Annual Quilt\nGuild Exhibits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Each year, Road asks a quilt guild to supply the quilts that hang in the Atrium of the Ontario Convention Center<\/a>, showcasing quilts that welcome our guests to the show. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quilt Guilds are also given the opportunity for showcasing quilts that they have made to raffle off for their philanthropic endeavors<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recently, Road\u2019s owner, Matt Reese<\/a>, wanted to expand and give quilt guilds another way for showcasing quilt. He approached the Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds <\/a>and invited them to create a special yearly exhibit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first\nSCCQG 2018 Road to California Special Exhibit for showcasing quilts was called\n\u201cEmerging Light.\u201d The challenge was to create a quilt that illustrates the\nconcept of \u201cEmerging Light\u201d in some form. Quilters were to consider the\npossibility of light appearing within a traditional set of blocks, a modern\ncomposition, or an art statement. Any\nquilting technique from traditional block(s), appliqu\u00e9 patterns to modern\nmodes, or mixed quilting techniques could be combined into the quilt. The quilt\nhad to be no less than 72 inches nor more than 160\u201d in total circumference.\nForty quilts were displayed in this exhibit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second\nSCCQG 2019 Road to California Special Exhibit showcasing quilts was called \u201cNew\nQuilts of Southern California 2019.\u201d Local guild members were encouraged to\nenter a \u2018wall hanging\u2019 size quilt that was new and had not been widely shown.\nIt had to be one of their latest creations with no kit quilts accepted. The\nonly major requirement that the entry had to have been finished in 2017 or 2018\nand be in excellent condition. Sixty quilts were accepted into this exhibit.\nThe outcome was a medley of sizes that ranged from small to large creating a\ncollage of traditional, modern, artistic formats incorporating a multitude of\nquilting techniques. The collage of quilts filled the length of the hallway and\nareas of the Upper Ballroom inspiring engaging conversations about what they\nwere witnessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This coming\nyear, the SCCQG 2020 Road to California Special Exhibit showcasing quilts, is\ncalled \u201cHonoring Road to California.\u201d SCCQG\nwanted to thank Matt Reese and his team for their dedication to bringing\nextraordinary quilts and vendors to Southern California as they share in\ncelebrating this 25th Anniversary. Guild members have been challenged to create\na quilt that is inspired by \u201cthis spectacular quilt show\u201d and features a\ntechnique that was either learned in a Road to California workshop or uses a\npattern\/book and\/or fabric purchased from a vendor at Road to California during\nthe years 1995 \u2013 2019. The prescribed quilt dimensions are 32\u201d wide by 36\u201d high\nin order to accommodate more quilts. The response so far has been very\nrewarding as prospective entrants have all been energized by what they have\ndiscovered each time they have attended Road to California. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you to\nSCCQG Board Member, Stephania Bommarito (a quilter for over 40 years!) for\ncurating these special exhibits showcasing quilts from quilt guild members. We\ncan\u2019t wait to see the special 25th<\/sup> Anniversary tribute!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Road to California is all about supporting quilt guilds and their endeavors, especially providing a platform for showcasing quilts made by their talented members. 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Special Quilt\nGuild Exhibits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Emerging\nLight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s in\nstore for 2020, Road to California\u2019s 25th<\/sup> Anniversary Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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