Quilted Joy Blog

In July I held my first ever Skill Builders: Breaking into Free Motion on the Longarm class. My students and...

Have you signed up for classes at MQX Midwest yet? Now that the kiddos have moved into their dorms and...

Next month I get to teach one of my favorite classes again - The Peacock Paisley Party at MQX Midwest!...

Last weekend I held the first ever Skill Builders: Breaking into Free Motion on the Longarm workshop. My students and...

If you've been following the blog for a while, you've probably noticed I have lots of amazing renters. Everyone has...

Pretty soon I'll be making my next trip of the season to Springfield, IL for the Machine Quilters Exposition Midwest...

Update: Registration is now closed. I'm not sure which is harder, getting started or breaking free from your comfort zone....

I am so excited to once again be on the faculty of MQX, this time in the Midwest! This is...

Are you struggling to quilt feathers; or flat out avoiding them because they’re just too difficult? I have room for a...

Spring is a time of new beginnings, so why not challenge yourself to try something new? This May I will...

Update: The Saturday class sold out so quickly, we've added a second day! You can now register for the Peacock...

If you're anything like me, you maybe have a bit of a fabric habit. Who can resist those lovely batiks?...

Update: Registration is now closed. Did you just pull your new longarm machine out of the box and are now...

Update: Registration is now closed. Did you just pull your new longarm machine out of the box and are now...

Modern quilting can be so interesting, inspiring, and for some very intimidating. Not only are the edge to edge and...

Update: I have been floored by the response to this class and the Longarm Schoolhouse! The Peacock Paisley Party and...

If you've taken a class with me in the last year or two, you may have heard me talk about...

I have been humbled by the response I received for my online class, Longarm Fundamentals. They were a great group...

Inclement weather predictions are forcing us to reschedule today's custom quilting classes to Tuesday March 3rd. Spaces are still available...

I’ll be having a busy week in Manchester for MQX New England.  In addition to working the APQS booth, I’m...

Are you ready to dive into custom and freemotion quilting, but don't know where to start? Join me February 20-21...