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

Quilt Fairy Frolic Block of the Month

Join the Quilt Fairy Frolic Block of the Month The Quilt Fairy Frolic is underway, and there’s still room for you! Join Angela Huffman and the Quilt Fairies for a free mystery quilt adventure, with...

July 16, 2026
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Essential Thread Colors Every Quilter Should Own

Discover the five versatile thread colors that belong in every quilter's collection, why they work with almost any project, and how they can simplify your thread stash while helping your quilting shine.

July 2, 2026

A Quilter's Guide to Batik Fabrics

Love the rich colors and unique look of batik fabric? Learn how batiks differ from regular quilting cotton, plus simple tips for sewing, pressing, washing, and caring for your batik quilts.

September 10, 2026

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How to Use Your Quilted Joy Gift Registry or Wishlist
Have you been flirting with a beautiful quilt kit or a new sewing machine? With the holidays coming up, someone...
Discover Welsh Quilting!
Quilting traditions from the past can be a wonderful source of inspiration for the quilts we’re making today. At our...
How to Start Quilting: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide
Everything You Need to Know to Make Your First Quilt, From Supplies to Final Stitch Starting something new can feel...
How Much Backing Fabric Do I Need? A Quilt Backing Guide
You finished your quilt top! Now there's just one more big piece of fabric to figure out: the backing. How much...
Join Us for Teach the World to Sew Day!
Celebrate Teach the World to Sew Day™ at Quilted Joy Have you always wanted to learn how to sew, but...
Louisville Nimble Thimbles Spend the Day Quilting for Charity at Quilted Joy
Every July, the Louisville Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild gathers at Quilted Joy for one of our favorite traditions. For a...
Angela Huffman's Favorite Glide Thread Colors: Two Curated Collections for Every Quilter
When you spend as much time quilting as Angela, you quickly learn which thread colors earn a permanent spot on...
How to Choose the Right Quilt Batting: A Complete Guide
Batting is the layer hiding inside every quilt sandwich, and it does more work than people give it credit for....
Kids Sewing Classes in Louisville, KY | Quilted Joy Sewing School for Children & Teens
Kids Sewing Classes Are Coming to Quilted Joy This Fall Something special is coming to Quilted Joy and it is...
A Beautiful Finish to Quilt Fairy Dreams!
Our very first Quilt Fairy Dreams Block of the Month has officially wrapped up, and we are absolutely in awe...
How to Make a One Block Wonder Quilt with Fabric Panels
Some quilts feel almost magical as they come together. A One Block Wonder quilt is one of those projects. With...
Smart Sewing Room Organization Ideas for Sewists and Quilters
As quilters and sewists, we ask a lot of our sewing rooms. They hold our machines, our fabric, our projects...
Echoes of Iceland Quilt Kit
Bring the beauty and rhythm of Iceland into your sewing room with Echoes of Iceland, a striking quilt project inspired...
Quilt Path vs IntelliQuilter for APQS Machines: Which Longarm Automation System Is Best?
Two Powerful Systems, Different Approaches If you own, or are planning to purchase, an APQS longarm quilting machine, you will...
How to Start Embroidery
Picture this: you’re holding a plain piece of fabric, and within minutes, you’re adding little flowers, initials, or borders that...
Stitch Regulation Explained: Finding Your Quilting Rhythm
If you have ever struggled with keeping your quilting stitches even, you are not alone. Stitch regulation is one of...
How to Make A Quilt: A Step-by-Step Guide
Feeling inspired to make a quilt but then become overwhelmed with all the choices and specialized lingo? Quilting looks complicated....
How to Quilt on a Sewing Machine
You Don’t Need a Fancy Machine to Quilt Beautifully Many new quilters believe you need a massive, specialized long-arm quilting...