Big Valley Properties and Peter Windrem Law Offices in Kelseyville, Calif., are now part of the Lake County Quilt Trail. Photo by Vicky Parish Smith.

KELSEYVILLE, CA – Big Valley Properties and Peter Windrem Law Offices have joined the Lake County Quilt Trail project.

The 17th quilt block of the LCQT county-wide project is “Amish Center Diamond.”

Kathy Windrem and Anna Macomber selected the pattern and chose deep red, black, and gold colors to reflect the colors of the building.

Installation of the 8-foot by 8-foot painted wooden panel was provided by Myron Holdenried, Jerry Goff, and Gary Olson.

“Beautiful and dramatic” is how Peter Windrem proudly described the new addition to the building.

The word “Amish” brings a picture to mind, one of horses and buggies, barn raising, living off the land without modern conveniences, and of quilts.

This quilt pattern is famous among quilters and the pattern dates back to the 1870s. Reflecting a modest way of living, this pattern is simple with deep and bold swathes of color.

Located near the corner of Main Street and Highway 29 in Kelseyville, the building has been owned by Tom and Anna Macomber since 1989.

It was originally built by Rusty Parle who operated a crafts shop there. The Kelseyville Unified School District then rented the building for the continuation school and later the district office.

Since 1998, Big Valley Properties has leased the building as their main office.

During 2010, the building was separated and now also houses the law offices of Peter Windrem.

The Lake County Quilt Trail project places painted quilt squares on highly visible barns and buildings throughout Lake County.

Every block is specifically designed and hand-painted entirely by volunteers. It’s an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote and celebrate our community pride.

The quilt block is located at 5716 Main St., Kelseyville, near the intersection of Highway 29, GPS location 38° 58’ 17” N, 122° 49’ 46”W.

Phase II of the Lake County Quilt Trail is nearing completion. To print a map with driving directions of the Lake County Quilt Trail or for application details, visit the trail's new Web site at www.lakecountyquilttrail.com.