Quilted Joy Blog

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

Butterfly Irish Chain
I had great fun with this Butterfly Irish Chain. It was pieced with a dramatic red backing so the quilting...
A Snowman Redwork Quilt Destined to Become an Heirloom
A Snowman Redwork Quilt Destined to Become an Heirloom There's something special about a quilt that combines beautiful embroidery with...
Over the River Embroidered Quilt
I can't imagine the hours and hours spent doing the hand embroidery on this quilt. My customer used the time...
Hearts, Irish Chain, Feathers and light switches
Take a look at all the white space on this quilt where I got to play! My intake notes for...
Memorial Quilt for Little Boys Family
I've been working on this quilt for a while. Each block is made from the clothes of a little boy...
New labels!
  I just ordered these new labels yesterday from Uline and I got them today! Pretty! Quilted Joy Blog Stop...
Keep these two products separated
These two products should NOT be stored next to one another. #LearnFromMyFail Quilted Joy Blog Stop by QuiltedJoy.com for design...
Look who just came to my bird feeder!!
Wow!!! I may need a bigger bird feeder!!! Quilted Joy Blog Stop by QuiltedJoy.com for design inspiration, quilting options and...
Mary's Tshirt Quilt For Her Son
Take a look at how much work Mary put into making this great Tshirt quilt for her son. What a...
Sarah's Picnic Square Quilt
Sarah made this modern Picnic Square Quilt as a wedding gift. I really love the color palette she used. It...
Terri's special gift for her sister
Terri works at one of my local quilt shop gems, Among Friends Quilt Shop. She made this tshirt quilt for...
High School Boy's quilt and Pretty Wedding Quilt Gift
I'm trying really hard to finish my customer's Christmas quilts early this year so I can have a Holiday too....
Snapped right in two!
I've never had this happen. Quilted Joy Blog Stop by QuiltedJoy.com for design inspiration, quilting options and pricing on new...
College T-shirt Quilt
I've been working hard on a number of Tshirt quilts that people have ordered for Christmas. This one was for...
Angel Wallhanging
Debra sent me her angel wallhanging and was exceedingly patient as I moved my house and studio before I could...
Video Tutorial: How to Quilt the Olive Filler + Variations
I've got a video tutorial for you today for one of my favorite all over designs. The Olive Filler is...
Halloween In Review
This year we went up to a farm in Indiana to pick our own pumpkins. The field was HUGE! RocketMan...
Kathy's Dresden Plate and Basket Quilt
In the past two posts, here and here, I’ve encouraged you to try to think of the quilting motifs you’d select for Kathy’s...
Design Stage for Custom Quilt
Did you see the photos in my last post about the maroon and blue dresden plate with basket blocks? This...
Ribbon Curtains and Custom Applique quilt In Progress
I needed some type of curtain for the tiny windows that are in my new basement studio. I wish I...
Design wall going up in the new studio
I am in the process of completing the layout/design of my new home studio. We moved in August but I...