Quilted Joy Blog

Longarm quilting tips, tutorials, and inspiration from the Quilted Joy Quilt Fairies

Cheerleading Shirt Quilt
My client made this for her daughter in law who was big into cheerleader when she was younger. She wanted...
Pink Hexagon Quilt
(A reminder that you can click on each photo a see it a bit bigger). This Pink Hexagon Quilt was...
Feature article in Fons and Porter's Email Newsletter
Yesterday I was featured in the Fons and Porter's email newsletter. Exciting stuff, eh? The article is up on the...
BirdMan Has Been Published!
I’m so excited! As I was crusing through Facebook this morning I saw that someone had posted a photo on...
Gymnastics Tshirt Quilt
I think I mentioned before that this is the busiest time of year for T-shirt quilts, right? :) This one...
Sock Monkey Invasion
I think my favorite type of quilt is a whimsical quilt. I admire heirloom appliques and creative modern quilts but...
Sandy's 30's Dresden Plate
Take a look at this cheery 1930's Dresden Plate sampler quilt. Isn't it sunny and fun? Sandy made this one...
Father's Day in Heaven Must Be a Busy Place
“…If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him, I’d play a song that would never ever...
Tis the Season for Graduation T-shirt Quilts
This is the time of year I get lots of tshirt quilts in to make for graduation gifts. First I...
GooseyGirl Got Pierced!
I promised my little GooseyGirl that when she was a teenager she could get her ears pierced. Well, she turned...
Tshirt Quilt for High School Graduation
Here's a t-shirt quilt I recently did for a football player who is graduating from high school. I was able...
RocketMan Wins Second Place Ribbon!
My little RocketMan won second place at MQS, the national quilting show in Kansas City! I'm so proud of him!...
GooseyGirl Takes Third Place
GooseyGirl's quilt won third place in the Junior Division -hand guided at the National Quilting show, MQS!
What the heck is this?
When we moved into our house there were a few things left from the former owner. This item is hanging...
Lampwork Beads and Jewelry
I’ve found a new love… lampwork beads. Have you discovered them yet? Each bead is hand crafted and each is...
Cincinnati Quilt Festival 2012 Part 2
There was a large section of quilts that didn’t allow photography so you’ll just have to trust me that there...
Cincinnati Quilt Festival Part 1
The Cincinnati Quilt Festival is one of my favorite shows. The venu is wonderful and spacious. The quilts are stunning...
Kidlet's Win at MQX!
Fay's Ohio Star Table Topper
Love this! Fay is one of my favorite piecers. She works for one of my local quilt shop gems, The...
Nursery Rhymes Baby Quilt
This Nursery Rhymes Baby Quilt is so cute! Those prairie points on the outside outside border are 3D and I...
Lancaster, PA Quilt Show Part 2
Best of Show, Lancaster AQS Show I always find it interesting that each quilt show seems to have its own...