. They can also be just for beauty. Check out these great works of art that...
Judy's One Block Wonder Quilt
You have to take a look at Judy's luscious One Block Wonder quilt! Isn't it gorgeous? I like how Judy...
Video Tutorial: Stones on the River
For my latest APQS video tutorial I wanted to play with piano keys and bead board a little bit. If...
Three Ways to Go
There is never just one way to do something right, especially with artistic endeavors. Multiple choices should be seen as...
Tina's Floral Cross Stitch Quilt is Finally Quilted!
What's the longest you've had a quilt wait to be quilted? 10 years? 20 years? How about almost 40 years?...
A Holiday Surprise is Headed Your Way!
Doesn’t our Christmas tree look so pretty? I have some special surprises under the tree this year just for you,...