LAKEPORT — The Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild present the 17th annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show at Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7.
The show will be held in two buildings, Fritch Hall and Little Theater. The hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As one wanders 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, applique and quilting. While many of the quilts are traditional bed quilts, you will also find many innovative pieces in all sizes from bed quilts to miniatures.
Community leaders choosing their favorite quilt give VIP Awards. The VIP community leaders are:
- Ariel Carmona Jr, managing editor, Record-Bee
- Cindy Hutchison, personal trainer
- Jan Kespohl, retired sheriff sergeant
- Meredith Lahmann, retired teacher, writer
- Elizabeth Larson, editor and publisher, Lake County News
- Tammy Renfro-Myers, registered nurse
Watch for the purple and white ribbons and stories telling why the quilts were chosen.
Don’t forget to check out the outside edges of the rooms where you will find ten vendors from as far away as Florida and Hawaii. They will be showing the latest in fabrics, patterns, sewing workstations, long arm quilting and sewing machines.
Visit our Country Store in the Little Theater where you can find some handmade items from our members as well as recycled quilting, sewing and craft items. Stop by frequently as the items change often.
