Quilted Joy Blog

Ready to add a little shimmer, structure, or sheer delight to your next sewing project? Vinyl might be your new...

If you have been curious about trying fabric collage, designer Delphine Brooks makes it wonderfully approachable. Known for her playful...

Excited to start sewing but overwhelmed by all the machine options out there? You're not alone! With so many brands,...

Let’s talk tension. Not the kind you feel when the bobbin acts up, but the kind that makes your stitches sing!...

Clear your calendars and gas up the car—the All Kentucky & Tennessee Shop Hop is happening July 1–August 31, 2025!...

Let’s talk about the part of quilting no one wants to talk about.Not the mountain of fabric you “accidentally” brought...

Every year, quilters from around the world gather in Paducah, Kentucky for the annual AQS Quilt Show, and every year,...

See Angela's Tips for Piecing a backing Live on Wednesday February 5th! When it comes to creating a beautiful quilt,...

Struggling with bulky seams in your quilt blocks? You’re not alone! Whether you love clean, modern quilts that highlight gorgeous...

Angela is continuing a year of Sassy Sashings with some fancy figure 8 sashing designs! We’re also sneaking a peek...

  Do you belong to a guild in your area? If not, I highly suggest you find one and meet...

Angela is continuing a year of Sassy Sashings with a pretty rolling ribbon design! We’re also sneaking a peek into...

  We're All a Little Mad Here! Join us down the rabbit hole! Get ready for a day filled with...

Do you ever get distracted by tile, wrought iron, or wood carvings? Me too! My latest quilt, Boho Bliss, was...

What could be better than a free Baby Quilt Pattern Download? How about a stack of blocks finished from all...

Angela is continuing a year of Sassy Sashings with a combination ribbon candy design! We’re also sneaking a peek into...

Still buzzing from the AQS Paducah Quilt Show excitement, Angela can’t wait to share her wonderful stories and finds with...

The latest quilt by Elizabeth Hartman is her Cats in Pajamas Quilt and I’m in love. I’ve decided to make...

Have you ever finished piecing a quilt, and then realized “Now I have to quilt it”?  For some of us...

In this APQS video tutorial you’ll learn how to quilt the Half Blossom border design. This is a big floral...

The summer is really heating up in more than one way! We’ve never had so many renters.  Everyone wants to...