After visiting
Grass Valley, I drove west to Lakeport, CA to lecture and teach for the
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild. What a delightful group of quilters, which included several males, contrary to their namesake. I shared my love of quilt challenges along with some examples of Slice of Improv in anticipation of the workshop on the following day.
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| Challenge Yourself! Lecture/Trunk Show with Slice of Improv Samples |
During the workshop, we were having some serious improvisational fun!! I just love seeing how quilters embrace improvisational piecing techniques and incorporate their own style and adventure into the mix!!
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| Slice of Improv Fun! |
Once again, I was having too much fun watching all the creative energy throughout the room, that I totally neglected to take pictures of all the fabulous collections of pieced blocks! Hopefully they will send me pictures of their finished quilts (hint hint!)
As a traveling teacher, I am always on the look out for ways to be more organized in my packing. So I took note of one particular quilter's set up. Check out this
Flip n' Pack suitcase that has wheels and opens up to individual shelves!! Oh the organizational possibilities!!
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| Flipping Out Over this Flip n' Pack |
Prior to my visit, my fabulous host Jane, sent me a brochure of
Lake County's Quilt Trail. Started in 2010, there are more than 100 blocks (each 4' x 4') mounted throughout the Clear Lake region. I arrived in town a little early, so I pulled out my map and started to explore. What started with just a few blocks found here and there, turned into a full blown scavenger hunt!! During my visit, I managed to photograph 18 blocks and saw several others along the way.
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| Blocks on Barns |
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| Driving Along Winding Roads to Wineries Featuring Blocks |
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| Local Airport and Airplane Blocks |
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| Libraries with Books on Blocks |
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| Churches, Schools and Senior Citizen Centers with Blocks |
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| A Few More Blocks on Homes, Warehouses, Buildings, Shops and Wind Turbine Museum |
Many thanks to Jane, the
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild and Lake County for a fun-filled weekend!
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