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

Quilt Fairy Frolic Block of the Month

Something a Bit Mysterious Is Coming to Quilted Joy- It's a Quilt Fairy Frolic! Get ready to begin a brand-new quilting adventure. Designed by Angela Huffman, our newest Quilt Fairy Block of the Month kicks...

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
Quilting News

Get Ready for the 2026 All Kentucky Tennessee Shop Hop

One of our favorite quilting traditions is almost here! The 2026 All Kentucky Tennessee Shop Hop begins July 1 and continues through August 31, giving quilters two full months to explore quilt shops across Kentucky...

June 3, 2026

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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...
National Dino Day
We’re adding a little prehistoric fun to Quilted Joy with a day full of creativity, community, and inspiration. Join us...
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...
Celebrate National Quilting Day at Quilted Joy!
Mark your calendars, quilting friends! National Quilting Day is Saturday, March 21, and we’re planning a stitch-tacular celebration you won’t...
Celebrate National Embroidery Month with Baby Lock
National Embroidery Month is the perfect time to explore what embroidery can do and right now it comes with extra...
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...
A Touch of Quilt Fairy Magic with a Hint of Mystery!
Bring home a sprinkle of Quilted Joy magic! The Quilt Fairies have been fluttering through the shop with extra sparkle...
Sew What’s New? Explore the Newest Baby Lock Machines for a Chance to Win a Baby Lock Zest!
Come explore the newest Baby Lock machines at this special in-store event!Join us on Saturday, November 22 from 9:30 AM–12:00...
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...
How to machine Quilt with the Petunia Ruler from Creative Grids
Today I want to show you the Petunia Ruler from Creative Grids. This ruler was designed by Angela Walters and...