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My Least Favorite Part of Quilting (And How I Finally Fixed It)
Let’s talk about the part of quilting no one wants to talk about.Not the mountain of fabric you “accidentally” brought...
Angela's Favorites from the Paducah Quilt Show 2025
Every year, quilters from around the world gather in Paducah, Kentucky for the annual AQS Quilt Show, and every year,...
How to Piece Backing Fabric for a Quilt: Expert Tips for Perfect Results
See Angela's Tips for Piecing a backing Live on Wednesday February 5th! When it comes to creating a beautiful quilt,...
Spinning Seams: A Simple Trick for Perfectly Flat Quilt Blocks
Struggling with bulky seams in your quilt blocks? You’re not alone! Whether you love clean, modern quilts that highlight gorgeous...
Fancy Figure 8 Sashing Designs
Angela is continuing a year of Sassy Sashings with some fancy figure 8 sashing designs! We’re also sneaking a peek...
Nimble Thimble Guild Takes Over Our APQS Long Arm Quilting Machines Making Quilts for Kids!
  Do you belong to a guild in your area? If not, I highly suggest you find one and meet...
How to Quilt a Rolling Ribbon Sashing Design | Quilted Joy Clubhouse August 2024
Angela is continuing a year of Sassy Sashings with a pretty rolling ribbon design! We’re also sneaking a peek into...
Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting: Boho Bliss Quilt
Do you ever get distracted by tile, wrought iron, or wood carvings? Me too! My latest quilt, Boho Bliss, was...
Free Baby Quilt Pattern Download. Perfect for a Block Lotto! So, what is a Block Lotto?
What could be better than a free Baby Quilt Pattern Download? How about a stack of blocks finished from all...
How to Quilt a Combination Ribbon Candy Design | Quilted Joy Clubhouse July 2024
Angela is continuing a year of Sassy Sashings with a combination ribbon candy design! We’re also sneaking a peek into...
Wishbone Sashing Designs | Quilted Joy Clubhouse May 2024
Still buzzing from the AQS Paducah Quilt Show excitement, Angela can’t wait to share her wonderful stories and finds with...
Cats in Castles and the Cats in Pajamas Quilt
The latest quilt by Elizabeth Hartman is her Cats in Pajamas Quilt and I’m in love. I’ve decided to make...
Quilt by Mail at Quilted Joy
Have you ever finished piecing a quilt, and then realized “Now I have to quilt it”?  For some of us...
Video: How to Quilt the Half Blossom Border
In this APQS video tutorial you’ll learn how to quilt the Half Blossom border design. This is a big floral...
July’s Renters Roundup
The summer is really heating up in more than one way! We’ve never had so many renters.  Everyone wants to...
Make: Sewing Machine Table
This post is one of a series showing some of the handmade sewing furniture in my quilting studio. This table...
Tips for Piecing the Ironwood Point Block | Sit n' Sew With Angela Huffman June 2024
https://youtu.be/0dyUPYxkSlUIn this episode of the Sit n' Sew, Angela will share her favorite tips for piecing a block from the...
April Renters Roundup
Phew! Another April has come and gone, and what a ride! For those who are in the know, April is...
Quilt Week 2024 - Paducah, KY | Quilted Joy
The time is here! It's Quilt Week in the Quilting Capitol of the world, Paducah Kentucky! It was a time...
Live Q&A with Angela Huffman | Quilted Joy Clubhouse
Angela recently sat down to chat and asnwer all of your questions during our Live Q&A!  We sure have A LOT...
March Renter Roundup
The extreme chill is finally on its way out and Spring is just around the corner. I am so excited...