Quilters share their works of art

Fallbrook Quilt Guild members Ursula Hohaus and Jane Carpenter greet visitors to the guild's biannual quilt show on Nov. 6 at Sonrise Christian Church. The white gloves were handed out to visitors who wanted to touch the quilts on display. Lucette Moramarco photos

Fallbrook Quilt Guild member Kathy McKernan poses with her quilt (top) which is a part of the guild's history group project depicting the "Mill Girls" of Lowell, Mass. who were recruited from their family farms to work in factories starting in the 1820's. (Fallbrook Quilt Guild member Kathy McKernan poses with her quilt (top) which is a part of the guild's history group project depicting the "Mill Girls" of Lowell, Mass. who were recruited from their family farms to work in factories starting in the 1820's.)

Auction participants Tiffany Ortega, top, and Norma Miyamoto vie for a girl baby quilt during the fundraising auction. Items in the auctions were donated by guild members. Proceeds benefit guild projects including the making of quilts for wounded Marines at Camp Pendleton, and newborn babies at the Naval Hospital on base as well as a yearly scholarship.