Quilted Joy Blog

The next quilt mounted on the frame is a GIANT 117″ square basket quilt. This one is custom too so...

The thread fairy from Fil-Tec  arrived today. Click to enlarge SWOON! I got the new summer 2012 collection. They are...

One of the things I highly recommend adding to your longarm machine is Leader Grips which is a rod snapping...

I’m so excited! I installed my new, next generation Mille today with hydraulic lift and Intelliquilter. Isn’t she GORGEOUS! I...

I have super big news! To see photo bigger please click to enlarge. I was a guest on the Fons...

Take a look at the back side of this next quilt. This pantograph has many different types of leaves in...

Click on the photo to enlarge This quilt was made by Arlene and is a Courthouse Steps quilt pattern. This...

Have you made a Take 5 quilt yet? It is a great beginner pattern and looks great with a bunch...

One of the things I love about working quilt shows for APQS and demoing longarm quilting machines is the opportunity...

Click to enlarge Apparently hockey is growing in popularity here in Louisville but I’m sure we have a long way...

Click to zoom This is an Underground Railroad quilt a customer brought me. She wanted the piecing to be the...

How to Machine Quilt a QOV Bonnie has brought me a number of quilts lately and they are all patriotic...

SOLD! 2009 Millennium with ClassiQ Intelliquilter on Bliss with Quilt Glide and Motorized Fabric Advance. This machine has sold!  This...

One of my customers had this quilt top which was made by her late husband’s Aunt. It is hand appliquéd.  Unfortunately...

I’m not sure what the name of this pattern is. Knowing Sandy, it is likely an original design but don’t...

Karen is a popular local quilting teacher and she has a wonderful eye for picking the right fabrics for the...

This quilt is BIG! And this quilt is BEAUTIFUL! It is all batik- top and bottom. I love the pop...

Here are some more photos of the Flower Garden quilt I just finished. I used Fil-Tec’s Glide thread in the...

My last post showed the before so these will be the “almost after”. I still need to do some stitching...

This is the BEFORE photo:

Marty must have a fabulous batik stash as she has brought me three quilts to do for her that are...