{"id":3208,"date":"2015-06-03T21:14:37","date_gmt":"2015-06-04T04:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.road2cablog.com\/?p=3208"},"modified":"2015-06-03T21:14:37","modified_gmt":"2015-06-04T04:14:37","slug":"2015-special-exhibit-the-next-generation-of-quilters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/03\/2015-special-exhibit-the-next-generation-of-quilters\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Special Exhibit: The Next Generation of Quilters"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tOld quilts are reborn with new faces<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What could be more satisfying than encouraging young quilters with their quilt making skills? That\u2019s exactly what Road to California and six other sponsors did when they initiated \u00a0The Next Generation<\/em><\/strong> special exhibit at Road 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3201\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"619\"]\"Photo<\/a> Photo by Gregory Case Photography[\/caption]\n\n

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Youth, aged seven to sixteen years old, were invited to participate in this non-competitive exhibit. \u201cIt\u2019s important to let our younger generation know that quilting can be experienced in all different aspects and that it isn\u2019t just about making old-fashioned blankets,\u201d remarked Carolyn Reese.<\/span><\/p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3205\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"627\"]\"Photo<\/a> Photo by Gregory Case Photography[\/caption]\n\n

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There were a dozen exhibitors: Crystal Farrand \u2013 Lake View Terrace, CA; Paige Graves \u2013 Leesburg, VA; Shayla A. Adams \u2013 Farmington, UT; Alexus Jekill \u2013 Calgary, Canada; Charlotte Upitis \u2013 Calgary, Canada; \u00a0Amberlin Garcia \u2013 Perris, CA; Mickyla E. Wiggins \u2013 Albuquerque, NM; Peyton Chaffee \u2013 Ventura, CA; Kali Stone \u2013 Fullerton, CA; Cambria Lee \u2013 Purcellville, VA; Avery Lee \u2013 Purcelllville, VA; and Zenden Hutchins \u2013 Santee, CA.<\/span><\/p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3202\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"546\"]\"Kali<\/a> Kali Stone is excited about her entry. Photo by Gregory Case Photography[\/caption]\n\n

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Each young quilter received a special gift package that included:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A participation ribbon<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finger guard set from Guidelines 4 Quilting<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$20 gift certificate to Superior Threads<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Year Subscription to Machine Quilting Unlimited<\/a> Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charm Square packet from Robert Kaufman Fabrics<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gift Set from Quilter\u2019s Rule International<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibit was also supported by The Cotton Patch<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the show, participants were able to invite family and friends to see their work free of charge in the North Lobby of the Ontario Convention Center.<\/span><\/p>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3211\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"645\"]\"Zenden<\/a> Zenden Hutchins signing out his quilt.[\/caption]\n\n

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A Chinese Proverb says,\u00a0\u201cIf you want happiness for a lifetime – help the next generation.\u201d\u00a0From the looks of this exhibit, the future holds a lot of quilting happiness!!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Look for more youth quilting events with Road 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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