A Different Kind of Quilt Show (1 of 2)

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A Different Kind of Quilt Show (1 of 2)


Last weekend I attended a quilt feast. Well,… actually,… it was more like a quilt progressive dinner.

A quilting buddy gave me a ticket to the Conejo Valley Quilters’ 2019 Rooms and Gardens Tour. The tour map included five homes and a final destination with more quilts, a boutique store and refreshments. Guild members graciously opened their homes to visitors and shared their creations, as well as the work of fellow quilters. Each stop had a particular focus and reflected a style or personality different from the next. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon; getting more familiar with the community and being inspired by some great quilting.

My first stop was Patti's home. So many quilts! There were quilts of all sizes and block designs, including lots of samplers, displayed in the kitchen, bedrooms, back porch area,... just everywhere.



Quilts were displayed inside and outside at Pauline's home. (It's one of the advantages of Southern California; you can generally plan outdoor activities year-round without concern for the weather.)



Third on the map was Nadine's house. She displayed her own appliquéd creations as well as her collection of antique quilts.
Quilts were hung on the wall, draped on chair backs, neatly folded in cupboards, calling to the visitor from every corner and horizontal surface.


At the next stop, Sarah's home, quite a few stylized or imagery themed quilts represented a different voice in the world of quilting.



Then it was on to Josie's, who even had a quilt hung in the bathroom.
 Nature is a lovely backdrop for displaying quilts and the rod iron fencing across the back of the yard was a perfect structure from which to hang quilts.


The final destination was a collection of quilts from other guild members in a venue that also held a boutique and a generous assortment of refreshments.


There was really something for everyone to see and appreciate!



PS- If you're interested in handwork shows at unexpected locations, check out these posts of the Annual Woodlawn Needlework Show in Virginia: https://creativelifesampler.blogspot.com/2018/04/special-backdrop-for-show-2-of-5-every.html
https://creativelifesampler.blogspot.com/2019/04/march-virginia-trip-grounds-at-woodlawn.html

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