Local quilter, Lori Buhler, has written a book of quilting patterns that will be released on February 4, 2008. Titled “Quilter's Happy Hour”, it contains patterns for 11 quilts and recipes for the cocktails for which the quilts are named. The quilt patterns include original designs by Lori or adaptations of traditional quilt designs. Lori is an award winning quilter and an active member of several local quilting groups, including the Cal-Co Quilter's Guild and the Lady of the Lake Quilters. She has won numerous regional awards, including Quilter of the Year from the Cal-Co Quilter's Guild in 2001. Lori will also be the featured speaker at the March 10th meeting of the Cal-Co Quilters Guild meeting. read more

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