Quilted Joy Blog

Last weekend we had two classes all about creating feathers. We started with basic feather designs, then added to those...

We uploaded a new tutorial for the APQS Youtube page. In the video Angela shows how to take a common...

We recently had Beth Schillig in the APQS store to teach two days of amazing classes! The first day was...

Introducing ClassiQ-LT! In addition to the four system configuration options (BasiQ, BasiQ+, ClassiQ-P, and ClassiQ) you can now order ClassiQ-LT...

Dawn Cavanaugh recently did a video on how to set up a pantograph with an APQS longarm quilting machine. Take...

My babies started their sophomore year today. *sniff *sniff I'm so proud of them but the years are slipping away.

Last week we had a great class in the APQS store. The hands on class focused on using rulers and...

We’ve had a number of new renters come through the studio, and I’ve neglected putting up photos of their finishes,...

Recently my local guild, Louisville Nimble Thimbles, came to spend the morning at the APQS store. One of the service...

Have you ever made a special baby quilt for a precious little angel? I think baby quilts are my favorite...

I have been fortunate enough to write articles for a variety of national publications. This month is the first time...

Recently the local chapter of the American Sewing Guild came to visit. This guild is interesting because it is a...

Some folks get really intimidated by free motion feathers. They can be challenging because the eye can easily tell when...

Pop over to Teri's blog. She recently interviewed me, and you can find the interview over on her blog today!...

You may have tried the typical paisley filler design, but have you tried making oysters? This one would be good...

Take a look at this freehand filler video tutorial you can use for both sit down and stand up quilting....

We have a new baby! He is a siamese mix and well on his way to being spoiled rotten. His...

Things have been very busy, but we are all celebrating the end of the school year. My triplets are THRILLED...

We've got the Quilt Guide Rulers back in stock! For those of you waiting, grab 'em now before they are...

Can you join us? We will have the June meeting of the Ohio Valley Longarm Guild on Wednesday, June 11...

Registration is now open for the two classes Angela will be teaching at the national AQS Chattanooga Quilt Show on...