Joni @ For the Love of Thread
@loveofthread.bsky.social
Inspire 💡 Create ✂️ Uplift 👍🏻
🧵 Quilt Teacher & Designer
💻 Check out my freebies and patterns for sale ⤵️
https://fortheloveofthread.start.page
🧵 Quilt Teacher & Designer
💻 Check out my freebies and patterns for sale ⤵️
https://fortheloveofthread.start.page
Grateful for this turkey. Today we're celebrating 29 years of being this girl's parents. I could not be more proud of the woman she's become.
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Grateful for this turkey. Today we're celebrating 29 years of being this girl's parents. I could not be more proud of the woman she's become.
Now that I'm settled in Indiana, it's time to get to work in my new studio. Tons of natural light and it has a CLOSET!! Is it weird that's my favorite part?
#loveofthread #quiltsky #quiltstudio #happyplace
#loveofthread #quiltsky #quiltstudio #happyplace
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Now that I'm settled in Indiana, it's time to get to work in my new studio. Tons of natural light and it has a CLOSET!! Is it weird that's my favorite part?
#loveofthread #quiltsky #quiltstudio #happyplace
#loveofthread #quiltsky #quiltstudio #happyplace
We are going to have fun next year! Here's a preview of my free motion quilting starter pack class. Want the deets before anyone else? Sign up for my newsletter. You'll also get my FREE guide to getting started with FMQ.
www.fortheloveofthread.com/pl/2148660357
#quiltsky #fmq #loveofthread
www.fortheloveofthread.com/pl/2148660357
#quiltsky #fmq #loveofthread
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We are going to have fun next year! Here's a preview of my free motion quilting starter pack class. Want the deets before anyone else? Sign up for my newsletter. You'll also get my FREE guide to getting started with FMQ.
www.fortheloveofthread.com/pl/2148660357
#quiltsky #fmq #loveofthread
www.fortheloveofthread.com/pl/2148660357
#quiltsky #fmq #loveofthread
My new shop is live! That means you can get all your Love of Thread patterns, classes, and downloads in one place. I'm excited for you to take a look and tell me what you think.
fortheloveofthread.com/store
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
fortheloveofthread.com/store
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My new shop is live! That means you can get all your Love of Thread patterns, classes, and downloads in one place. I'm excited for you to take a look and tell me what you think.
fortheloveofthread.com/store
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
fortheloveofthread.com/store
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
Washing a quilt for the first time = 😬
In my latest blog post, I’m breaking down:
🧺 best washer settings
✨ catch fabric dyes before they ruin your quilt
🚫 avoid hidden traps
💌 and more!
👉 Read it now: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/first-q...
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
In my latest blog post, I’m breaking down:
🧺 best washer settings
✨ catch fabric dyes before they ruin your quilt
🚫 avoid hidden traps
💌 and more!
👉 Read it now: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/first-q...
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
November 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Washing a quilt for the first time = 😬
In my latest blog post, I’m breaking down:
🧺 best washer settings
✨ catch fabric dyes before they ruin your quilt
🚫 avoid hidden traps
💌 and more!
👉 Read it now: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/first-q...
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
In my latest blog post, I’m breaking down:
🧺 best washer settings
✨ catch fabric dyes before they ruin your quilt
🚫 avoid hidden traps
💌 and more!
👉 Read it now: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/first-q...
#quiltsofbluesky #loveofthread
Choosing the right rotary cutter can be complicated. 😅 I tested three rotary cutters and shared my thoughts—plus what finally made me switch after almost 20 years! 💬 Have a favorite rotary cutter? Let’s chat tools! 🔗 Full post here: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/how-to-...
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
August 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Choosing the right rotary cutter can be complicated. 😅 I tested three rotary cutters and shared my thoughts—plus what finally made me switch after almost 20 years! 💬 Have a favorite rotary cutter? Let’s chat tools! 🔗 Full post here: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/how-to-...
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
Here's how to tell if your stitch is just right:
✅ No top thread on the back
✅ No bobbin thread on the front
If you're seeing puckers or loopy backs, your tension might be off—but don’t start twisting dials yet! Get my best tips on the blog: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/solving...
#quiltsky
✅ No top thread on the back
✅ No bobbin thread on the front
If you're seeing puckers or loopy backs, your tension might be off—but don’t start twisting dials yet! Get my best tips on the blog: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/solving...
