LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The 76th quilt block on the Lake County Quilt Trail is “Jody’s Sunflower.”
Its design was chosen to honor the memory of Jody Blanchero, the daughter of Larry Blanchero and niece of Madeline Wenn-Murphy.
Jody Blanchero passed away at the young age of 17. She loved sunflowers. “We cannot pass a sunflower without thinking of Jody,” said Wenn-Murphy.
“Jody’s Sunflower” is installed outside the picnic area of Gregory Graham Winery, located at 13633 Point Lakeview Road in Lower Lake.
Owners, Gregory and Marianne Graham, constructed the winery in 2006 and opened for tasting in August of 2007.
The winery sits at the bottom of their 27-acre Crimson Hill Vineyard where they grow Cabernet, Zinfandel, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah.
Greg Graham grew up on a vineyard in Ohio, which is where he discovered his passion for winemaking. Therefore, it is very fitting that the quilt square the Grahams were asked to sponsor is a variation the the traditional design called “Ohio Star.”
The Lake County Quilt Trail is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote community pride.
The 4-foot by 4-foot quilt block was drawn and painted by the Lake County Quilt Trail team, a group of dedicated quilters, graphic artists, painters, writers, carpenters and a videographer.
For more information about the Lake County Quilt Trail visit www.lakecountyquilttrail.com or go to its Facebook page.
'Jody’s Sunflower' quilt block installed at Gregory Graham Winery
- Lake County News reports
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