Wild flowers on the CA Central Coast

We've had rain this year which means LOTS of wild flowers are now blooming.  Of course there is a name: "Super Bloom".  There has been lots of discussion as to when the peak will occur, but last Thursday I took time to drive out and view the scenery.  It was wonderful!

I drove out Highway 58 past Santa Margarita to Shell Creek Road.  although it was lightly raining (barely had to use the wipers) the flowers were amazing.  Because of the rain, and it was a weekday, it meant a much smaller crowd.  I then drove further to Carrizo Plains National Monument.  I had never been there and even without flowers the scenery was beautiful.  Soda Lake was calm so the reflection of the clouds in the water made for great photography.

It was a great day!!

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Best of the Valley Quilt Show

Today I went to Best of the Valley Quilt Show in Lindsay.  This is opening day and I'm always excited to see if I won a ribbon.

Yea!!  Three quilts entered, three ribbons!

"13 Days of Halloween" was awarded Best Machine Embroidery.

66 x 64 inches

All That Jazz (Ringo Lake Leftovers) received an Honorable Mention.
This is the raffle quilt for Seven Sisters Quilt Show in June.

41 x 41 inches

Twirly Balls received 3rd place in its category.
This is a Sue Garman design.  I took the class in 2015 but just finished it in February.

50 x 50 inches

The show continues this weekend.

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