Hi everyone. My name is Joy Voltenburg and I'm posting from central Illinois - rural Sullivan. I'm married, with 4 children, and 3 grandchildren. I've been quilting just a few years. I started on a Singer 401a and upgraded to a Baby Lock Decorators Choice (which I love by the way). I don't yet have a long arm machine, but it's on my short list of must have items. Attached is my latest project. The pattern is from Fons and Porters magazine and I donated it to our fire department auxiliary (I'm president) for our annual silent auction. The proceeds go towards supporting the firemen (my husband is a long-time volunteer) and back to the community in the form of events and scholarships. I'm looking forward to using this forum. I've been looking around and there are a lot of very talented people here.

Hello and welcome from Ontario

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Hello from Hillsboro! You'll love it on here. No matter what question you come up with, someone knows the answer!

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Greetings from Hannibal, Missouri. We're neighbors!

Well HOWDY from another Central Illinois type person!! Sure are glad you found this wonderful forum and looking forward to seeing your work. Did we mention how much we LOVE pictures???

I feel like I just walked into a room filled of friendly people. It's really nice that there are so many from my area. I've been looking at the Block of the Months, and I think I may try one of those. A big howdy back at all of you!

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!

HI. Welcome from Eastern Washington. I love your quilt.
Which Fons and Porter Magazine was that pattern in. I get all their magazines but don't recall seeing that. Its beautifal.
You did a great job on it. Fabric choices are great.
Glad your here. :thumbup: