Quilts of all ages, all sizes and all color combinations were on display at the 11th annual Leisure Days Resort RV Park Quilt Show. More than 50 quilts were on display in the hall. Out in the lanai, guests could admire the colorful quilts designed for veterans.
(Photos courtesy of Anne Astles)
While many quilts were designed by the Leisure Days’ quilters, several were family treasures residents brought for the show. Marie Henhoeffer, coordinator, said one resident displayed a quilt that was more than 60 years old. Karen Mize, park manager, added her quilt which she received as a very young child from her grandmother.
More than 270 people visited the show, where they admired quilted purses, jackets and wall hangings, many created by the Leisure Days’ quilters.
The instant win table was very popular.
Phyllis Schwanz attracted a great deal of interest, as she demonstrated the art of hand quilting.
There is always a quilt set up in the quilting frames in the clubhouse, for residents interested in hand quilting.
The show is a park-wide event. Henhoeffer said well over 50 volunteers assisted, setting up, during the day in the hall, controlling traffic and cleaning up after the show. “We had a lot of our new residents involved this year,” she said. “Everyone is willing to help.”
The Leisure Days’ quilters meet every Monday morning at the clubhouse, and are now busy planning for next year’s show.
By Anne Astles
Published February 17, 2016
