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I’m Angela- Co-host of the Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting PBS show. APQS Long arm Dealer and Educator. Triplet Momma. Designer. Thread Bimbo.

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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: Complete Comparison Guide
Two Powerful Systems, Different Approaches If you own (or are planning to purchase) an APQS long arm quilting machine, you've...
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...
Beginner’s Guide to Machine Quilting Thread Weight and Ply
Choosing the right thread is just as important as picking your fabric or quilting design, and choosing a sewing machine...
Angela’s Guide to Quilting and Piecing Rulers
During our recent Quilted Joy Clubhouse livestream, I shared some of my favorite rulers that make quilting easier, more accurate,...
Quilting for Charity with the Nimble Thimbles Guild 2025
Every year, the Quilt Fairies at Quilted Joy open up our long arm studio and our hearts to the Louisville...
Sewing with Vinyl: Everything You Need for DIY Bags That Wow
Ready to add a little shimmer, structure, or sheer delight to your next sewing project? Vinyl might be your new...
Fabric Collage the Easy Way
Ready to dip your toes into the colorful world of fabric collage? The On Safari panels by Delphine Brooks for Lewis...
Best Sewing Machine for Beginners (2025) – Quilted Joy
Excited to start sewing but overwhelmed by all the machine options out there? You're not alone! With so many brands,...
Tension Tips for Beautiful Balanced Stitches
Let’s talk tension. Not the kind you feel when the bobbin acts up, but the kind that makes your stitches sing!...
The All Kentucky & Tennessee Shop Hop: Your Summer Quilting Adventure Awaits!
Clear your calendars and gas up the car—the All Kentucky & Tennessee Shop Hop is happening July 1–August 31, 2025!...