Our peach and pear trees are blossoming; California golden poppies are in early bloom; the local birds with bright, fresh feathers are singing and searching for nesting spots; and the papers and catalogs are replete with full-color Spring fashions. Yes, it’s that time of year . . . time to shed winter wear and don lighter, brighter plumage.
Why stay at home when there is so much Spring energy and excitement beckoning us to get away and enjoy our sunny weekends? This weekend, March 22-23, if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, and/or the wine country of the Napa and Sonoma valleys, consider browsing one or both of two spectacular quilt shows.
The East Bay Heritage Quilters are presenting Voices in Cloth 2014: Extraordinary Quilts by the Bay. The show is being held at the Craneway Pavillion, 1414 Harbour Way South on the Richmond Waterfront. Click here for hours, ticket prices, and directions as well as a list of vendors, artists, and demonstrations. There will be over 200 exciting quilts and garments displayed. EBHQ always stages an inspiring show so be sure to allow enough time for shopping after taking in all the beautiful quilts.
Raffle quilts at the 2014 Voices in Cloth Quilt Show
For those who want to head northward from San Francisco, I will be the “Featured Artist” at the Sonoma Q.U.I.L.T. (Quilters United in Loose Threads) show. Started in 2003, by a group of local quilters who wanted to show off their work, this smaller show is a fun stop on the quilt show circuit. It’s early moniker, Sonoma’s 1st Occasional Funky Quilt Show and Sale, gives you a sense of its free-spirited style. Sonoma Q.U.I.L.T. takes place at The Vintage House, 264 First Street East in Sonoma, CA. There is so much to experience in Napa and Sonoma so why not combine the show visit with a bit of wine tasting, dining, or even taking a balloon tour? Click here for a calendar of events taking place in the area. (And, stop by and say “hello,” I’d be so happy to visit with our SHWS readers!)
Grandmother’s Flower Garden by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes.
Hope to see you at one of the shows! If not, enjoy a lovely weekend filled with fun and inspiration.
