For the month of December, Lakeside will display a most unique collection of "art quilts" crafted by the niece of resident Ann Torrey. The quilt artist, Ann Loveless, produces miniature fabric quilts that look just like paintings. They range in size from 4"x 6" to 13"x17". They
are exquisite in detail and must be seen to be believed and yes, they are all quilts!
Ann Loveless lives in Michigan and found her calling in the art of landscape quilting when she combined her love of textiles with her love of art. Most of her designs are inspired by nature and beautiful lakes and woods of northern Michigan, however there is one piece of the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Her techniques include Confetti (mosaic like, fusible appliqué), Impressionistic (layered fabrics under black tulle) and Collage (fusible web appliqué with free-motion stitching.) She has won many awards for her art quilt pieces.
In Fairway, we will feature the display of La Costa Glen heritage photos taken by Kirstin Oates, who has been with Human Resources Department for ten years. This photo collection was on display last month in Lakeside.
Kirstin created a theme for each shelf—some mark big events, such as the Fairway Grand opening, and some are simply beauty shots of the flowers and landscapes around us.
Get out and see these great displays this month.