Joyful Stitches - Quilting, Sewing & Needle Art Supplies

Joyful Stitches - Quilting, Sewing & Needle Art Supplies Premium Fabrics for Joyful Making! We’re so happy you’re here. Since 2011, we have been thoughtfully selecting quality quilting, sewing & needle art supplies.

Visit us online often to see what is new and to stitch a bit of joy into every project!

Here's wishing...
09/26/2026

Here's wishing...

09/25/2026

Beautiful Fall colours and patterns in the Bountiful Line of Fabrics.

Have a great week, and make the world a little brighter!
09/21/2026

Have a great week, and make the world a little brighter!

Because you can have 12 pieces of red fabric and not have the right shade for your project!  Best to be prepared. 😉
09/20/2026

Because you can have 12 pieces of red fabric and not have the right shade for your project! Best to be prepared. 😉

Weekend plans? 😎 What is fueling your weekend?  Sometimes it takes a combination - something to start the day☕and someth...
09/19/2026

Weekend plans? 😎 What is fueling your weekend?
Sometimes it takes a combination - something to start the day☕and something to relax at the end 🍷

09/18/2026

Bring the beauty of nature to your home all year round.

👻  Meet the cozy new hero of bedtime stories: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt!You will fall in love with this little on...
09/16/2026

👻 Meet the cozy new hero of bedtime stories: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt!
You will fall in love with this little one. 📖
Soft, spooky, and stitched together with heart — this little ghost isn't here to scare you, just to snuggle up and tell a story. Perfect for kids who love a gentle spook and grown-ups who never outgrew a good ghost tale.

📖 Warm. Whimsical. Wonderful.
✨ Grab the series and meet the ghost who'll steal your heart (and maybe your fabric).

🧵 TUESDAY TIPS 🧵 Adding Borders That Lay Flat (Not Wavy!) 📏Wavy, rippling borders are one of the most common quilting fr...
09/15/2026

🧵 TUESDAY TIPS 🧵 Adding Borders That Lay Flat (Not Wavy!) 📏
Wavy, rippling borders are one of the most common quilting frustrations — but the fix is easier than you think. Here's how the pros keep borders flat every time:

📐 Measure through the center, not the edges. Lay your quilt top flat on a large, clean surface. Measure through the center in three spots — left, middle, and right for side borders; top, middle, and bottom for top/bottom borders. Edges stretch out of shape, so never measure just the outer edge.

➗ Average it out: Add your three measurements together and divide by three. This average is your magic number — cut your border strips to match it.

✂️ Piece if needed: Quilt longer than your fabric? Sew shorter strips together to reach your length. Watch for directional prints in fabrics.

📍 Mark your centers: Find and mark the center of your border strip. Do the same for your quilt edge.

📌 Pin from the center out: Match the two center points and pin. Then pin the outer edges. Big quilt? Add pins at the halfway points between center and edge too, for extra ease control.

🧷 Sides first, then top & bottom. Attach side borders first and press seams. **Re-measure before cutting your top and bottom borders — your quilt's dimensions may have changed.

✨ Flat borders = a quilt that hangs, folds, and quilts beautifully. Skip the shortcuts, trust the math, and your corners will thank you!

That's true.  Ever play Bobbin Chicken?  🧵 We have - not always successfully, though 🥹
09/14/2026

That's true. Ever play Bobbin Chicken? 🧵 We have - not always successfully, though 🥹

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