#quiltsky
July 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Here's how to tell if your stitch is just right:
✅ No top thread on the back
✅ No bobbin thread on the front
If you're seeing puckers or loopy backs, your tension might be off—but don’t start twisting dials yet! Get my best tips on the blog: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/solving...
#quiltsky
✅ No top thread on the back
✅ No bobbin thread on the front
If you're seeing puckers or loopy backs, your tension might be off—but don’t start twisting dials yet! Get my best tips on the blog: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/solving...
#quiltsky
✏️🪡🧵 What do feed dogs, darning feet, and doodles have in common?
They’re all part of learning free motion quilting — and I promise, it’s easier and more fun than it sounds. I just updated my FMQ Q&A post. Check it out: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/what-is...
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
July 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
✏️🪡🧵 What do feed dogs, darning feet, and doodles have in common?
They’re all part of learning free motion quilting — and I promise, it’s easier and more fun than it sounds. I just updated my FMQ Q&A post. Check it out: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/what-is...
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
This little mini quilt is about all I can muster the effort for in the hot summer months. If you want to stay quilty but it's just too hot outside, read my latest blog post on the activities I focus on in the summertime: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/beating...
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
July 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This little mini quilt is about all I can muster the effort for in the hot summer months. If you want to stay quilty but it's just too hot outside, read my latest blog post on the activities I focus on in the summertime: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/beating...
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
Whole lot of living, laughing, loving happening in the studio over the long weekend. I'll tackle this mess when I get home from work tonight, but I really enjoyed working on a sample for a quilt pattern I'm releasing at the end of the month. I can't wait to show it to you!
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
July 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Whole lot of living, laughing, loving happening in the studio over the long weekend. I'll tackle this mess when I get home from work tonight, but I really enjoyed working on a sample for a quilt pattern I'm releasing at the end of the month. I can't wait to show it to you!
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
This month in the Star Rise BOM, we’re building Sawtooth Star-in-a-Star blocks to add depth and movement to your quilt. These blocks are rooted in history and shine in any fabric combo. Jump in now to get the full pattern library! 💫
www.fortheloveofthread.com/star-rise-bo...
#quiltsky
www.fortheloveofthread.com/star-rise-bo...
#quiltsky
July 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This month in the Star Rise BOM, we’re building Sawtooth Star-in-a-Star blocks to add depth and movement to your quilt. These blocks are rooted in history and shine in any fabric combo. Jump in now to get the full pattern library! 💫
www.fortheloveofthread.com/star-rise-bo...
#quiltsky
www.fortheloveofthread.com/star-rise-bo...
#quiltsky
I had such a great time hosting my family last week. We did a ghost tour in Old Town, where a cat is always guarding this grave; went on an East Wing White House tour; saw the 60 Minutes stop watch; and saw this beautiful blanket. Maybe a future quilt?
June 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I had such a great time hosting my family last week. We did a ghost tour in Old Town, where a cat is always guarding this grave; went on an East Wing White House tour; saw the 60 Minutes stop watch; and saw this beautiful blanket. Maybe a future quilt?
There are over 10 different designs, plus I quilted her college’s motto into the corner. I used bird fabric on the backing to symbolize her leaving the nest. My sister cried the whole time I was explaining it to my niece. She absolutely loved it, and I can’t wait to see her in her next life chapter.
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
There are over 10 different designs, plus I quilted her college’s motto into the corner. I used bird fabric on the backing to symbolize her leaving the nest. My sister cried the whole time I was explaining it to my niece. She absolutely loved it, and I can’t wait to see her in her next life chapter.
My original quilting plan was to sew feathers into every other row on the diagonal. When that was finished, it just didn’t look complete to me. So I decided I was going to go through the unquilted rows and put in a free motion quilting design in each shape as I got to it.
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My original quilting plan was to sew feathers into every other row on the diagonal. When that was finished, it just didn’t look complete to me. So I decided I was going to go through the unquilted rows and put in a free motion quilting design in each shape as I got to it.
last year was the first time I ever turned one of those pictures into an actual quilt.
Her high school colors are maroon and white, and yellow is in her college’s color palette. I made a bunch of half-square and quarter-square triangles and then let them get randomly pieced into what you see here.
