A Basket full of Posies
This quilt was pieced by Joan from Virginia. It was quite large and took me a bit longer to finish than I anticipated. I like the finished quilt though. When […]
Author Archives: Joy Voltenburg
A couple of Batiks – argghhh
Ok. I totally love batiks – I love how they look. I love how there is no top or bottom. I love the designs. And up till now, I even […]
Blue Work
Oh, I absolutely love this blue work embroidery. It made me want to take up embroidery again just so I could do one of these. Of course, since the last […]
Traveling Turtles
I LOVE this latest baby quilt off my frame. 42×60, applique. This has to be the Cutest thing ever! I used two battings – Legacy 80/20 on the bottom and QD […]
People’s Choice Ribbon at Arthur Quilt Show
I live not far from Amish country (Arthur, IL). I actually lived there and went to school there through the 4th grade. (Later moving to nearby Sullivan, IL.) Our closest […]
I’m back! Spring Shadows is done too
Ok. I’ve seriously been neglecting my blog. I know, I know. We’re all busy, busy, busy and why should I be any different than any other blogger/quilter/full-time worker?! The problem […]
Gees Bend quilts – spirals and triangles
Here are two more Gees Bend quilts finished. This is the last of the three Gees Bends quilts that Cheryl brought to me. One is a blue spiral design and the other […]
Seasonal Primitive Applique Wallhanging
This is SO cute. This is a seasonal wall hanging that can be switched out (via velcro) each season. The “frame” was done with beadboard border and just a meander […]
Playing catchup
I have a few pictures to share. Here are three quilts I’ve completed (I have two more to share als0) in the last couple of months. The first one belongs […]
Update – Swoon quilt
I’ve been mssing online quite a bit lately. I work on a computer in my regular day job (graphic design, web design, and cad visualization) so I avoid the computer […]
Custom Quilts of Joy 