Kelseyville >> The 80th quilt block on the Lake County Quilt Trail is “Carl’s Compass,” installed on Karlene and John Ellis’ outbuilding located near their gate on 2090 Bell Hill Road in Kelseyville.
Carl’s Compass, which is a rendition of a traditional quilt block called “Mariner’s Compass,” is in honor of Karlene Ellis’ dad, Carl Padgett, symbolizing his 25 years of service in the US Coast Guard.
Karlene and John Ellis received the property in 2002 from Padgett. His love for farming and fishing in Lake County was lived every day on his 9.9 acres of walnuts. Padgett purchased the property in the early 1970s. A new home was built in 2011 and original buildings from the 1930s are being restored.
The LCQT is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote community pride. The 4’x4’ quilt block was drawn and painted by the Lake County Quilt Trail team. LCQT is a group of dedicated volunteer quilters, graphic artists, painters, writers, carpenters, and a videographer.
For information about the Lake County Quilt Trail, visit lakecountyquilttrail.com.
