Saturday, April 18th, my quilt guild,
Amador Valley Quilters, encouraged its members to hang a sample of their quilts outdoors for the neighborhood to enjoy. I likened this practice to other diversions during times of "shelter in place" and "social distancing" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people put teddy bears in the windows of their homes for parents and their children to seek out and find while "going on a bear hunt" during walks. The Italian population gather at their windows every evening to cheer and give thanks to the medical workers who are tirelessly risking their lives. I think of putting these out for both reasons – to have something to view and enjoy and as a show of thanks to our essential workers. These are the quilts I've made that I chose to display. After each photo are the names of the quilts and a link to a post that tells more about each.
From left to right
From left to right
- Orange and Grey 8/10/2016
- Train 7/24/2018
- Overlapping Squares 6/8/2016
- Flag on bench - no blog post reference since it predates me blogging (pre 2011)
From top to bottom
- Traveling Mandala (6/7/2015)
- Leftovers - no blog post reference since it predates me blogging (pre 2011)
- First Quilt - no blog post reference since it predates me blogging (pre 2011)
- Painted Barn "Quilt" 2/11/2020
Cool! Did many people come by to see your quilts? And did you take a walk or drive to see others' quilts? Sounds like a good quarantine activity!
ReplyDeleteNeighbors saw them and commented. I posted on Facebook and guild members commented. For guild members who posted on Facebook and lived in Livermore or Pleasanton, I took my guild directory and Frank and I drove around to see the quilts in person from our car. Was fun and good to be out of the house and drive to a location other than just a curbside grocery pickup.
DeleteWhat a great idea, and your quilts are SO pretty - and there are so many of them. I'm sure your neighbors loved that you did that. Makes me want to run out and hang a few of my own! :) Driving to see the display sounds like a fun time. Thanks for sharing this on Main Crush Monday!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a fun day! Loved seeing your pictures on fb page. I hope we do this again in future.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely display! Each quilt is unique, but you can tell you have an overarching style with geometry and bright colors - I also love the patriotic display you had by the door, complete with wooden "quilt" I hope others who drove by got to enjoy the view, and did anyone in your guild put together a photo album? Because that would be cool to surf!
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