Highlands Home Arts Group Shines at Santa Cruz County Fair
Pictured above, the Highlands Home Arts Group (l to r): Ginny Robbins, Billie Street, Yvonne McClish, Judy Pedersen, Mary Simmons, Becky Cole
The Highlands Home Arts Group, a talented collective of 16 women who meet weekly to create handcrafted treasures, showcased their creativity at the Santa Cruz County Fair in September. Several members entered their crafted works, earning an impressive array of awards that highlight their skill and dedication to the art of quilting, sewing, and fiber arts.
- Hanging on the wall: Flower Quilt, 1st place by Billie Street
- Shown by artists standing: Art Quilt – Best of Show by Judy Pedersen, Quilted Alice in Wonderland Jacket – 1st place by Mary Simmons, Norwegian Snowflake Quilt – 1st Place by Becky Cole.
- On the table: Double 9 Patch Quilt – 1st place by Billie Street, Art Quilt – 1st place by Judy Pedersen, Tulip Dreams Quilt – 1st place by Mary Simmons, 2 Rope Bowls – 2nd place and 1st place by Judy Pedersen, Harvest Hexes Quilt – 1st place and Best of Division by Mary Simmons, Fabric Coiled Trivet – 3rd place by Ginny Robbins, Fabric Coiled Basket – 1st place and Best of Division by Ginny Robbins, Farm Favorite Things Quilt – 1st place and Committee Award by Mary Simmons, Birds on a Wire Wall Hanging – 1st place and Best of Division by Yvonne McClish
- On chairs to right: Twined Rug – 2nd place by Karen Allyn, Twined Rug – 2nd place by Yvonne McClish, Twined Rug – Best of Division by Becky Cole
- Not pictured: Houses Wall Hanging- 3rd place by Betty Brink.
Highlands Home Arts Group meets every Tuesday at 10am. Call 831-336-8900 for more information.
The Highlands Park Senior & Community Center is a community gathering place where members can enjoy music, art, education, social-gatherings and other special events. Our programs are designed to support diverse age groups and appeal to a wide range of interests.
The 6000 sq. ft. facility has two large meeting rooms, a dedicated art space, a full kitchen and a reception area. The nonprofit is located within Highlands County Park, with access to grassy playing fields, tennis courts, walking trails, picnic areas, and the San Lorenzo River.
Highlands Park Senior & Community Center
8500 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond
highlandsparkseniorcenter.org
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