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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCraig and Pat have been to Road to California six times together. From Irvine, California, both are quilting fans of the artistry element<\/em><\/strong> of quilting. Craig has accompanied Pat to Hamilton, Missouri <\/a>\u2013 home of Jenny Doan and the Missouri Star Quilt Company<\/a>. Pat makes a lot of Jenny\u2019s patterns and Craig always enjoys seeing the finished quilts. \u201cThey are fun to look at,\u2019 remarked Craig. Pat shared that Craig is her \u201cdesign and color consultant<\/strong>.\u201d She commented that \u201che is really good at it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the Show, Jason sat in the main hallway of the Ontario Convention Center, helping his wife, Sue, check in volunteers<\/a>. Jason shared that he is an artist, tattooist, painter, quilter and longarm quilter<\/strong>. Sue said that she introduced Jason to quilting three years ago and two years ago, encouraged him to start longarm quilting, where he became her \u201cpersonal longarm quilter.\u201d Soon after, he started a longarm quilting business and has quilted over 300 quilts for clients. These quilting fans belong to the Inland Empire Quilter<\/a>s<\/a> Guild.<\/a> Each year for their Quilt Show, Jason contributes opportunity baskets that include hand painted Featherweight machines<\/strong> that Jason makes especially for the show. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arcadia, California residents, Luke and Robin, are originally from China and came to the United States in 2002. Robin has been sewing for 8 years and just recently started quilting. This was their second time at Road. The first time they came, they only stayed 30 minutes and quickly found out, that was not enough time. These quilting fans wanted to understand better the meaning behind quilts and quilting by attending Road. Luke added, \u201cI like visiting different artwork and (Road) was interesting.\u201d He especially liked the Special Exhibits, seeing the \u201cideas from many creative minds.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Matt Reese grew up around quilts and Road to California. From a young age, Matt, his sister, and cousins, helped their Grandmother, Carolyn Reese<\/a>, put on the show. He spent several years moving equipment around when the vendors moved in and out on the vendor floor. Later, he and a buddy were asked to stay for the entire show, doing \u201cgopher duties,\u201d which gave him a great perspective of all that goes on at Road to California. Matt\u2019s role changed greatly when he became the Manager of Road. In this capacity, he oversaw acquiring teachers and setting up the classrooms. Then, in 2016, when his grandmother retired, Matt became owner of Road to<\/strong> California<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> While Matt has never finished a quilt, he is one of the HUGE quilting fans. He owns several quilts (his favorites include ones made by the Egyptian Quilters), visits quilt guilds, and enjoys taking in all the Special Exhibits at the show. He especially appreciates the opportunity of choosing the Director\u2019s Choice <\/a>winning quilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Road 2020, Matt and his wife, Jennifer, had one son, Braden. This Spring, in the middle of Coronavirus, they welcomed twin sons, Owen and Oliver. We are confident that these three sons will be quilting fans too!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Road to California is a great place for families to meet up. Not just for moms, grandmas, daughters, and aunts. At Road 2020, we also saw lots of dads, grandpas, sons, and uncles who were quilting fans too!! Hamilton, Missouri Visitor Craig and Pat have been to Road to California six times together. 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