Information about quilting, patchwork and quilts!
Are you ready to take the next leap in your quilting journey? Join me at the Quilted Joy showroom on Saturday August 25, 2018 12:00pm-3:00pm, for a special seminar about all the wonderful APQS machines! Come and test-drive each model firsthand to find the perfect fit for you and your quilting goals. What better way…
Precut fabrics can be a lot of fun and a fast and easy way to add to your stash or make a gift. Jelly rolls in particular are great for beginner quilters or more experienced quilters looking for a quick project. There are lots of fun ways to play with those 2.5″ x 44″ fabric strips.…
Are you ready to take the next leap in your quilting journey? Join me at the Quilted Joy showroom on Saturday August 25, 2018 12:00pm-3:00pm, for a special seminar about all the wonderful APQS machines! Come and test-drive each model firsthand to find the perfect fit for you and your quilting goals. What better way…
On Friday August 3, I’ll be teaching the APQS Beginning Longarm Class at the Quilted Joy showroom in Louisville, KY. This is a comprehensive lecture and demo class that answers the question that every new longarm machine owner asks themselves, “I just bought this big machine, now what do I do?” 🙂 In this class…
The July meeting for the Longarm Guild falls on July 4, so we will not be meeting next week. The shop will also be closed for Independence Day as well, so we hope everyone enjoys the holiday! We’ll see everyone in August for the next guild meeting. Would you like to receive email reminders for…
I am absolutely in love with the adorable Anna’s Garden panel designed by Patrick Lose! Isn’t it just the sweetest? The playful illustrations and faux quilt top design just make my quilty heart sing. It’s also the perfect panel for my free motion quilting on a sit down machine class. That faux quilt top look…
Do you ever find yourself needing to freshen things up a bit? I was feeling that way about some of the paper pantographs available in the shop. So I’ve changed things up, and now have some exciting new designs available for you! For our longarm renters, don’t be worried. All your old favorites are still here…
The Longarm Guild will be meeting next Wednesday, June 6 at 10:00am in the Quilted Joy showroom. This month we’ll have a ruler spotlight! Angela will demonstrate on the machine how to use a couple of her favorite rulers. Don’t forget to bring an unfinished top for the “How would you quilt this” segment to…
Intricate complicated piecing designs are amazing to look at. These are the show stoppers that demand attention at competitions or hanging on your living room wall. But not every quilt needs to be ornate. A lot of times, we just want a warm quilt to curl up in on a cold winter’s evening. The following…
In May I’ll be teaching my hands on Breaking into Freemotion on the Longarm Class and I’d love for you to join me! Pantographs and design boards look stunning when quilted. But there is a whole world of possibility in free motion quilting! The challenge is knowing where to start. Moving to the front of the machine shouldn’t…
