This original art quilt by Karen McCarty captured our attention with its flowing lines and beautiful color scheme. Karen says, "I wanted this piece to be uplifting and express a joyful feeling". Joy was quilted on a stationary machine with a different quilted design in each of the colorful strips.
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Joy, made and quilted by Karen McCarty
Originally from Fairbanks, Alaska, Karen McCarty now splits her time between Arizona and Oregon. She has been quilting about 40 years. She started before rotary cutters and mats, using machine piecing and hand quilting. Over the years she has delved into raw edge and turned applique, paper piecing, playing with hexies, landscapes, painting on fabric, and free motion quilting.
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Arizona Quilters Guild show.
