What a scrumptious day at Alden Lane Nursery to see their annual “Quilting in The Garden” show. Beautiful quilts hanging all over their vast property amongst the flowers and trees, all blowing in the wind!
First some shots of the whole scene and then we’ll zero in on a few quilts (only a fraction unfortunately!). Photography a little challenging as one is looking up taking photos against a sunny sky, so we’ll show you what we can, and enjoy the dappled light. If you’re in the area, don’t miss this event next year!
Featured artists this year were local celebrities Diana McClun and Laura Nownes, and from Oregon, Jean Wells and the Quilt of Sisters. There were also quilts by local quilters, some with booths. There certainly were beautiful quilts everywhere. Kind of dreamy! Take a gander….
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery #192 OHO Zen Chic by Ginn Staines
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery Quilt #254 The Good, Bag and Ugly by Judy White, #247 Friendship Lattice by Teresa Abbey
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #186 Vintage Hexagon by Jackie Erickson
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #145 Tumbling Stars by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #242 Neighborhood Square by Candace Hallquist
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #163 Digital Pink Rose by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Digital Pink Rose by Diana Mc Clun & Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #164 Red Triangles by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Red Triangles by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #166 Scrap Silk Quilt 1 by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #127 Star Medallion by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, back of #127 Star Medallion by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes…I spy Pop Rox!
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #42 Modern Drunkard for a Missionary by Melissa Draper
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #93 Red Mountains by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #168 Crazy Quilt Bugs by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #122 The Giant Tumble by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, The Giant Tumble by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #208 Quilts Hanging in the Village by Peggy Lindsay
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Quilts Hanging in the Village by Peggy Lindsay
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #103 Garden Maze by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #165 Color Study by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #40 Play with Botello by Jackie Ferrebee
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #21 Mystery Quilt by B.J. Meier
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #79 Rollin in the Jellies w/ Louise by Robin Maimoni
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #74 Crackers and Jellies Gone Chevron by Linda Gullick
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #141 Monet’s Garden by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #57 Juanita’s Star of Bethlehem by Barbara Bowman
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #187 Contemporary Log Jam by Jackie Erickson
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #207 Garden Gone Wild by Jean Wells-Kennan
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #194 Pavers and Pomegranates by Tonye Phillips
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Pavers and Pomegranates by Tonye Phillips
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #24 Star Struck by Mary Walcher
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #151 Woven Ribbons by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Woven Ribbons by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #219 Baker’s Twine quilt by Valori Wells
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Baker’s Twine Quilt by Valori Wells
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #41 Little Miss Color Wheel by Melissa Draper
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #139 Sensu by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #190 Batik Lone Star by Jackie Erickson
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Batik Lone Star by Jackie Erickson
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #183 Caliente by Ann Richardson
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, Caliente by Ann Richardson
Quilting in The Garden at Alden Lane Nursery, #204 Tumble and Turn by Lawry Thorn
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Quilting in the Garden 2014.
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Thank you so much for sharing these photos. It was my first time to attend this show…but certainly not my last. Beautiful quilts and a beautiful plant nursery…such a fantastic combination.
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One of my all-time favorite outdoor events in the Bay Area, and must not be missed. Thanks for sharing, Carol! Your Pop Rocks just sizzles! Biggest surprise: the digital rose; how dey do dat? Favorite title: Modern Drunkard for a Missionary (love the design, too!)! Another great post, CVZ.
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I loved seeing your quilt show. Thank you so much for taking the time to photograph, then blog about these–so terrific! I’m a big fan of McClun and Nownes so it’s great to see all their quilts hanging so beautifully in a garden. And there were so many others I loved as well. Thank you!
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Oh my gosh! These are gorgeous. What a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing this!
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