Another Quilt Show at the Mermaid

Our local Porterville Quilters have completed their Mystery Quilt & they allowed us to show them off. Aren't they amazing? We have seven versions of the same pattern, all queen size. I love the way each is so different & still beautiful. You'll have to stop by & check them out.

What an amazing week!

Here's 11 year old Faith with her very first quilt! It's a Jelly Roll quilt, & she's going to enter it in a quilt show after she ties it with buttons. She was in the shop today, ready to start another quilt!
Here's Becky Rogers with her gorgeous landscapes. We're so lucky to have her in P'ville from Morro Bay for the class. What a lovely week we had with her.


Look at the beautiful work!

Fall Frenzy

October's here & I'm feeling the crunch. We have new fabric in the shop, lots of classes going on every waking moment...
& big plans for the rest of the year!
Watch for our Christmas Clams, Holiday Open House, & lots more fun. Stay tuned!!

Not My Mother's Quilts Show Reception

Last Thursday we had a beautiful reception for the artists. The show is amazing. My photos aren't, so you really need to go see their work.
They have done some phenomenal pieces!
Here's a quick peek to give you an idea of what's in store. There are dimensionals, wearables, landscapes & just plain wild, imaginative works of fabric art.

Not My Mother's Quilts

Porterville College Art Exhibition: “Not My Mother’s Quilts”

RECEPTION FOR THE ARTISTS: Thursday, October 6th, 5 – 7 pm at the Porterville College Art Gallery. Reception sponsored by Calico Mermaid.

GALLERY HOURS: Monday – Thursday from 11 – 1 pm and 5 – 7 pm

The public is invited to see an exhibition of nontraditional quilts by local artists. The reception is for Thursday evening, October 6th, from 5-7 pm. These artists will be showing through non-traditional materials and methods, quilts that express their passions and their love for the quilting medium. The 17 artists in this exhibition display a broad range of subjects and a wide array of approaches to the quilting. The show will run from October 3rd to October 20th. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 to 1 pm & 5 to 7 pm.