There are three quilt guilds in the San Fernando Valley, the oldest at 35 years SFVQA. The Valley Quiltmakers Guild and of course The Valley Modern Quilt Guild. The first two guilds share a show every May, Quilting in the Valley. It was high time I went.
One of the first quilts I saw was this Storm at Sea. I had to take a picture, it is so different from the ones my mini group has made. What a wonderful pattern! So many options.
I was immediately drawn to this quilt, I am making my own version of a Hawaiian quilt, I even see some blocks I have in common. I studied this carefully.
I paid close attention to her points and the quilting. I’m happy to say my points are getting very good. She machine quilted this. Unlike the next one.
I much prefer the effect one gets with hand quilting on a Hawaiian quilt. I was planning on doing that anyway, this just reinforces my decision.
There were many lovely quilts, I was drawn to the ones with applique. I am finding needle turn applique very soothing. So who know, I may do more in the future.
There were quilts like this one, which took my breath away! It is wonderful to go to a show and simply be inspired by someone else’s work. Even if I have no intention of making something similar – How could I?
Just look at the detail! And it is also hand quilted.
This was made in honor of the quilters mother – now that is a tribute!
Zena Thorpe has been making exquisite quilts for over 30 years. 
Just look at those circles! Perfection.
Another example of her work. All done by hand, every single stitch.
Wow, once again, not somthing I am aspiring to, but I love admiring this. 
Sorry, my camera wasn’t in sharp focus, so you can’t really see the tiny even quilting stitches – trust me, they are.
I not only had a great time at the show, I went ahead and rejoined the SFVQA, they even had my old card from the 1990’s when I had joined the first time. It’s been over 20 years since I’ve been to one of their meetings. It felt like going home. There is an overlap among the guilds, so I know people. It just felt right to be back.
Later in the week I went to the Valley Quiltermakers guild, this guild meets in the morning. Another lovely group, there is a lot of overlap among the guilds. I find it very pleasant to be among creative friendly quilters.
Leah