LAKEPORT >> The Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild present the 14th annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show in Lewis Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport on Oct. 3 and 4. The hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As you wander through the exhibits, you will find a colorful array of quilts and a bustle of activity. The quilting techniques used in making these beautiful treasures vary wildly. A few quilters use very traditional methods of piecing and quilting by hand. Most quilters use a combination of techniques including machine piecing, appliqué and quilting. While many of our quilts are traditional bed quilts, you will also find many innovative pieces in all sizes from bed quilts to miniatures.
Don’t forget to check out the outside edges of the room where you will find ten vendors from as far away as Livermore and Eureka. They will be showing the latest in fabrics and machines as well as some wonderfully comfy shoes.
Visit the Country Store where you can find some handmade items from our members as well as recycled quilting, sewing and craft items.
Stop by the Theme Baskets and take a chance winning one of 11 baskets this year. Themes include Yarn/Sewing, Baby Girl, Christmas, Animal House, Birds, Pets, Gardening, Quilting, Lake County Treasures (a big hit last year), Wine, and Coffee/Tea.
The Silent Auction includes a variety of items to tempt you from fabric bundles to a weaving loom.
The 2015 Opportunity Quilt will find a home on Sunday afternoon when the winning ticket will be drawn. Tickets will be available at the table throughout the show. This year’s quilt, called “Country Charm,” was inspired by a pattern created by one of our vendors, Lynn Wilder of Sew’n Wild Oats. Just in case you don’t win the Opportunity Quilt, stop by Wilder’s booth as she will be demonstrating how to piece the pattern.
Demonstrations are scheduled throughout the show.
Saturday, October 4:
11 a.m. – “Block Transformation – from traditional to contemporary (Oh what fabric can do!)” with Judy Sisneros
Noon – “Going, Going Gone! – Fun with Hexagons” with Geri Beam
1 p.m. – “Just in Case You Don’t Win the Raffle…” with Lynn Wilder
2 p.m. – “Fun with the X/block Ruler” with Sandy Scott
Sunday, October 5:
11 a.m. – “Block Transformation – from traditional to contemporary (Oh what fabric can do!)” with Judy Sisneros
Noon – “Creating a Mesh Bag” with Sandy Scott
1 p.m. – “Just in Case You Don’t Win the Raffle…” with Lynn Wilder
2 p.m. – “Going, Going Gone! – Fun with Hexagons” with Geri Beam.
For information call show co-chairs Sue Schedler at (408) 483-1925, Linda Morrison at 245-5217 or Donna James at 262-1201. You can also visit www.llqg.org/quilt-show.html.
Suzanne Lee is a member of the Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild and publicity co-chair for the quilt show.
