Quilted joy

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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Quilted joy
Embroidered Baby Quilt
Have you ever made a special baby quilt for a precious little angel? I think baby quilts are my favorite...
Custom Batik Star Wall Hanging
Here's the latest custom quilt I did for one of my customers, Paula. This is entirely freehand with some ruler...
New Concept in Rulers for Sit Down and Stand Up Machines
If you are new to ruler work, you can be so intimidated trying to control both your hands, the ruler...
First Place Blue Ribbon Quilt for Karen!
Way back when I got into quilting I took a piecing class from Karen. She taught me so much and...
Wild Dresden Plate
One of my customers, Kathy, loves fun, funky, bold patterns and colors which is exactly my taste too. You wouldn’t...
Case Study: Karen's Log Cabin at Heart Quilt
This is a multi part post showing my design process for a high end custom quilt. This is part one....
Back of Pumpkin Applique Quilt
Yesterday I posted photos showing the front of Jennifer’s Block of the Month pumpkin quilt she made during a class...
Jennifer's Pumpkin of the Month Quilt
*The local schools are working on a delay but we are open today, Jan 22* In March of 2013 I decided...
Frost on the Pumpkin in the Long Arm Studio
  Take a look at Jennifer's applique quilt that is currently on my frame. It is going to have custom...
Sew Spooky Quilt
How fun is this quilt?Linda, who works at the Smocking Shop in Louisville, asked me to quilt this top for...
Mind Boggling Pineapple Block Quilt
Click to Enlarge There are a lot of things I love about my job. I get to work on quilts...
Mystery Quilt Part 2
Here’s some more shots from the Mystery sampler quilt I just finished up for a client. Be sure to click over...
Mystery Sampler Quilt Part 1
I have a number of really great quilt shops in my area. I’m fortunate that I get to quilt many...
Snowmen Applique Quilt
Click to Enlarge This fusible applique little quilt has brightened up my studio. Sometimes I like to put on Christmas...
Merry Go Round with Bubbles
The quilt was taught as a class locally and I’ve quilted a number of them. I really love the playfulness...
Ginormous Basket Quilt Is DONE!
This quilt was full custom. I’m pretty happy with it! Click to enlarge
Progress on the big ol' basket quilt
I’m slowly making progress on the BIG basket quilt. Click to enlarge You’ll see that I’ve got curling ribbons coming...
Up Next: Baskets, Baskets, Baskets!
The next quilt mounted on the frame is a GIANT 117″ square basket quilt. This one is custom too so...
Vintage Wreath Appliquéd Custom Quilt
One of my customers had this quilt top which was made by her late husband’s Aunt. It is hand appliquéd.  Unfortunately...
Feathered Flower Quilt
Here are some more photos of the Flower Garden quilt I just finished. I used Fil-Tec’s Glide thread in the...