Her high school colors are maroon and white, and yellow is in her college’s color palette. I made a bunch of half-square and quarter-square triangles and then let them get randomly pieced into what you see here.
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
last year was the first time I ever turned one of those pictures into an actual quilt.
Her high school colors are maroon and white, and yellow is in her college’s color palette. I made a bunch of half-square and quarter-square triangles and then let them get randomly pieced into what you see here.
Her high school colors are maroon and white, and yellow is in her college’s color palette. I made a bunch of half-square and quarter-square triangles and then let them get randomly pieced into what you see here.
I was so lucky to go to my niece’s high school graduation earlier this month and give her this graduation quilt. And that means I can finally share it with you!
It all started with a wall. I know we take pictures of patterns in the wild, but this restaurant wall from my daughter’s birthday dinner
It all started with a wall. I know we take pictures of patterns in the wild, but this restaurant wall from my daughter’s birthday dinner
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I was so lucky to go to my niece’s high school graduation earlier this month and give her this graduation quilt. And that means I can finally share it with you!
It all started with a wall. I know we take pictures of patterns in the wild, but this restaurant wall from my daughter’s birthday dinner
It all started with a wall. I know we take pictures of patterns in the wild, but this restaurant wall from my daughter’s birthday dinner
Picture this: you're at the spa. The technician is making sure your timing is right and that your joints are nice and lubricated. OK, so it's really a spa day for your sewing machine, and it's so important to do on a regular basis. Read why: buff.ly/hqK6odF
March 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Picture this: you're at the spa. The technician is making sure your timing is right and that your joints are nice and lubricated. OK, so it's really a spa day for your sewing machine, and it's so important to do on a regular basis. Read why: buff.ly/hqK6odF
Are you a confident beginner? How do you know? I break down the common pattern skill levels and how to choose the right one for your skills and mood. Read it here: buff.ly/MpoRU5V
March 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Are you a confident beginner? How do you know? I break down the common pattern skill levels and how to choose the right one for your skills and mood. Read it here: buff.ly/MpoRU5V
Enrollment closes tomorrow for my free motion quilting class where you'll learn over 30 quilting designs and put them into a project you finish on your own sewing machine. Here's what Glenda has to say about her experience. Learn more or sign up here: buff.ly/bpjlCio
March 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Enrollment closes tomorrow for my free motion quilting class where you'll learn over 30 quilting designs and put them into a project you finish on your own sewing machine. Here's what Glenda has to say about her experience. Learn more or sign up here: buff.ly/bpjlCio
Learn over two dozen free motion quilting designs and put them into a project you quilt on your own sewing machine! I promise you can do it, and enrollment to From Whole Cloth is now open! Learn more here: buff.ly/bpjlCio
March 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Learn over two dozen free motion quilting designs and put them into a project you quilt on your own sewing machine! I promise you can do it, and enrollment to From Whole Cloth is now open! Learn more here: buff.ly/bpjlCio
I asked my students to make a quilt plan for their class project, and they understood the assignment! Read the post to see their plan turn into reality: buff.ly/VBHR50J
March 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I asked my students to make a quilt plan for their class project, and they understood the assignment! Read the post to see their plan turn into reality: buff.ly/VBHR50J
March's block for the Star Rise BOM is the Friendship Star block. Learn about the block's history and see the full design here: buff.ly/rDm9tIF
March 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
March's block for the Star Rise BOM is the Friendship Star block. Learn about the block's history and see the full design here: buff.ly/rDm9tIF
There are four things you need to check before turning any dials to fix your sewing machine tension. Read about them here: buff.ly/Zm3zpBF
March 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There are four things you need to check before turning any dials to fix your sewing machine tension. Read about them here: buff.ly/Zm3zpBF
Do you make a quilt plan before you sit down to do the actual quilting part? Read this post on what it is and why you should do one: buff.ly/hZnCDkc
#quilting #quiltplan #fmq #freemotionquilting
#quilting #quiltplan #fmq #freemotionquilting
March 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Do you make a quilt plan before you sit down to do the actual quilting part? Read this post on what it is and why you should do one: buff.ly/hZnCDkc
#quilting #quiltplan #fmq #freemotionquilting
#quilting #quiltplan #fmq #freemotionquilting